Counting down...

No pics this time...Just an update after one final sonagram today...The doctor thought last week that our little girl was measuring a little on the small end and asked us to come back in for a sonagram as a part of our weekly appointments. And, man, does she look good! :) The technician approximated that she weighs about 6 pounds, 8 ounces and we're still on track for March 8th if not a little after as she is a little short for her due date. But she was "practicing" her breathing and her heartbeat was strong...so the wait continues. Although we're still 3 weeks out even from our due date, it feels like the day should have already been here and passed. The baby's room is completely ready for our little one; pictures should be coming soon...Walls painted, crib set up, clothes washed, diapers stocked, pillows poofed...just waiting for the main addition. My sister reminded me today to count these weeks as a blessing as the last weeks it will be just the two of us. Hard to remember when patience isn't exactly Chris and my number one strength...And, I'm so very thankful for my job. What a wonderful place to spend my days while I wait for a little one of my own. My principal doesn't even mind that I broke out the leopard print slippers to trek around the classroom in as my feet don't exactly fit in my shoes very well any more. And Jazzercise is more of a token hour out of routine than a real workout, but again, I lift my weights, bounce my heels, and call it a good hour of exercise! Hey! Lugging this extra weight around all day counts for something doesn't it??!! Chris is putting up with these pregnancy hormones pretty well too; the other day the sight of a thirsty koala bear and featherless cockatoo from the Australian wildfires sent me into sobs...a good excuse really to just cry when I felt like it, but he bit the bullet and comforted me anyway...What a hubby! He'll be an amazing daddy.

36 Weeks Down...4 to go!

Today is one of those days I just don't have the energy to go through with my weekly plan for meals and grocery store trip...So I've decided to blog instead! :) I keep reading about the "nesting" phase that comes right before the baby...so if that's true...well - I have awhile to go! Chris is certainly making up for me though! He finished remodeling the bathroom! WOW! I am pretty upset with myself for not taking more "before" pictures, but the after is awesome! He completely ripped out the vanity, toilet, stripped wallpaper, repaired holes, put up bead-board and trim on the bottom, retiled the floor and then painted with texture the top half. It looks awesome! The best picture I have is from when Doug (Annie's newlywed hubby) came over to help him replace the toilet and hook up the plumbing...They've bonded pretty quickly...



In other news, last weekend was amazing! Thursday my work threw a baby shower for me and I was so humbled by everyone's generosity! Little Girl French is set! She has a new stroller, jumpster, blankets, high chair, and much more! Then, Friday, my class threw a book shower for me! Each one of my students brought a favorite book from "when they were little" and gave it to my baby for me to read to her! I now have quite the library! The Runaway Bunny, The Polar Express, Red Fish Blue Fish, Guess How Much I Love You, and Watch Out for Ducklings were some of my favorites. Then, Saturday, our dear friends the Heines threw a couples shower for us at their home with the Buchanans and Cunninghams. What fun! A bunch of the couples even chipped in together to buy us a play yard! We will always think of the blessing of friendship in our lives when we use it for years to come...

Long time friends, Mike and Lauryn Rametta

Long time friends, Dennis and Ange Burd

Kyle and Ceciley French investigating the candy bar mess...

The beer bottle race...

Annie and Doug investigating the possible candy bar mess...

Dreaming of our little one to come...
Jason and Jessica posted more pictures on their blog (off to the right side) and explained the games if you're interested...

Then, the superbowl...Jonah and Andrea came in town for our shower so we took advantage and had some fun with 3D Glasses...Chris and Jonah had to make a quick dash to Wal-Mart as soon as we heard they were broadcasting some of the half-time show in 3D...I think we had more fun with the glasses than enjoying the futuristic moment...






Then, yesterday, Chris was a sweetheart and arranged a "babymoon" day for us with a trip back to the town we fell in love...Manhattan, Kansas. We spent all day reminiscing our favorite spots and moments...Started off in Aggieville with Pita Pit, Coldstone, Varney's, The Dusy Bookshelf, ACME Gift, PAST the tatoo shop although Chris begged me (as usual) for permission to get a tatoo...need I even share my adament answer? Funny thing is, our first outing together after Chris took me to campus to hand in a literature paper was to this tatoo shop to watch our friend, Jeff McBride, get his Lambda Chi Alpha tatoo on his ankle...SO romantic... Then, people watching through Aggieville, caught some of the basketball game at the Union, then drove out to Lookout Point at Tuttle, then to Campus for hand-holding walks through the buildings, Hale Library, the Stacks, finally dinner at Coco Bolos...

We really wanted a picture of us in front of this sign but couldn't find anyone to take one for us...Oddly enough, this truly was one of the first streets we drove down together when Chris drove me to campus to turn in a paper the day after we met...Love at first sight...

Self-portrait...Notice Anderson Hall in the background...

When we first started dating, Chris was so love-struck he tended to drive down one-way streets quite a bit...the wrong way. So we documented the confusion...He still doesn't quite get the whole "one" way concept...

...Get it?? I thought I was pretty clever for thinking up this one...Talk about a belly picture!! This is why I've been strategically taking pictures from shoulders up...Can I really make it 4 more weeks!!??

We ended the day with a bonfire with Jonah and Andrea at Tuttle Creek. SO fun!!

...It was a little chilly for Andrea and me...


So perfect!
This week we have another childbirth class, doctor's appointment and I visit with my long term sub to explain the plans for my maternity leave. Lord only knows when this little girl is coming...