Busy Bodies

Pre-term labor. Hmm, I hadn't thought it much until of course Liz spoke of it last week. She told me that funny knotting sensation in my abdomen was pre term labor. Of course, now I am noticing it more often as she suggested I would. I also noticed the more work I do (yard work, house work, standing on my feet to long work) seems to cause a more consistent pre term labor feeling. It is interesting to experience but not like "real" labor where when this occurs it just happens and I keep doing what I was doing. If it were real labor if I recall accurately I would be doubled over in the hospital hallway wearing one of this pretty see through gowns that opens to the side trying to not to scream and digging into my husband's flesh SO it is all good as they say.

My lack of concern over this seemed oddly disturbing to me for a moment over the weekend but like the rest of this pregnancy I have been much more laid back in turns over most things. The ripping pain through my abdomen - ha must be some growing pains. Oh the pelvis cracking in half feel - been there, done that. It is not that this pregnancy is boring in comparison to the first. I just sort of know what is good and what is not so good. I am still vigilant. Trust me but just not as HYPER about the vigilance.

The weekend was nice. It was cooler here but we managed to spend about 85% of our time outside in the cool sunshine. We went for two long walks. One where Matthew sat almost the entire time in his new wagon! He likes to go down to the stream and throw rocks and sticks in ("Pooh Sticks momma!")

I ventured out to do the groceries on my own but also hit Target. I've decided Target is like a leech. It sucks the money right out of me (rather then the blood...) I mean I went in there for some hair stuff & lotion, and ended up with yet another new maternity shirt, a toothbrush for Matthew and some hair clips... I also wandered the store for an hour even though I had limited time. It's like the red Target sign mesmerizes me into buying more and more stuff I do not need.

We did a lot of yard work. Just to be fair when I say 'we' I mean Kevin & Matthew while I watched or did other stuff like sweeping the kitchen or the patio for the 94,687 time or sitting on the couch because my exhaustion levels were high this weekend. The yard is really starting to shape up and I am impressed with Kevin's handy work!

We hit the usual Starbucks and Lowes. We also went to Old Navy (2 of them in fact). Both sucked. As well as the library. Despite being a week or two late with two DVDs they said I had no fines which was nice though I kind of felt bad like here take my $5 I think I owe you anyway!?

I made chocolate chip cookies that were nummy! I ate too many but whatever they were good and I have been craving them!

Matthew is a bit under the weather. That sucks. Hopefully it goes away quickly. He seems okay during the day but in the evening and at night he is stiffly and cannot seem to sleep well & he is sort of err ah cranky. I keep wondering if it is allergies of some sort. Also, when do you think he will sleep till say 8 am especially on the weekends? And why can't I reason with a 3 year old about the fact that it is tradition to sleep late on the weekends?! 'No Mommy the sun is coming up (ah barely) and I want to watch a show.'

All in all it was a nice weekend. Busy as usual but nice! How was your weekend?!

Mulching IS fun!

The retreat was, as I suspected, VERY boring and long and I was glad to finally get home on Friday evening to start the weekend!

We had a rockin' good weekend doing all whole lot of nothing but fun stuff for us and Matthew.

We hit the Farmer's Market and listened to all kinds of good music and watch the odd tap dancing lady who freaks me out personally but the kids seem to like her though Matthew clung to me in fear of her clogging feet but whatev, it's a good growth experience. We went to the best park in B-town and burned all of the energy Matthew could possibly muster plus some. We hit the mall, two grocery stores and a second park on Sunday evening (not the best but it was nice!)

I hit the bike trail for a 50 minute ride - it was lovely but my ass hurts (TMI?) Matthew spent most of the weekend rolling in the dirt - literally. He was one dirty boy but he was also one happy child as well! We washed both cars (inside and out minus vacuuming) and Matthew's bike with the cool new hose that Kevin bought. Matthew had so much fun cleaning the cars the first thing he said this morning was "clean cars?"

We did house work including vacuuming the upstairs (so you can bring your kids over without fear of hair balls attacking!), sweeping the front porch, moving what seems like 50 bags of sand (need sand for your sandbox? We have enough sand to keep that thing filled until Matthew is 17 or so...) and FINALLY doing something with the pile of mulch in front of the house. It was so cute I documented it for your viewing pleasure!

Please note the fun shirt I bought for Matthew at Target this weekend! I love those "Mom" shirts! I still want to find the Coexist t-shirt and the "I do my own stunts" shirt (but NOT in white.) Do you love the hat? My poor child always has that huge hat on and I plan to buy this hat for EVEN more coverage. Matthew is always the only kid at the playground, beach, out & about with a huge hat on his head. Oh well, red haired, blue eyed boys do not fair well (get it, get it?!?!) in the sun burn department so he will have to suffer through the hat phase as long as I am in charge!

How was your weekend?

On a side note, I most likely will not be able to post as much from now on. I am making work a priority - I know, what a novel concept. I will try to write as often as possible but won't be able to spend as much time on here or e-mail. I hardly touch our computer at home (except to check on work... ah the cruelty of life) but that may have to be the option to keep up on everything!