Monday update

The Bean seemed quieter this weekend for the most part but I've noticed him bumping around quite a bit today. I think I notice it more when I'm sitting still, but also I tend to sit a little more "squished up" at work, either leaning forward, or with my legs folded up in my chair. The activity seems to be lasting longer and longer, and is getting easier to feel from the outside. Darrell still hasn't gotten to feel it. I keep waiting for an opportunity but it hasn't come.

Three more days until our ultrasound. My fear is that this little spawn will be ornery and not let us see the important stuff. I used to think a mystery baby was a great idea, but no longer. I want to buy paint and baby stuff, and finish picking out our names. We have a boy name, but the middle name is more certain than the first. We have a girl first name but still no middle name that we can agree on. Once we know I don't think it will be hard to agree.

Finding out the gender is the "big" thing, but I'm also interested to confirm that everything is where it's supposed to be and our baby is healthy and normal. Not that I doubt he will be, I'm just anxious to 'see' that for myself.

Darrell and I got to see "Get Smart" with friends on Friday while the girls were at a sleepover. It was funny and cute but not spectacular. Saturday we cleaned quite a bit, though the house doesn't seem to look any better now. Sunday was mostly just being lazy, and Maddy and I baked some cookies. She made cupcakes all by herself but I forgot to take a picture. I'll try to remember tonight.

My back is giving me more and more trouble, I've got to try to make it to the chiropractor this week otherwise I'm afraid I'll be miserable all through the weekend. Last night my left hip joint cramped up and I had a hard time even walking around. It was miserable, and I'm not really sure what was causing it. Seems to be somewhat better today, but I can't really find a comfortable position.

There is chili in the crock pot. I can't wait to get home and make some cornbread to go with it. I know Chili is more a winter meal, but it sounds so good right now.