Thank you!

I may get flack from this due to a few family members being fans but I would like to thank Richard Seymour for finally doing what millions have wanted to do for a while. Punch Ben Roethlisberger in the face. First off his last name is a pain in the butt to spell. Rothlessburger. That is how it should be spelled. It makes him sound like a horrible piece of steak that no one will eat. Second, the guy is a douche. I am sorry but he is. His past actions and attitude has really turned me off to anything he has ever done. I would gladly take the $25,000 fine for letting him have it. That man makes my skin crawl. 

I also have an idea. This whole helmet to helmet situation. I witnessed a few fines that were given as a result from some games this weekend and started thinking about this situation. They started fining players for unnecessary helmet to helmet contact. I think it has prevented some but not all cases. There are some hot heads on the football field. My proposal is this: Whoever you hit helmet to helmet, you pay them the $35,000 instead of the NFL. I am sure players will knock that off immediately. Losing your money to the NFL isn't as depressing and losing it to another player. Just an idea.

Again, thank you Richard Seymour! I owe you one! =)

HP and a few other things

Friday was my last day. It went well. Very quick and busy. Turns out somehow my time is all messed up and the nurse and I are playing phone tag and it's really getting old. She has to be the hardest person to get a hold of. After getting ditch work early Becky and I headed to Monterrey! Amazing as usual. The cheese sauce was perfection along with our chicken chimi's! After stuffing our faces we headed to JC and walked around a bit. Turns out Michael ditched work also and met us for the movie. The movie was pretty fantastic. There were a few parts that I felt were extremely slow but payout was good. There were a few moments that I knew didn't belong but what can you do? Overall it was great and I enjoyed seeing "the darker side" and can't wait till the 2nd part! The rest of the evening I spent with a 3 year old! Michael had to go over to Max's to work till about 9. Jake and I watched a movie and cuddled. It was pretty fantastic! =)

Saturday we awoke early. According to Michael, too early for a Saturday. We headed over to my sisters house to babysit. Her hubby had to work till noon and she was headed off to KC with friends! The kids were all pretty good and the morning flew by! We didn't get home till about 1:30 and Jake went down for a nap. He was extremely tired. We watched as Iowa failed to come up with the win against Ohio State. I honestly was shocked we played as well as we did. Michael and I planned out our list and decided to go grocery shopping that night instead of our usual Sunday. It was an adventure. Even though we went around 7ish, it was still insane. On a good note we got everything but 2 things on our list! We got home and put Jake to bed and proceeded to be lame and go to bed around 10! 

Sunday was typical. Although, we completely slept through church. Ugh. I forgot to set my alarm Saturday night and we woke up a little too late to make it on time. Depressing. We basically stayed at home all day and cleaned, did laundry, played and colored with Jake, watched some football, and zonked. The whole family took a 3 hour nap together and it was heaven! I loved every second of it! Although, we all stayed up later then usual due to that long of a nap. I was suppose to go to Ingrid Michaelson at Prairie Meadows with some friends but I was exhausted. I got the privilege of seeing her earlier this year so I didn't feel too bad. I missed the girl time but Jake honestly, really didn't want me to go anywhere. He has been very "mommy" lately and gets upset if I leave to run an errands or just leave the room period. I think it's the baby and knowing that it's right around the corner. So we had family time which resulted in Michael and Jake dancing for a few hours. That is pure entertainment right there. 

Now I am home for my first official day off work. I sort of don't know what to do with myself currently. Jake is still going to my mom's because the boy is OCD and loves his schedule. We didn't want to break it so Monday-Wednesday he is going there this week. Then it's turkey day! It is the first time in 7 years that we aren't going to Arkansas. It's a weird feeling but I welcome the change. To be at home for once, it will be nice. Other then the year that Michael was in Iraq, this is his first time in about 20 years of not going. We have a good reason and I'm sticking to that! 

I think I'm going to work on some projects. One thing about being home is, day time TV sucks. I've just been listening to music and working through the morning! Zoey is loving me being home. She hasn't left my side or my lap. I am trying to finish up a scarf and it's hard with a pup sitting on your lap!

Well, the day is finally here; tomorrow is my last day at work until 2011. It's surreal and a shock. I'm excited about not having to go into work everyday and being able to be off work for the holidays. I am just going to go in panic mode since the big day is two weeks from Monday. I just have to get through Thanksgiving first. I'm going to miss going in and seeing certain peoples faces everyday. It will be nice to be at home though and be able to take a nap when I want or wear sweats all day! Just being able to have some down time before the baby comes will be great! Time to relax and enjoy some quiet!

Tomorrow is going to be a fantastic day!! I get off work at 10:30, then I am heading to JC for lunch and to take part in the Harry Potter phenomonom! I am pretty excited about this movie! I really wish I would have read the book again. I will definitley read it before June. I just didn't know where they were going to cut the movie off and I hope they don't mess this one up like the Half Blood Prince. We will see tomorrow!

Ummm, hello?!

I ran into someone at work today that I hadn't seen in a long time. I work at 1200 and she works at 1100 so it sort of limits the face to face time. On a grading factor of keeping up with friendship, I receive an F- for this one. We never had any falling outs, just buildings kept us apart and job changes limited our time in seeing one another! Haha. Anyways. We got to talking and she of course asked about Jake and life. Then one of her questions about knocked me on the floor.

"When are you thinking about having another baby? Jake is 3 right? Are you guys wanting anymore kids?!"

Ummmmmmm, what do I say to that? I didn't want to be rude so I was responded "Actually, soon! My last day is Friday and we are set to have him in 2 weeks!"

I honestly could see the "Oh crap" look on her face. She then apologized profusely and said she didn't know or even notice. I told her it was fine and that I don't really talk about it all the time and I was a sucky friend for not emailing her or something. She then asked if she could visit us and I of course said yes. We hugged and went our separate ways.

In the elevator, I was still a little numb. First off, I was wearing a shirt that is what I call a "Hello, how can you not tell I have a giant watermelon harvesting in between my pelvis?" Did she think I just gained a ton of weight in my gut? Oh well. I guess it's an honest mistake. You just don't expect to hear it at 37 weeks. 25 or so, maybe, but not when your time is about ready to pop!

In other news:

I had my doctor appoitment today. I was so lucky enough to have my Strep B test today. Ugh. They also checked my cervix and thank goodness I am not dialated. She said if I was I would have to come in twice a week to check to make sure I don't go early. She said they like to stay ahead of the "time bomb" if it's possible. Since I have a scheduled c-section they try to keep on top of things. She informed me that if I was starting to dialate they might have to push up my c-section date. No thank you. I need the next 2.5 weeks! All worries aside, I wasn't and life is good! I only have 2 appointments left and then it "C Day".

Two days left of work and both are half days! Child side coming out "Suck it Coperate America!" Well, until January 31st! =)

iTunes

It has been my downfall recently. I could spend my paycheck every two weeks on this program. It is getting a little out of hand. It started with downloading Christmas music. Major weakness of mine. I could buy them all. It's horrible. I then found out a love of mine, Josh Groban, was coming out with a new album on Monday. I of course, had to have it. I now need a candle lit room and a bottle of wine to get the full experience. I guess I will have to wait a month for that but the album is still completely fantastic. I love his voice. It's just mezmorizing and makes my heart melt. Glee, another downfall to my wallet. Their holiday album was released this week. Jake is already in love with song #2 and I have made about 7 copies for friends and family. It's bad. I have an obsession with Christmas music. I really do. Plus the weekly downloads from the episode. We will have to see what I purchase next week.

You know you are jealous....

Because I have all of my Christmas shopping done. Yes, done! I have 2 gift cards left but those do not require anything from me! They are Michael's job! This weekend I will attack the wrapping chore! I will have all of them wrapped and under the tree by Sunday! Guarantee it! =)

We put our tree up Sunday night and let it hang out a day until we decorated it. Our new tree is much larger then our older one. Yikes. We don't have enough ornaments to cover it but that is okay. It's still pretty. Jake is obsessed with the train we bought to go underneath it. He wants to play with it every night, all night long. He just loves holding the remote and making it play songs. He yells at Kinnick or Zoey anytime they get too close. It cracks me up. Hawkeye could care less about the tree. I like him for that. Kinnick hides underneath it because he knows Zoey is not allowed within 5 feet of it. That mutt. I tell ya what. Ugh.

Michael still wants to put some lights up outside. He should have done it earlier this week. The weather this weekend does not look friendly for anything outdoors. Maybe Sunday he can get them up. He also said our wreath is "pathetic". What did you say? I do recall last year that I wanted to buy a new one and he replied "We don't need one, ours is fine". Men. I might wait a few more weeks and then get a new one or just wait till after Christmas. I will have to hit those sales to get some more ornaments to fill up the tree.

I got the question I dislike the most at Christmas yesterday. "Well what do you want for Christmas". I think my mom has my name. I have no clue. I hate getting gifts. I know that sounds weird but I have everything I could need. If I want something particular, I usually just go and buy it. Now I have to think over the weekend. Something I dislike doing also. She wants a list and I have a blank sheet of paper currently. I might put "world peace" as the only thing on the list. I don't think she will find it as funny as I would. I am much better as a gift giver then receiver. That is why I never was a fan of bridal/baby showers. One, I hate all that attention. Two, I feel awkward. Thanks to some lovely friends they not only gave me a surprise baby shower a few weeks ago, but did so in a very public place. I still love them though.

I also have finished 2 out of the 4 scarves that are required for Christmas!! I think I about died of shock on Sunday when I was able to cast off on two of them! I am re-doing one due to a mutt (who will remained nameless) that decided to make one her bed and put a little whole in the middle of it. That one was 75% done too. Oh well. I should be able to finish it this weekend! I might make a few extras for friends so we'll see how ambitious I get.

I will like to report my loser status. I am currently going to bed every night between 7:30 and 8:30. I apologize to the text messages that go unresponsive to until the next day, but I found out that it's my prime time to sleep. On the weekends, it gets pushed a little but oh well. Last week of work starts next week. That in itself is absolutely crazy. I have a few half days next week which will be perfect for napping! I cannot wait!

26

That is it. Twenty-six days until our scheduled date. I'm starting to freak out. Not about getting things done but going early. Lately I have been feeling like absolute crap. Headaches, stomach aches, a stead "flow from below" if you get my drift, and just exhaustion. All things that are signs of your body getting ready. Knock it off already! 26 days, just stay in there for 26 more days kid! I beg you! I had a dream last night he came early. That didn't help either. I know it's not up to me but I woud love for him to stay on schedule. Here is to keeping my fingers, among other things, crossed for him to stay put for another 26 days!