Every night I go to bed praying that I will go into labor and every morning I wake up cursing the fact that I'm still pregnant. Not because I don't enjoy being pregnant, because there are things I really enjoy, but because I sleep like crap. So every morning I wake up and force myself out of bed and sleepily begin my day.
Thankfully this past weekend was a 3 day holiday weekend. The extra time off from work was well needed and I was able to get some things done and also relax quite a bit. Saturday, Kurt bought be a kiddie pool and I sat/layed in that for the majority of the afternoon. It was great because it was hot and sunny out but the pool kept me just cool enough to tolerate it. I've been needing some serious sunshine, not just because I'm pale like Casper, but to rejuvenate the spirits. Saturday was the most perfect summer day you could ask for and it was great to be able to be outside to enjoy it.
Sunday was another story all together. It started to get humid on Sunday and by about 10:30am I was reaching cranky level 10. I was sitting in my living room with every window open, a hot breeze floating through the house, and our Cadillac of ceiling fans blowing on me full force and I was just sweating! I thought that maybe if I just layed there for a bit I'd cool down. Unfortunately, about 2 minutes later I had to get up and turn the AC on. Kurt made a comment about how he thought it was "perfect" and I felt my temp rise another 10 degrees. Instead of lashing out, I turned the AC on and went to lay on top of my bed under our fan. I woke up 30 minutes later with a much cooler house and a better attitude (Kurt was also staring me because he hadn't seen me for awhile but walked in to find me drooling like Thor all over the bed). At night we went to a friends for a great cookout and just enjoyed hanging out over some good food, a few beers (or root beers in bottles for me), and some pathetic neighborhood fireworks.
I woke up yesterday ready to get something done! After 2 days of relaxing I needed to get Riglee's room in order. We are almost done with it and with getting everything ready for her impending arrival (sooner than later please!). The crib is totally ready, dresser/changing table are good to go, and clothes are organized. Kurt put together the glider my in-laws bought us and I put the bouncer together. Tonight we will get the car seat installed and the swing put up. I also want to get a bookshelf/storage unit to put up in the closet to help me organize the blankets and wonderful book collection we've received as gifts. I felt accomplished after yesterday and even had time to make a heathly dinner and delicious brownies for dessert (to treat myself of course)! I will post pics of the nursery as soon as it's done and cleaned up. I still feel like there is so much to do before Riglee comes but we'll just take it one day at a time.
As bad as I've been sleeping recently, I just keep reminding myself that it's still probably better sleep than I'll get in a few weeks! Although at least then, we have a cute little one to stare at while we're not sleeping. Almost there!
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