Yesterday, fall came to Spokane. It is so cold outside, but I'm doing OK! I have a little built in heater that is making this transition to winter bearable.
But do not worry, I can't love fall, so I've come up with reasons why I'm still dreading the season change.
1. I cannot wear my Diane Von Furstenberg jackets. The summer of 2006 I spent with my grandparents at their golf course. Its up north of Calgary, so their summer was shorter. I didn't come home until the middle of October, so I felt like I missed summer. To make me feel better, I found three beautiful jackets designed by Diane of Ebay, bought them, and had them shipped home so they would be there when I got back. They are gorgeous and one of the few things that make me look forward to fall. Well, Diane did not design these jackets for the full tummied or breasted, so they're out. Here are some pictures of them. I'm sad you can't see the top one better, but this is the only picture I have of it. Its is called a trench dress. It wraps tight and then poofs out at the bottom and has lace on it. When I opened it my mom exclaimed, "Melissa you have to get engaged in that dress." So I did. I wish you could see the front of the third one. It is called a military jacket. The front double buttons from the neck down. That jacket gets the most wear, because it looks great with jeans and a long sleeve shirt.
2. I only have 2 and 1/2 months left to get ready for Monster's arrival. While I'm feeling ok with the pace I've been collecting items for the baby, my house is not ready. We need to tear out all the lathe and plaster upstairs, insulate, organize again, install our heating and carpets downstairs, paint the family room and bedroom, and get the baby's stuff set up.
DJ is loving his new job. He's now been home every night for a month and making as much as he did last fall when they reroofed the prison in Shelton. Our salaries combined will make it possible for the beforementioned to do list to get done.
Stacey said I needed to post about the baby. So this is what's going on. My tummy grows bigger every day. This is due to the fact that little Monster is pushing and expanding the space. My belly button is under constant attack and I fear may not be able to hold out much longer. I still do not have any stretch marks but am using a vitamin E ointment to make me feel like I'm doing something to contribute to that. While I was out with the missionaries last night doing a couple of less active visits, one of the ladies told me I looked so small!
Happy Conference weekend.
3 comments:
Well, it's about time! Were it not for the occasional Facebook status update, I would have thought you fell off the planet. Nice to get your latest post.
And I have to ask, what's wrong with fall? I ADORE fall. In fact, you've motivated me to dedicate a blog post to fall. Maybe I've already done that, in fact. Bah, who remembers these things. I'll do it again. And you will be converted, even if your jackets don't fit this year. Mark my words.
I too am not a big fan of fall. I don't like the cold either!! I am glad things are going well for you two, I mean three, haha! I have a bag of baby boy clothes here with your name on it. :)
So didn't know you guys had a blog! Sweet! Don't you love the small but great comments some can make?! It almost makes up for everyone touching your stomach huh?! ;) Good luck nesting!!!!!
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