Joe felt left out...

With all the "pink" coming to the house, Joe felt like he wanted to be more involved, so...

He found a little pink eye! Not sure how or where, but it developed suddenly last night, went to the emergency room to rule out a cornia scratch (after doing some yard work earlier in the day) and headed home with antibiotic drops. We hope he is better before the baby comes otherwise, I'm in the market for a labor coach...highest bidder gets the prize! His eye looks ALOT better today, and he gave me permission to post this.

Ode to my triathlete....

Joe finished his first Olympic triathlon today- 1 mile swim, 23 mile bike ride and a 10K run. A few photos of the big event.

I missed him going into and coming out of the lake, but we caught him transitioning to the bike.

Then from the bike to running....

Towards the finish line...

And at the very end....

Official Time- 2 hours, 46 minutes, 51 seconds- 2:46:51

I'm VERY proud of him. Now the baby can come :) .....

A few friends who did the sprint triathlon.

Kudos to everyone for all the hardwork- you should be proud!

(L-R) Matt, Phil, Joe and Mark- not pictured- Cary and Christanne

I don't like Braxton

Or Hicks for that matter! I can see the need for Braxton-Hicks contractions- so you are prepared for the intensity of the real thing but SEIROUSLY! couldn't they help move things along since they happen anyway! Can you tell I'm getting to the "let's get this show on the road" phase! I'm also entering the phase of "I can't wait to meet you, baby". I think this is normal, at least I hope.

BTW- our little lady is still moving a lot and a good size, not too big. The docs are very happy that I have been able to keep my blood sugars under control, therefore keeping her weight under control.

Does this baby make me look fat?

Being pregnant opens a whole new world of retail experiences. This was my favorite t-shirt-

Does this baby make me look fat? And with that, a long awaited picture of the "bump"!

PS- no need to answer that question, I already know!

Wii wants to play

So today was a fun day- we bought the allusive Wii. I think Joe is a little bored since we are not venturing to the beach much this summer, plus the heat wave is a little to much for me handle. Joe is testing the Wii out now. Baseball and tennis were not so much fun, and I think we are on the 6th swing at golf. Does each swing count as a stroke? I think he is trying to incease his handicap. Ok, now boxing and for a man I consider to be very non-violent, he is really enjoying the KO. Do all grown man jump and down when playing the Wii? I guess you really get into it. Hmm, maybe this will be a good way to go into labor.....

Opps, I did it again!

For those of you who know the ins and outs of my little brother's crimial history, here is yet another entry in the books and the latest on where he is.
I just found out that in late June he was charged again with a felony crime (theft) and is back in jail after a brief yet hopeful attempt in a rehabilitation/ half-way house. He decided to repay the good people trying to help him get back on his feet by steeling from the charity organization he was doing a service project for. I make light of this situation because it is the only way I know how to handle it. It seems his MO is to commit a crime just days before his release. He had less than a week to complete the program at the half way house. On a positive note, he is fed 3 times a day and has a roof over his head. This has not always been the case for my wayward little buddy. At least he used the clippers I sent him to cut his hair before his photo op.
http://www.advertiser-tribune.com/page/content.detail/id/507320.html?nav=5005

Do I need a camcorder?

As we prepare for the baby's arrival, we have lists of things to do and things to get.
One of them is a camcorder. Tell me- do you have one? Do you use it? How often? Will I regret not having one, if we don't get one? Can you suggest a brand/ model?

What to do...

So yesterday was my last day of work until January 5, 2009. Yes, taking some time off to be with the baby. So what do I do now? Everyone at work was asking me if I was "ready" for the baby to come. Honestly, I'm not- in so many ways! No, the nursery is not ready- it is painted but we still need to buy most of the furniture, wash all her clothes, set-up the bassinet, get things organized and write 60+ thank you cards. And then there is this little matter of labor. Let's just say, I'm a LITTLE scared. BUT I'm trying to learn a technique called HypnoBirthing to help me get through it. I know woman do this everyday, but let's face it, we are talking about me! Wish me luck!
BTW- Happy 4th of July!