Photo from the weekend!

On Friday, we met the Krogman's for dinner to celebrate Sara's big 2-6 (and oddly - I'm 26 weeks)! I like this picture - I think it shows my tummy pretty well:)

As for the rest of the weekend, we registered at Baby's R Us and Target. 3 hours at Baby's R Us isn't the best way to spend a Saturday - but it was really nice to get it done! I can't wait to get Baby K's room all ready to go!

Plus, all of the shower's are scheduled (Lance is even helping throw a couple's BBQ - whoohooo!) and a date for painting is set as well. It feels great to get things slowly knocked out.

Waiting.......

Still waiting for results. It's like a cruel punishment. I called the doctor and she's not in until 1pm.....so the results are there - she just hasn't released them. Super annoying.....I'm worried!

Having this week and next week off from teaching has been amazing. I don't even really realize how much time I've spent doing that stuff...until I stop doing it!

I'm grateful for so many things - but over the last week I've realized how lucky I really am. I'm having a baby with someone I love more than I ever thought I could....and in the process of doing it, we've become even closer. He's more understanding and through everything, realizes we are a family now. He listens with more empathy and even when I think he may take someone else's "side" on something, he's truly on mine. I can't wait to see what a great father he's going to make.

EDIT (3:30pm):

Results came back! Test range is 60-130 as normal. I scored a 77! I'm even on the low side! Time for some cake:)

Glucose Test

This morning - I had to drink this.....and then wait an hour.....and then have my blood taken. Gross. Luckily, fruit punch wasn't the worst flavor - but the baby definitely loved it.

Doctor said my weight gain so far is ok - and the baby is measuring about 1 cm below where it should be for 26 weeks - but nothing to worry about. So far, so good!

Josh came with and we got to hear the heartbeat again. Definitely getting stronger and the baby can't hide anymore - I mean it's almost 2 pounds!

Self Portrait....in the Bathroom

Since I haven't seen the family much...I sent a few of them this picture. Classy I know.

Missing her & 25.5 Weeks

Sara's out of town on her honeymoon...and I miss her! I just want to talk to her! :( I'll be good and let her enjoy her honeymoon - but it's not until someone's gone for a few days are you grasped by the reality of how much you depend on and love someone:)

Anyway....I'm starting to grow at an amazing rate. I know I said this earlier, but I'm not joking anymore. I wake up each morning and wonder what in the heck is going on. I hope it slows down here or I'm going to be so uncomfortable by the end.

So, here starts the list of random things (inappropriate) that people say to you when you are pregnant. This is just what was said to me today:
- From woman I don't know: Oh honey! Did you eat a watermelon?
- From lunch lady: Here she comes! Now she's getting big!

Seriously people....I get it. But is the watermelon comment really necessary?

The most BEAUTIFUL wedding

What an amazing weekend. Being the maid of honor in Sara and Anders wedding was truly an honor. Everything about the wedding was anticipated and nothing disappointed. Sara looked amazing and it was evident how much the couple loved each other. I heard nothing but compliments and not one negative comment about the entire night. I'll never forget seeing her and Anders together for the first time on Saturday (which I captured above). I'll never forget the way he hugged her during the ceremony and the way he SMILED all day.

Congratulations to the both of you. I love you and couldn't ever imagine a better wedding to be a part of.

Random Thoughts

1) I only have one more week of driving to Lake Elmo on Monday's to teach Financial Accounting. I can't wait to be done. While I will miss the students, I won't miss the two hour commute there and back, the chaos, the amount of work to prep for class, and the added stress. My student were bummed last week when the learned I won't be teaching next semester - but I think they understand.

2) I really dislike going to work lately. Not even just a little bit. A lot. I don't focus...and I am getting short and bitter, and I really just don't have any reason to sit here all day. Today, my boss is gone and I've got 4 hours to figure out how I can pretend to be busy. The overall environment here is pretty negative and nobody seems to care. There is no real reward for doing any better.

3) This baby is getting BIG. I had too many people say to me "Wow - you are showing now" ....really - I had NO idea! It's fine - it's all baby - but even still - it's annoying that it gets so much focus. Last night after teaching, I laid in bed before changing clothes and just watched my tummy. Josh was upstairs with me - and for the first time he was able to see the FLIPS that baby was doing! It was out of control. I'm so lucky to be having a baby - but most importantly to have him so excited for me. I'm realizing more and more each day how important it is to have individuals that are excited for us around us. It's contagious.

4) I think I've picked out a design for the baby's room. Josh agrees with it and thinks it will look adorable - so I'm going with it. Now, it's just to order a few things and get it painted!

5) I was messy before. It's a whole new level now. I bet I use my Tide to Go stick on average four times a day. For example today, I must have ran in to some sort of grease - and I'm wearing a new shirt. Obviously. Last night, I spilt Siracha all over another new shirt. A HUGE amount of bright red sauce all over my shirt. Why am I really surprised.

Sara's Bachelorette Party

Was so much fun! Seriously! To be honest, I figured that being sober would be hard....but it was the BEST bachelorette party I've ever been a part of:) We went to a winery in St. Croix Falls, WI. It was an AMAZING and beautiful day - we had the best weather! It was such a perfect way for the bride and bridesmaids to hang out together. We even had time for a quick stop at an antique store!

Then, we changed into our party clothes and played a few games, ate, and got prepped to hit the town:) We stopped at Gastoffs first where the girls finished a boot! Then, we hit the Moose on Monroe for karoake. By 1AM we headed home, but stayed up until 4AM hanging out together. What a PERFECT party:) I'm so lucky to have a beautiful, smart, and fun sister!