Speaking of...

Everything is status quo around here. After battling an intense fatigue for the last few days, I think I am up and at 'em again. I thought for a short moment that I might be ready to throw in the towel on work and everything else productive and just sleep for the next 10 weeks straight. I knew something was out of the ordinary when I was waiting at the light to get on the freeway yesterday morning and I had to try to keep my body in motion so I wouldn't fall asleep. But then my energy found its way back into my life somewhere around midday today, and everything was right with me again. So right, in fact, that I was able to meet up with Dylan for our favorite sushi happy hour this afternoon.

Speaking of sushi, I was telling Lukas at work today that I don't know what I miss more right now...spicy tuna or alcohol. But actually, I miss being comfortable when sitting in any position more than anything, I think. I am, however, really, really glad that nothing is swollen. With a history of poor circulation, I thought I'd be sporting hobbit feet starting several months ago, but I'm still wearing my same rings and same shoes. Let's hope I can keep it up!

Speaking of positions, I think this child in my belly is really big because when I sit still or in certain positions his movements make me feel like my guts are being pushed around, and it looks I have an alien life form in my belly, and it's an odd sensation.

Speaking of guts, or not really, I took advantage of a free facial and a discounted massage special this week, and it was heavenly. 

Speaking of spa stuff, tomorrow kicks off a summer of baby showers (seven to be exact!) with Anne's spa-themed baby shower. I'm looking forward to seeing a lot of great ladies.

Speaking of tomorrow, I'm also going to a pool/birthday party, where nobody will actually get to (or want to) see this body in a bathing suit. But we'll have lots of great food and great times. I've been instructed to BYONAB (bring your own non-alcoholic beverage). Drinks sans alcohol are in short supply at a pool party, especially one sponsored by a co-worker of mine, as one would expect.

Speaking of work, Dylan got up and went to work for a full day every day this week. This is not such a huge feat for the average person, but for someone who has never worked at a desk job or something with normal business hours, it is sort of a big deal. When I offered to pack him a lunch he explained that no thanks, he'll have to go out and get something because otherwise he'd be inside that building all day. (Goodness, can you imagine the horror in that?) But, when all was said and done, he came home a lot more cheerful and energetic than did yours truly each evening. He passed his oral exam and check ride today. Yay!

Speaking of Dylan, have you seen his brother's crazy successful Kickstarter campaign? Having never been a gamer, or a person interested in space, I am unable to get into the details of the board game that he's been designing for the last seven years, but it's received amazing reviews and astonishing support on Kickstarter. The campaign ends in three hours...hurry and support him so you can get a copy of what is sure to be next year's Game of the Year. We are all impressed, Cody, but I think your brother Dylan is your biggest fan. I've received minute-by-minute updates from him, and he is so very excited for you.

That is all.