Snooze

I haven't checked in for a few days, but it's not without good reason. First, I can't even think of what we've done to stay busy for the last few days, so it must not be very interesting. Second, suddenly I found myself caring for a toddler on my own for seven days at the same time I've got projects due for those community college classes, so I haven't been able to kick back as much lately. It's taken me about seven or eight intervals to complete this post because Gavin is awake and finding it difficult to keep himself entertained. But it's cool. No regrets, life is good.

I remain grateful for the cooler weather, even though it's currently in the 40s and just finished hailing. We've gone on some walks, hit a lot of errands, and played at a couple of parks. I've endured several tantrums, which have become more emotionally and physically draining (especially when they involve getting in the car seat) as I grow larger and larger. We celebrated Pierce's first birthday, and Gavin had a great day with his Nonna and Papa while I had a decent day in some classes at Babymoon. I feel like I'm really getting my mind righted for this next little guy. Very slowly. I just have to make a shopping trip or two, wash some blankets and linens, and prepare a place for him to sleep. That's all there is to it, right?

Feeding the ducks with this Christmas ornament from Target that he could not live without. 

Getting very aggressive with bike riding. 

Cupcake frosting...a very good day for Gavin

In other good news from the Babymoon, last week I was told that there's a 90% chance that the baby is head down. I felt a monstrous movement and then a weird contraction after seeing the chiropractor and getting a massage the week before, and now I can't feel his head where it used to be...so I think this is a good sign. Because my BP has always been ridiculously low and everything else continues to check out okay, they're having me put off my next appointment until the beginning of December when I'm right at 36 weeks. That way, I can take care of all the 36-week stuff at once and save myself a trip. (It is quite a trip down there.) But, I'll continue to do the inversion exercise and try to get into the chiropractor again to keep things where they need to be because apparently I'm grossly misaligned, and I'm really wanting to keep things in the right position.

So in the spirit of being thankful, why don't I summarize why I am especially thankful right now: cooler weather, a head-down baby (I think), freshly groomed dogs (they were NASTY), a healthy little boy who keeps me on my toes, getting Dylan home tomorrow (tantrum rate goes on a steep decline, and also maybe I'll be able to fold laundry in a reasonable amount of time without someone slamming the dryer door into my knees), and decent sleep. I forgot how good life can be when you sleep good. Have a great week, and cheers to all the good in life.