Play group

I'm trying to start a play group for babies in cranial remolding (helmet) therapy. I have joined a few online support communities, but I think it would be nice to connect with families locally. 

I made this flyer and asked our orthotist to pass it out to his other clients. Here's hoping I'm not the only one who thinks this is a good idea!

At the very least I got to put my marketing skills back to use.

And in case you're wondering, that kid is not Will. It's a photo I found on Google Images. Still cute though.

Bump Watch

I've gone from round to out. I feel so huge lately.

Nine months pregnant is hard. A lovely combination of large, tired and irritable. As I was telling a friend today, I've pretty much reached my limit by 8:00 or 9:00 every night. I can't stand to be in my own skin after that.

I am officially done with work on August 12. Though I still maintain 08/09/10 would be the coolest birthday ever, it will be really nice to have a few weeks before the due date to clean and rest before baby arrives.

Everyone at work keeps asking whether or not I'll miss working full-time. Truthfully, I won't. I'll miss the little luxuries that two incomes provide, but I'm really excited to stay at home with baby and start graduate school. I feel very fortunate that Ben and I are in a position to live on his income alone. Not every family has that choice.

Our remaining bump watch posts are limited... only one or two remain. Any guesses on the baby's arrival?

Just because

Here's a list of things I love today...

1) Dresses with pockets. So fun and summery.
2) Summer hours. Our office works 1/2 day Fridays Memorial Day through Labor Day. Heaven.
3) My crazy dog. Even when she's naughty, you can't help but love her.
4) My crazy husband. Even when he's naughty, you can't help but love him.
5) The plans for our new deck. Construction starts next week. It's going to be awesome.
6) Fresh sheets. Crisp, cool, perfect.
7) Locally grown produce. The farmer's market opens on Saturday, and we get our first CSA box in 12 days. I can't wait.

The big conversation

I did it. I told the boss I'm not coming back.

It was a good conversation. She said she was sad to lose me (natch), but that she wasn't surprised.

I tried to stress how great the job is, and how much I've learned in the past three years. She asked for my assistance with the transition, and even left to the door open to do some freelancing. I'm happy to be leaving on a good note.

So 12 more weeks of employment... then I'm a stay-at-home mom and part-time grad student. Crazy.