checking in

Alex and I had kind of a crazy (but enjoyable) time last week with his parents and brother in town for a visit, but that also means we've been rather busy--we thought it's worth mentioning that we're still alive!

I meant to post an update tonight, but got caught up on my other blog and need to go to bed now. I will come back tomorrow and post at least 3 things:
1) Some info on the Bowling invasion (AKA Alex's family visit)!
2) Update on the baby--we had a good doctor's appointment today.
3) It's about time for another picture of my big ol' belly, getting bigger by the day.

For now, good night!

Kung Fu Panda

We saw Kung Fu Panda the other day and, among other things, were both happily surprised at the fact that there was not a single fart joke in the whole movie.

Alex was the first to notice that the movie makers passed up several opportunities. Melissa was too busy goggling at the visual effects to notice details like absent fart jokes, but appreciated it in hindsight.

In short, we both liked it, which is a lot more than we can say about a LOT of recent movies. :)

Happy Birthday, Husband!

Alex's parents and brother got here for Alex's birthday yesterday, and we all went to this restaurant called The Old Salt, which is right down the street from us. I accidentally let slip that it was Alex's birthday right while the waitress was there, so it was no surprise when she showed up at the end of the meal with yummy ice cream cake and a song.

Incriminating picture to follow, as soon as I convince Alex to scan it in.

So Alex is now 27 with a baby on the way. What an old man, huh? :)

visitors

Alex's parents and brother are coming to town to visit this week! They arrive this afternoon. I still have a bit of work, as does Alex, but as much as we can we are going to escape and have a holiday week!

non-pregnancy

It was a nice day today, with lots of sun and everything, so there were all these girls parading around in teeny little shirts with their little bellies NOT sticking way out of their hems.... I started getting really irritable about it. Not that I'm bitter or anything, but I was getting really grumpy by the end of my shift.

new stuff for the wife!

I went out and bought two new pairs of shoes (one for work), a maternity shirt and maternity pants (both suitable for work, though not STRICTLY per the dresscode) today. It is nice to have clothes which actually fit, even if I did scour three stores to only find one shirt and one pair of pants.

I don't really get how the maternity sizing works, but I will figure it out, I guess. I'm sure I'll be going back for more soon enough!

new development

Every time I get out of bed (which is more of a to-do than you'd suspect, since our bed is on the floor right now) my hips make exciting crackly, popping noises. Hooray!