It Has Been a Long Weekend

This weekend has been filled with walks through the neighborhood, cleaning the house, cooking, baking, and hosting a bridal shower. I loved that I was able to host a bridal shower for my sister in law. It was an all day get the house ready and entertain kind of day and it felt good. Of course I was so tired afterward but it felt worth it. These pregnant legs can't stand up all day anymore, ha. She is getting married at Puerto Rico in the end of June and the girls and I will not be able to go. I really wish I could, but traveling with a 3 week old baby and 2 toddlers doesn't sound like much fun.
This weekend was also the 2nd time this year someone expressed their feelings about "how I am." Basically that they didn't like who I was. Sigh. Is it so wrong that I actually, for the first time in a long time, like who I am and totally fine with just being me? I don't feel sorry for being myself, and I don't think that I am a mean person. Anyway- thanks for letting me vent.
I am excited for this week. It should be beautiful weather and it is Madeline's 3rd birthday on Thursday. I am looking forward to long walks and some fresh air to get all the negative energy lingering from this past weekend out of my system.
I am looking forward to this little baby girl coming. I am so excited to see my girls interact with a new addition to the family. I am so happy that I have such a supportive husband who truly loves me just the way I am. What could be better than being surrounded with such beautiful people.

Bunk Beds

I can't believe that I actually finished Jane's quilt this week! Now that the bunk beds are done I am thinking I need to make some name banners for the walls. Ha! Add it to the list.

Lists

Things to do before the baby comes:
-paint doors on 2nd floor
-finish quilt for Jane
-tend to the backyard and hopefully plant some flowers
-make a couple of my own topsy turvies (or buy a couple)
-potty train Jane
-complete Terrain freelance job

Things on the list I already completed:
-repaint playroom, bedroom, hallway and bathroom
-make a quilt for Madeline

-paint bunk beds for the girls and set them up
-finish quilt for the new baby

Babies Babies

2 weeks ago I had the privilege to assist in Jesse's cousin's birth of her baby girl. It was nice to work with family. There was an extra bond there that usually doesn't come through when working with a regular client. It was a beautiful birth and I am so happy I was asked at assist.


This week is the first week of watching my friend Jen's baby boy. I will have him 2 full days a week and am very excited. I also had the great privilege to watch him be born into this world. (quickest delivery ever!) I think having a little newborn baby around the house will be a great transition for the girls and I. They are already so fascinated with him and are happy he is here. This gives me a lot of hope for when our little baby comes. 3 more months to go.

Memphis Taproom

Tonight our little family ventured out to get some dinner. Jesse heard that there was a "ode to Pittsburgh" night happening at the Memphis Taproom. They had beers from P-burgh and a special Primanti Brothers tribute sandwich. Well, I was very excited to get my hands on one of those sandwiches. I had been craving one for quite some time but new I couldn't drive 5 hours to fill a weird pregnancy craving. This was the next best thing.

I have to say, I was very disappointed. I figured it probably was a similar feeling that one might have when leaving Philly to get a cheesesteak. First of all- I am almost certain that the bartender and the chef have NEVER had one of those delicious sammies. We asked if we could have a vegetarian version of the sandwich (just cheese with the fries and coleslaw) but they looked at us like we were nuts! So what we got was a veggie burger on regular bread with fries and (MAYO) coleslaw stuffed all together. What a bummer. Now, to their defence, it was a good sandwich, but should not be a tribute sandwich. I left feeling disappointed instead of thinking, "wow, that was a good veggie burger." You should never cover a song without hearing the origional first, right?!

This is not the first time the M-Taproom has let my cravings down. We went there to get a bbq seitan sandwich that they had on the menu. I was so excited to eat this this. I had had it multiple times and I knew it was good. When we sat down to order I was shocked. Where had it gone?! It was no longer on the menu. I decided to order the something else that was not as excited and left feeling bummed.

Go there to drink and if you must eat, don't have anything in mind. I guess it would be a lot better if I could slam down a couple of yummy beers that they have on draft. 3 more months, then lock up your kegs.