Another Chapter Coming Soon

I've been in one of those reflective moods lately (in between the nasty hormonal moods and the super tired moods and the when-is-this-baby coming moods).  Our time as a family of three is almost over.  Another chapter is about to begin. I'll be getting 'Mama!'d from two directions.  My little boy, so dang talkative and full of personality, is going to have to learn to share my attention.

Oh, I think (hope) he'll do fine; he is excited to meet the baby in Mama's tummy, but there have been several 'precious moments' lately that I have paused and savored and I know that once new baby arrives - my time with Jack will be cut short.

Will I still be able to lay on the floor and play cars or puzzles or Thomas the Train with him?  When he says 'Mama, cuddle me on the couch' (a.k.a. cuddle with me on the couch), will I have the time?  When he begs for One More Book at bedtime, will I be able to?

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Not my idea of nesting.

So they say that pregnant women will 'nest' as labor and delivery draw near.  While pregnant with Jack, that meant setting up the crib and playpen and organizing newborn clothes, bottles and diapers.

With THIS pregnancy, it has a whole new meaning.  Oh, someone or something has been nesting - up in the rafters - but it hasn't been us.

Check out this bee's nest!  Or is it for wasps?  Either way, it appears to be inactive.  It's HUGE!  About 18 inches in diameter.  YUCK.

Ahh the joys of owning a house from 1884.  Never know what you'll find next!

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Vintage Aluminum Chaise Lounger LOVE.

I AM SO EXCITED.

You see, the weather has been nice outside.  My husband and child love to spend all day outside; laying on a blanket in the sun, sitting at the patio table, or checking on the garden.

Me?  Not loving all this outside time so much - mainly because I feel like a whale and getting up off the ground is a chore and sitting in the metal patio chairs is uncomfy.  Am I whining?  Yes, probably.  But I'm 35 weeks pregnant.  Cut me some slack.

Anyways, yesterday I informed the boys that we were going to Menards because Mama wanted to buy a comfortable lawn chair.  Something I could recline in or sunbathe in, but still get my fat-ass out of without too much hassle.  I sat in a few different zero-gravity loungers and just didn't like any of them.  I also didn't like the prices.

We came home empty handed.

Glencoe's city wide garage sale is scheduled for this weekend and I noticed quite a few signs advertising Weds sales on my way home from work today.  Jack was in a good mood so off we went!  It was at the third sale that I saw The Chair.  The pattern on the cushion reminded me of Grandma.  I sat in it. I didn't want to get up!  It was PERFECT!  So comfortable.  But there was no tag.  How much, I asked?  (I had already decided I would shell out 10 or 15 for such a wonderful slice of mid-century goodness).  The younger girl asks the older lady and for $3 dollars I knew that I would stuff that lawn chair into my little car somehow.

The frame is all aluminum.  The wheels are rubber.  There are no plastic parts.  Metal springs suspend aluminum ribbons across the bottom and back.  Awesome retro construction.  They just don't make things like they used too!

The cushion has seen better days so I will have to craft a new one.  But for now, for right this very moment, sitting outside on a sunny Minnesota May afternoon has never been better.

Vintage Aluminum Chaise Lounge

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All I Want for Mother's Day is a NAP!

Seriously.  Forget jewelry.  Skip the flowers.  I don't want a day at the spa - all this Mama wants for Mother's Day is a NAP!  A nice snooze with drool on my pillow and a light spring breeze... it would be Heaven.

And Heaven it was!  Mom, Dad and Auntie Noelle granted my wish and took Jack to the park while I took a much needed and much appreciated siesta today.  Tommy was stuck at work for a 12 hour shift so Jack and I spent the day in town.  Lots of sun, playing outside and hangin' around the BBQ.

I'm just about 35 weeks pregnant today.  I don't *feel* that big, but then I see pictures like this and realize why getting sleep at night is impossible (there is no comfortable sleeping position anymore) and why I've outgrown most of my maternity clothes.  Jack told us today that his baby sister (he is sure it's a sister) will be here in four days.  Even though it would be nice to have the baby out that soon, I think he or she should stay in there at least a couple more weeks.  This mama still has to pack the hospital bag, get the car seat ready and just prepare in general!

And I suppose we should narrow down our names.  Today I'm liking June Elizabeth for a girl.  The boy names?  We are having a little trouble agreeing on any.  Soooooo....

Anywhoo - Jack is asking for a story before bed, and heck, it's 8pm already!?  I better get going.

-'night internets!

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