So...my laptop is broken again. I know, I'm made of suck. I don't know how I keep doing this, but I'm very angry with myself over it. Ugh.

Also, I'm apparently too stupid to use the auto-post feature, because that post that I promised what, weeks ago? Never happened. Because I set it to post while I was away and it just never did. I'm freaking sorry, for the millionth time.

I've been very busy, which I'm sure anyone with a newborn will understand. I hate that I haven't been here though. This blog was therapeutic for me, something that I could show my baby someday, and entertaining for my friends and family (who really want me to start updating again, so I guess I'm going to try that...as often as I can get on a computer now). My choices right now are to use my cell phone or my dad's shitty laptop. Neither option is very exciting, but I'll take what I can get when I can.

As far as the rest of my life goes, Mark was one month old on Thanksgiving and will be two on Christmas Eve. I'm finally feeling more normal, though we're still working on a sleep schedule and I still haven't driven since probably two weeks before delivery. My first time back behind the wheel will probably be this Friday, and I'm honestly incredibly nervous. But hey, life has to go on.

I also applied for a job today, so wish me luck on that. If I get it, I will be an assistant to the librarian at my local library, which I love. And we've been applying for some apartments, so I'm very hopeful about that too. I just want things to start getting better...living at home with a two month old whose dad can't stay to help us is incredibly overwhelming.

Anyway, I have a lot to update on, but it's 4:30 in the morning and I just wanted to update quickly while Mark is asleep. As it is, I should probably be sleeping too. I owe a lot more than is included here and will be back to give it as soon as I can keep my eyes open...ha, like that's ever! Just kidding. But seriously, birth story coming up as soon as possible. I do want to fix it up a little more now since it didn't post...might as well take that opportunity.

Also, I'm considering jumping over to WordPress...thoughts on that?

HOLY!

I'm sorry. I've missed too many of these! When was the last time I posted, like 29 weeks? Sigh.

I know I've been really bad at posting lately, especially because the days since my baby shower have been pretty chaotic. I've been back and forth and here and there and having my things blow up, and I don't even know what I'm doing anymore. My days have been so productive, though - I have a ton of things finished that I've needed to do for months.
And we of course had the shower! We got so much stuff we needed...more than I have the space for but all things we needed, which I appreciate more than I can express. Mark has more than enough clothing to last us the first few months of his life, enough diapers for a good period of time, a few toys, all of the large things we need. We have a car seat, a crib, all of those essentials, plus more extras than I ever could have asked for. I'm super appreciative.

As far as the shower goes, I had a lot more people show up than I expected. I love you all, by the way, and thank you! We had these little sandwiches cut up into take-and-go pieces, chips with dips, and a gorgeous cake that my aunt and uncle made (they bake for events). I should totally include a picture of this, shouldn't I?

Loved it. :)

My mom put together a few games, including one where the guests were given a little pin to wear throughout the party and weren't allowed to say "baby." If they did, you could steal their pin, and the one with the most pins at the end won. There was one where you have to find the little safety pins in a bowl of rice, one where the guests had to answer trivia questions about TV shows (related to children, of course), and...I can't remember if there were more or not.

Each time someone won a game, they were given a little gift basket with body washes and perfumes and whatnot inside.

And lastly we did a diaper raffle - one box of diapers got you one entry into the raffle, and for that we gave away the biggest basket. It was cute and I had a great time.

At the very end of it, my grandma surprised us with the truck. I cried, I'm not even going to lie.

I had an interview about two weeks ago, which they just decided to call me for out of the blue (after applying months ago). I went into a hair salon the night before to get a decent cut for the interview, which I hoped I could sneak in and out of without drawing an extreme amount of attention to my midsection. I was wearing the baggiest shirt in my closet and the first thing the stylist asked? "So when is your due date?" Shit. No hiding that, then.

On further note, things are going great. I'm getting huge. Here, I'll prove it:

I'm enjoying it, though. Daniel is adorable and likes to cuddle and talk and sing to my tummy. Mark, of course, always moves when he hears his voice, no matter how absolutely still he's been beforehand. It's the most amazing thing and I can't get over it. I know they'll have an immediate bond.

No interview for Daniel yet, but we're waiting on the arrival of the papers telling him whether or not there's going to be one! It should be here in the next few days (if not already!). If there's nothing, we're going to look into a few other positions, though probably not with the county (at least not yet...he will eventually get in there, we just need to find the right timing).

Also, we got the truck at the baby shower! (Did I mention that already? I'm almost certain I did...) And Daniel got his license! I'm so proud. He only failed 3 things on a list where he was allowed to miss 15. Another list allowed him to miss 3, but he scored perfectly on that and all other portions. :)

Things have been perfect with the pregnancy. Mark's growing exactly as he should be. They only thing they're saying is that my due date could be moved to November 1st (it's currently October 20th), but they haven't actually moved it yet because it's normal to measure a bit off. I honestly think they 1st sounds about perfect, and of course the boys are still pretty convinced it'll be Halloween. We'll see!

Hope everything's well! I really feel like I wanted to say more, but I'm still not able to get onto my own computer so I don't have the posts with everything else I wanted to share. I just couldn't stand to miss another week!

Take care, everyone, and I'll be back as soon as possible. :)

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to abandon y'all this time. I had a bunch of things I wanted to talk about, but the posts I wrote are saved on my laptop (because I just don't trust saving them over the internet, just in case). And of course my laptop's not working now...I was on it the other day and the cord started sparking. Sigh. Obviously not using it right now because I enjoy not being on fire.

Anyway, I don't know how long it'll be down, but if it's too much longer I'll just write a new post for you guys for the time being. As it is, hoping to get things sorted out in the next few days. One way or the other, I'll be back soon!

I'm sorry. It's been almost two weeks since my last post. But I've been so, so, so, so busy - super sad face.

Lots to update on, though, so I'll be here with a post tomorrow. I can't miss another Come October, I already feel awful for forgetting last week's (over and over and over). Now that I've finished all (or most) of my errands I should be running in circles a little less and home to post a little more.

Please forgive me!


PS: 31 weeks tomorrow! :D