Jackpot! I found the best deal on a pouch sling!
http://stores.ebay.com/Cozy-Cradle
I've been searching and searching for a more affordable option than the beautiful one I was dreaming of by Hotslings (about $60) I was considering making one myself even. Of course after contemplating the idea of my child hanging in fabric I've stitched with my own two hands I wasn't so sure it would be a good idea. I tried to talk my mother into making me one to no avail. I was even going to ask a friend (who's sewing is much more trustworthy than mine) to make one for me.
So here I am today, with technical difficulties on my mommy board surfing the net once Little Man wnet to sleep. Figured hey why not check out the going rate for pouch slings on Ebay? Ouch. Some of them were just as expensive as the Hotslings! So I noticed this lady had a note about some clearance slings and decided to investigate.
I found a pink sling for $15.50 including shipping! What a deal! I couldn't believe I actually stumbled across such an amazing bargain!
So long story short, really good deal on a really good product and now there's one less thing I need to worry about getting for the Princess! Horray! I can have my hands free and still have my baby close to my body while I chase after Little Man!! I feel like I've just struck gold! Ok I need to get to bed, Little Man will be up early even if I go to bed late.
GoodNight!

Potluck Picnic! (aka Family BBQ)
Yummy yummy yummy! Today was such fun! There was so much food, so many wonderful people, what more could anyone ask for?
I just wish I had a chance to talk to more moms there. I felt like I only really talked to a couple. I did get to meet a couple new moms and that was awesome, hopefully I can remember their names!
And DH showed up too! How cool was that? I really didn't think he would show!
I was so stuffed by the time we left I could hardly walk!
Why am I still up? I'm not sure. Its past midnight now and I just don't feel like sleeping! Ok blah blah blah.... I can't think of anything else to comment on..

Almost there!
So this pregnancy has almost come to an end. I am so happy! My pregnancy with Ethan was so easy compared to this one! And I can't wait to hold her in my arms and see her wrinkley-new baby face. I bet she is going to be beautiful!
I went to the Dr on Tuesday and I'm already dialated 1cm! Last time I didn't dialate until the last week, so perhaps she will be here soon! She's already dropped and making me a bit miserable most days so I'm betting she will be early. Hopefully she will hold out another week so she will be considered full term and be healthy.
I can't wait to hold her in my arms but I'm also going to miss feeling her squirming in my belly. Hopefully this time I can go through labor without panicing and avoid the horrid epidural. We'll see when we get there!

So I was bored....

And went to Blogthings.com They say I'm a....

You Are an Excellent Cook

You're a top cook, but you weren't born that way. It's taken a lot of practice, a lot of experimenting, and a lot of learning.It's likely that you have what it takes to be a top chef, should you have the desire...

http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href= You A Good Cook?

I suppose its somewhat true. I can manage to cook just about anything I put my mind to. I normally just wing it though. I have tons of cookbooks but normally just look things up and make my own version. My Aunt Lisa is the absolute best cook though. I wish I could learn to cook like her! She comes up with some gourmet meals!

Horray for power washing!
I'm so happy! Dear Husband finally washed the deck, patio & front walk and it makes a huge difference! Our deck actually looks like wood now instead of dried green play dough! And now perhaps we can actually have some friends over and sit out on the patio without having to be completely embarassed!
Its so nice when things finally get done around the house! I started on some throw pillows last night. so far I have one almost finished, I just need to hand stitch the opening. I'm making pillows for all of the couches actually, should be interesting to see how they turn out.
Well I guess I don't really have much else to type about...

I am so sick of these hormones!
One minute I'm happy, next I'm crying and then I'm plotting someone's death! Jeez, I've always been a bit moody but this is just crazy! I can be sitting listening to the radio and a sweet song comes on and I just burst out in tears. Or someone just looks at me the wrong way and I have to force myself to be calm!? So weird. I have never had much of a temper, sure I get irritated easily but its not like me to be pure angry. But these past couple of months have been such a roller coaster!
I don't remember being so emotional carrying Little Man. Maybe making a girl uses more hormones... I don't know....
I'll be happy when I can be back to my normal (or not so normal, Lol) self.

I am so ready to have this precious child!
34 weeks! She is now in position and I can't wait to bring her home (well she is home... but to have her in my arms would be wonderful) It was so much easier when I was prego w/ Little Man. Sure I had my grumbles then as well but it was a much easier pregnancy overall.
I love the kids I have been taking care of during the day. Friday is my last day with these two however, and I'm going to miss them. Its so exahausting but the money is decent for having fun with great kids while taking care of my own.
I guess that's about all I have on my mind at the moment... I need some sleep! G'Night!

Happy Fourth!

Ok well I don't really have much to write... but I'm wasting time on the computer so figured I would add something to my new blog. (wouldn't want this to be too empty now would we?)
So far today I haven't done much. I did a cleaning job this morning (horray! extra cash!) and that's it. We have been discussing going to the park for the fireworks, and there is a party I want to stop by afterwards. However I just don't see myself getting motivated to do either.
Little Princess is just sucking away any bits of energy I do have. Should be interesting the next few days having 2 extra kids to take care of (that makes 3 kids and one in the oven!) Quite a bit of work!
Oh and I am about halfway finished Princess's baby blanket. Its knitted with some cheap yarn, so I'll have to make her another one once I can afford the nice stuff. At least it looks like it will be finished before her arrival!
Well I guess that sums up my ramblings for the day.

Was there life before fondue?
So I am now a fondue-aholic. Yes I know, I should be eating better since I am preggers, but hey I can't help what I crave! (I do eat a lot of healthy stuff too, but what is interesting about whole grains & veggies?)
Who can pass up strawberries, bananas & pound cake dipped in chocolate? I certainly can't. Add some marshmellows and it is just heavenly! Thank God for Cyra's suggestions as to how to make the wonderful stuff!

So last night was MNO dessert night! After a week of being a bump on a log (I only left the house twice, to go clean the office) I finally was motivated to get off my rear end
and do something (sure Echo's prodding helped get me out)
This time I wasn't so concerned about trying to dress decent (having to clean the office again before heading out kinda killed my options) and didn't even bother with my hair. Lori Sue (Thank You!) came and picked me up at the office and we were off. After a minor delay searching for her MIA DH, we were on our way. Sweet thoughts of chocolate and good company made the trip seem like only minutes.
As we walked into the designated location and followed the hostess I was concerned we were a bit late. Then we turned the corner and there they were, the mommies sitting at a table with balloons and gifts for the little princess! I couldn't believe they would do such a thing for me!
It was actually hard to hold back the tears since I am such a hormonal mess, but somehow I managed. The mommies bought such cute things! I can't wait to put her in all of the little outfits and even the Chlorine-free diapers (who knew normal diapers had chlorine?)
I am so excited to be having a girl! And I am so blessed to be prepared on such a limited budget. I blame it on Karma. I wanted to hold onto all of Little Man's clothes and such but knew so many mommies in need I kept giving it all away. How could I hold on to them when I knew there were babies being born without any clothes? I was actually so very worried I wouldn't have anything at all for Princess! And now I have just about everything! Someone gave me all of the casual clothes (hand me downs, I love them!) and now we even have some new outfits and dresses!
Oh and I forgot to mention how absolutely divine the dessert was! I was so in heaven last night! I'm afraid I made a pig of myself, but hey I'm eating for two right?
And I am so thankful for the mommies. They truly are such a blessing. I don't know what I ever did before I found them. It actually made me feel a little bad since I have been so lazy and missed so many activities lately. But they've been pregnant before, I'm sure they understand.