I'm here. I'm lame.

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I did find my camera (in my diaper bag - where I put it), but haven't had the time or energy or brainpower to post anything exciting. So, while reinforcing said unexcitingness, here are my last few weeks:

  • Both of the kids' rooms are repainted and adorable.
  • My nephews, Jake and Vance, had birthdays.
  • Kaiya's hair finally fits in pig tails. Kind of.
  • I moved my bookshelves into the family room.
  • None of my bras fit.
  • I ate Allyn's Swedish Pancakes and fell in love with the Walkers all over again.
  • I love my church calling.
  • My verbal diarrhea hit an all time low when one of the Mia Maids retold one of my stories at her dinner table. Good thing her parents have senses of humor. Word to the wise: don't talk about thong underwear at church.
  • I read The Alliance.
  • I read Mockingjay.
  • I loathe Box Elder bugs. Especially their babies.
  • School is well into its third week.
  • I think I found a substitute for my maternity leave.
  • I've discovered that little boy shopping might be more fun than little girl shopping, because there's more of a hunt involved.
  • I am fat fat fat.
  • I remembered why I shouldn't bother taking papers home to grade over the weekend.
  • I love Amy for offering to babysit my kids come January!
  • I re-organized my laundry room.
  • I'm in the process of re-organizing my DVD's. And yes, there are a couple rated R's that I just can't part with. (When Harry Met Sally doesn't count!)
  • I hung out with my dad when he was here over the weekend.
  • Oh, and someone's motorcycle caught on fire in Coos Bay, Oregon. Good thing it wasn't Brad's this time :)

Since it will probably be a while before I resume normal blogging behavior, here are some things I'm looking forward to:

  • Girls' Night!
  • Joining a neighborhood book club
  • Boating with the youth this Saturday
  • Megan's birthday!
  • Meeting my son in only seven weeks
  • Naming my son in only seven weeks (we're leaning toward Ben)

Here are some things I'm not looking forward to:

  • Creating sub plans for maternity leave
  • Creating "maybe" sub plans for early labor
  • Thinking about Christmas shopping and Christmas travel
  • Grading all the papers that are already piling up
  • Buying and operating a double stroller
  • Awkward doctor visits from here on out

Comments

meggan said…
When Harry Met Sally DOESN'T count.
9/7/10, 10:55 AM
Laurel said…
I love that you just managed to make your "I'm lame" post funny and interesting. :)

And just for the record, you are NOT fat. People I don't even know keep being genuinely surprised when I tell them I still have 7 weeks to go. How's THAT for depressing???
9/7/10, 12:12 PM
LEE BIEN said…
Life gets way too busy but you have accomplished a lot! I can't believe that you get to MEET YOUR SON in seven weeks. What a wonderful way to put it into words.
9/7/10, 12:13 PM
Scott and Megan said…
That Brad Paisley song has completely changed my life. I used to listen to it just whatever, now I hear it and wanna cry EVERY time! I can't wait to see baby Benjamin Rawlins Walker!
I'm glad you are looking forward to my birthday, because I am not!!!:) Except for YOUR present...
9/7/10, 4:25 PM
Sunshine said…
You are so funny! I love it. I liked Kaiya's little pig tails on Sunday :) I am excited for you to get to meet that little boy!
9/7/10, 4:28 PM
Amanda said…
Oh, Michelle! Seriously, you crack me up! You are one of my favorite people ever! That thong story is the best!! So yeah sorry about my rated R movie comment in my lesson the other day. My verbal diarrhea tends to come out during lessons, that's always awesome!!!
9/7/10, 4:44 PM
Markelle said…
I like your verbal diarrhea, wish I could hear more of it.

You don't have to get rid of your R rated movies, just put them in an empty drawer when one of your yw come over to babysit...that totally works right?!
9/7/10, 9:56 PM
Alicia said…
Rated R, rated shmar. When Harry Met Sally changed my life. ("Mr. Zero knew you were getting a divorce before you did?" "Roy-Rogers-Garage-Sale-Wagon-Wheel-Coffe-Table")

I can't wait for our GNO. Long overdue.

I love little boy shopping. I thought it would be depressing, but I love it. Maybe even more than girl shopping sometimes. I also love playing cars and building (and crashing) things. It's surprisingly fun.

Poor Brad.

Poor Joe.

I want to talk about thongs more. Especially if it's inappropriate. And at church.

I love Kaiya's piggies.

Let's talk about Mockingjay. I just finished.

Grading at home is a joke.

You better be planning on a Northwest Christmas.

I can't wait to meet little baby Walker. I mean Skywalker. I mean Ben Folds.
9/8/10, 10:34 AM
Travis said…
Wait, Kaiya has hair??
9/9/10, 12:14 AM
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