Around Here

Look! A blog post that isn't a "bumpdate!" I've found it impossible for me to blog about nothing but my current life experiences, and right now that experience is being pregnant. So deal with it *z-snaps in your face*. I honestly don't know if I've lost or gained readers since I've announced my pregnancy. But anyway here are some books I've been reading. Husband Coached Childbirth is the book we use for Bradley class. Is anyone interested in hearing more about Bradley?? I feel like I'm super annoying by mentioning class all the time. But hey, I've become pretty passionate about natural childbirth, and I believe every woman should be more educated about the subject! 

This book is fiction. The stories in here are nothing short of bizarre. Often times after reading one I think to myself "WTF did I just read." But the next day I remember the more endearing parts of the story. They are sad and happy and depressing and lovely stories. 

We are in a one bedroom apartment so I have not had the pleasure of decorating a nursery. Boohoo. This little setup is actually in our living room because our room is really that small. We'll have to move to a two bedroom apartment once the baby is too big to sleep with us/in a bassinet. This is why I haven't gotten too involved with decorating the walls. 

This is my life now. That list is intimidating to me, too. Preparing my body for labor.... 

I've had to channel all my nesting energy into this scrapbook since I don't have a nursery to prepare. I like how it's turning out! I'm so glad that I decided to take weekly photos. Although, I feel a little guilty not knowing if I'll make something like this for baby #2 and so on. Life will be much busier the second time around. These are my favorite pages- 

Spectacles and Polkadots

Today had its ups and downs. 

Ryan woke up before me to go to a meeting for work and decided to take my truck. But it wouldn't start. The battery died. We had to spend a lot for a new battery :( But at least it's running now. I can't say the same about Ryan's car... Yup, both of our cars crapped out at the same time. He's been trying to avoid driving it because there's a leak and it just sounds awful whenever he drives it. Ryan's dad has like a sixth sense about these things. He called out of the blue today and asked Ryan if he was getting good gas mileage. This man might be psychic? Anyway, he said he'd give it a look, and now we can only hope that our car will survive another few years. 

Some good news: I found The Great Gatsby

We made an account at our local used bookstore. I traded in six books and was able to get this book plus the first two Harry Potters for $0.64! Hot dog! 

After that we went to a Coinstar and redeemed $12, in which we spent on a dinner date. 

And then we came home to file for FAFSA. This is when I got cranky. I kept complaining about how it kept logging me out "due to inactivity." But it seemed like it would log out every two minutes! And then I was having trouble finding our tax stuff, and I kept snapping at Ryan. He then told me, "You shouldn't be complaining so much about a website that's going to give you a ton of money for school." Then I got more mad because I knew he was right. I was being such a derp. I complain about a lot of stuff that I should be grateful for, like my job or classes that are tough. I'm lucky to have a job and I'm lucky to have the opportunity to go to school. It's hard to remember to be more grateful. 

dress/shirt & necklace: Forever 21, bag&belt: thrifted, capris: Old Navy, flats: Target

I'm glad that I have a husband who puts things into better perspective.