Yes - I'm MIA this week.
Sorry - no time to do anything...not scan pictures of Boogie's last ultrasound...not write up a summary of my last shower...not ANYTHING as I've been at work all day each day - and rehearsal all night each night.
The good news is - the show is this Saturday so you don't have too long to wait for an update! :)
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Babysitters Club
I'm VERY excited to report that we have a potential daycare!!
Dain's old co-workers SWORE by this woman in Roselle who was SUPER UNBELIEVABLY affordable. When I first found out about Boogie - I asked him to find out her name and info. He tried, but they thought she was full - and one of his old co-workers was trying for #2 and wanted to keep that in mind for this woman as well...
Fast forward to last week. Dain gets an e-mail from one of his old co-workers (they keep in touch) and she reported that her daycare lady's DAUGHTER was going to start doing daycare out of her home as well. Apparently she was just as fabulous, had 3 kids of her own, a big house, and had become friends with this woman at Dain's old work as a result of helping with her mother's daycare. I immediately called her.
After chatting on the phone - I was very excited that she and I got along famously, and she was EXTREMELY affordable compared to the other research I'd done. She even was on board with cloth diapers! In addition, we had a "personal reference" which was really important to me...and her location is reasonable considering where Dain and I work.
SO - we're meeting with her next Sunday. I'm so excited. This has been something that's been really worrying me. I have several other possibilities that I've called - but none were this affordable or personally recommended. I'm hoping that we're as impressed with the situation in person...wish me luck!
Of course - when I wrote the title to this blog - I was immediately sent back in time to thinking about some of my favorite books - The Babysitters Club series! I was obsessed with these in my youth - and my friend and I (like every other young group of girls in our generation) even were going to start our own club! We would swap the books, and LOVED it when the videos came out! I'm now singing the theme song from the show/videos out loud at my desk....GREAT.
Here - relive the past with me...
Dain's old co-workers SWORE by this woman in Roselle who was SUPER UNBELIEVABLY affordable. When I first found out about Boogie - I asked him to find out her name and info. He tried, but they thought she was full - and one of his old co-workers was trying for #2 and wanted to keep that in mind for this woman as well...
Fast forward to last week. Dain gets an e-mail from one of his old co-workers (they keep in touch) and she reported that her daycare lady's DAUGHTER was going to start doing daycare out of her home as well. Apparently she was just as fabulous, had 3 kids of her own, a big house, and had become friends with this woman at Dain's old work as a result of helping with her mother's daycare. I immediately called her.
After chatting on the phone - I was very excited that she and I got along famously, and she was EXTREMELY affordable compared to the other research I'd done. She even was on board with cloth diapers! In addition, we had a "personal reference" which was really important to me...and her location is reasonable considering where Dain and I work.
SO - we're meeting with her next Sunday. I'm so excited. This has been something that's been really worrying me. I have several other possibilities that I've called - but none were this affordable or personally recommended. I'm hoping that we're as impressed with the situation in person...wish me luck!
Of course - when I wrote the title to this blog - I was immediately sent back in time to thinking about some of my favorite books - The Babysitters Club series! I was obsessed with these in my youth - and my friend and I (like every other young group of girls in our generation) even were going to start our own club! We would swap the books, and LOVED it when the videos came out! I'm now singing the theme song from the show/videos out loud at my desk....GREAT.
Here - relive the past with me...
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
GRADUATES!
Last night was our final night of childbirth class. We graduated! (Does that mean I'm allowed to have my baby now?)
We had a short review of stuff we learned about signs of "true labor" - then proceeded to rotate around to various "Labor Stations" - where we tried different methods of coping with labor pains, doing pelvic tilts, and breathing during contractions. Here's an image I found online that shows a bunch of the positions/things we tried last night.
After all that - and a pee break for us big pregnant ladies - we talked about what to expect at the hospital, and helpful items to pack. Then we went into postpardum and what to expect after the baby arrives! We also went over how to introduce your baby & pet safely. (We even got a Delnor Babys&Barks frisbee for Penny!).
We finished everything with a tour of the New Life Maternity Center. I was pretty impressed with the facilities. The labor & delivery rooms were really nice - - and Dain was thrilled to see the huge Sony flatscreens on the wall! After the baby is born - you're moved to a mother/baby room - but they were all full due to a baby boom at Delnor - but we got an idea of what to expect. The rooms have computers, flatscreen TVs, nice bathrooms, etc. They encourage you to keep the baby in the room with you of course - but even at 9:15 last night there were 2 babies in the nursery area that we got to take a peek at. They told us their sizes - so it was a nice reference point. SO weird to realize I'll have one of those in a month and a half!! We got to see a few "gathering" areas they have in the center - as well as a new "garden room" for larger family gatherings that you can use anytime. They have free snacks for the mom and family in a little kitchen area as well. The whole place was very nice.
The whole tour experience made everything VERY real. I know it SHOULD be real by now - but this was like the whole crib thing...it became way more real to realize I'll be in one of those beds - and I'll be the mom to one of those babies!
We had a short review of stuff we learned about signs of "true labor" - then proceeded to rotate around to various "Labor Stations" - where we tried different methods of coping with labor pains, doing pelvic tilts, and breathing during contractions. Here's an image I found online that shows a bunch of the positions/things we tried last night.
After all that - and a pee break for us big pregnant ladies - we talked about what to expect at the hospital, and helpful items to pack. Then we went into postpardum and what to expect after the baby arrives! We also went over how to introduce your baby & pet safely. (We even got a Delnor Babys&Barks frisbee for Penny!).
We finished everything with a tour of the New Life Maternity Center. I was pretty impressed with the facilities. The labor & delivery rooms were really nice - - and Dain was thrilled to see the huge Sony flatscreens on the wall! After the baby is born - you're moved to a mother/baby room - but they were all full due to a baby boom at Delnor - but we got an idea of what to expect. The rooms have computers, flatscreen TVs, nice bathrooms, etc. They encourage you to keep the baby in the room with you of course - but even at 9:15 last night there were 2 babies in the nursery area that we got to take a peek at. They told us their sizes - so it was a nice reference point. SO weird to realize I'll have one of those in a month and a half!! We got to see a few "gathering" areas they have in the center - as well as a new "garden room" for larger family gatherings that you can use anytime. They have free snacks for the mom and family in a little kitchen area as well. The whole place was very nice.
The whole tour experience made everything VERY real. I know it SHOULD be real by now - but this was like the whole crib thing...it became way more real to realize I'll be in one of those beds - and I'll be the mom to one of those babies!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Decisions, Decisions
As you can tell by my ongoing discussions on my diaper bag...I'm the world's worst decision maker - when it comes to the small stuff. Seriously, it's an affliction.
This came up again this weekend in argument-form with the hubster - as I'm up for an upgrade on my cell phone. This means going to the Sprint store, picking a new phone, and activating it for 2 more years. This is not difficult. However - I can't pick a phone. I want a blackberry-type that I can use as a day-planner - but I don't use my phone for the internet or e-mail, and the fact that they make you sign up for a "data" plan is ridiculous - and makes the phone kind of a waste. So - I need a regular phone. But, do I want a flip-phone or this new one with a slide-out keyboard for texting? I don't know. I'm not in a rush to decide - so I didn't make a decision. This drives Dain INSANE as he's a just-go-and-do-it kind of person.
So - here it is, Sunday night, and I still have my old phone that drops calls. Get over it. I did pick a diaper bag though! It's the last one from the most recent diaper bag post.
I'm having it made - as the bag in the photo is a purse-size...so the maker is making a large version with many pockets on the inside. Hooray! HAHA DAIN - I made a decision!
This came up again this weekend in argument-form with the hubster - as I'm up for an upgrade on my cell phone. This means going to the Sprint store, picking a new phone, and activating it for 2 more years. This is not difficult. However - I can't pick a phone. I want a blackberry-type that I can use as a day-planner - but I don't use my phone for the internet or e-mail, and the fact that they make you sign up for a "data" plan is ridiculous - and makes the phone kind of a waste. So - I need a regular phone. But, do I want a flip-phone or this new one with a slide-out keyboard for texting? I don't know. I'm not in a rush to decide - so I didn't make a decision. This drives Dain INSANE as he's a just-go-and-do-it kind of person.
So - here it is, Sunday night, and I still have my old phone that drops calls. Get over it. I did pick a diaper bag though! It's the last one from the most recent diaper bag post.
I'm having it made - as the bag in the photo is a purse-size...so the maker is making a large version with many pockets on the inside. Hooray! HAHA DAIN - I made a decision!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Inherit The Wind
Here's the poster for my theater's new and upcoming show that I'm spending all my free time getting ready for. Between rehearsals, program design, poster design & printing & distribution, press releases, and being the assistant director - I'm a bit wiped.
I thought I'd share the poster with all of you - - this is being done as a partnership with The Kane County Bar Association - and will be performed in the old Kane County Courthouse on 3rd Street in Geneva.
Let me know if you're interested in attending!!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Esty Needs to Block Me
So - I have a problem with continually shopping on etsy.com during my lunch, and I can't stop looking at MORE diaper bag options!
Here are the new ones I've found: (can you tell I was searching for red?)
And - probably my favorite (oddly it looks the least like "Marie") - and it's tiny - but the maker says she can make any size/style out of that fabric...from a larger version of this with many pockets inside, to a messenger bag style, to a more traditional "diaper bag" look!
Here are the new ones I've found: (can you tell I was searching for red?)
And - probably my favorite (oddly it looks the least like "Marie") - and it's tiny - but the maker says she can make any size/style out of that fabric...from a larger version of this with many pockets inside, to a messenger bag style, to a more traditional "diaper bag" look!
Monday, September 29, 2008
Weekend
What a good weekend I'm coming off of!
Okay sure - I'm tired, and I didn't get to relax as much as I wanted - but I did do some fun things.
Friday night we decided to run some much-needed errands. Both Penny (our dog) and Daisy (our cat) were nearing the end of their food bags, so we knew a trip to Petsmart was in order. After that we had some exchanges to make at a few stores, and ended up with some items for Boogie.
One of my radio reps, who I spend a lot of time chatting about babies with, was discussing a must-have item for me the last time we met up. As you may/may not know - you can't cover infants with a blanket - and since Boogie will be born in the winter - he'll need some warmth. (I don't know about any of you but I can't sleep well without covers!). Anywho - she told me that I HAD to get this wearable blanket or "sleep sack" (at least one) that you just put on over the baby's PJs.
Here's one we bought and below it is a picture of a baby modeling one!
Saturday I got to go wedding dress shopping with my future sister-in-law and super-friend Marcy. I was so excited to be a part of the day - and to get to see her in some beautiful gowns. We went to Bella Bridal in St. Charles - which was such an interesting store - that just kept going and going! Plus - parts of the interior were made to look like little city walkways - reminding me of a small-scale version of the interior of the Paris hotel in Las Vegas.
Of course - Marcy looked fantastic in everything she put on - and her mom, my mother-in-law and I were ooing and aahing over her the whole time! I realized how much I loved helping people with this stuff - getting Marcy into dresses and helping her take a look at herself from all angles was great. It was so fun to watch her expressions, and to get to be a part of this huge process! I would post pics that we took of her in some gowns - but 1> it's not my call, 2> my brother-in-law Evan may look on here, and 3> come to the wedding and see her for yourself!
That afternoon I cleaned out all my kitchen cabinets! WOW that was an undertaking - but needed to be done. I don't think I had been through them all since we moved in 3 1/2 years ago! I cleaned out a cabinet for Boogie - and now have a huge stack of stuff on my counter to be given away...including an old coffee pot, our 2nd fondue pot, plastic glassware we have never used, a few random cups, etc. etc. etc. It felt so nice to go through everything - and clean the shelves in the cabinets (which I'd also never done - YUCK). So, once I get all the crap off my counter - I'll feel great about it!
Saturday night we went to Dave & Busters with some friends.
We hadn't been in a long time - and it's always fun to go for a while anyways. I wasn't quite the spark plug I usually am when there - but the fact that I am hugely pregnant and we didn't even arrive there until 9:30 to start the evening should play into that.
Then there was yesterday. After sleeping in a bit to catch up - we got ready and headed to the city for my birthday present...our tickets to the final performance of MAMMA MIA at the Auditorium Theatre!
I had never been to a show at The Auditorium - and it was beautiful! I said this to Dain, and he reminds me that I make that comment at every show I go to! For those unfamiliar with the story - it's about a woman and her daughter - who's about to get married and without her mother's knowledge invites the 3 men that could possibly be her father to the wedding. This entire story is set to the music of ABBA - who I LOVE. (Cue "Dancing Queen" here). Here's some "official" photos of the US Tour (the group we saw) - who were fantastic.
Dain didn't love the show - but it was made for women (hence the HUGE bathroom lines) and for people who like the music of ABBA (which he doesn't). He sat through it, and tolerated me shifting around in my seat to remain comfortable during the performance. My stupid hormones even had me tearing up at some of the songs and at the end when they encored Dancing Queen! It was a great time...
Now - back to a long work week. BOO!
Okay sure - I'm tired, and I didn't get to relax as much as I wanted - but I did do some fun things.
Friday night we decided to run some much-needed errands. Both Penny (our dog) and Daisy (our cat) were nearing the end of their food bags, so we knew a trip to Petsmart was in order. After that we had some exchanges to make at a few stores, and ended up with some items for Boogie.
One of my radio reps, who I spend a lot of time chatting about babies with, was discussing a must-have item for me the last time we met up. As you may/may not know - you can't cover infants with a blanket - and since Boogie will be born in the winter - he'll need some warmth. (I don't know about any of you but I can't sleep well without covers!). Anywho - she told me that I HAD to get this wearable blanket or "sleep sack" (at least one) that you just put on over the baby's PJs.
Here's one we bought and below it is a picture of a baby modeling one!
Saturday I got to go wedding dress shopping with my future sister-in-law and super-friend Marcy. I was so excited to be a part of the day - and to get to see her in some beautiful gowns. We went to Bella Bridal in St. Charles - which was such an interesting store - that just kept going and going! Plus - parts of the interior were made to look like little city walkways - reminding me of a small-scale version of the interior of the Paris hotel in Las Vegas.
Of course - Marcy looked fantastic in everything she put on - and her mom, my mother-in-law and I were ooing and aahing over her the whole time! I realized how much I loved helping people with this stuff - getting Marcy into dresses and helping her take a look at herself from all angles was great. It was so fun to watch her expressions, and to get to be a part of this huge process! I would post pics that we took of her in some gowns - but 1> it's not my call, 2> my brother-in-law Evan may look on here, and 3> come to the wedding and see her for yourself!
That afternoon I cleaned out all my kitchen cabinets! WOW that was an undertaking - but needed to be done. I don't think I had been through them all since we moved in 3 1/2 years ago! I cleaned out a cabinet for Boogie - and now have a huge stack of stuff on my counter to be given away...including an old coffee pot, our 2nd fondue pot, plastic glassware we have never used, a few random cups, etc. etc. etc. It felt so nice to go through everything - and clean the shelves in the cabinets (which I'd also never done - YUCK). So, once I get all the crap off my counter - I'll feel great about it!
Saturday night we went to Dave & Busters with some friends.
We hadn't been in a long time - and it's always fun to go for a while anyways. I wasn't quite the spark plug I usually am when there - but the fact that I am hugely pregnant and we didn't even arrive there until 9:30 to start the evening should play into that.Then there was yesterday. After sleeping in a bit to catch up - we got ready and headed to the city for my birthday present...our tickets to the final performance of MAMMA MIA at the Auditorium Theatre!
I had never been to a show at The Auditorium - and it was beautiful! I said this to Dain, and he reminds me that I make that comment at every show I go to! For those unfamiliar with the story - it's about a woman and her daughter - who's about to get married and without her mother's knowledge invites the 3 men that could possibly be her father to the wedding. This entire story is set to the music of ABBA - who I LOVE. (Cue "Dancing Queen" here). Here's some "official" photos of the US Tour (the group we saw) - who were fantastic.
Dain didn't love the show - but it was made for women (hence the HUGE bathroom lines) and for people who like the music of ABBA (which he doesn't). He sat through it, and tolerated me shifting around in my seat to remain comfortable during the performance. My stupid hormones even had me tearing up at some of the songs and at the end when they encored Dancing Queen! It was a great time...
Now - back to a long work week. BOO!
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