Lost Shoe

A while ago, Jemar woke me up to (accusingly) ask me if I took his black shoe. Not both of them mind you, just one.

Almost two months later, the shoe is still missing.

Who loses one shoe?!? Jemar does.

(To this day, he still thinks I hid it somewhere)




PS - Jemar feels I need to tell you that this is an ugly shoe and he'd never wear a loafer.

35 week Update

Today is 35 weeks! Which means we have exactly 35 days to go, until D-Day.

I, personally, don't think we'll make it that far. I predict a July Monkey. What do you think?

In terms of preparing, we're almost there. This Saturday, Jemar and I have an Outlook date (don't judge, syncing our business calendars are the only way we see each other) for final baby purchases, and of course to see Eclipse!

Monkey could weigh anywhere from 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 pounds now, and is developmentally finished. From here on out, he/she will simply be adding on the pounds.

PS - Monkey LOVED Cancun! Couldn't get enough of the beach and the virgin drinks they kept feeding us.

Cancun Adventure: Sunset Dinner Cruise

One of our last evenings in Cancun, we took a dinner cruise around Cancun's skyline with six other couples and a fabulous staff. After we made it halfway between the dock and the gulf, we anchored and the chefs fired up the grill. Jemar (who loves any and everything grill related) spent some time talking with the chef and watching him grill the steak and lobster tails.


After dinner, Pepe serenaded everyone with his saxophone as the ship's lights turned on and impromptu dancing broke out. All in all, a blissful evening.

Cancun Adventure: Swimming with the Dolphins

At a local aquarium in Cancun, Jemar took the chance to swim with the dolphins. For an hour, he and a group of others petted the dolphins, "kissed" the dolphins, "hugged" the dolphins and for the grand finale - enjoyed a dolphin push. Essentially, he floated dead-man style as two dolphins swam up behind him and pushed him forward by his feet about 50 yards or so.

Jemar says the hour went by quickly, but it was one of his favorite memories. As for the dolphins, he described them as feeling like "wet velvet".

*Curious as to why I didn't join the fun? Apparently, dolphins are extremely curious about pregnant women and often concentrate on them to the exclusion of others. Dolphins (likely through sonar) can hear the heartbeat of the baby and use their noeses to investigate. Isn't that fascinating?!?

Bliss

Well friends, we are back from Cancun and had a blissful time. I'll update more later.

In the meantime, we're settling back into work, working feverishly to prepare for monkey and thinking about our next adventure.

And we're off.......

See you in seven days!

Week in Review

What a crazy week! Sorry for the gap in posts, but here's a recap:

1) Community group at church threw a baby shower on Monday night. Lots of fun!

2) My parents & nephew visited for the weekend, which was full of fun (and surprises :)

3) The plumber determined the cause of the basement flood to be a rotted and busted pipe (pictured).

4) The plumber jackhammered a hole in the side of our house to fix said pipe.

5) Beginning on Tuesday and continuing until Friday, I woke up at 5am, dressed and drove to Cleveland at 5:30am where I stayed and worked until 7pm each night. Do the math, that's a lot of hours and a lot of miles.

6) The baby is officially head down (and should stay that way) and we're only 7 weeks away to D-day.

7) I was awakened on Saturday morning to Jemar singing "If You Like Pina Coladas" to our unborn child and packing all of his linen clothes into his vacation suitcase.

8) A sick cat means not only a trip to the vet but an $85 bill that includes special food and two types of medicine.

9) Apparently our Allstate claims agent only works after hours because that's the only time he calls. However, an awkward Sunday afternoon visit will net us a check to pay off the exorbitant repair fees for our basement.

10) A co-worker touched the belly to feel the baby move. After about five seconds, she jerked her hand back and exclaimed: "I don't know what that baby's doing in there but that's some serious moving!"

And finally, we leave for vacation in approximately 36 hours!

Dear post lady of Helena, Arkansas,

Today I waited as you walked up my sidewalk to intercept my mail. To my hello, you said "when are you due, you look small?". Just so you know, this is not considered polite or appropriate conversation among strangers.

Please reevaluate your greeting.

Sincerely,
Janee'

Question: Yes or No?

So, I LOVE this. It's more traditional that I usually go for, but it's perfect! The monkey reference is icing on the cake.

Here's the question, how would this work on chocolate walls? OR, could it be hung on a white door instead?

Should I buy? Yes or no?