Anxious

I'm starting to feel nervous about our road trip. I could list the dozens of things on the to-do lists for the next three days, but there's something else weighing on my mind.

She doesn't read here, but one of my good friends from high school was married last month. This past week, she lost her husband in a horrible accident. I'd only met him once, and couldn't attend the wedding, but I know she was so happy with him. I only hope that she can remember to be happy now that he's gone.

Sweet Relief

The pain is gone. Thank goodness.

In it's place? A head cold. And exhaustion.

I'm tired, so I'm going to bed. If you really want to know what's going on in my head, it is as follows:

I have one week to get my act together for Philly.
In a week we get to see our baby!
I'm really tired today.

That's about it.

Oh, the pain!

I had grand plans for today. I was going to do laundry, get my kitchen 100% clean again (it's not far from it now), tidy the house, work on packing lists, take Guy for some shots, and stop by Babies R Us for a neck pillow for him for our trip.

Then I woke up this morning with the worst round ligament pain in my life. I was terrified for the first hour or so that it was a blood clot. It got beter moving around, so I figured it wasn't. Then I thought it felt like cramps, and I was afraid I was miscarrying. But I'm not bleeding and have felt the baby kicking more today than I have the entire pregnancy.

After limping through the morning, spending a big chunk of time on the couch with a heating pad, I put Guy down for a nap and hopped in the tub for a hot bath.

Instant relief. It was miraculous. That's when I realized, "Round ligament pain!" and relaxed a bit. In the bath I started making alternate plans for the rest of the day.

Then I got out. Wham! Came right back. Oh, well. Not much I can do except apply heat when it's really driving me nuts, try not to move suddenly or carry anything heavy, and hop back in the bath if I can't take it anymore.

Thank goodness dinner will be easy, and Josh will be home in less than two hours. Frankly, this hurts!

Happy Sabbath

Sometimes Sundays are really stressful for me. Today wasn't one of them! It's been a lovely day thus far.

Guy did excellently in sacrament meeting and in nursery (hooray!), proving once again that he takes after his calm and somber father. We had a lot of fun running the library, as we have thus far with this calling. Josh and I both really enjoy it.

We caught most of Sunday School, and all of our auxiliary meetings. Both lessons were superb.

And dear Bishop Thompson was released. I cried during almost the entire sacrament meeting, and then half of Relief Society. And again when we saw him as we were leaving to come home. I really am my mother's daughter. It was almost embarrassing, as I forgot a handkerchief and was on the front row for everyone on the stand to see, tears falling nearly non-stop and nose dripping like a faucet.

I'm sure that Bishop Hicks will do a marvelous job, but Bishop Thompson is the only bishop Josh and I have had during our marriage. He's been a sympathetic father figure, ready to tell the truth when needed and give us confidence boosts when we're feeling low. Though he would never consider himself to be eloquent, he's touched our hearts many times.

Now I'm going to sit down with Jesus the Christ and read the next chapter. If you've never read it, boy you're missing out. One chapter at a time, it's not only interesting--it's a testimony builder to be sure.

Countdown

I can't believe that two weeks from today we will be in Pennsylvania. That is a crazy thought.

Everything is squared away with the apartment (we won't need you to get the key, Becca, thanks). I need to make a packing list and figure out how many suitcases will fit in the car.

I have three doctor's appointments in the next two weeks, and some deep-cleaning I hoped to do before we leave. But all in all? I'm not feeling stressed.

Tired, yes. Pregnant? Definitely. Too big for my pants? You betcha!

But life is happy. It was a cool, rainy morning. Josh and Tom and I played video games while Guy wandered around the apartment playing. We had waffles for breakfast. And Josh and I had steak and salad for lunch.

So I thought steak without potatoes would be heresy--but I found an awesome recipe in Better Homes & Gardens where you make a balsamic vinaigrette dressing and brush it over the steak before grilling, and use the remainder on salad. It's FANTASTIC, and really filling.

And now? It's time to take out the trash, fetch the laundry, and come home to take a nap. Or maybe read a book. Probably the latter ;-)

It's only Wednesday?

I feel a bit like this week has been a marathon--so much going on! And most of it in my head.

We found out today the police report from last week's accident hasn't been filed yet, because the officer is on vacation until next Tuesday. So the car definitely won't be getting fixed before we leave. But we have the apartment we wanted for only a little more expensive than we had hoped. Yay!

I went to the midwife today, and despite the "trauma" from last week's car accident, the baby Coyne is safe and happy and playful. And we get our ultrasound in two weeks! So that's really exciting.

I just found out my brother's wife is having a baby boy, so that will make three male grandchildren for my parents. In two weeks, we'll know about number four, with any luck!

I'm getting excited about Philadelphia. I've decided to make a two-week menu, so that I can decide exactly what dishes to take (or purchase) there, as well as which appliances we'll need. I'm also planning to take our empty suitcases and see how we can pack them most efficiently into the car to know just how much space we have.

Clothes won't be too hard--Guy and I will at most only need one week's worth of summer clothes. Josh will need his suit, work clothes, and probably two casual outfits for the weekends.

I also need to make a list of the places and sites I want to visit! I figure Guy and I will make a trip into the city once a week by ourselves, to do more of the "boring history" stuff that doesn't thrill Josh. Then we'll probably do a day trip to NYC and a day trip to Washington, D.C. if we can swing it. Excitement!

As for right now? I'm off to do some more dishes. Ugh. And make a grilled cheese sandwich :-)

Philadelphia

I'm getting really nervous about Philadelphia.

I'm super excited to be living there this summer, but finding a place to live has been frustrating at best. I finally thought I found a place to live, but now the lady thinks I'm trying to scam her.

Guy didn't sleep near long enough last night and has been a bit crabby, I'm feeling tired, and am having a hard time being faithful.

I thought this apartment was the answer to our prayers, and now I'm afraid that we won't get it and I'll be back at square one with two and a half weeks to figure out where we're going to live.