Most summers, my favorite thing involves sitting by the pool, drinking beer.
Well, clearly, I am pregnant, so the beer is out. Also, we don't have a pool to go to. Plus, the heat is insane, and really unsafe for people, pregnant or not, to be out too long. So, for this summer, my favorite things are a little different...
World Cup Soccer
This sounds so cheesy, but with a daughter on the way, I love seeing the success of the USA women's soccer team. They are so inspiring and fun to watch. The USA vs. Brazil game was absolutely amazing - the women's team never gave up, scoring the latest goal in the history of Women's World Cup (122nd minute) to tie the game and then winning in shoot-outs. I love that our daughter will grow up in a world where women can truly do anything!
Family visits
Since Memorial Day, Mike and Annie, Brian and Jessica, Michael and Laura and Maggie and Steve (not to mention, Ollie, Stella, Tater and Roxie) have all come to visit. It has been so fun to see everyone and show them all the exciting things in Springfield (which mostly involve the new brewery, Springfield Cardinals and food). We appreciate everyone taking the time to come see us, as it's pretty impossible for me to travel right now.
Preparing the nursery
I am putting the finishing touches on baby girl's room! Will share all of the photos soon. For now, I have to share a photo of my boppy cover from etsy - one of the things I splurged on and am so glad I did. It is so beautiful and soft. Also, a friend of mine from Springfield made this awesome diaper/baby clothes wreath. It was such a sweet surprise... I don't want to take it apart, it looks so cute, but at the same time, I want to use all of the clothes!
Lounging
I am trying really hard to not spent too much time being lazy, mostly because it's impossible with work, school, and trying to get ready for baby. However, I am also trying to listen to my body and slow down at night when I can. Love curling up with Cocoa on the couch watching TV. We've gotten really into Sports Night and also CAN NOT wait until Breaking Bad premiers tomorrow!!
My hubs
Sorry to get cheesy again (blame the pregnancy hormones) but I am really trying to enjoy these last days when it is just the two of us. Kevin and I have been together for seven years come October and adding a baby is obviously going to change things - of course for the better overall, but not without some sacrifices on the time and energy we put toward each other right now. He has been working so hard lately, but also trying to make time to spend helping me and just hanging out together. He is not the type to normally buy flowers, but surprised me last week after I had a bad afternoon. So sweet. Can't wait to see him as a dad. OK, enough, sorry!
I am sure in a month from now, I will have a whole new perspective toward my "favorite things." Can't wait to share!
