Last week was a little hectic and we missed out on taking photos so I'm happy we were able to capture the bump at 35 weeks. And quite a bump it has become! I swear this baby has started to grow not by the week or day but by the hour! I'm beginning to waddle a little as I walk and I resemble a beached whale when attempting to get out of bed. But I suppose it's all good because it means baby is growing just as it should!
With just a few more weeks to go I plan on tackling the last few items on our to do list this week. I'd like to do a deep clean of the house and get the car seat installed. Also, we must master the baby carrier that I hid in one of the dresser drawers - all those straps look so daunting!!
Other than that we are greatly anticipating next week when we get our last ultrasound and a chance to take a peek a baby bear's face, which I have missed so much!
Thank you again to all you who have been writing in with advice and support - I value it so much!
This weekend was just what we needed. We managed to go on two "date nights" and a lovely walk through a local park. It was so nice to reconnect with each other and unwind. October was such a hectic month and a slower pace feels so good right now. I can now feel winter in the air and I'm so excited about the start of the holiday season!
It's also our second to last weekend of commuting to DC and husby and I are both looking forward to settling back into our cabin and just waiting for baby bear to arrive.
Tomorrow is such a big day & we're both looking forward to voting!
Wishing you a great week!
xo
I've been obsessive about capturing the last of the leaves as I fear that by next week they may all be gone. They're just hanging on for dear life. Gosh have I enjoyed them though - their crunch, the gorgeous shapes and colors and the way you smell them in the air.
We received some gifts for baby bear from grandma - lots of gorgeously illustrated books of Russian fairy tales and classic toy, a "nevalyashka." Raising this baby with a deep love and respect for his/her heritage is so important to me. It breaks my heart that baby bear's childhood won't be on Russian ground but I know papa and I will do our best to make him/her feel like Russia is a big part of them. I've also ordered this print featuring my motherland.
Speaking of Russia I am really looking forward to exercising my privilege and right to vote this Tuesday! People in my homeland haven't known the blessing of a transparent and fair election in years and no matter the ugliness that ensued this election season I don't take for granted the fact that we live in a country where the people truly do get to elect their leader. So please, for the sake of the millions of people who's vote doesn't mean anything in their country, exercise your right to vote.
Sandy may be gone by now but for so many people the rebuilding process of their homes and lives is just beginning. More than once this week I was moved to tears by the sheer beauty of humanity that we have witnessed in the wake of the devastation in NYC and NJ. It reminded me that neither rain, winds or snow can stamp out human kindness and generosity. May we all remember to spread a little love and kindness wherever we go!
Wishing you a cozy weekend!
xo
