Confessions

I have a few random things to confess to you today.

Let's see if you can relate to any of them.

1. We live ridiculously close to the train tracks in our new city.  Thankfully, we're just renting.  We did know the train tracks were there, but were assured that they weren't frequented and trains came through just a few times a week.  Well, those were big fat lies and trains come through 6-7 times a day - really loud, really fast and at all hours of the day and night.  We've all adjusted, but it's kind of ridiculous.  Olive and I were both enjoying some quiet reading time when a train came through our living room or at least that's what it felt like.  Her face says it all...

2. Someone asked me my due date the other day so I told them it was early April.  They said, "Really?  I'm surprised you've still got that long to go."  AKA She was saying you're looking huuuuuuuge... thanks :(

3. I went in for a routine doctor check up last week.  They did the usual intake - weight, blood pressure & urine sample.  Then I waited for 90 minutes in a packed waiting room.  There was no sign of me ever getting called back in the near future and Kevin was missing work to stay home with Olive.  I usually just wait things out, but that day I went up to the receptionist and told her I'd have to reschedule my appointment because I couldn't wait any more.  We just scheduled my next appointment for two weeks away and said I'd call if I had any issues before then.  It felt super good to stand up for myself and hurry home so Kevin could get to work.

4. I'm terrible about getting to bed before midnight.  It's usually 12:15/12:30 when we finally crawl into bed and my Olive alarm clock goes off way too early.  So I've imposed an 11:00 bedtime that we're trying to stick to.  I'm hoping we'll all feel more well rested and it'll be a change we can stick with.

5. Olive is getting better and better at talking on the phone.  When I call home, she'll get on the phone and say I MISS YOU SO MUCH MAMA.  I LUB YOU.  HURRY HOME.  She'll answer questions and can have a conversation.  She's quickly approaching 3 and it's such a cute age (most of the time).

6. We made plans to get take out for Valentine's Day and have dinner at home.  Then we got lots of snow and my hubby wasn't feeling well so we opted to just eat at home and postpone our dinner plans.  I fixed a frozen pizza and fruit.  Kevin tried to be sweet and put the bouquet of flowers on the table for our dinner.  Olive was not having it and did not want the flowers on the table.  She was throwing a big fit and then knocked the whole vase over as we were setting the table.  She ended up in time out three times during our "romantic" dinner at home.  Parenting isn't so romantic sometimes.  Thankfully we all recovered in time to have some funfetti cupcakes for dessert.

7. We're getting really close to closing a deal on a new house and it's kind of overwhelming to add up the cost of inspections, appraisals, and other misc costs.  Add in the cost of things that you'd like to buy to furnish your new house and I am really wishing money grew on trees.

8. Taking toddlers shopping is always an adventure.  Sometimes I've got a dream baby on my hands and other times I question my sanity.  We were in Meijer last week and stopped in the restroom when we first got there.  I usually try to avoid public restrooms when I've got Olive with me, but this pregnant lady had to make a pit stop.  We walked into a crowded restroom that wasn't very fresh smelling.  Olive shouted, "MAMA, IT MELLS HORRIBLE IN HERE!"  I tried to shush her and hurry into a stall.  Then she was handing me toilet paper and ended up on all fours peeking under the stall saying hello to the lady beside us.  All I could do was finish up as quick as possible and head out to do our shopping.

9. Putting on my pants, shoes and socks has become a chore at 32 weeks pregnant.  I try to coax my toddler into helping me by bringing me my shoes, but it only works about half the time.

10. My hubby saw a commercial for The Bachelor and said, "Is that show still on??"  We don't watch it and are obviously behind the times.  I have been watching American Idol's last season which does feel behind the times and haven't been that impressed.  I like the judges, but the show just seems boring.  Bring on The Voice in February.  

11. I DVR'd the newest Grey's Anatomy, but haven't been able to bring myself to watch it.  I am not really in any hurry to watch Meredith get assaulted.  Anyone else??  Maybe I'll just skip it and watch the aftermath tonight.

12. My favorite candy in the world are Jolly Rancher chews.  They come in 5 flavors, are deliciously chewy and taste just like jolly ranchers.  I'm embarrassed to say how many bags I've consumed over the years and they are our go to road trip candy.  Well it looks as though they've been DISCONTINUED because I can't find them anywhere - nooooooooo!!  I just checked amazon and am seriously considering buying some overpriced bags to hoard.

13. Few things make me feel older than watching the Grammys.  I DVR'd them because I knew I'd likely want to fast forward through large chunks of the show.  I enjoyed the performances by: Taylor Swift, Sam Hunt, Carrie Underwood and was happy to see them win.  I was confused by odd outfits, strange songs and artists I'd never heard of winning awards.  Good thing I didn't try to endure the show in real time otherwise it would have been a long night.

Do you have any good stories to share with me?

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