Another Generation of Crestridge Cutie Pies

Kelly, Anne Lois, and me in front of the newly renovated Crestridge dining hall. Believe it or not, I am 25.5 weeks here...


Camille and Anne Lois on Opening Day. Camille is my "niece-on-loan" and one of the Bullington's good family friends.

100 Days to go...

Whew... 100 days til the little dude's due date. Crazy. Now, that's if he cooperates and comes on Oct. 1, but I am still sticking with that he will greet this new world sometime mid-September. Either way, we will be blessed...

I am in Alabama/Florida now and it is hot as the devil. I swore to Chris that I would NOT be purchasing a bathing suit during pregnancy, not because I don't think pregnant women shouldn't enjoy the sun and the water, but because I could make do with running shorts and a tank top for as much as I "go to the beach" and such. Well, there might be a maternity suit purchase before this trip is over with. It's hard not to want to just be naked right now, but people keep telling me that's not really appropriate. I feel sorry for you Florida ladies who are expecting and who have carried Fall babies. You are the real heroes.

Kristen is getting married this weekend and I am so excited to be a part of it. The giggles will begin when she escorts me to have my BM dress altered on Wednesday. Who knew you couldn't fit a 26.5 week preggo belly in a dress you were measured for pre-pregnancy?

I may be headed to the mountains of NC for the last 2 weeks of July to volunteer at Crestridge for the last session and maybe Starter Camp. I would love to fill my Crestridge cup up to the brim! It's not until you leave and come back that you realize how much you love and miss something. I went with Kelly to drop Anne Lois off for her first summer as a camper this weekend and it's crazy as can be that she's already old enough. Hugged lots of necks and got plenty of belly pats. :) Does your heart good, I tell ya.

The latest in new L&D learning is that the Birthing Center where I will be "laboring" offers pre- and post-natal massages while you are in the hospital. I believe I will be partaking... there is also a jacuzzi tub for my relaxation purposes post-birth. Apparently the rooms are very accomodating for the spouse and family, including a bassinet where Baby Ford will get to stay with us during our hospital stay, given everything goes well. And, they will teach Chris rest and relaxation techniques to help me once we get home. This place gets better and better, like a resort or something. I should have babies more often...

So, 100 days, folks. Please pray for peace and health in the coming weeks and that Noah, Chris and I will continue to grow and bond and prepare for his arrival. If these next weeks fly by as quickly as the first 26, he will be here in no time. Thank you for your love and support and keeping us on your mind.

Let the life of a Camp Widow commence...

Week 23. Baby's new trick: resting on my right kidney. Yay. I called Kelly yesterday to ask her what organs were in the back right side just to make sure I didn't need to be alarmed at the ache in my back, and alas, nothing to worry about. He has moved on today and I don't have any aches at all. It's crazy how that works... I told Chris last night that I am going to start keeping a tally of Noah's misbehaving and make sure I let him know when he gets here.

I signed us up for "Birth and Babies" class today that will start in August. When I first looked at the information back in April I thought to myself, "I have PLENTY of time to sign up for that, no need to think about it now"...well, it's June. They encourage you to sign up so that you start in your 7th month (it's a 5 week series) and suggest you sign up 2 months in advance because there is limited space. And guess what? That's now... Time really has flown by. I think I am starting to understand why women miss being pregnant, it really seems to be flying by.

Chris is officially in full swing with camp. First round of day campers will be here Monday. Hopefully we can savor his last weekend off before the summer craziness... With all systems go for camp I am finding myself a little lonely and a lot bored. I have a hard time finding motivation to get out and do anything. I feel like I should be doing something productive since I am not actually working right now. Not to mention I don't so much like venturing out on my own all the time... I mean, I will, but it's much more fun when you have someone to play with. There's a new restaurant opening in town that has "Help Needed" signs out in there yard, I may stop by and see what they are hiring for. I think it would be a good outlet for me and my energy, a little extra cash flow, and a way to meet people. We shall see...