Turns out that priming some of the house yesterday didn’t set especially well with my body, and I woke up in relatively rough shape this morning. I scheduled an appointment with my chiropractor right before my routine prenatal visit that I had booked for this afternoon to clean up all my broken/achy bones. I got to Dr. Mikes a bit early (I always give myself way too much time since we live so far away) but got in right away, as tends to happen. It turns out my body went back to where it belonged pretty easily, so I was told I’m in better shape than either of us thought originally. I’ll still be seeing him weekly, but considering I’m 37.5 weeks pregnant, that won’t be too terribly long. I can’t wait until this blasted Relaxin hormone stops producing and everything that is so freaking “relaxed” in my body can tighten back up. I’d love for my pelvis to stay in one piece again someday.
I had received a call a few days ago to inform me that Dr. Guselle would have some first year medical students with her on our appointment day. I had given my permission that they could definitely be part of my appointment, but today, they weren’t back from lunch yet, so it was just she and I. Everything was very routine. I’ve gained a bit more weight in these last few weeks than I’d like, but that tends to be how I grow my kids. Really big at the very end. Its just always a tough pill to swallow. But my BP was good, babys heart sounded good, I’m measuring right, all seems good. She asked if I was miserable enough to want/request a membrane strip, and I declined it. Am I uncomfortable enough to want one? Yup! Do I want to be in labor this moment? Nope. Our house is chaos, my childcare is organized for much closer to my actual due date, and I am scheduled to be induced by MY DOCTOR on HER DAY, so if I can make that work, I’m going to! Thanks for the offer, but no thanks 🙂 I’m still good.
When my appointment was over, I proceeded to stop in at way too many places. I grabbed lunch, and did a shop through Target. I was looking for something specific, and of course I couldn’t find it, but I found a number of other things. Some things were on the list, and some definitely weren’t. The dishwasher cleaner and toiletries were, but the kids clothes, purse, and earrings were not. After Target, I made my way to Superstore for some groceries, a prescription refill, and a couple of items of clothing for the kidlets. Clearance makes that ok, right? Then onto Home Depot for yet MORE painters tape, and some bitty rollers that we didn’t think we’d need. I love that Home Depot has a parking spot for new or upcoming parents 🙂 And better yet, the symbol painted on the ground is a pink stroller. LOVE that! Because I hadn’t shopped enough, I actually managed to hit our other Target location and find what we were originally looking for, and I only bought that. However, the day bedding is on a sale that is better than 10% off, someone tell me!!! I have my eye on some blankets that I really would love to have, but can’t justify them at full price. Merp. Seriously, I want to be spammed with notifications when Target bedding is cheaper! Hear me, people!! From Target, I hit Costco for a pretty decent sized shop. I only got one frivolous thing but Brady had told me I could buy them, so I snagged a four pack of those EOS lip things. I know, I’m paying for the weird container, but I really like it, haha! Its easier to find a lip gloss ball in my big purse rather than a little stick. They’re cute. I filled up with gas afterwards, grabbed some Tims for tonights bath, and drove home. I tried to condense the story, but it was a pretty solidly full day.
Brady had the majority of the house primed by the time I got home, which was lovely. He helped me carry stuff in and put it away, and then kept on working until we got the kids up for supper. It was right around then that I heard from the girl who was coming to pick something up from our place this evening. She and her crew were on their way over. Maybe fifteen minutes out. I was in a bit of a panic at first, thinking “I thought they were going to come around 7:00!” And then I discovered that it was about quarter to, and I was the crazy one. That is how supper became ham and cheese sandwiches with cucumber slices. We ate downstairs, which we NEVER do with the kids, because its a much bigger mess and just not something we like to do. We like the tidiness of eating at the table and frankly, so do our kids. Neither kid likes having a messy face or hands, and I’d rather they use a napkin than my carpet. But hey, sandwiches are easy, pretty clean, and the kids love them.
And then the crew came, and took our piano. I won’t lie. I’m pretty sad about it. But I knew it had to be done. There was no way we were going to be able to move it to our next home, much less wherever we squat for the months we are homeless if we get to build our home. Plus, its a bit of a project piano. BUT its a gorgeous antique piece, and I’m so sad to see it go. Sad, but relieved in a strange way. One more big thing taken care of, and onto the next thing! It helps that the family who took it was so happy to have it 🙂 They will play it and appreciate it more than I ever did.
Now, the kids are asleep, and Brady is finishing up the priming. I’ve finally picked the set for Sunday, as I’m up to lead worship and forgot about it pretty much until today. I know, I’m just dripping with preparation and responsibility. I try!! But today has felt huge, and I am really anticipating a soak in my tub with the double double I bought earlier. It makes sense to drink a coffee and take a sleep aid, right??
Tomorrow the real work begins. Let’s get some real color on these walls!! The white is making me feel a bit caraaaaazy!