Well we don't know yet but we will find out today. Don't you just love the suspense.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Room for baby
I used my skills to draw a picture of our apartment so that we can all imagine where baby belongs in our home. Picture baby on top of the table (but instead of a table imagine a crib).
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Reactions to baby
When told about baby, most people first politely say congrats and then depending on the crowd sometimes the next question is whether or not this was planned. I love how one of my co-workers put it - "Was this an Oops baby?" However, the majority of the time the first question asked is if we are moving to a different apartment.
For those who don't know, we live in a studio. If it were listed on a rental site our apartment would probably be described with words such as 'charming' or 'cozy' which translates to tiny. I don't know the square footage but one of these days I will measure our apartment and let you know how valuable each bit of space really is.
Most people think that our apartment is too small for two people much less three but here's what I think.
1. Living in our studio has been the best thing for our marriage. There's no slamming doors when you are mad or sleeping in separate rooms. Fights can't last too long when your boxing arena is only 10x20.
2. I love being able to whisper from any corner of the aparment and know that Danny can hear me (sometimes he doesn't listen but that's a different issue).
3. We do lots of things together that we might not do if we lived in a bigger place. We watch the same TV shows (we don't have room for two TVs). We go to bed at the same time (usually much later than I would prefer). We hardly have any secrets because even if we are having a "private telephone conversation" the most private place is the bathroom (which is not sound proof).
4. I know exactly where everything is in our apartment because there aren't too many places that things can hide. It may not be easy to get to that box which has 5 other boxes stacked on top, but I can tell you exactly what is in it.
And in conclusion, the average length of a newborn is 19 to 21 inches so we are confident that we have sufficient space.
For those who don't know, we live in a studio. If it were listed on a rental site our apartment would probably be described with words such as 'charming' or 'cozy' which translates to tiny. I don't know the square footage but one of these days I will measure our apartment and let you know how valuable each bit of space really is.
Most people think that our apartment is too small for two people much less three but here's what I think.
1. Living in our studio has been the best thing for our marriage. There's no slamming doors when you are mad or sleeping in separate rooms. Fights can't last too long when your boxing arena is only 10x20.
2. I love being able to whisper from any corner of the aparment and know that Danny can hear me (sometimes he doesn't listen but that's a different issue).
3. We do lots of things together that we might not do if we lived in a bigger place. We watch the same TV shows (we don't have room for two TVs). We go to bed at the same time (usually much later than I would prefer). We hardly have any secrets because even if we are having a "private telephone conversation" the most private place is the bathroom (which is not sound proof).
4. I know exactly where everything is in our apartment because there aren't too many places that things can hide. It may not be easy to get to that box which has 5 other boxes stacked on top, but I can tell you exactly what is in it.
And in conclusion, the average length of a newborn is 19 to 21 inches so we are confident that we have sufficient space.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Leather Anniversary
Today I met the boy I'm gonna marryHe's all I wanted all my life and even more
He smiled at me and the music started playing
Here comes the bride when he walked through the door
Today I met the boy I'm gonna marry
The boy who's life and dreams and love I wanna share
The boy whose on my hand a band of gold will bear
The band of gold I always dreamed I'd wear
When we kissed
I felt a sweet sensation
This time it wasn't just my imagination
Today I met the boy I'm gonna marry
He's just what I've been waiting for oh yes
With every kiss it's as if my heart keeps saying
Today I met the boy I'm gonna marry
Six years ago today I met the boy I married three years ago today. (I also discovered this past weekend that he gave me the same card for our 1st and 2nd anniversaries.)
I LOVE YOU DANNY
Friday, May 20, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Time and Season
I frequently remind myself that there is a time and season for everything. I'm not referring to noon in the winter but rather that you can't do everything everyday and therefore different things take priority at different moments in our lives.
For example, Danny and I used to play tennis multiple times a week in lower Manhattan. We had some great laughs and good fun (usually not so great tennis). We only played a couple times last summer because we were both working and we spent the weekends doing other things. We both look back fondly on our tennis time and wish we played the same amount now but our lives are filled with other activities at the moment.
Mostly my 'time and season' self pep-talks revolve around a hobby or favorite past time that I feel like I'm missing out on. But I only have 24 hours in the day to fill and therefore it is impossible to do everything. If I just kept adding things to my days/weeks/months/years without taking anything away I wouldn't be able to enjoy the things I am currently focusing on.
The great thing about 'time and season' means that just because I'm not involved in something right now doesn't mean it won't become a focus again in my future.
For example, Danny and I used to play tennis multiple times a week in lower Manhattan. We had some great laughs and good fun (usually not so great tennis). We only played a couple times last summer because we were both working and we spent the weekends doing other things. We both look back fondly on our tennis time and wish we played the same amount now but our lives are filled with other activities at the moment.
Mostly my 'time and season' self pep-talks revolve around a hobby or favorite past time that I feel like I'm missing out on. But I only have 24 hours in the day to fill and therefore it is impossible to do everything. If I just kept adding things to my days/weeks/months/years without taking anything away I wouldn't be able to enjoy the things I am currently focusing on.
The great thing about 'time and season' means that just because I'm not involved in something right now doesn't mean it won't become a focus again in my future.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Scotty McCreery
America... meet the Justin Bieber of country music.
He's so good I have cried (multiple times). This week he sang 'The River' by Garth Brooks. I had the flu and subsequently was dying on the couch so I didn't even open my eyes during his performance (although Danny made sure to wake me up). But when they did the recap at the end of the episode I teared up for the 2 seconds that they showed him. This boy makes me giggle so I voted for him. (I've never voted for an American Idol contestant in the entire 10 seasons).
Look out - Scotty is destined for greatness.
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