This is the first time I asked him to smile and he just did. Not a funny smile but a nice, authentic one.
Finally a photo of Yona and David. This is from an hour-long fun session they had blowing kisses at each other and catching them. I cannot tell you the squeals and joyful noises David made through this time. It was truly awesome.
This is the only shot I got of these beautiful tulips. Look at the patch of green inside these? So so stunning.
David, looking through a “binocular” he made at school. “It makes it all pink,” he tells me.
Another school shot. David looking at an art project that greeted him in the morning. I am often jealous of the fantastic school experience he gets to have. I am so happy for him and so glad we’re able to send him to such a good school.
Ok, it’s finally time to catch up. In the spirit of catching up I am just going to post the photos and write a few lines.
This is from school, a typical face David likes to make that makes me smile.
His first day back at school since Yona arrived, David couldn’t wait to show her off to all of his friends. He also had to show off his new Spiderman socks which he was so excited about, I don’t think he kept his shoes on for most of the schoolday.
We did one final tour of houses and I think we’re getting close to narrowing down our choices. It’s exciting and scary all at the same time. I am also starting to feel really exhausted because I literally do not sleep for more than 20 mins at a time now and I cannot function most of the day. So I am not sure what the plan will be for the next three weeks before the little one’s due to arrive but I am trying to take it easy and nap a lot and do tiny bits of work in between.
Happy Monday!
Just in case you thought the presents from yesterday weren’t enough, Yona also brought David two “small surprises” for each day she’s here. These include workbooks, stickers, and many other fun things that would each be considered presents that are not small in my house. So David is just being spoiled over and over again.
Here he lines up all of his new action men and his new car has the ability to propel a dog out of it, so he uses that trick to knock them all down. You’d be amazed at how many times he patiently lined them up just so he can do this.
We spent most of yesterday and today looking at houses. We drove all around our neihborhood and a few adjacent ones to show my sister the houses we had found so we could get her opinion. The rest of the time we played, rested and just enjoyed each other’s company. Having my sister here means we get a fully cooked meal each night. I cannot tell you the difference it makes. Watching how quickly she does it all, makes me feel maybe I could do it, too.
And finally she’s here!! My sister, Yona, whom I haven’t seen in person since July of 2006. I cannot believe how long it’s been and how much I have missed her.
Yona knew that this trip would be all about relaxing and not doing very much since I am so very pregnant and need more rest than anything else, so she didn’t really bring much to wear, yet, she still came with a huge luggage. When I asked her what was in it, she told me they were toys for David. And she wasn’t kidding. Here’s the photo of the luggage before David attacked it.
I don’t think she’ll ever be able to come again without bringing this many toys. It’s a good thing she has twins who are six years ahead of David.
So while I was excited about having my sister visit, I think David might be even more so now that he knows what it means to have her here.
OK, it’s been a few hectic days and it’s 5:35 AM on Tuesday and I absolutely cannot sleep so I figure what better time to catch up. These particular tulips never bloomed. Very rare, in my experience, but I loved them anyway, who doesn’t love purple tulips after all.
My last day before I go on maternity has been uneventful. I tried my best to tie all the loose ends as best I could and they gave me a congratulations cake (and yes I should have taken a photo of it) and a little onesie and a hat for the little one. It was so sweet and kind and generous. It will be odd not to go to work for the next few months but I do know that I will have my hands full very soon.
My sister is coming tonight so I am extremely excited and there will be several posts coming about her.
David spent his afternoon making these balloons. He’s quite talented and loved posing with them. When I asked him what he wanted to do next. He said “let’s do some art.” so I said ok, what kind of art. He said “I want to scrapbook.” Heh. I didn’t even know he knew the word. We took out some of my spare papers and stickers and punches and had a blast.
Quieter than usual day today. Thankfully. I’ve been really really exhausted lately. I don’t sleep at all at night anymore so I really need a nap or two during the day. Tomorrow is my last day before I go on maternity. It will be so odd not to check my mail obsessively and to not have meetings all day, etc. Then again, within a few weeks, I will be spending all my waking moments with the little one so I am sure I will have my hands full.
I finally did tag number twelve today and it was a lot of fun. I am really glad I am doing this project. It has been one of the most fun things I’ve done this year so far.
These flowers are right outside our house and they smell so very yummy. The bees love them too. I am just glad spring is finally here and the flowers are blooming again and there’s color everywhere. It’s amazing how much happier sunshine makes me.
Last night was a rough night. Even though I went to bed at 7pm, I kept waking up and then at 1am, I just couldn’t go back to sleep so I had to get up and read a little and then try to go back to bed and it was all just crazy. Not to mention all the nightmares I’ve been having. I know the next few weeks will only be harder but I am also seeing the light at the end of the tunnel since I am due exactly one month from today so I am telling myself to hang in there.
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projects for twenty twenty-five
projects for twenty twenty-four
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projects for twenty twenty-two
projects for twenty twenty-one
projects for twenty nineteen
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projects from twenty seventeen
monthly projects from previous years
some of my previous projects
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