The never ending week (and post) . . .

This week has been a whirlwind. We spent last weekend on our much anticipated "babymoon." I admit I have no clue who came up with the phrase, but I loved the idea the moment I heard about it. Chris and I got away and just spent time alone. It's amazing how nice just doing a whole lot of nothing can be. Here's a quick pic that I snapped of the B&B that we stayed at:

It was hands down exactly what I needed. The entire weekend was perfect... hence the one lone photo.

Then came a series of exciting events, including a business lunch with customers. Okay I am being a little facetious here... it was not exciting. In fact it was downright stressful trying to find clothing that would fall under the "Business" category as opposed to "Business Casual" which I already struggle with everyday with an evergrowing baby bump. That has got to be one of the hardest things about being pregnant. It was exciting once it was over though.

Wednesday, however, was beyond exciting! Baby Mason had his very first shower, thrown by a very thoughtful and amazing group of women from Chris's work. I was overwhelmed with the details and contributions from everyone in the office. Chris and I just feel incredibly lucky to have such great people around us who are helping us during this exciting and overwhelming time. Here are a few pics from the shower: (Did I mention how great of a job they did!?!?!?)

Then came a surprise! This huge package was on the front porch when I came home from work on Wednesday. Holy Cow! I was literally jumping out of the car while still driving trying to see what it was. It was our crib! Chris's parents surprised us with it as a gift for Mason. We spent about an hour last night getting it all assembled and setup in the nursery and I am all smiles today thinking about it!

Finally, this coming weekend is a little bit of a mixed bag for me. Maternity photos. On one hand I am excited to be getting some photos to remember the joys of pregnancy and the entry into motherhood. And on the other hand I am just really fearful that every picture, no matter how cute everyone else thinks they are, will be more of a "fat face" memory for me. I know there are MANY women out there that would spend a decade pregnant if they could because they love it that much- and I love it too- but there are certain parts about being pregnant that you never really get used to, like looking in the mirror at yourself in awe when you don't feel nearly that big. So let's hope this photographer can work some magic for me and at least surprise with a few shots so that I can look past my vain and selfish vulnerability and see the mircale of it all- I am giving life to another human being people!

On that note, since I am being way too serious, I thought I would make light of the situation and share some, um, shall we call them awkward maternity photos that I gathered from the internet (let me apologize for posting pictures of random women- it's not fair to them, but I am not at all making fun of them, just the photo and its message). Enjoy:

So wish me luck. I have no clue what I am going to wear or what "poses" I am hoping to get, but at least I have an idea of what I do not want to do.

Meanwhile, here is my updated to-do list (feeling very proud of what is done!):

Take maternity pictures this weekend- booked photographer.
Fill in baby book/ pregnancy journal where possible.
Finish reading pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and baby books
Curtains for Nursery
Keep up with thank you notes for shower gifts
Crib & Mattress
Birth plan
Nursing Bras
Write a will
Third (and final) ultrasound
Buy remaining items off of registries
Pack hospital bag
Install car seat
Keep cars gased up and towels on hand at all times
Take newborn pictures- photographer booked.
Clock for Nursery
DIY Mobile
Animal Decals for Nursery
Art for Nursery
Hostess gifts
Maternity outfits for showers and upcoming weddings
Pediatrician
Cord blood banking
Take home outfit for Mason
Birth announcements
Babymoon
Call insurance company with due date
Finalize Maternity Leave with HR
Register at hospital
Birthing Class
Register at BabysRus and Amazon
Gestational Diabetes Test
Schedule Baby Showers
Paint Nursery
Dresser for Nursery
Glider for Nursery
Bedding for Nursery
Bassinet for master bedroom

Wow, that was a lot! Hope everyone else is having a great week. Stay tuned for the final nursery reveal, hoping to have the bedding and curtains in the nursery next week!