Pre babymoon vacation

Eric and I took our last trip to Maui for a little while. I am sure it won't be long after this baby is born that we will feel the pull to go back. The trip and the weather was really fantastic, as usual. It was a much different experience for me this time not being able to keep up with the fun activities like I used to. Instead, I was feeling heavy, sweaty, swollen and tired a lot. Eric was so patient with my gripes and tried hard to make me comfortable. I admit that I don't love seeing these enlarged photos of me...but I also really wanted to capture this time for us and for this little baby. So I am trying to get over it. We will miss the island and the amazing times we had there as a couple. Next time, there will be a plus one. (You can click on the slideshow for a bigger view)

15 wks

I am not a fan of having my picture taken, however, I am making an exception these days because I know this baby will love seeing these photos. I kind of don't mind this one...it makes me laugh.

Pit stop

Frequently when I drive home from the city, I make a pit stop at Wahclella Falls, to stretch my legs. It's a super beautiful 2 mile roundtrip walk into the rainforest with 2 waterfalls. Yesterday, there was a group of friends and young lovers that had set-up a romantic afternoon that included marriage proposal. So sweet. I have to admit that my little cellphone doesn't take that bad of a photo!

Scout

My friends' daugher, Scout, is the cutest. I took this shot yesterday after we rode the carousel. I love the way it came out.

A family fun weekend

This weekend will be really special. My sister and I are heading to Northern California to visit our 93 yr old Grandpa and his girlfriend, Rhoda. I also get to spend an afternoon with one of my besties, Dawn, and her gorgeous kids. Lots of smiling to come!

Unsolicited advice and comments

A good friend (and an experienced mother) of mine wrote this me when she learned I was pregnant: "There is something called 'mompetition' and mommy guilt that you will soon learn about.... and it sucks! If someone wants to tell you that they birthed drugless, breast fed until the kids was 2, never let kid watch tv, never have sugar... blah blah blah... they are totally lying! Do whatever works for you because you are going to raise the greatest baby ever.... So, when people are trying to offer unsolicited, unnecessary, advice that you just don't feel you need, say thanks and move on." Aww..I love this lady, because she is so true. I couldn't help but chuckle, because I am already experiencing it and my husband was a victim of this when he was trying to raise his son.

Don't get me wrong, I definately will listen to your advice and take it into careful consideration. Be warned though, that I may be secretly rolling my eyes and I could publish these comments because they are too good to keep to myself.

Comment #1, "It doesn't really look like your showing, just more like you are getting fat."

Comment #2, "Only 1 kid?! Don't be silly, you have to have at least 2 kids."

What did he do THIS time?!

This month's teenage stress and anxiety has resulted in the following crimes: bringing and using drugs in our house, driving under the influence, and speeding with a restricted license with 4 teenage girls in the car (one without a seatbelt). Oh, and I forgot to mention that the none of the girls in the car are covered under insurance. I bet their parents would have LOVED knowing that. But you know what? I bet their parents have no idea where their daughters are.

It's amazing how fantastic a teenager can be for birth control. For any of you considering having children, I strongly suggest that you have a teenager stay with you for a few months to help with the decision. My poor unborn child is going to be born with an ulcer.