I've got the giggles

I have discovered one really strange side effect of pregnancy--things are really funny. In just the last week, these are a few of the things I've found hilarious: (unfortunately I can't find videos of any of them to post) a referee falling down in OT of Sunday's Cardinals/Packer game, Carmelo Anthony getting a basketball in the face when he missed a pass from Keynon Martin, PTI anchor Mike Wilbon's expression of disgust as he looked at the camera when discussing how much money Randy Jackson has, and Michael Scott's face as he sings "Two Tickets to Paradise" in anticipation of his upcoming trip to a Sandals resort. All very silly things, but simply hilarious. I had noticed that I seemed to be laughing more a few months ago, but this week Troy noticed it and now thinks I'm crazy. Oh well, it's a good side effect to have, I guess. I keep hoping that one of these laughing fits will put me in labor, but no such luck.

I'm a singer now, not a worker

Okay, I'm not a singer, but I'm not a worker anymore either. The title comes from a family story. When my sister Carrie was little my sister Rachel found her sitting on the toilet wearing my dad's painter's hat singing "I'm a worker now, not a singer!" Then she took the hat off and sang "I'm a singer now, not a worker!" What a funny girl. Anyway, that is now an oft repeated phrase in our family.

So on to the real reason for this post: yesterday was my last day of work. I have left the workforce to be a mom. Well, for the next few days I'll be lazy housewife, but motherhood is my official excuse. Like all the upcoming changes in my life, it doesn't seem real. Yesterday was too busy and too normal to be a last day. I checked books in and out, told kids to be quiet, to stop using the F word, and did the usual library things. I prepared some things for my replacement, but I've kind of been doing that since September, so that wasn't unusual either. I'm not a big "goodbye" girl, so when it was time to go, I turned in my keys and walked out the door. There were no parades or anything, so it was all quite surreal I guess. Maybe it will sink in at 6:00 Monday morning when Troy is eating his cereal and watching Sportscenter and I can make a decision if I'm going to join him or not. But who knows when it will really click that I'm a mommy now, not a worker (don't worry, I know mommy actually requires a lot MORE work).

Christmas Update

I have no Christmas pictures. I had my camera with me as we opened presents, but I was really tired (we're talking four hours of sleep because we were up until after midnight, I woke up sick around 4:00 a.m. and our nieces and nephews were ready to open presents at 5:00) so there is no photographic evidence of our Christmas this year. That's okay because there wasn't much exciting to record. Troy got very practical gifts this year (e.g. windshield wipers and a mouse for the computer) and I told him not to get me any junk, which is pretty much everything.

Christmas was nice, however. Relaxed and quiet. We did get a camcorder, so once I have something worth recording I'll get to start putting videos on our blog. Hooray!

The no-pics excuse

Okay, I know I really should put belly pics up, but my current excuse is that they are all on my cell phone and I have no idea where my mini SD card is, so they are stuck there. Hopefully I find it. Otherwise, I'll try to get the ambition to take one with my regular camera and post early next week. If it doesn't happen, don't worry, it's not because I don't love you, it's because my belly really isn't that interesting. :)

One of the ladies I visit teach is trying to convince me to be her guinea pig and let her take prego pics because that's the only type she hasn't done. I'm thinking about it. Is that weird?

Ta Da

I am writing this from my house. It's a Christmas miracle. I have a sick hubby today, so if he's too sick to travel for Christmas, I'll update our blog. But if he just needs some rest and isn't going to get others sick, then you'll get a New Year's theme soon enough. Merry Christmas everyone!

Sorry for the fall blog decor in December. I'm still internet-less so I don't have time/access to do good things with it. You'll just have to suffer. I'm scheduled to get set up next week, so maybe I'll get a Christmas theme and music up in time. Then I'll at least have one decoration in my life (read: the Petersons do not have a tree this year). :)

One month and counting

This is getting a little scary. Within a month my life will be totally different. I don't think I'm ready for this!! It's just been Troy and me for 6.5 years and soon there will be someone else. That's a very big change. I was far less freaked out when we were graduating, moving, buying a house, etc. I don't even remember being this freaked out when I was getting married (I'm sure I was, but that was a long time ago so I've probably forgotten).

This is actually more than a little scary, it's a LOT scary.

any advice is appreciated