Christmas Eve & Caroline's ETA

I can't believe Christmas Eve is TOMORROW! Dan and I both get off early around 10/11 am and that afternoon we're heading to Gommy's for her annual Christmas Eve party. I can't wait to EAT! Before I called Gommy "Gommy" I simply referred to her as "eeeeaat!!" I guess it's only natural that that's what I'm looking forward to tomorrow! I love how magical Christmas was growing up... and still is for me. I'm sure it helped being the only child AND the only grandchild!

I'm constantly wondering when Caroline will make her arrival. Most people say that I won't last until 1/12, but every now and then I run across someone who says "oh yea... you've got another 3 weeks!" One of my customers today said it would happen on the 8th (because, of course, that's Elvis' birthday- duh!!). The baby is moving a lot more lately and I can really feel her and push back on her little arms, tush, and legs! I had another appointment on Monday and there was no change on the dilation. I guess that is to be expected! It's only hard because I don't know if I should be rushing to get things done now or if I have another 3 weeks to wash clothes, write thank-yous, and figure out how on earth to work the medela pump & style!

One of my favorite things to do during slow periods at work is to read birth stories. I just read a REALLY good one and thought I'd share with y'all if you're into that kind of thing! It's graphic, but she is a good writer! Happy reading! :)

http://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/blogs/birth_stories/archive/2009/11/25/mrs-wubbins.aspx

Shower

Well as you can see I have a wonderful new look to my blog! Kristine offered to put a header together for me and I.LOVE.IT! =) Can y'all read the text okay?

Last weekend I had a shower thrown by my SIL, Amy! It was so much fun and I got LOTS of things I needed! I posted the pictures on facebook, but for those of you that missed them I'll post them below as well.

The morning of the shower as I was leaving my house:


Adorable table setting! I wish I had some of that breakfast casserole right now! And some chocolate cake would just make my day!




My sweet SIL & host!

My Mom, Gommy, & I (4 generations!)

Caroline's future Grandmothers (aka Nonnie & Nina):

BFFs!




Shelby thinks it's all for her!


I had a great time and was overwhelmed by all of the things we got!

In other news, Dan comes home TOMORROW night! I've already got a date night or two planned for this weekend and I think we are both off work Thursday and Friday! It will be nice to have a long weekend to stay around the house with no plans!

At my Dr's appointment last week they told me that I'm 1/2 a centimeter dilated and that the baby is sitting low so everything looks like it will be an easy delivery (or so my Doc says!). I feel weird talking about dilation on my blog, but I want to remember details later on so I'm doing it anyway. I'd love to hear some predictions on when Caroline will arrive if y'all have any opinions! I'm 36 weeks and due on January 12th. One of my coworker insists it will be next week! She says she can tell by my nose.... huh?! My nose has always been this big, lady! =)

I hope y'all enjoy the rest of your week!