Becoming Inpatient

Yesterday we went to the doctor, again he reported that it could be anytime that labor starts and our son is born. They said that last week...and if I make it to Wednesday they'll probably say it again. I am beginning to find the phrase annoying.

We have taken our "how to deliver a baby class" and "how to take care of a baby class" and now we wait. Now, waiting is fine as I'm not anxious about delivery but what I am hating about waiting is that I feel a bit stuck. I have been working on papers and things but am bored by them and sick of just being at home. I think I feel unproductive.

Anyhoo...thats the update...anytime...anytime...anytime

Coming soon...

Doctors report today said that we should expect Malachi's arrival in the next two weeks...can't believe it!

Senior-itis? Procrastination? Pregnancy?

As you can see on my blog I am nearing the end of pregnancy. I am also nearing the end of my doctoral degree. I have a few lists of things I really need to do before the baby comes in order to finish my degree. However, I also find myself lacking any motivation to really do anything. Then I have a list of things I need to do before the baby comes, wash clothes, put sheets on the crib, etc. I keep thinking that "nesting" instinct will kick in and I'll go into super mode at least in that arena. I'm not sure if I'm experiencing senioritis? or if my pregnancy exhaustion is just simply causing all lack of motivation. I think I need a sharp kick in the pants to get myself moving on this long list of things to do!

Painted Toenails

I wanted to paint my toenails...it was the hardest thing I've done in a while. Sometimes I forget that I have a beach ball sized stomach in front of me. Funny how you could forget such a thing.

I did by the way succeed, and for the record this photo is not of me...thank goodness I'm not that huge!

Life Update

The news is out. I have made it through "match" and have "matched" with Spokane Mental Health. Which means that next year I will be working as an intern in Spokane at SMH.



Jeff and I are excited about this next phase of life but at the same time are very aware of the sadness we both feel as we begin preparing to say good-bye to our community here. The students and families we have been blessed to meet and work with here have been incredible and have touched our lives in special ways. We look forward to the time we do have remaining in this place and the time we will share with our friends and the students and families here.

We also look forward to returning to the great NW, a place that we have longed for over the last 6 years of so.cal living. We delight in the thought that our families will be able to place a significant role in Malachi's life. We also long for the slower pace of Washington living, the mountains, the lake, the clean air, and the people. I am excited about apples in green bluff, watching the leaves change, having winter weather (snow?), and so much more.

We do not know our timeline yet but will in the coming month. We'll let you know when we know more.

Target.....GRRRRRRRR

Jeff and I have registered at Target for baby stuff - as have so many of our friends. Last night we went to return a few things that we got multiples of and had hoped to exchange for something that might be more useful instead of keeping the 12 yellow and green hats. Unfortunately, we found out that Target's return policy sucks and that you can't return things without a receipt. After working with two customer sales folks and two managers - I wanted to simply scream at them. THEY WERE GIFTS WE DON'T HAVE RECEIPTS! I was so frustrated! My favorite comment made by one of the managers was, well...could you call the person that gave it to you and ask for the receipt? I think my mouth dropped open at that point. The thought of even thinking about calling someone and asking for a receipt for a gift they so generously seems ridiculous!! I think that the customer sales folks and management need to go to an etiquette class! Lesson learned...avoid Target!