just wow
i could have written out a [completely fictional and fantastical] plan for THE BEST DAY EVER and it would have looked something like yesterday! seriously, i continue to feel so lucky these days — almost like i never thought life could get this good.
yesterday, i woke up and enjoyed a lovely 4.25 mile run [~ 10 min miles] along the tobacco trail in perfect fall weather. shortly thereafter, josh and his parents [b + s] took me shopping for maternity clothes.
as you can see, b is quite excited at even the earliest evidence of grandchild #5
we made the rounds in the mall and i felt like a preggo princess.
that bump surely has progressed quickly . . .
okay, KIDDING on that one — it’s a fake! but i do look pretty happy to wear it, huh?
the real [17 week] deal:
small by comparison but feels substantial to me!
i ended up coming home with 3 work dresses, 1 holiday dress [sale find!], some long-sleeved tops, leggings, and a sweater. it looks like i’ll be traipsing around the hospital [i will be working there from november through january] in a lot of comfy dresses, tights, and boots. can’t wait! the only thing i still need [i think] is a coat:
hmm, $90 – $20 off coupon = pretty sweet deal if it fits!
thank you b + s for the amazingly fun + productive shopping trip yesterday!
and if that weren’t enough . . .
dr. s [one of our best friends + my official ultrasounder!] turned 31 last month, and his girlfriend k wanted to celebrate in style. months and months ago, k [a fully-trained sommelier] asked josh and i if we would be interested in attending a sumptuous, multicourse dinner in the angus barn wine cellar to celebrate. the event was to feature wines from beaucastel [a famous vineyard/winery in the chateauneuf-du-pape region] and paired courses.
at the time, i was not pregnant, and had no idea how long it would be until i was. we decided to go, but i told her that what i REALLY hoped was that i would end up being the designated driver by necessity!
one advantage to my current status: NO hangovers, ever.
while i did miss out on some amazing wine [so i hear . . .], i am so happy about how it turned out! we all had a great time and i did sip [one microsip] one wine that was rumored to be worth $1200/bottle. i think i’ll be happy to tell our daughter that was her first taste of alcohol someday! the food was fantastic, and the scene was interesting, to say the least [a few very drunk attendees MAY have gotten kicked out — oh the drama].
today, it’s back to normal with a LOT of cleaning/chores to do — despite my best intentions, our apartment is nearing disaster status yet again. but i have all day and plan on plenty of relaxing as well. life is good. i have no complaints. OB appointment tomorrow — hopefully everything will continue looking up! happy sunday to all . . .
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Glad you had such an amazing saturday. I had a really tiring week so I just rested and wrote some blog posts as well as hung out with DH at home. It was lovely. Ooh excited for your OB appointment tomorrow.
I know it’s a cliche, but may I just say that you look radiant? 🙂
Sounds like an excellent day. Did the maternity store have fake bumps so that you could figure out how the clothes will fit as your pregnancy progresses? Hilarious!
yes, exactly 🙂 it actually does help with choosing sizes!
I saw the first pic and was taken by surprise. I must have missed a lot of posts to miss the big bump, I thought 🙂
You look so happy, really you are radiating positivity!!!!
Sarah – you look SO wonderfully happy in these pictures 🙂
Sounds like a wonderful day! I admit I gasped at the picture with the fake belly before I read it was fake.
haha yes – those fake ‘bumps’ at the store are kinda weird but fun!!!
We had a great time too thanks!
Ok you totally fooled me with the fake belly! You look adorable with your little bump though. 🙂 So glad you had a great day!
You look so great (and happy!) and will defintely be a super cute pregnant lady when that bump grows a little bigger!
The velcro bumps are much better than the real thing: they don’t kick you in the ribs or make you have to pee every 5 minutes. =D
Great woman looking fabulous with bumps. Nothing compares to the pride of a mother and mother to be in having bumps they really love to have.