My Morning: Volume 1

Reading...
Pregnancy books. Although I will be picking up David Ramsey "Total Money Makeover" when we go to the library on Monday... as well as two more pregnancy books :P

Wearing...

A big UD basketball T-shirt and PJ bottoms.

Eating/Drinking...

A big 32 oz. hospital water container full of ice water (woke up with a headache).  

Listening...

to the sounds of sipping coffee and chewing, as Paul eats breakfast this early morning to get ready for work. He has been working 12(+) hour days/ 6 days a week for the past few weeks. It's incredible how he hasn't collapsed from exhaustion seeing as how when he gets home at 9:45pm at night, he also studies at least 2 hours before going to bed.

Agnes...

Has not awakened for the day... the sun has yet to rise. Why am I up? ;)

Wondering...

What other things I need to get at the grocery store today. I feel like I don't prepare enough for each visit that I have to go twice a week :/ Thanks goodness it's basically around the corner!
  

Praying...
For a few special intentions as well as for guidance for the future with our little family. Also, for the safe and healthy delivery of my baby boy and his baby boy cousin both coming in a couple of months.

Thankful...

For a very hard working husband and the discipline and motivation he has to keep moving forward in his job, even when things aren't as promising as they look. He keeps praying and keeps his faith alive (he prays the rosary to sleep, sometimes finishing, but sometimes too tired to stay awake). I am also grateful for a healthy pregnancy so far. This has made life with a toddler much easier than if I were in pain or needing to be on bed-rest.

Feeling...

Tired, but also serene. I usually don't wake up before the sun. And baby boy hasn't been kicking (so he's still sleeping). This is a nice change in pace... I mean until I'm almost ready to fall asleep from being up this early (this third trimester exhaustion is no joke!).

Working...

On postpartum meal planning. Some things just don't sound all that appealing to me to make an freeze for after baby comes. So I am researching like crazy over here hoping that something pops out at me that I'm excited to spend my time preparing.

In the Kitchen...

I now have more healthy recipes under my belt. Spaghetti squash n' cheese, avocado sauce with whole wheat pasta... I might have to try the cauliflower as pizza dough recipe, but I just made homemade pizza for the first time the other day so I don't want to go too fast with all this cooking :P

Outside... 

It's probably in the 50's right now. The sun is hiding in the clouds, I think, and Agnes still sleeps :) 

Family...

I miss my sisters and parents. I talk to my 4 older sisters every day and it just seems like it'll be a while (a year and a half?) until we are in the same location again, which is sad. Growing up is tough :( But I am very happy I will be getting to see my Mom in a couple of months when she comes to help out with baby boy in July!

Excited...

to test my creativeness as I make my (substitute) blackout curtain for Agnes' room today! Her napping has not been happening these past couple of days so I'm wondering if it's too light in there for her. 

Also, on down the road, I'm excited for this little guy's baptism in Colorado. My in-laws are flying out to be there and it will be such a nice celebration :)