Happenings

I just finished the final HP book and all I can say is, J.K.R. better write many, many more books.  Wow.  The book has consumed me for the last 4 days, I’ve been thinking about the plot even when I’m not reading it, thinking out the twists and turns as I drift off to sleep.  How does she do it?  Amazing.  And now it’s all over. Sigh.

Our baby shower last weekend was amazing - people are VERY generous and it really is true that (most) people just LOVE an excuse to buy lots of baby stuff.  And it actually is all really cool and cute when you are the one opening the gifts for your own child.  And wearing a sash that says “mom to be.”  I admit I was slightly nervous if any of it would make me feel too much like the “other” mother, but as I sat right next to E. and took turns opening gifts, it all felt fine.  And if she gets a bit more of the attention - then well, she is the one growing this baby!

Friday I’m off to my hometown to reunite with fabulous friends from High School and see some family as well.  A mini-vacation without E., and also my last “hurrah” pre-baby.  Although I have lofty thoughts of drinking in excess, staying up late, and getting into trouble just like the good ‘ole days, I’ll most likely be in bed by 11 and wake up from a 2-glass of wine headache.  Ah, age.

Although I’m staying with my bestest bud instead of with my parents (thank Jesus), I’m sure I’ll have some stories from my family driving me mad, which I do even when I see them for a mere 12 hours.  Stay tuned…