The Nesting Bug...

Despite my best efforts to contain it, the nesting bug has hit me early and hard! It started simply enough. Last week we busted into our 'craft cupboard' to play playdough and at the end of the day as I tried to clean up --it hit. Suddenly, it's 10:30 at night and I am sitting with a garbage bag, plastic bins and a label maker. But an hour later all the arts supplies, playdough, coloring books and paper were all neatly stacked and arranged. Whew.

I went to bed and woke the next morning with an unhealthy urge to find the missing Cars characters- that have been a staple of play for Berk for a while now- and low and behold 8 hours later, my playroom was clean, organized, labeled (dang that label maker), and I even cleaned the sticky spot of who-knows-what on the carpet. I was itching to paint in there- but logic took hold and that urge passed.  

My closet, where I could barely see carpet was the next to get it. My clothes are once again coordinated by color and season. And my maternity clothes are finally all hanging together so I don't have to hunt them out. The suitcases & bags from all our traveling LAST SUMMER (pathetic) have had a final clear out and been stacked away in the back of my closet. My bins are labeled (blasted label maker) and sorted and I am all ready for the next project...

Now the problem is the ORDER in which I will nest. I lay awake thinking about it (like I said, I don't sleep)which project I want to do first. Berkley's closet, where there is serious need of space bagging to do- as well as the whole "get it ready for the baby thing"; my pantry; the junk drawer; oh the things I have let get out of control. I have at least bought the paint and found the beds I want for the 'big boys' room... but that is as far as I have got in that area. **Update, space bagging finished...I had the time, what else could I do? Sleep? **

But it really is the more outrageous ones that leave me stumped. Like this crazy desire to paint my garage. Yep, the inside and yes it is a million degrees in there right now. Or wanting to walk my house with a Mr Clean Magic Eraser and attacking every little scuff mark I see. Ooh or wanting to scrub the sand toys. See, this nesting bug really is an illness! I just don't get one thing. The whole I am way to tired to actually accomplish most of these tasks! Thankfully Rusty is up for any type of cleaning and my Mom will jump in to help too. I am just starting to realize I only have about 12 weeks left, and that makes me nervous!

Open Mouth-Insert Foot...

What is it about a woman being pregnant that causes other around them to say the first thing that comes to mind? Be it a loved one or a stranger at Target; being prego is like a magnet for stupid people comments, advice or ancient wives tales.  So, I thought I'd compile a list of things said to me in the course of my three pregnancies.  Consider it a sort of "what not to say when talking to someone expecting" list. Please feel free to comment with your personal fav's- maybe one day I'll write a book.

• Oh you just popped out in the last week.Thanks for stating the obvious...
  
• Don't worry I got really swollen in my pregnancies too. 
• Wow, are you sure there's just one? My pediatrician asked me that one. Love her.
  
• We got pregnant without even trying. This one bugs me for many reasons a) let's face it there's always some sort of "effort" involved.  And b) never say this to someone who is or has struggled with infertility. I promise they will secretly want to poke your eyes out.
• You're not supposed to lift your arms over your head. As I am closing my trunk.
• Due anytime now, huh? Actually not till August, but thanks!
  
• You're wearing flip flops to church? If you would like to squeeze my feet into more appropriate footwear, be my guest.
  
• Are you going to try for a girl? Please just let me get through this pregnancy first.
  
• You really shouldn't be drinking Coke. Oh yeah? And my 2 yr old should really be sleeping all night in his own bed too I bet.
  
• Oh just buy a few maternity clothes, everything else will stretch. No one tells you that a some point even those biggest maternity clothes won't fit.
  
• Wow, we really need to get you clothes that fit. Thanks Hon.
• So what will the baby's sign be? Really? As if I know and or care at this point.
  
• He's a little old for you to be carrying him. Well unless you're volunteering shut it.
• Be sure you drink lots of water. While I agree this is vital let's face it the more I drink the more I pee, it's a vicious cycle.
  
• Are you sleeping on your left side? Actually I just don't sleep, nasty side affect of this pregnancy but when I lay down it is on the correct side.
  
• Do you need help out with your groceries? Um duh it's 190* out and I have to get my kids in the car too. So yes of course I'd love some help.
  
• How much weight have you gained? Unless you have an MD after your name and I have your pager in my cell, that's just rude.

I plan on adding to the list. It's still early the best comments come once you hit the 30 week mark.

Sometimes I think I should have a shirt printed that says "august boy third hot tired" and on the back in smaller print " two other boys- 6&2- no name yet- yes we have a pool-no my FIL isn't my OB- yes, I'll have an epidural- I think it would solve a lot of strangers questions. And even some not so strangers as well. What's the awesomest thing that has been said to you? I love knowing I'm not the only one who gets this...

I'm Not Ready For Summer!!!

Is school really over next week? Where did April and May go? We have been busy busy busy getting things ready for this summer. First the boys have been in swim lessons for the last 5 weeks. They have a few more lessons and then we are all done. I love having my old friend Courtney teach them, it's always so nice to be able to get caught up on her life! Plus I always know the people in my kids' classes too, so it is even funner. Then the nesting thing has hit me hard. I have been cleaning the kids rooms getting them ready to change rooms and make room for the baby.

I finally got brave enough (or hot enough?), to venture into our pool. I generally won't get in it until it hits the 80* mark- which thanks to the high temps last week it did. So Saturday we swam, a few times, and got our first sunburns of the year. I love making that annual trek to Walmart and the pool store to stock up on rings, noodles, dive sticks, float tubes- all the things to make the pool even more fun. I forgot, however, just how much not fun it is to blow them all up...

Braden starts his Dive Team camp this week, and I hope he likes it.  It is a full time commitment this summer, but I think he will enjoy it. Berk is feeling sick again. I think he is cutting his top 2 yr molars this time.  I swear this kid is trying to see just how little sleep I need to survive on. I think I am averaging about 3 hours a night right now. Let's pray this new baby let's me get more! 

And finally I had an awesome Mother's Day. Breakfast in bed, sleeping in, and for dinner the whole Rasmussen clan came over to my house for dinner. It was so fun to see my siblings that live here- we all actually made it! Which is fun since we all live within a 30 minute drive, but we tend to have VERY different schedules.  I cannot wait to use the maternity massage from Rusty and the boys. As well as call in my slave labor coupon and get the boys room & bathroom painted! YEAH!!!

Another Discovery Channel Addiction...

Well we already know I love Dirty Jobs. But another show that leaves Rusty asking the same question ("Why do YOU watch this?) is Deadliest Catch.  See here's the thing.  I hate hate really really hate seafood. Fish, shell fish, lobster, crab. Pretty much if it came from water I am NOT eating it.

So the fact that I never miss this show all about deep sea crabbing baffles most of my family.  Like last week when the show was centered around a fishing boat that went down. I was riveted! And I hate catfish! But I tell you what, when they found survivors after 18 hours in the Bering Sea - I cried- just a little bit, pregnancy hormones and all.  Plus the fact that Mike Rowe, Dirty Jobs host, does the voice over commentating is an over all bonus.  

So, if you are looking for some entertaining -check out Deadliest Catch. And you will be forever grateful for where that yummy (?) King Crab comes from next time it arrives on your plate. Hmm, and I am sure Mike Rowe has done a show about making butter, so that should make you extra grateful...