Oh BOY!

Just got back from getting the groceries with Hugo. We hit Aldis first and then Wal-mart and you don't want to know the total. Let's just say - even I was dismayed. However we were out of quite a few staples like sugar - just a mere 2.09 a bag at ALDIS!

I also needed to satisfy that craving for a cup dark hot chocolate and so snared a hefty container of cocoa powder and a can of whipped cream. When we got home the kids cheered over the pizza while I clasped the cocoa and whipped cream and headed straight to the stove. I had also purchased a bag of white sour dough bread as my craving would not be satisfied without toast drenched in butter and dipped in the steaming hot chocolate. Yum.

But besides worrying about the total cost of this outing - I am also lamenting that we did not stock up on water. But then we are no longer on a well - so even if we were to lose the power as the tip of the weather front slides over us the next few hours - we will still have water. Hopefully! But then I did not expect to be flooded with the last storm front that passed over us and we are still without hot water from that episode. So who knows what the next 24 hours will bring.

Already I hear the soft patter of rain drops on the roof and the swish of tires on the wet pavement outside our windows. I just hope I am not also treated to the sound of cracking wood and ripping branches, as I was last week.

This will post tomorrow (Saturday) as I have already posted twice today and there is the slight chance of losing the power. In this way - I can assure my readers of something new to read in the morning. And now I must rest my very tired and cranky back that began to complain bitterly in the pasta and gravy mix isle. The muscle spasms were starting just below my tummy and stretching all the way around into my spine. I stood there thinking that icing my back would be such a GOOD idea, but stupidly I did not think to ask Hugo to grab an icepack. Instead, as I hobbled to the nearest bench and Hugo hurried through the isles grabbing the last of our needs off the shelves, I wondered how long it would take to chill my sock of rice. I quickly gave up on that idea though as I figured it would be too hard and bunchy to be of any relief.

Ah well - there is always tomorrow, eh?
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Go figure...

... despite that it is a mere 26.3 Celsius (or 79 f) I am dying for a cup of home made hot chocolate topped with fresh whipping cream. I must be pregnant - that is the only explanation I can come up with in this heat.


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Today...

... my back is aching so much - that I cried. I am just a little over halfway there and it is such an exciting time for one's pregnancy. The baby is moving so much that you can not but be aware almost 24/7 of its presence.

Sadly for me though from here on in - I can expect the back pain to begin to cramp my style - severely. It is the price I pay for the honour of so many blessings.

Baby to be now weighs close to 1 pound and my back is clearly objecting to this weight. Still - it is thrilling to be where I am and I ask only for prayers for the grace to continue on and if possible some relief from the pain.






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Navel Gazing

... takes on a whole new meaning while pregnant. I find myself easily distracted from reading, writing or even watching an exciting movie by the little bumps and kicks coming from within. I have to stop and gaze at my protruding tummy and watch for the slightest ripple or other movement that is visible. And of course, as soon as I fix my eye on my tummy - all movement stops. So I tried a little trick last night. I pretended to keep reading while actually casting my eye below the book - and caught her in action!


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A Benchmark

I was actually able to catch sight of the baby moving and so did Hugo last night. Until now I have only been able to feel her move - not actually see a ripple across my tummy. The little ones are so eager to feel her move. So upon hearing Hugo and I laugh over seeing her movements - Emma and Elsa were by my side in a flash - poking and pushing my tummy calling 'Baby - wake up! Wake up baby!'

I finally had to stop them as I could feel my ligaments threatening to spasm, a trick they love to pull often throughout the day, without rhyme nor reason. Hence I can not predict what will cause it and avoid that behaviour or type of movement, but obviously poking my tummy is a no no!

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Prayers please

As some may know we suffered some damage and a flooded basement as a result of the torrential rains we experienced as the remnants of Fay hit us over a three day period. This has resulted in the loss of our hot water and this loss may extend well into next week. This has us anxiously watching the two new storms gathering off of the coast. Do we call a private contractor to inspect the tank and furnace or wait to see if the basement is flooded again. Would hate to have to do this twice and pay twice the fees.

Heating water to wash the pots and pans is one thing - showers and baths for eleven people - quite another. Makes one really appreciate the pioneers, no?

Just another little trial to offer up!


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On the near occaision of

...the 88th anniversary of women getting the vote - the Republican's candidate for President chooses a woman to his running mate as VP.

Here is her family in separate photos. The Palin's oldest son is currently in the army and preparing to leave for Iraq this September 11th. A separate photo of Governor Palin and her husband with their newest addition to the family, born in April 08, is also below.






Here are a few articles about Governor Palin and her husband's reaction to the news when Sarah was four months pregnant with Trig and they learned he was possibly a downs syndrome baby.

Article one

Article two

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