The Leoutsakos Family

Birthday Videos

2009-07-19T17:50:00.004-04:00

...in which Richard discovers the twin joys of refined sugar and of having his own wheels.

Richard's First Birthday

2009-07-03T19:51:00.007-04:00

Today we celebrated Richard's birthday with baloons and cupcakes. Richard's Aunt Kristen, and cousins Maria, Jerry, and John were in attendence, along with our good friends Matt and Sarah. Richard loved the cake and had a great time with his new wheels.

Walking (For Real!)

2009-06-21T12:20:00.002-04:00

Happy Father's Day!

2009-06-21T12:19:00.002-04:00

Sunday Morning

2009-06-14T11:59:00.004-04:00

Lunch with Tracy and Lilian

2009-06-13T20:35:00.003-04:00

Friday we had lunch at Helen's Garden with Tracy and Lilian. Our Victorian salads were great. Lilian and Richard posed for the paparazzi outside afterwards.

Going for a Hike

2009-06-07T19:28:00.005-04:00

Today me, Ted, Karen, and Richard in his backpack carrier went for a hike after Tea on the Tiber.

Walking

2009-06-07T18:58:00.005-04:00

Look at Richard walk! Many thanks to Karen Law for her camera work. He has been walking more, but getting him to do it on cue for the camera turned out to be a non-trivial undertaking.

Swimming Lessons

2009-06-06T19:25:00.002-04:00

Richard has been taking swimming lessons at the local Y. He cried the first two lessons, but now he is really starting to enjoy the water.

Bathtub Fun

2009-05-15T19:22:00.000-04:00

Richard loves his rubber ducky, and the song that goes with it.

Christening

2009-05-02T19:14:00.000-04:00

Here are the long awaited pictures from the christening. Many thanks to Kristen and Tony for their photography

Last Weekend

2009-04-26T11:23:00.004-04:00

Was really busy. On Saturday we went to the park, and on Sunday, we went to church for Greek Easter. Here we are all dressed up. This weekend we are busy getting the house ready for next weekend, and Richard is sick. He doesn't like his nebulizer mask, but I was able to calm him down by putting John Stewart on. I can't explain it, but Richard seems to find him mesmerizing. Go figure.

And More Crawling...

2009-04-06T18:53:00.002-04:00

Crawling

2009-04-05T10:37:00.003-04:00

Although he's only been crawling a week, he doing it like a pro!

Visit From Lilian

2009-04-02T21:04:00.004-04:00

On Sunday, Richard's friend Lilian came over to hang out, she also brought her parents along. They had a great time together, exploring the kitchen and discussing their mutual love of all things gnaw-able.

9 Month Stats

2009-03-31T11:14:00.002-04:00

Richard had his nine month check-up today. He is 30.5 inches long, weighed 19lbs 7oz, and his head circumference was 44cm. This puts him off the chart heightwise, and in the 35th and 25th percentiles for weight and head circumference. Clearly, we need to fatten him up. Sadly, he also had a double ear infection - poor guy! Hopefully he will only need one round of antibiotics this time around.

First Haircut

2009-03-28T19:20:00.004-04:00

Today we took Richard for his first haircut. He was cool in the beginning, but I think the clippers really freaked him out. He is looking forward to seeing his playmate Lilian tomorrow, though, and I'm sure he'll be relieved to be having a good hair day.

Crawling!

2009-03-25T18:46:00.003-04:00

Richard is taking a few tentative crawling "steps"... not full out yet, but definitely locomotion on hands and knees. Time to really step up the baby-proofing. The Goddard School takes pictures for us - here is what Richard has been up to when he's away from home. One day we accidentally dressed alike - how embarrassing!

Lesson #2

2009-03-19T16:33:00.003-04:00

I've been reading "How to Photograph Your Baby" and it is really helping me I think. This and the previous batch of photos are better i think than what I was taking before. The message is: no flash, natural light, close-ups, and take lots and lots of pictures.

The Camera Loves Him!

2009-03-08T15:42:00.002-04:00

This should satisfy anyone jonesing for some good Richard pics :)

8 Months Old!

2009-03-01T20:55:00.001-05:00

My how time flies! Here is Richard's 8-month old portrait.

Dinner at the Schweiss's

2009-02-15T17:14:00.003-05:00

A few weeks ago we had dinner with Bob, Nancy, Matthew and Elliot Schweiss. The boys entertained us with a magic show, and Bob got some great shots of Ted and Richard.

Feeling Better!

2009-02-15T17:00:00.005-05:00

Richard is feeling better - thanks for all of your good wishes! On Sunday, Aunty Karen came over, and babysat Richard while we went to Valentine's day brunch.

Sickness is Such a Drag...

2009-02-13T13:14:00.005-05:00

Let me preface this by saying that Richard is on the mend, and I have been assured he is in no danger. But last week Richard got RSV and, since he has apparently inherited my delicate lungs, he has experienced some complications, including bronchiolitis and pneumonia. He also has an ear infection. We've had two ER visits and an overnight hospital stay - though sick he was still charming all of the nurses. Here he is in his nebulizer mask (he only has to wear this for about 10 minutes, 1-3 times/day). It has a dinosaur on it, and he is getting used to wearing it. Anyways, think good thoughts, keep your fingers crossed for a speedy recovery.

Cruisin'

2009-02-06T13:52:00.005-05:00

Sunday we had great weather so we took Richard for a walk and to the park. He was a big hit in his new sunglasses and particularly enjoyed the bouncy car.

Pass the Steak!

2009-02-01T13:05:00.004-05:00

Here's Richard in some snazzy overalls from Grandma Sheppard. If you click on the photo, and look carefully, you can see his first tooth, on his lower left. His second tooth, right next to it, made an appearance this morning, and the upper teeth are not far behind.

Lucky 7!

2009-01-30T13:49:00.000-05:00

I took this photo to commemorate Richard's 7-month birthday. I think he was disappointed by the lack of cake, and decided to eat his seven instead.

Baby, It's Cold Outside!

2009-01-27T16:06:00.003-05:00

Here are some pictures of us and the snow. Richard didn't seem to mind the cold, but he seemed unsure what he was supposed to do with the snow.

Getting Ready To Crawl

2009-01-24T12:24:00.008-05:00

Here are some picture of Richard playing. I think he'll be crawling soon. Ted and I had better step up the baby-proofing operation...

Moving Up In the World!

2009-01-16T18:44:00.002-05:00

All of the girls in Richard's "Young Moos" class have already moved out, and now Richard is following. I think he missed flirting with them. The new classroom has more space to crawl around in and better toys, so I think Richard is going to be pretty happy.

They Grow Up So Fast...

2009-01-11T12:08:00.003-05:00

Richard has been making big gains this past month. He's rolling all over the floor, eating solid food (though he wasn't a fan of the peas), and sitting on his own. Friday when I picked him up from school, there he was, holding his own bottle. This morning, he has the beginning of his first tooth. Next week he'll want my car keys.

Six Month Stats

2009-01-06T12:46:00.002-05:00

Richard went to the pediatrician's today. No sign of the heart murmur, yippee. He took his shots like a champ and doesn't need any more until June. For those of you interested in stats, he was 28.5 inches tall, 18lbs, and his head circumference was 43.5cm, putting him in the 97th, 65th, and 45th percentiles, respectively. Still on track for that basketball scholarship!

Opening Presents

2008-12-28T23:27:00.003-05:00

Richard needed a little help unwrapping his presents but he is digging his new dinosaur and penguin booties and his Baby Einstein DVD.

Getting Ready for Carnegie Hall

2008-12-28T23:20:00.002-05:00

Richard seems to be enjoying his new Fisher Price piano. He'll be ready for Carnegie Hall in no time :)

Christmas

2008-12-27T22:19:00.002-05:00

Richard seems to get cuter everyday. He had a good time unwrapping presents at Christmas, though I'm not sure he really knew what was going on. Oh well, it was fun to watch him anyways.

Thanksgiving

2008-12-27T22:15:00.004-05:00

My sister Kristen and Ted's mother and stepfather came for Thanksgiving. A good time was had by all. Richard enjoyed dancing on his για-γιά 's lap.

Feeling Hot, Hot Hot...

2008-11-23T17:19:00.002-05:00

Here is Richard in his second Halloween costume, donated to us by one of Ted's Make a Wish families.

Four-Month Doctor's Visit

2008-11-11T22:13:00.002-05:00

Richard went to the pediatrician's this afternoon. For those of you interested in stats: he is 27.5 inches long, weighs 16 lbs, and has a head circumference of 41.5 cm. This puts him in the 97th, 75th, and 25th percentiles, respectively. He's still on track to be about 6'2". Ted, nice guy that he is, took the day off and went with me, so that I could leave before he got his shots.

Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting....

2008-11-06T22:52:00.003-05:00

Here is Richard in Haloween costume #1, a gift from NASA Mike. All the partying wore him out. Haloween costume #2 to come soon.

Sitting Up

2008-10-11T16:56:00.004-04:00

Richard seems to be enjoying his new bumbo seat.

Picture Day

2008-10-11T16:52:00.004-04:00

Richard got dressed up last week for picture day. Doesn't he look cute?

Hanging Out With Dad

2008-10-11T16:50:00.005-04:00

It seems both Richard and Ted enjoy a comfy seat in front of the television.

Aunt Maria and Cousin Sophie

2008-10-11T16:47:00.005-04:00

Richard met his Aunt Maria and cousin Sophia a few weeks ago.

Two Month Doctor's Visit

2008-09-16T14:13:00.007-04:00

Richard had his two-month visit today. Very traumatic. Four shots this time; he's fine - I cried like a baby, though. It seems he has some sort of neck issue, so he is going to see a physical therapist next week. Massive mommy-guilt. Not enough tummy time? Bad carseat? What did I do wrong? Also, he has a slight heart murmur. Dr. Chang told me rather matter-of-factly that these are typically caused by small holes in the heart. Holes in the heart??? Ohmyfreakingod! (Insert sounds of me hyperventilating approximately here). In case you're interested in stats, he was 25 inches long, 13lbs 7oz, and his head circumference was 39.5cm. This puts him in the 95th, 75th, and 25th percentiles, respectively. He is still on track for his basketball scholarship.

addendum: after doing some research, it seems the neck issue was congenital, so feeling better about that. Also, the heart murmur is no big deal, usually they go away. I think it was the whole "hole in the heart" thing that freaked me out.

Sarah and Matt's Wedding

2008-09-03T18:41:00.007-04:00

Here are the happy couple. I love this picture outside the church with all the bubbles. The next picture is me and Richard (I was a bridesmaid, he was the ringbearer). He was dashing in his tux, no? The last picture is Richard in the arms of Tia Carrere, a place I think most men would want to be! She is Matt's cousin, in case you were wondering how I managed that shot. The next day at their pool party, Ted got to sing "Endless Love" karaoke with Tia. Two male fantasies realized in one weekend. Sweet.

Cause and Effect

2008-08-22T12:35:00.003-04:00

Richard seems to be enjoying his bouncy chair more. He used to pretty much ignore the music bar, but he seems to be looking at it more and to have worked out that hitting the blue bird will start the music. The books say cause and effect is an important concept for babies. Of course he was playing with it more right before I grabbed the camera.

Smiling for Grandma :)

2008-08-17T09:03:00.004-04:00

OK so here is my first attempt to get Richard to smile (on camera) for grandma. I keep trying to catch him being cute on camera, but as soon as I run to get it, he's stopped, is crying, or has fallen asleep.

WiiFit Mama

2008-08-13T22:25:00.003-04:00

You may remember a few months back this video made a few headlines. The day I went to Hopkins for labor induction, we made a sort of parody of it. Wow was I big! You don't realize until you see video of yourself. From the back. Anyways, I just now got around to figuring out how to upload video to my computer and blog. More appealing video (of Richard) to follow soon. I promise.

Smiles!

2008-08-12T19:17:00.009-04:00

Richard is starting to smile! It was hard to capture on camera, but I think I got at least a few half-smiles. Today we had lunch with Tracy and Lilian at the Kiss Cafe in Canton. Yum! We met at our prenatal class and Lilian was born a week before Richard. Lilian is such a cutie - I'm sure Richard was wondering if she liked younger men :)

Centennial Park

2008-08-09T15:11:00.007-04:00

There was a request for picture of us with Richard. Here are some shots from Centennial Park. Ted and Richard are wearing matching outfits, but you can't really tell that from the pictures.

Fun With Mirrors

2008-08-09T15:02:00.004-04:00

I suppose at some point we all look in the mirror and ask ourselves, "Who is that person?"

Doctor's Visit

2008-08-04T14:26:00.004-04:00

Richard had his second Doctor's visit today. He was 10.8 lbs, 23.75 inches long, and his head circumference was 37.5 cm. According to this, That puts him at the 51st, 92nd, and 17th percentiles, respectively. They assured me that his small head circumference would not keep him out of Harvard. It seems Richard will be pretty tall; based on our heights, this predicts that he will be 6 feet and 1/2 inch. Based on his current height, this predicts that he will be 6 feet and 1.6 inches.

A Full House

2008-08-02T18:46:00.002-04:00

We have quite a full house this weekend - Ted's friends John and Gary are here, as well as Richard's Great Grandmother Bunce and her friend Rosie, who managed to coax a smile out of Richard.

One Month Old!

2008-07-31T20:39:00.008-04:00

Richard is one month old today! He enjoyed watching his mom put together her and Ted's gift to themselves to mark the occasion - an automated swing which alternately fascinates him into silence and lulls him to sleep. A gift that keeps on giving. Happy one-month birthday!

Some Candid Shots

2008-07-24T18:51:00.005-04:00

Richard is getting bigger and more alert. Here are some candid shots I took today. He even smiles on occasion now, and I think he has some pretty cute dimples. Hope this satisfies Grandma :)

Grandma has spoken...

2008-07-24T18:49:00.004-04:00

I got this e-mail a few days ago. Sorry I've been somewhat delinquent in posting pictures.

This Sunday

2008-07-24T18:39:00.003-04:00

Chris and Karen came over to meet Richard and also to test drive the new wii fit. Richard seemed more interested in sleeping than trying out the wii.

First Bath!

2008-07-16T21:14:00.007-04:00

Richard had his first real bath today. I think it was a little traumatic for him, but after he was all clean and dried off, he felt much better. That's what I tell myself, anyways :) Afterwards, we went for a long walk around the lake in Centennial Park.

Visit from Γιαγιά

2008-07-14T20:11:00.001-04:00

Richard's Γιαγιά (grand- mother) and her husband were here this weekend. A good time was had by all. She brought him a traditional greek costume that was Ted's when he was little. It's similar to this, but more authentic.

Aunty Kristen

2008-07-10T15:07:00.002-04:00

... is in town. Being a reading specialist, she brought him some great books and also a contribution to his college account. Thank-you Aunt Kristen!

And More Gadgets to Figure Out

2008-07-10T15:04:00.002-04:00

Today Grandma helped me figure out how to adjust the baby bjorn she got us. We put him in it, but it seemed like the arm holes were too high, and he was getting pinched. I imagine we'll have to experiment with it a bit.

Supper Time

2008-07-09T19:01:00.004-04:00

Richard loves being held and fed by Grandpa. Grandma is still refusing to be photo -graphed.

One We Won't Use...

2008-07-09T18:50:00.007-04:00

Yesterday we took photos for Richard's birth announce- ments. Although he's usually quite alert, he would not open his eyes for the camera. Here's a shot we won't be using - but it's cute all the same, I think. Grandma (who refused to be photographed, by the way) and I kept trying to wake him up, but he was having none of it. By the way, shutterfly has the cheapest photo announcements I could find, (if you happen to be in the market for them) and the coupon code VS09-VISA gives you 15% off any order. Another useful coupon code is tenoff which will give you 10% off any photostamp order.

Richard's First Book

2008-07-09T18:39:00.003-04:00

Katie sent us this great book and Richard seems to like looking at it - you can see his eyes moving around the page. It seems newborns are only able to focus on things that are between 8 and 15 inches away, and they are most interested in stark contrasts, like the ones in this book.

Trolley Trail #9

2008-07-09T18:26:00.005-04:00

Today we went for a nice walk down Trolley Trail # 9. Richard loved being pushed in his stroller by Grandpa Sheppard.

A Big Day

2008-07-08T08:46:00.004-04:00

Yesterday was quite a big day - Richard had his first pediatrician's visit and he is 100%. He has gained back up to his birthweight plus 2oz, and has grown 3/4 of an inch in just one week! Then, we went to the airport to pick up Grandma and Grandpa Sheppard. Grandparent picture goodness to follow shortly, but here's a picture of us all at graduation - Richard is hiding under my robes.

Actually, It Does Take a Rocket Scientist

2008-07-05T19:15:00.004-04:00

... to figure out how to attach the car seat to the stroller using its special ganciomatic system. Richard had his first visitor, Ken, over to the house, and we all went for a walk. Ted was especially pleased with the stroller's high handles and excellent cornering ability.

First Night Out

2008-07-05T19:02:00.004-04:00

Last night we all went to a cookout at Mary Helen and Steve's. Boy did we have a lot to learn about mobilizing the three of us - We got there unfashionably late and Ted had to drive back to the house because we'd forgotten the diaper bag. Afterwards, though, we had a great dinner at Outback, which was empty since everyone was out watching fireworks. After dinner, Ted, in keeping with his 4th of July custom of presenting me with jewelry, gave me a beautiful pair of diamond earrings. Call me a material girl, but nothing says "thank-you" like a couple of diamonds!

Time With Daddy

2008-07-05T18:56:00.004-04:00

Ted is such a natural at this! Now if we could just figure out how to change his diaper without getting peed on...

Tummy Time

2008-07-05T18:51:00.003-04:00

On Thursday, we tried some tummy time - and he didn't seem to mind it at all.

Demure Richard...

2008-07-02T23:11:00.003-04:00

Today was a long march of bottles and diapers. Later in the evening, though, we listened to some Mozart together. He drifted off to sleep, no doubt dreaming of the day he can start piano lessons.

Pensive Richard...

2008-07-02T23:09:00.003-04:00

Welcome Home!

2008-07-02T23:05:00.004-04:00

Richard looks tiny in his crib, but he seems to be adapting to his new and spacious accommodations.

The Ringbearer

2008-07-02T22:56:00.002-04:00

Richard is really looking forward to being the ring bearer at Sarah and Matt's upcoming wedding.

We Are Three...

2008-07-01T15:40:00.002-04:00

It's Cold Out Here!

2008-07-01T15:39:00.002-04:00

One Day Old

2008-07-01T08:04:00.003-04:00

Richard is one day old today. I was fainting yesterday and couldn't really get out of bed, so I missed out on a lot his first day, but luckily Dad was there to take over for me. Today after a good night's sleep I'm feeling a million times better. So far, Richard seems to be a very peaceful baby, though that probably won't last! Even though he seems to like being swaddled, he doesn't seem to like anything that involves his hands or feet being held down, like for diaper changes. The consensus yesterday was that he looks more like me, except for his coloring - On closer inspection though, I think he looks like my father. I could look at him all day and not get bored. He has such a hold on me already :)

Ready for His Closeup

2008-06-30T21:12:00.004-04:00

Clearly he has Ted's hair. We're thinking my chin, and an amalgamation of our noses. His eyes, though you can't see them here, are a lovely chocolate brown.

Epidurals are a Girl's Best Friend

2008-06-30T21:08:00.004-04:00

Richard Constantine Leoutsakos arrived this morning at 11:59am, weighing 7lbs 8oz and measuring 20 inches long. We are all doing well. Richard is my father and grandfather's name, and Constantine (Charles) was Ted's father's name.

Live From Halsted 2

2008-06-29T20:32:00.001-04:00

I'm here, but, as you might surmise from the fact that I'm still blogging, they have not started my pitocin yet. I hear that's when the fun really starts. It's coming in about an hour. Good times.

D-Day + 6

2008-06-29T11:38:00.002-04:00

Well, so much for going into labor on my own, unless it should happen in the next 5 1/2 hours. In a way I feel slightly guilty serving the eviction notice - but it's starting to get really hot here. It was 90 yesterday - that's like 150 in pregnancy degrees. And the research literature suggests better outcomes when you induce at 41 weeks rather than 42 or later. Anyways, wish me luck - we check in at Hopkins at 6pm tonight.

D-Day + 5

2008-06-28T12:14:00.002-04:00

And I am still here. Yup. Slept twelve hours last night, which is very unusual for me. I've threatened to start charging Richard rent, but he seems unconcerned. Grocery store, sewing and a long walk are on the menu for today. I took the online test for Jeopardy a few months back - it was super hard and I was sure I had failed, but it seems I passed, and I have an audition (another written test, mock game, and personality interview) on Thursday, July 31 in DC. No guarantee at all that I'll get on the show, but exciting, still. Wes has promised me his copy of the book "How to Get on Jeopardy and Win". There are a lot of topics I'm weak in, like sports. Right now I'm studying US Presidents and Shakespeare, classic Jeopardy topics. This website has archives of all the questions from past Jeopardy games, so it's useful to identify weak areas for me.

Not Richard's Mama (Yet)

2008-06-27T16:12:00.003-04:00

Well, we can officially put to rest the "eat spicy food to bring on labor" myth. Just got back from my second go at that at Nacho Mama's. Spicy food at a restaurant with the word "mama" in it should really have done the trick, don't you think? Going to see Wall-E with Ted tonight. It got excellent reviews. Many thanks to Matt for sending me this cool link. Maybe tonight's the night. My theory is that I will tempt the fates by going somewhere where I would least like to go into labor, thus inviting it. Not sure exactly where that would be, but during dinner and/or movie at big mall sounds sufficiently inconvenient. Also, we'll be in separate cars, thus compounding said inconvenience.

D-Day + 4

2008-06-27T07:46:00.005-04:00

Screw it. I'm bored, I'm going back to work. I can never get Ted out the door on time, I have no idea why I thought his son might be any different. The good news is I get one more lunch at Nacho Mamas today. Saw Hopkins last night. Not sure what to make of it. I liked the urologist, but I don't think the other two doctors came off very sympathetically. I'm not sure what the overall message was supposed to be. On second thought, feeling a bit tired, maybe I'll see if I can squeak out a bit more sleep. Ted woke me up early this morning - something in the house was beeping... He thought it was the CO detector. Well, I couldn't hardly just shrug and go back to sleep when I was about to be asphyxiated, could I? It turned out to be his phone. Grrrr.....

D-Day + 3

2008-06-26T08:20:00.004-04:00

I'm still here, Richard is not. Looks like I will be meeting my good friend Mary Helen for Mexican food again this Friday. Waiting sucks. I can't get any work done, so it's not even productive time. Netflix now allows you to watch movies online and it doesn't affect your queue. Sally Hansen now makes a french manicure kit with a new kind of pen. DIY manicures are really one of the few advantages of being quasi-ambidextrous. Maybe I'll go to work today.

D-Day + 2

2008-06-25T09:11:00.000-04:00

And still not in labor. Woke up a couple of times during the night with some really toe-curling contractions, so it seems things may be stirring. Apparently I was quite happy when relaying this to Ted this morning and he thought that was pretty odd - that I was excited to be in pain. I'm just excited to get things going, though.
According to this, spontaneous labor (not c-section, not induced) shows no trend by day of the week, though births overall do. The time of day with the most births is 1pm-2pm. Onset of labor peaks at 1:45am, and seems to be associated with hormonal levels. Births are highest during the fall (26%) and lowest during the spring (24%).

Tuesday's Child?

2008-06-24T11:54:00.000-04:00

According to this, Tuesday's child is "full of grace" - that sounds pretty good. Tomorrow's outlook is less favorable, but then again, I was born on a Wednesday and things have turned out pretty well for me. Ted has predicted a Friday birth. It seems he will definitely be a Cancer. According to his horoscope, friends will want to be with him from the 26th to the 29th. Hmmm... I suppose if I have to be induced I will have one more quiet and lazy weekend. This past Sunday, my very nice husband took me for a walk and we had treats at the Old Mill Bakery Cafe. We sat here just like on our first date.

Here he isn't!

2008-06-23T20:45:00.000-04:00

Went to the doctor's. I am 1 cm dilated, 75% effaced, and -3 station. What does this mean? Apparently, nothing. My induction is scheduled for Sunday at 6pm.

Today is (not) the day....

2008-06-23T10:46:00.001-04:00

So the due date is here and Richard is not. sigh. It's an awkward holding pattern I'm in. Made the curtain yesterday. Need a new project for today. Maybe i will get some good news at the doctor's today...

1 Day and Counting...

2008-06-22T09:36:00.000-04:00

Except it seems that the average human gestation is 283 days, not 280. Also, I was two weeks late, which may increase my risk of a having a prolonged pregnancy.
Hmmm...
So, today I'm doing laundry and making curtains. Even though I feel totally fine, I think I'm going to stay home next week, because Friday at work, people kept asking me when the baby was coming, and it was getting a bit frustrating. Also, pregnancy seems to lower people's inhibitions about asking really personal questions. An odd sociological phenomenon that someone should write a paper about.

4 Days and Counting

2008-06-19T16:30:00.000-04:00

Still no sign of Richard... I did do a bit of cleaning today, so maybe I'm "nesting", a sign of impending labor. I've been rocking the wii fit, especially the hula-hoop game. Ski-slalom is fun too, but I'm not very good at it. It's also a little disheartening that it keeps telling me I'm overweight. I wish there was a way for me to tell it I'm pregnant.

Seven Days and Counting...

2008-06-16T16:47:00.000-04:00

Now we are counting the time left in days instead of weeks. Unfortunately, Richard shows no signs of wanting to vacate his current cramped quarters in favor of his rocket-themed nursery . I'm sure when he's 35 and still living in my basement I'll be looking back on these days with amusement, but right now I really wish he'd hurry up and get here already. I may be resorting to some of these soon.
I am told that according to Chinese Astrology, being born in a year with an 8 is very lucky, and he will be a "rat", which contrary to the western connotation, is also auspicious, rats being known for their quick wit, charm, and excellent taste (think Ratatouille).
Unpacked the wii and wii fit today - that, along with Dance Dance Revolution will hopefully help me lose the baby weight.