Catching Up

See, I warned that this wouldn't be a regularly updated blog. I smartly foresaw me forgetting to update or running out of hours in the day. Excuse me while I give myself a pat on the back. OK, that is finished, now to cover the many topics to catch everyone up.

I used to think I loved winter. Since moving out here I realize I love do love winter, but only a Tennessee winter or just a southern winter in general. The winter in Colorado is a true and proper winter and I am not in love. The first few weeks of it was nice and beautiful and exciting. Now, going on the third month of it, I am not filled with wonder but rather dread or annoyance. To be perfectly honest, a lot of these feelings of ill-will to the snow has to do with being pregnant and not having the appropriate attire.

If I had the proper outerwear maybe I wouldn't slip or shiver so much. The slipping is the main issue thanks to already being off balanced and the lovely ice that remains in our building's parking lot for weeks after a winter storm. I have only fallen once, but I have to walk like Granny crossing the street with her walker. Slow and steady. Pretty sure I had 80 year old women walking faster than me. Pregnancy and falling do not go well together. Luckily I managed to get one leg to slip under me so it took the brunt of the impact. It has gotten to the point where if there is snow and ice Rob has to pick me up at the door like Driving Miss Daisy. It is a little embarrassing and irritating not being able to just walk to the car, but I would rather be a little embarrassed than hurt myself or, more importantly, Colt. Basically, this girl is ready for spring. I want the spring. I want the sun. I want the sunblock!

This Friday is Valentines Day. I think Rob and I will actually get to spend it together. That has only happened 3 times in the 9 years of being together. We really don't want to fight the crowds and go out so I think he will be breaking in his charcoal starter for the first time. Nice meal at home, maybe rent a movie or see what we can find on Netflix. Just being together is precious enough, we don't need to go all out. I am going to miss being near my parents for Valentines. My daddy and mama have always made a big to do about Valentines. Special cards individually selected for each child, a little treat of something sweet, and normally a family dinner or we help daddy make something special for mama. It is just another part of growing up and being an adult, having to say goodbye to little traditions and create your own.

Rob and I were VERY fortunate and received an unexpected package from my Mimi filled with goodies for Colt. A few Sleep-N-Plays and an infant towel/washcloth set, some wipes and bath products, and adorable socks. All of which we did not have. Such a blessing to receive gifts and help from afar. Rob also picked out some outfits for Colt, all 3 month sized, and they are so adorable.

The baseball outfit is so stinkin' cute! Slowly we are preparing for Colt, but we will get there eventually.

Rob has a four day weekend this week and we are thrilled. Keeping our fingers crossed that the weather will be pleasant and no more snow will fall. It has been lazily snowing all morning so far but not enough to cover anything or stick to the roads. Hopefully it will warm up and we can do some sightseeing or explore the area some  more. Of course we will steer clear of the mountains due to the avalanches but there is a lot to been seen in the downtown Colorado Springs area.

Signing off now so I can start our dinner for tonight.