Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Crazy things really pregnant women do

Or at least, I do.

#1: Wear my mother's muumuu from the early 1970s
This thing is so unreasonably comfortable, I don't even care that it's so hideous it's almost chic again.

Aside from the fact that it's giant pink and yellow roses on black polyester, this dress actually holds a lot of sentimental value for me--it's a long, complicated story and y'all might think I was crazy if I shared it anyway. And PS, I have no idea how my Mom ever wore this. She's 5-6 inches shorter than I am, and even 9 months pregnant, it's still floor length on me. And no, I did not wear this outside of my house. The horror!

#2: Buy a steamer vacuum
Our house is all hard wood floors, so as my neighbor said, "What in the world do you think you're going to steam clean?" We have area rugs! Including an ivory one in the living room that does not come clean enough with a standard vacuum. And I can use it in the foyer, steps, couches, etc. What? So maybe, yes, I had the carpets in our old house professionally cleaned right before The Kiddo was born. And yes, maybe I over-did by mopping a few weeks ago and hurt my back. And maybe at 9 months pregnant I purchased a steamer vac. 

#3: Seriously consider using a ladder and power tools
I haven't posted pictures of the nursery yet because the curtain isn't up yet (there are blinds, not to fear). Hanging it requires installing curtain hooks, which involves at least a step ladder and a drill. I mentioned my plans to do this today when a friend called to check up on the baby status and she swiftly informed me how great she is with power tools, that her afternoon tomorrow is wide open, and that I should sit the hell back down on the couch. I'm really bad at sitting still--we know this. But alas, I sat back down. No cause for alarm. Or a 437th text message from my Mom. 


As this post implies, my due date has come and gone and still we wait for Baby Brother. I have to admit that I'm getting a little impatient, but I know he will come soon enough. Thank you all SO much for your lovely comments of encouragement and well wishes! Maybe tomorrow?

7 comments:

Sweet and Savory by Sarah said...

I think the dress is pretty! It looks very nice! I would wear it outside of the house :) Totally Chic!

Marla said...

I would consider wearing the dress out of the house. Again, you are at the wear anything that remotely covers oneself stage!
Although I know you are getting uncomfortable, I'm a slight bit excited that you are still pregnant, at least for about 16 more hours. :)

Marlene said...

Not gonna lie, I kind of love the muumuu!

Try not to go stir crazy... or do anything dangerous! Come on baby!

Jen Feeny said...

I love that it has sentimental value even if it's not particularly fetching. :)

Keeping my fingers crossed you get to meet baby brother sooner rather than later!!!

Run Jess Run said...

I hope baby brother comes soon! You look so fantastic!

Damaris said...

i think you look really cute in the moomoo! i'm hoping your little man graces you with his presence today. sending love and hugs!! <3

Black Knight said...

Your "silence" says that the Baby Brother is here!!!!!
All the best.