And Then There Were 8

... which actually means two months (ACK!).

As the EDD is getting closer and closer, I'm getting more and more uncomfortable. The shoulders and back are hurting like no other. I'm afraid to stretch out my legs in the morning due to Charley Horse cramps. The horror of labor, well, it simply freaks me out! I've also seen my share of not-so-cute babies and pray to God that our little Peanut will not look like a Benjamin Button or anything as equally morbid (yes, I'm mean).

It's crazy to think that our first real ultrasound happened when Peanut was just 8 weeks old and now, we only have 8 weeks left!

I wonder what Peanut looks like, now that he's 32 weeks.

As first time parents, D and I really don't know how else to prepare for the arrival of this little dude... all we know is that we're going to do the best we can with no professional training.

Peanut's Room

The nursery has been prepared and just sitting here collecting dust for the past month. It's pretty much saying "use me!!!" (not just to scrapbook and do random things here). The drawers are packed to the rim with clothes from newborn - 3 months old (thanks to a co-worker). Actually, thanks to Peanut's own parents who can't help it but to buy "cool" clothes for their son, the clothes are pretty much up to 6 months, sorta. I just have to wash everything once June hits and have D install the car seats and we're just going to play the waiting game from June - July.

Anyway, I now present... Peanut's room!

For a better quality video, go here: http://vimeo.com/23014517

The "Last" Birthday

After a while, birthdays don't really have as much meaning anymore unless it is division by 10. You just turn another year older, get to eat out, have cake and yeah... I think that's it. Perhaps some don't even get to eat out.

Although 35 is not divisible by 10 (evenly), this birthday does mark a more special one for D (at least in my eyes). Not only does he turn another year older and have even more white hairs, but he only has 2 more months left of being childless. Time and time again, people have said that things will definitely change once you hit fatherhood... so we'll see.

We didn't really do anything crazy special this year (no surprise birthday party per someone's request), but D did say he did enjoy this year's low-key events more. As with all birthdays since we met nearly 5 years ago, it's been full of eating and cakes. And this year, that hasn't changed.

One Pot Shabu Shabu

Slice of New York with Euro Delights Grand Marnier cake

Actual Bday Dinner @ Tobang

Ended the night with a petite ice cream cake from Cold Stone Creamery

Happy Birthday, Husband!

Missing Out?

When I see non-hitched people post things on FB like their night out in the city or what not, I'm often left pondering (but not too deeply), am I missing out on anything? Do single people actually have more fun?

This weekend, I was able to catch a glimpse of the "single" life again. I'm guessing there's that random night of fun every here and there, but in the end, all I want in life when I wake up in the morning and go to bed at night is my constant; my husband. So, am I missing out on anything at all? Hecks to the no. I realized I am happiest when we're both (bored together) at home and just lounging around, even if we're not even talking to each other.

With that said, yay, hubbers is coming home tomorrow. Dottie (who smells like green apples thanks to her bath by yours truly) and I will greet him with hugs and kissus!

The More You Know, The Less Prepared You Are

I think this is one of the few times I've felt this way...

I've done plenty of research online, asked around and read reviews off Amazon but am still feeling as confused as ever with this whole baby ordeal. Why are there so many different varieties?! Why do these companies have to be so competitive and make my life so complicated and confusing?! WHY?!?!

I was pretty set on the Dr. Brown bottles after reading reviews on it. It seemed like the only con was that there were too many parts to it (5)... am I really that lazy?! I had already decided to reject Avent and Born so that was that. Out of the blue, my friend recommends the Playtex ones which was recommended by other friends of hers. It's simpler, they all claim... so now life is confusing once again!

I hope no one mentions anything else to me about strollers. I opened my BabyJogger and love it (even though it's never been used). Please don't mess with my head... I can only research so much. Actually, please don't mention anything to me about anything else. Everything baby is confusing enough as is!

Well, if anyone out there is like me, here's my trade secret: AMAZON! Look up the top 100 items in the baby section at Amazon, that's how I decided on things.

More Cheapy & Simple Crafts

I got a plain wooden basket at Michael's for $2.50 (50% all baskets). Found some ribbons lying around and made a border... added a sticker and two buttons.

... and voila! Here's Peanut's new diaper basket.

Now, I hope it's functional.

Going The Distance

After nearly 1.5 years of marriage and another 3 years or whatever years of dating, we have finally experienced long distance in different time zones for the first time ever. I'll have to admit, it's fun at times just having all this alone time to do stuff you normally don't have time to do because you have someone to keep you company, but other times, it's lonely and a bit difficult. It's weird coming home at 6pm and talking to someone who's ready to go to bed (almost) since it's 9pm over there. So for all those long distance people out there, I applaud you, and especially for those who are toughing it out, good for you!

So, while the hubby is away, I've been working on little craft projects for our future little bundle of joy. I'll admit, these aren't originals since I stole them off etsy - all I did was print, cut, glue on card stock paper and laminate, but still... whatevs!

the ABCs of Star Wars characters (dedicated to husband)

monthly monkey stickers

While there's still three more days of being home alone (with Dot), I'll see what else I can come up with in lieu of passing time.