- Sleeping on the sofa. It's the only place I've been sort of comfortable for the last month- maybe two- and I'm looking foward to reclaiming my side of the bed.
- Sleeping on my side...oh what a joyous moment it will be when sleeping on my tummy is once again possible.
- To continue the theme- not getting up 5 times a night to use the bathroom. I realize this will be exchanged for getting up 5 times a night to feed/change, Peanut, but that's still better.
- Feet- where are you? Are you still there??
- Standing on the scale and having to twist to the side to read the number (which will hopefully be decreasing instead of increasing).
- Having ankles that are the same size as my calves.
- Not being able to reach my feet- blessed will the day be when I can give myself a pedicure.
- Only having 2 pairs of shoes that fit- and even those I have to cram my swollen fat feet into them.
- Not being able to give people hugs without turning to the side first.
- Achy hip joints that can take my breath away if I sit/lay/stand too long in the wrong position.
- Waddling.
- Finally, hearing comments from complete strangers like "Are you having twins?", "Are you ready to pop?" and "Hey there, little mama". UGH.
But the #1 thing I'm looking forward to about NOT being pregnant- and this I know tops my list... I'll have Peanut in my arms to shower with hugs and kisses!
Miss Ginger came to visit over Memorial Day weekend while Nancy and Melvin took a short vacation. She settled right in and had herself a nice time...and thought the toy my mom bought for Pepper was super fun! Even though she had fun at our house playing with Pepper- and her toys- she was very glad to get home.
For some more Memorial Day fun, Mary Ann called to let us know that there was a calf without a mother in the pasture. Nick rescued him and we are having fun taking care of the little guy. It turned out that his mama had twins and we're not sure if she rejected him or if it was because he's mostly blind and couldn't see well enough to feed. Either way, he's ours now. The highlight of my morning the last week or so has been giving him breakfast. He eats with gusto! I know I shouldn't get too attached because odds are good he'll end up as freezer beef. Kind of too late for that though...
Nancy found a litter of kittens in the lilies near the garden. There are 3 of them... this little guy is the bravest of the three and let me take his picture. There's not much that phases him... he enjoyed watching Nick and Mel work in the garden last night, checked out Hannah, and comes right over to say hello. This morning, his mama had moved all three down by the shop. I hope she'll actually move them INTO the shop or barn, as it's supposed to rain today.
Melvin was planting some sudan grass for the cattle to munch on later this summer. I'm sure he's real glad Nick bought me the camera with the 10X zoom for my birthday!
The baby chicks aren't so little anymore. We moved them out to the big girl coop about a month ago and they are enjoying life in their new pad.
The hydrangea's are also in full bloom. Nick picked a few for me the other evening. So pretty!
Boots is the queen of our yard. She considers the whole place hers and will even chase off the other cats if they set paw on HER yard. We love her though...it's nice to know she looks after the place.
