33 down, 7 to go

I'm sorry to say that nothing very exciting has been going on in my life recently. However, for the sake of the blog, I'll post a weekly recap tonight. Steve is at a Ray LaMontagne concert with his brother. At first I was planning to go, but we then decided that a number of patrons at this particular concert may be partaking in a "dance with Mary Jane" if you know what I mean, so I made the responsible decision and opted out. I'm actually pretty relieved because it's been a long week and I'm exhausted. My job is going well and I love it (and I'm getting better at it everyday, thank goodness), but I've been working crazy hours and now I'm ready to totally collapse.

We had our 4th week of childbirth classes this week at the hospital. This week included the tour of Labor & Delivery, which is pretty much the only reason I signed up to take the class. I feel more comfortable now that I've seen where this will all actually go down. We walked by the nursery with the brand new babies which was obviously a highlight. It's hard to believe we are so close to that reality ... still haven't completely wrapped my head around it.

On Wednesday there was a luncheon shower at school for me (and for two other girls who are also pregnant). It was very nice, and I walked away with some pretty hefty gift cards, for which I'm very grateful. My staff definitely spoiled me.

Last night we watched "The Office," which was good from start to finish for the first time this season. Is anyone else watching the SNL Thursday night election specials? They are hysterical! In the wake of all of the serious political news everywhere I look, it was nice to enjoy some laughs at the expense of all these people. I'm thinking about early voting to avoid the crowds, but I feel more official when I vote on election day, so we'll see. If next week is anything like the last couple, I'll make lots of plans and never get to them (which means I'll be voting November 4th).

The "Sex and the City" movie is finally on On Demand, and since Higgins in the only one in this house who will watch it with me, I think that's what we'll do tonight. I know I'm the last one to see it, but I'm getting there. Tomorrow morning I'm going to book club/breakfast with my neighbor friend Renee. I'm going more for the breakfast because I didn't even open the book ... I'm telling you, I've been busy.

Coming soon: pictures of the nursery and perhaps one of my 33-week belly. It is BIG and all over the place and I can hardly bend over the sink to even brush my teeth anymore. You'll be able to see it for yourself shortly.