Again, skipping out on WBW this week. I’m here! Home, that is. Raleigh is way cooler than Tulsa was which I’m enjoying. My MIL emailed me a few days ago warning me about the heat wave in NC (of 90 degrees) and I was like “Yea, I’m pretty sure I can handle it”. Now what I’m not sure I can handle is sleeping on an air mattress at my in-laws for 2 nights. I take that back. I CAN handle it. Just not sure if I will be the most pleasant person to deal with if my hips and back don’t take kindly to it.
Operation SIL wedding is underway! Today Alicia and I are going to go find a dress for me to wear and since I’m a bitch on a budget we’re going to Target. I’m excited. SIL called me yesterday to say I may need to stand in for her other bridesmaid as her grandmother is not in the best shape. I’m honored to do so, but it’s too late to buy the David’s Bridal matching dress AND I’m not even sure I’m going to have to do it….so, we’ll just see.
So, the wedding is on Saturday…
and then,
On Sunday my nephew Nathan is getting Christened. Weee! I’ll also need an outfit for that as well. A church outfit. Now, the grandma and MIL frown upon khakis at church but they may just have to let it be depending on what I can find at Target. $$$ I <3 my maternity khakis.
I am writing this at 3:16 am. I am wide awake. I am also hoping to get sleepy after writing this so I am not a zombie tomorrow.
I sat next to the cutest, most ancient, historical couple ever on the flight yesterday. He was 87 and a Korean war vet with a purple heart on his baseball cap and she was 20 years his junior and a complete (but sweet) nag. They had not flown since the 80’s. Obviously a lot has changed since then. The wife was all “ooohhhhs” and “aahhhhs” when we took off and landed and kept asking me about landmarks that we were seeing outside the window. He reminded me more than once that because of him we’re not a Communist nation. I’m always hesitant to ask my elders what role they played in their war because I’m afraid they’ll have a flashback and go crazy. Or cry. Insensitive? Just being honest. But I asked Bill. He was a fighter pilot (eek!). I thanked him for his service. He welcomed me. Then we talked baby names. Out of all the names I like right now he liked Henry the best because he likes Hank. (I do too). He says “It’s a real guys name, Hank!”. Anyway, although I’m not usually a flight talker I enjoyed my time with this elderly couple and got the biggest kick out of them.
27 wks, 5 days (third trimester!!)
Posted by Lerin on June 24, 2009 at 7:03 pm
“Bitch on a Budget?” Hahahaha!!! I hope you find the perfect outfits. I used to like shopping, but with the ever changing maternity/post-baby body, it is too much like work these days.
That elderly couple sounds as cute as they can be. I love the name Henry and hope you use it!
Posted by Miche@CoordinatedChaos on June 25, 2009 at 4:15 am
Ohhh, I LOVE Henry, and Hank is great, too! Either way, it will be the perfect name. I’m still dreaming up little girl names for if we ever decide to go for a third.
Posted by Annie on June 25, 2009 at 11:59 am
My nephew’s name is Hennis and we call him Hank. His brother’s name is Augustus. We call him Gus. Two real boys names. I definitely like them. Whatever you pick will be the right choice, though.
Posted by Alicia on June 25, 2009 at 6:46 pm
hehe, wow. this sounds like my worst nightmare – i’m glad you enjoyed their company, this would have sent me running!
glad to have you back, and it was so fun helping you shop for dresses yesterday!