So much to do!

Well, I have my Christmas shopping under control — mostly because we just opted not to do very much — but I feel like I have SO much to do in the next two days before we leave for the holidays!! I'm sure that whatever will get done will get done and it will be fine, but I'm totally feeling stressed about it right now. Cleaning, packing, finishing up projects... I'm really excited about seeing my friends and family though -- I think the anticipation is part of it. I get to see Aspen (and her new engagement decoration) tomorrow!! Hooray!! Wednesday, we will head to Billings to see David's family for a little bit before we leave for Minn. on Thursday.

This weekend was very busy. We went to two Christmas parties on Saturday -- the first was my office bowling party. Many of you know how much I like bowling (not at all) but my feelings may be turning around -- I won a trophy! Ok, I know, it's a bowling trophy, but I've never won a trophy before so it's exciting. I'm sure you're wondering why I won (since I can count the times I've bowled as an adult on one hand). Well, we had to guess our score before the game and I was within 2 points. I guessed 88 and got a 90. David was upset because I could have been right on but I managed to hit two pins on my last throw (he told me to get a gutter on purpse). It was actually pretty fun -- although, my left butt is sore? Alison, my co-worker, also has a sore left butt so I'm pretty sure it has something to do with the bowling.

After the bowling party, we went to David's grandpa's annual Christmas dinner. It was a very nice dinner -- steak! (That's twice I've been treated this holiday season to good meat by David's family thanks to the fabulous ILX Christmas party for which I was Jennifer's date.) It was fun to see everyone and I'm getting much better at remembering everyone's names and how they are related. I did notice a lot of not-so-discrete staring at Bridget's belly, but I suppose that was to be expected and I was wearing maternity clothes.

David and I have decided that I look pregnant without clothes and a little fat with clothes -- unless they are maternity clothes in which case, I think even David would probably look pregnant too. I took pictures, but I'm going to wait until after the holiday to post them. I debated whether or not I should stuff my maternity pants to surprise my sister and mom when they pick us up at the airport, but I they might get back at me for doing that, so I've decided against it. On a side note, I have now embraced the wonderful reality that pregnancy means I get a whole new wardrobe! Granted, it's a little strange to buy new clothes that I won't be able to wear for a really long time, but still, it's fun to get new stuff.

I felt the litte bugger move again yesterday. I haven't been able to feel it regularly, but I'm hoping that will come soon. As I'm very ticklish, I'm anxious for the kicks to be just a little more substantial because right now it tickles. I'm really excited for David to feel it but that might be a while yet.

Well, that's all for Monday, back to work!