Florida

I have been terrible at keeping up over the Holidays - meh - its been a much needed lull from my normal (and boring) toronto Routine.

Christmas was an insane blur (as usual) at trying to see everyone we rarely see and travel from place to place. We left for Florida on the 27th - REALLY early - and couldn't get here fast enough. I have really been enoying this trip with Jonathan and my Dad. Again - learning a lot in the process.

My dad and Jonathan both seem extremely intrigued by my every growing belly. They keep flattering me with tons of compliments. Its been nice.

Today we vegged on the beach all day - I couldn't be happier. I have been dying to relax and thats all we've been doing. I saw 4 Dolphins today too - It feels like thats all I need in life. I've finally been sleeping too - its been awhile.

I've also learned how different each State is - and that the US of A in general is a weird-ass place. the good news in vacationing in the land of over weight white people from snowy places is that nobody gives me a second look when walking down the beach 19 weeks pregnant (5 months on Sunday). Besides - my dad looks more pregnant than me so its acceptable.

Anyway I have to fight to stay awake to Midnight - hanging out in the sun is exhausting!!

Happy New Year Everyone! I KNOW 2009 is going to be far better than 2008!

SNOW~

This week has been insane but GREAT all at the sametime. I love this snow! So its impossible to get anywhere (besides work of course) but it makes it feel more Christmasy! I have terrible at Blogging this week - its been a mixture of being so busy - plus not having anything overly exciting to write about. I wouldn't want to bore my followers (all 4 of you!)

So last night I went to bed kind of late - Jonathan was working at the ACC and I wanted to wait up for him - plus I was reading so I lost all track of time. It took me awhile to fall asleep -then I woke up to a huge crash in our Condo at 3:30 am - I knew almost immediately that it was Jonathan's shave mirror in the shower - however it didn't stop me from swearing a bit - or a lot. It scared the crap out of me. Jonathan responded to the commotion by telling me our baby's first word is going to a bad one and that I should "set a better example". Clearly he knows thats not a safe comment so I was baffled as to why he'd say that- he yells at my belly afterall - then he told me that we needed to start packing. I am thinking he stayed asleep through the whole thing. I admire his amazing ability to sleep through almost anything.

After 4.5 hours of sleep I am exhausted but I somehow feel exhilarated by this gorgeous winer storm! Of course it makes it hard for going out and accomplishing anything - like CHRISTMAS shopping. But I know I will survive....either that or my loved ones are shit out of luck. we'll have to wait and see.

We still do not have our car back which is making Christmas that much more stressful. I just need something to work out easily for me...I am sure it will!

I think I might go outside and do some snow angels on my lunch - its an amazing relaxation technique.

Melis

Monday Monday - I want Friday Friday

Today is Monday. Mondays blow - however this one marks the last week before my two week Christmas Work Hiatus - therefore I am thrilled to be here!

I am still driving the rental Matrix - our car is still not fixed. But I am liking that car! I actually don't really want my car back - its going to be lame to drive now ; (

I cannot WAIT for Christmas to get here! Excitement is an understatement. I have lost all of my funny today - I am blaming it on Hormones - I am happy yet still very edgy. I have a lot of Christmas Shopping still to do ; ( not looking forward to it - I suffer from acute indecisiveness. No joke.

I watched a friend devour A double Big Man and then a regular Big Mac today - I have never been so proud. this cutie-pie makes me look obese and is a doll - I think I should have recorded this and put it on Youtube!

Stolen Food - NEVER ok.

Missing:

The remaining 80% of my Siam Noodle. Was in fridge for me to take to work - however it is now missing. Siam Noodle is a signature dish from "Salad Kind" and is a most amazing treat. I could not finish eating my dinner last night due to my husband making "eating sounds" therefore leaving it most vulnerable for theft.

If you have any information - go ahead and call Crime Stoppers - or send pictures of the culprit to my attention. The perp MUST be brought to justice.

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Its amazing how a missing container of leftover food can be so devastating for a pregnant lady that has been struggling with eating (everything grosses me out - or comes back out my nose in 10 minutes). I feel violated and unloved....I hope I catch the villian. This week has royally sucked my arse - but next week will be better (in the vacation countdown).

I just learned I have to study LEEDS credits to become the resident Green person in my office....I guess I should buy a SHAM-WOW and stop buying paper towels. Its very ironic - we have a very wasteful work environment!

Anyway back to "work"!

Drama Mama!

My goodness the past 2 days have been insane!

As if I wasn't overly spastic enough - I walk to our car yesterday - drudging going to work - and I notice I am missing the entire back window - not just missing - it looked like my window simply exploded. Also - our car as filled with snow - which then turned to freezing rain - so all in all it was a great morning.

Being smart - and not wanting the car to become anymore damaged - I moved it to our underground parking spot so it would be away from theft and the elements. Once all the snow melted off - I realized that the window was the least of my problems. It appeared from the scratch marks - and the dent that almost removed poor Faris the Yaris' roll-cage - that something much taller than Faris the Yaris - literally drove over the top of back end of the car. Poor Faris didn;t stand a chance.

So after freaking out - come on you would've too! We drove the beat up car on the Don Valley Parkway all the way to the accident reporting centre (in a downpour of freezing rain in order to file a police report or our insurance. While there - many kind police officers snickered or out right laughed at the sight of our car - me not so much. If only Officer Miller was there - maybe things would've been different. Seeing as how Jonathan was there as well - I didn't think it appropriate to negotiate Faris' sweet justice by using our baby as a bartering tool (AGAIN.)

After calling the insurance company - I learned that since I can't prove who did it - I have to pay our insanely high deductible. You're right State Farm - I drove over the car myself....whatever.

After much speculation - and cussing - I found out from one of our amazing neighbours that will be getting an enormous Christmas Gift - they witnessed the whole event - meaning insurance will HAVE to take care of it. Now we find ourselves with fingers crossed that Faris the Yaris' Roll Cage is beyond repair so we can pick out a new car to love! I even called the goon that hit Faris (in front of 2 witnesses) giving him a chance to pay my deductible instead of my having to go through insurance - magically he only called me back after my insurance company called him - and he said I SCREWED HIM?! welcome to Toronto Friends! The dumbass tries to pull a hit and run with 2 people seeing him - then leaves me to pick up the tab for his mistake..shaaaa right. Whatever happened to the good ole days of hit and runs - where the dink would just leave their license plate at the scene.

Anyway just more stress a.k.a. excitement for us to add to our list! I heard our babies heart beat again at the doctors this morning and it instantly cheered me up! I totally feel like its going to be a boy - Officer Miller will be proud!

Melis

Monday Morning! 4 more days until FRIDAY!

Ah! A Beautiful and snowy Monday morning! I love the snow and today its falling like something out a Christmas Movie!

I realized I don't tend to write in my blog on the weekends - mainly because I actually tend to have more of a life on the weekend and I try to rest as much as possible. This weekend in particular was awesome! I went to the Mackay Wong Christmas Party and for the first time since i was about 16 - I got to experience Sober Partying. Note: I was pretty much the only sober person, which was actually not so bad! I loved seeing all of my old co-workers and some new people have fun and dancing.

I was a little worried when I first started dancing because it was the first time I felt inhibited by my bump - this baby kind of threw off my groove.....but I got the hang of it eventually.

I obviously knew that choosing to have a baby meant I was agreeing to my life changing in all sorts of ways...this latest "change" came this weekend. I purchased my very first full support bra. Yup - its true. Although to be completely honest, being the small chested gal I am for the duration of my "post puberity" years, I am very much enjoying the gals - I have NEVER had big boobs and I sure do now - so much so they need FULL support! Awesome! Full support is sexy - maybe I'm just telling myself that....

Anyway back to gagging down my lunch!!!

Stories....

I've been hearing so many baby stories. Some of them much better than others.

I really enjoy all the stories I've heard about quick and easy labour, breastfeeding that was easy and enjoyable etc. Its the stories of 8 days of agonizing torturous labour and tears from here to China that make me cringe.

Don't get me wrong - I want to know the entire truth. Nothing is worse than people saying they're being honest but later "add" details after the fact. For instance: Oh yeah - I forgot to tell you, when I said it didn't hurt that bad and I didn't feel the tear, it was because I was gased to high heaven and my epidural was in full-steam. oopsy!"

I want to be in the "know" going into not only child BIRTH but more than anything raising our child. I've been doing some reading - and I think I have very honest friends and family that have been keeping me up to speed so far, so hopefully I'll experience the best case scenarios - but be prepared for the worst.

I am very tired today. I felt like I slept a lot while I was sleeping, but now I am not so sure...mmmmm..bed. I actually look forward to getting into bed and falling asleep - WOW my life is one huge ball of excitement! I am excited for the part where my energy picks right back up...... that better not be a myth.

Christmas is approaching so so quickly! I can't wait for my 2 week break from work! I need some non-work time to relax and unwind and perfect the art of abstaining from everything festive in the Strong Family List of Traditions....booze. I'm going to be everyone's DD ; (

There will be no drunk caroling for me this year - I'll leave that up to Jordyn. Pity.

Did I mention how much I want to sleep?