Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Baseball, Blood Pressure, and Baby Basics.

After you finish reading this post I want you to leave a comment telling me, on a scale of 1-10, (1 being absolutely no cooler and 10 being, "You are such a joke, my life is the bomb.com compared to yours!") how much cooler than me you are based on my life activities over the last 10 days. 

But, before you get too excited, you must know that I have plans to watch the results show of Dancing With the Stars, serve a riveting baked chicken dish for dinner, and take my blood pressure tonight. So there's that...

Be careful...your envy is showing. :)

In the hustle and bustle of the month I haven't even mentioned baseball. That is so unlike me. This guy left for Spring Training almost a month ago. 


Pretty soon, camp will break, he'll have his assignment for the season, and it will be time to suit my dad up in his straight jacket for the next 6 months. I'm excited for him and what this season holds but I'm also so bummed he won't get to meet his niece and nephew for several months. We'll have lots of Skype dates with Uncle T! Speaking of Uncle T...he's contributing to a blog called thecupcheck.com which was recently written up in the Wall Street journal. Big time, Uncle T! It's really funny and gives insight into the world of minor league baseball.


Meanwhile, back in Texas we've been enjoying baseball of our own. We've had some beautiful Texas evenings and enjoyed watching the Longhorns. Last weekend Texas played Tech so we were a house divided. Texas squeaked out the series 2-1.

And because I'm 95 (or pregnant with twins...) my blood pressure has been fairly high as of late. I've been flirting with "nervous" numbers so I have to take it at home all the time. If it gets higher than a certain number I have to call my doctor. Well, last Sunday we were there. It was neato. I took my blood pressure at home, at the grocery store, then about 18 times at CVS, then "officially" with the pharmacist at Walgreens - just to be sure the other 3 places' machines weren't crazy. 

The best part is that the photo below was taken when one of my best friends happened to text me at this very moment and said, "Just checking in! How's your blood pressure?" Haha. We are so cool. Next thing we know we'll be talking about insurance at our next dinner party. 

Oh...wait...that's already happened.  

Finally, we attended our Baby Basics class last week and it was fairly hilarious. Dave has never changed a diaper in his 33 years of life. How is that even possible? So he got to diaper and dress our baby. Afterwards he said, "This is a piece of cake." I took the opportunity to praise him for his mad skills and then gently reminded him that the baby hadn't pooped or peed and didn't move a single muscle while he contorted her arm through that tiny onesie. Not to mention the lack of head support while dressing her. But hey, those are just details. With two little ones coming in less than 4 weeks...yes, you read that right...we've got plenty of practice heading our way!!

Oh, and the beard...someone is a Disciple in our Easter drama at church. He's been instructed to grow his beard to be more realistic. You can bet your bottom dollar I'll take pictures!

Happy Tuesday, friends!

12 comments:

Sweet Simplicity said...

I can't believe you are so far along! I dealt with high blood pressure at the end of my pregnancy. No fun. Praying things stay normal for you and you are able to cook those precious babies as long as possible!

Mel said...

Less than 4 weeks?!?! Where did the time go? Home stretch, sister!

Liz said...

I'm a 1 my friend. I've taken about 12 hours worth of naps, gone to bed before 10pm every night and my most exciting outing of the week... the mall. For one hour. So..... a 1. We are the same. :D

Liz said...

Also... I can't get over Dave as a disciple. Makes me so hyped.

KatiePerk said...

You are so awesome!! 4 weeks to go! Woowoo!! Isn't it weird the things you discuss when pregnant? My bff and I were like ooh are you effaced? How is that dilation coming etc. It is like the new nail polish. Hot topics I tell you.

melissa said...

Less than four weeks?!?! Crazy talk! You relax and watch that blood pressure friend!

Nat said...

Wow less than 4 weeks! That is so crazy! Ever since I've been pregnant all pregnancy topics fasinate me- it's so hysterical to try to tell your non-pregnant friends the things you're obsessing over. They just don't understand

Pink Lace and Cupcakes said...

Almost there!!! Cannot believe both your little blessings will be here soo soon:) rest and take it easy with that blood pressure lady!

Virginia Belle said...

My husband has never changed a diaper either so you better believe a baby care class is in our future. I hope your blood pressure cooperates for the next few weeks. Those sweet babies will be here before you know it!

Lauren said...

I think Nick changed his first official diaper after Elyse was born! ha! Since I had a c-section he had official diaper-changing duty for awhile!

Sorry to hear about your blood pressure issues, but glad you are keeping an eye on it!

Lisa said...

Good luck through the home stretch!!
~lisa
Floating Along

Kara said...

I am officially a 0...but I blame that on my boys :)

I can't believe there are only 4 weeks left! Praying for a safe and healthy delivery. YOu got this Momma!