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[May 28 2009 / 4:10pm] |
I feel like a beached whale. My belly is huge, I officially do not have a belly button anymore. It's entirely too hot and with the baby due in two months, I don't know how much longer I'm going to last. Oh wait, let me correct that. Babies.
It turns out my stomach is as large as it is because I'm going to be having twins. Andrew and I were rather speechless at this news, but considering how much the two of them have been kicking around, it explains it very well. I will not be having a child with four legs and four arms, but two children, each with the correct amount of limbs. I never imagined my first pregnancy to lead to twins but...there you have it! A boy and a girl, in case you're curious. :P
My feet are so bloated, oh my goodness, I can't put my shoes back on after I take them out. Water retention = not fun at all.
And I really really want some bananas with honey drizzled over the top. And I need a huge fan blowing on me at all times.
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| Month Four |
[Feb 16 2009 / 1:20pm] |
Month four and I'm showing a little. Eee, it's strange. The wedding will be in March, we decided, early on, first Sunday actually the 7th, and there are some arrangements we're doing. Exciting, and I hope I don't pop by the time the wedding comes around! I need to start shopping for wider pants and shirts that can fit the belly.
Clark, I'm sorry about the kitchen being so cold, but it's so incredibly hot in there normally, I was sweating like a mad woman!
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| News news! |
[Jan 22 2009 / 9:02pm] |
Well, I'm sure most of you are already aware that Mr. Yates and myself are dating, but I'd like to I suppose, officially announce that Christmas Eve he proposed and we are going to be getting married. A date has yet to be set and we are still discussing the details around it, but yes, the ring on my finger is an engagement ring. :)
I'm very excited and I probably should have said it earlier but I'm never sure of how much I should share with the students. But since it's rather obvious that you all already know that Andrew and I were dating, this development seems important to announce!
I'll keep you all updated as far as wedding date goes. And I suppose while I'm on the subject of announcements, I'm pregnant. The baby is Andrew's, I'm due in July, I'm going to start my second trimester next month and no, I don't know the gender of the baby. :)
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| Thanksgiving Menu. |
[Nov 26 2008 / 6:33am] |
Here is a list of what we're having tomorrow evening!
Classics
- Turkey with Stuffing
- Honey cured ham with pineapple
- Smashed potatoes (Clark, prepare to have fun with a mallet)
- Turkey gravy (of course)
- Cranberry Sauce
- Deviled Eggs
- Freshly baked dinner rolls w/ butter
- Tarragon green beans
- Twice-baked sweet potatoes
- Corn bread
- Sautéed Brussels Sprouts With Bacon
- Cesar & Tossed Salads
Other Items
- Tofurky
- Butternut Squash With Whole Wheat, Wild Rice, & Onion Stuffing
- Quick Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili
Desserts
- Spiced Pumpkin Pie
- Pear and Apple Crumble
- Chocolate Mousse in milk chocolate cups
- Strawberry shortcake (Sugar-free available!)
- Raspberry white chocolate cheesecake
- Oreo Pudding Pie
- Ginger Sweets (Sugar-Free)
- Chocolate Pecan Pie
- Berliner (German doughnuts)
- Crèpes (variety of fillings)
- Madeleines
- Éclairs
- Beignet
Please come ready to eat and enjoy a large meal together for those of us who remain here for the holiday! I'm sure there will be plenty of left-overs but I always love to be prepared.
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| Cravings. |
[Nov 06 2008 / 3:35pm] |
I've been feeling so nauseous the past few days, I don't know what it could be. Poor Clark caught me throwing up this morning. I told him it was bad seafood. I don't know what this could be. I'm suspecting this could be...that, but I don't know if I could believe it's true. I've taken to having a strange craving for Pizza Mia from Pizza Hut. I haven't attempted to try imitating it, I might soon. It strange because it's so light and fluffy compared to most pizza chains and I can eat a whole one without even batting an eye so it's refreshing to see them trying to use more ingredients.
( Private to Clark )
It is what I thought it was. I'm excited but...I don't know how to tell Andrew.
( Private to Andrew )
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| Kind Reminders. |
[Oct 20 2008 / 1:52pm] |
Please remember to throw away your things after you've finished eating? I know I have someone helping me in the kitchen now, but I would appreciate that you all please clean up after yourselves? Thank you. :)
( Private to Andrew )
There will be caramel and candy apples in the lunchroom this afternoon! I have little bowls of candy corn as well. Tomorrow I'm going to be making some pumpkin pie and Jack-o-Lantern pancakes. I know it's childish, but it's Halloween and it's fun!
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