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1993: Attempt to pick lock of guestroom I am staying in for the summer (Richmond Ballet summer course) and have locked myself out of, then pull hairpin out with teeth when it doesn’t work. Result: permanent tiny chip between front teeth

1995: Blend eyeshadow with water and apply to face. Result: burn on eyelid

2009: Host dinner for a dozen people on my due date. Result: To be determined.

I’ve been meaning to mention two blogs I’ve really enjoyed lately. One is Happy Girl Hair. This mama has twin girls and blogs about not only their hairstyles, but the basic care, maintenance, and health of their hair. Love that. Wren and I draw (hair)style inspiration here as well. The other is 1000 Awesome Things. I have to thank Anna for introducing me to this site. Most of the posts make me smile or laugh and who couldn’t use that in their inbox daily?

So I finished those booties and have moved on to mittens. I’m convinced the baby won’t arrive until her matching mittens are finished. I’m on the second one. I’m also convinced that she won’t arrive until after my parents and brother leave after Christmas. Of course. I’m so excited, this is the first year we will all be together for Christmas in my home. My mom and bro have visited for Thanksgiving, and of course, we’ve all been together for Christmas in New York, but never this!

I got my eyebrows done…by someone new again.I finally found someone I liked a few months ago only to go back last week and learn she was no longer working at that particular salon! I went back today and had someone else do them because I just couldn’t take it anymore. I feel ungroomed without my brows done. It’s my thing. And you know what? She did a great job, I love them. Oh, and I painted my toenails, by myself tonight. With some sparkly Wet N Wild 99 cents polish. Because…why the hell not?! And while I was watching water birth videos on youtube last night, I noticed someone else’s painted toenails and thought…ooooh pretty.

I’m reading Your Best Birth right now (you’ve seen The Business of Being Born…right?) although this being my fourth time and all, I think I’ve gotten to the stage where I’m pretty confident about my ability to have the birth I’d like, regardless of location and barring an emergency. I’ve always been slightly paranoid that I will have a birth that will get out of control and things will turn out the complete opposite of what I’d like. Hasn’t happened so far, so I don’t know why that is. Anyway, the thing that sucks most about this birth is that the kids won’t be able to be there b/c the birthing center is in a hospital and our area hospitals have a ban on visitors under 18 due to swine flu concerns. DD really wanted to be there. Ah well. Oh, and one thing freaking me out: I’m supposed to do an enema when I’m in early labor b/c according to the midwives “the birth tub is not a toilet”. Right. I’ve never had that particular problem before, and have never done an enema. I am trying not to think about it too much. Yes, TMI, I think this is a good place to stop!

Meret, not blocked yet.

Bev’s Stay On Booties

Playmat pattern found in Handmade Home. I love that the kids helped to create this for their new sibling. A perfect project for a new baby.

We’re going to hide these at the bottom of the drawer and pretend they never happened.

See details for the knits on ravelry.

• Helped Wren and Finch make these and supervised Robin doing this.
• Had tomato sauce in spite of the new allergy I have. I am allergic to tomatoes and tomato products now. I get an ugly little rash on my mouth when I eat any. Think that prevents me from eating it all? No. I just deal with itchy and dried out lips for a few days afterwards. *sigh* I’m hoping it goes away after I deliver.
• Decided the baby needs a proper corner in my bedroom complete with art, a dresser and some of these.
• Wished it were warmer out so I could spray paint.
• Finished the second baby bootie and started some mittens.
• Did not dread Monday coming since I am done with work.
• Made the kids go through all the art they just had to keep. I wish I could go back to just chucking things without them noticing.
• Tried to install the carseat with L and couldn’t get a good fit. So, I went on carseatdata.org and got the number for a safety seat tech. L and I go to get it checked out later this week.

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This photo was taken right before Robin threw up as we were leaving the farm and we realized by day’s end it was the flu. This photo also marks my first outing with the kids and ILs sans L! It was actually a pretty fun day.

I love Border’s and the kids’ events they have on the weekend. This was a Polar Express PJ party, but get this…the story was a book on tape! The woman doing the reading read about 3 other holiday books, but we then listened to Liam Neeson read The Polar Express. Huh?

• I haven’t gotten a pedicure yet.
• I need an eyebrow wax badly.
• I haven’t picked up any labor supplies. Like castor oil (not to drink) and Jolly Rancher lollipops. You know, The Important Stuff.
• The car seat hasn’t arrived.
• I still have presents to buy and wrap.
• I’ve only knit one of a pair of booties for her to wear home.
• None of the dates I’d like her to be born on because I’m weird about numbers have come yet.
• Parents Night Out is Friday and I really want to see An Education. And Coco Before Chanel.

In that time, I

• made a 3′ by 3′ blanket.
• took care of a kid with the flu and didn’t get it myself.
• finished knitting a hat for my mom that I started in January.
• attended an honor roll ceremony for Robin.
• sewed up some placemats.
• actually repaired some things in my repair pile.
• lost half a fence during our recent Nor’easter.
• have become more frustrated with our school.
• donated a lot more things in order to make space.
• washed almost everything 0-3 months.
• made it to almost 38 weeks pregnant without killing anyone.
• survived way too much time with my ILs.
• watched almost no tv.
• read a few good books.
• chatted with my midwife about knitting.
• listened to a lot of NPR.
• started hating my dining room table.
• wrote in my journal.
• bought lots of diapers.