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“I want to hurry home to you / put on a slow dumb show for you”

—The National, Slow Show

MINNESOTA, hail to thee!!! #12, not bad. So proud to live in a state that recognizes equality a little bit better by allowing marriage equality. YEAH!!!

So that was the big news this week. Other news: it snowed a little bit Saturday then was 99 degrees yesterday. WTF? Other news: somehow I managed to paint my toenails this morning. They look terrible but I still DID IT.

This morning was pretty nice. We woke up early and Jeff worked out while I laid in bed then did dishes. We then set about to do some YARD WORK before work. Yep, we did! It was gorgeous out, warm but not too warm, early sunlight all over. Jeff mowed and I split (dug up) hostas. THAT was a feat, too! Between that and toenail-painting, I figured I’d done my duties as far as working out today. YEP!

Then we washed up and went to work. A lovely morning!

Last weekend was really nice too. I am not one for ‘minor’ holidays necessarily, though I do like celebrating my mom/my grandma, but I did enjoy having a little extra to celebrate with regards to mother’s day this year. Connie, Stephie, my mom and Barb O sent me cards, which was super sweet (my mom’s had kitties on it!), and Jeff got me flowers! Wow! Then when we went to Jack and Laureen’s they had a little sign up on the door, awww. Our neighbors wished me a happy mother’s day, which was cute until they reminded me the baby could come in as little as 3 weeks…OMG! Actually, no, it was really cool to think that we will get to meet this tiny person fairly soon. I am so excited to see what she is like.

(But she’s still up super high so never fear, I’m pretty sure we have a July baby in there, ha.)

Hmmmmmm….last weekend. Lots going on. I intended to go to JOs Friday night, but it just did not happen. I sort of regretted it, but not really…I had such a busy weekend ahead that staying in felt very enticing. AND IT WAS! Jeff and I ordered some pizza, had some root beer, and watched TOY STORY. Yeah!!! He hadn’t seen it. What a great movie. We followed it up the following night with TOY STORY 2. I hope to watch TOY STORY 3 soon too (I have not seen this one). KID MOVIES! YEAH! It was really nice to stay in with Jeff.

Saturday we got up early for the second and last childbirth class. It was OK. Not as good as the first one. A little more worrying, but WCYD? One gal left in the middle to go deliver, apparently she was in labor. Oh my! When we left class it was snowing out. Yep, it was. May 11. WTF. It only lasted 5-10 minutes but still, that was wacky. WACKY!

Home and clean up and then out again to Cafe Latte where I met up with college friends for lunch, as Sarah Ke was in town!!! I admired her SAPPHIRE engagement ring and grilled Phil about his wedding plans (sort of). It was great to catch up and see her, and see my other friends too. Scott is very amusing.

ALSO side note, my mom got us a TON of awesome baby clothes at garage sales and organized them all last weekend!!! So THAT was another super mother’s day surprise for everyone. YEAH!

Anyway…back to the house where I waited for Jeff. Jeff, where are you? Finally he was home and we were off to Jack and Laureen’s. We played Blokus where I won by one tile, aw yeah. We enjoyed a lovely dinner as made by Laureen (but no treats! they are on a diet, alas) then opened presents. PRESENTS??? Yeah I didn’t know that was happening either. It was for the baby, and sort of for mother’s day I guess?? A high chair, swaddle blankets, a hooded baby towel and some outfits. Super sweet. I then laughed and laughed at Jack’s sandwich picture. “Here’s a sandwich!” (It wasn’t even his!)

We went home and stopped off to get Blizzards to remedy the treat situation (I didn’t even have a treat at Cafe Latte, what was I thinking?!). Oh Yes. Perfection. Then movie night. Etc.!

SATURDAY NIGHT, something AMAZING happened….something that hasn’t happened in, oh, maybe even a YEAR……I still almost can’t believe it happened…..I slept for EIGHT STRAIGHT HOURS like a FIEND and didn’t get up ONCE!!!! not to eat, not to do anything…sure I woke up once or twice to turn over but that’s IT. OMG. It was seriously amazing. I can’t imagine this happening again, like, ever, so I am still in delirium over how cool it was. YEAH!

Sunday woke up at 7:30 AM after 8 glorious hours. Laid in bed. Eventually got up and worked out while watching Grey’s. Hmmmmm. I can’t believe I still watch that. Cleaned up the house, did some other stuff then we were off to Sue’s! Unlike normal, we ate right away which was much appreciated. Sushi, soup, sandwiches, salads. LOTS OF STUFF! They even got tomato basil soup just for me. Thanks guys! We then did some Sue Electronics Work (Jeff does this w/ parents wherever he goes) and picked out a color for the bathroom they never use. And then cracked up at the ‘plant room’. (I knew Jeff would find it weird.)

Then we ALSO opened a shower gift early – the STROLLER! I am obsessed with this stroller. It is amazing. (I got it on Christie’s recommendation – good job Big C!) Jeff was way into it too and spent many amusing minutes showing us how it folds with one hand. Erik really riled him up. “Jeff a bear is coming!” “Don’t forget the baby!” Ha ha. He folded that stroller up like a madman! Super cool.

Finally home…I had a snack OUTSIDE and then made dinner. We got into Breaking Bad again (well I did, after that stupid fly episode).

This weather is so wonderful. Thank you Planet for finally granting us this! Yeah! It really, really changes my mood (surprise, surprise). AND NOW, both straight and gay people can get married in Minnesota. HISTORY!!!

OK gtg, time to play Bubble Mania and enjoy the crazy baby kicks!

ETA: Happy birthday to Isabella and Jenni tomorrow, btw!