Does this shirt make me look fat?!

30 days to go and I am feeling it! I'm thankful that there is no swelling so far. Last time my I could not recognize my hands and feet. It was summer time and I had to wear my sandals half way on and half way off. Also there has been no middle of the night leg cramps and my favorite neck cramps! This time I have restless leg syndrome (Scott says I've always had it) and when I wake up in the morning it feels like I already had the baby. After googling it I found out it is called symphisis pubic dysfunction or SPD. It happens to be pretty common. I don't look forward to night time but I know I need to stock up on sleep while I can.

Marlena is so ready to meet her baby sister. While we were driving she told me that she wants Gisele to sit on her lap in the car so that she can kiss her. I told her that she would have to have her own car seat and she told me to get her a big one like hers. I tried to explain that Gisele's would have to be smaller because she would be smaller. Marlena told me that Gisele would be big so she would need a big chair. I told her that we would just have to see what she looks like when she comes out and she finally agreed to that.

We are slowly getting the house together. We went through tons of toys this weekend and going to try to sell some to make some room. It is feeling a little crowded! It is hard to concentrate on getting things ready with all the holiday plans also in the mix. Well, at least it is keeping me busy!

Pillsbury Simply

OK, So I tried Pillsbury Simply Cookies. They sounded like a good idea too me because their website says they are:

0g trans fat

no high fructose corn syrup

no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives

I made them last night and I have to admit I think I miss the trans fat, high fructose corn syrup, and all the artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. I don't think these are an alternative to homemade cookies. I'm wondering how long these will be around.

http://www.pillsbury.com/products/sweet-treats/Refrigerated/simply-cookies.htm

Dora Costume

The Dora costume was a hit. I found orange pants and just rolled them up instead of cutting them. I'm glad that I did because it was cold enough to have them as pants the day before Halloween and warmer weather for shorts on Halloween. Believe it or not the hardest thing to find was the yellow socks. I had to glue together the bracelet a few times. I think I would use felt for the backpack instead of foam sheet like the instructions suggested. Scott did a great Map too that Marlena loved. It was a good learning experience.

Awesome Dora Map.

Big Sister Lena

Marlena accessorizing her Transformer shirt.

Marlena is going to be a big sister in about 7 weeks (give or take a week). She is ready for her new sister to get here so that they can play together and so she can feed her banana's. I have explained that this will have to wait awhile but I don't think she quite gets it. She also wants to help the new baby go to the potty. I have visions of the baby's legs and lower body siting in the toilet water as Marlena tries to get her on the potty. We are busy trying to get ready for our new arrival. I am hoping that the "nesting period" will kick in soon because right now I'm in the "procrastination period".