It's time to put up a new post, if for no other reason than to move the belly band photo down.
Week 15 1/2. Still feeling good. Albeit a little large. And around 12pm I suddenly lose all will to live, or at least move one iota. Apparently my scrubs (work mandated attire) hide the bump quite a bit because when I was changing out of them today Scott's reaction was, "Whoa! You are definitely bigger than last week". Good thing I am not self-conscious...or emotional. And for once I am not being sarcastic here :]
In case I hadn't blasted you with it yet, here's a video Scott took of the latest Dotson viewing. Just wait till Baby actually comes out...photos galore.
T minus 17 days until we find out what Dotson is! Woot!!
Happy Monday~
heids + baby
Monday, October 10, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
I have an idea for you
If you would like to find a really great way to have your Saturday morning breakfast revisit you, try typing in "maternity..." and follow it with very nearly anything you please on google, or even on etsy. What in the world people??
Did you know that there is something called a Maternity Belly Band/Bow?? No, you probably didn't because you are still innocent of such ridiculous things.
Not any more you aren't. This is actually the most pleasant picture of one that I found. I've had people try to convince me that we should do a pregnancy photo shoot, but I just don't know. If you know me at all....you know that would be pretty tough for me to swallow. It would have to be amazingly tasteful. And you might need to pay me to do it.
On a much more uplifting note - here is the video that my sister took of when we revealed the news to my family. It was the day after my brother's wedding, also the day after my dad's birthday and the whole family went out to breakfast together. Scott and I gave my dad a book called, The Really Useful Grandparents' Book. Inside the front cover was a copy of our first ultrasound.
The Reaction from The Diehls on Vimeo.
Enjoy your weekend.
Did you know that there is something called a Maternity Belly Band/Bow?? No, you probably didn't because you are still innocent of such ridiculous things.
Not any more you aren't. This is actually the most pleasant picture of one that I found. I've had people try to convince me that we should do a pregnancy photo shoot, but I just don't know. If you know me at all....you know that would be pretty tough for me to swallow. It would have to be amazingly tasteful. And you might need to pay me to do it.
On a much more uplifting note - here is the video that my sister took of when we revealed the news to my family. It was the day after my brother's wedding, also the day after my dad's birthday and the whole family went out to breakfast together. Scott and I gave my dad a book called, The Really Useful Grandparents' Book. Inside the front cover was a copy of our first ultrasound.
The Reaction from The Diehls on Vimeo.
Enjoy your weekend.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
It's part of my job
I had a moment today that will either make you grin or make you think that I am a horrible person.
I was in my classroom and it was time for the kids to clean up, so I announced "Clean Up Time!" and my little monkeys got to work putting their toys away. All except these two little girls. I was helping a child close a puzzle box when I heard one of the girls say to the other, "Let's hide from Ms Heidi" and they crawled under a table. Oh heck no.
I quietly walked over to their ingenious hiding spot, squatted down and startled them with a sharp, "You two better get out NOW." I saw both sets of legs jump in surprise and they quickly scrambled out. "Pick up a toy." They both grabbed the nearest toy and started putting things away and as I walked away I heard one of them say with a nervous giggle, "Well, I guess hiding was not a good idea". I had to stifle a laugh :)
Now, I'm not just mean. The reason I snatched them up was because this was not the first time the ring leader girl had hidden under the same table to get out of doing something. None of that now. Someone's got to lay down the law.
Gotta run for now, but just for the record - got a pumpkin spice latte today (DECAF) and decided it is much like drinking a scented candle. That needs to be toned down please.
Lata.
I was in my classroom and it was time for the kids to clean up, so I announced "Clean Up Time!" and my little monkeys got to work putting their toys away. All except these two little girls. I was helping a child close a puzzle box when I heard one of the girls say to the other, "Let's hide from Ms Heidi" and they crawled under a table. Oh heck no.
I quietly walked over to their ingenious hiding spot, squatted down and startled them with a sharp, "You two better get out NOW." I saw both sets of legs jump in surprise and they quickly scrambled out. "Pick up a toy." They both grabbed the nearest toy and started putting things away and as I walked away I heard one of them say with a nervous giggle, "Well, I guess hiding was not a good idea". I had to stifle a laugh :)
Now, I'm not just mean. The reason I snatched them up was because this was not the first time the ring leader girl had hidden under the same table to get out of doing something. None of that now. Someone's got to lay down the law.
Gotta run for now, but just for the record - got a pumpkin spice latte today (DECAF) and decided it is much like drinking a scented candle. That needs to be toned down please.
Lata.
Friday, August 26, 2011
It's a done Diehl
AT LAST. The news is out! After weeks of agonizing, joyful torture - we are finally public. And by public I mean that we announced on facebook that we are having a BABY!!!!
*Deep Sigh of Contentment*
Now I can finally start writing about what's really going on in our life (/my body). We are 9 weeks as of yesterday, and next Thursday we will have a new ultrasound of little Dotson (=Daughter or Son - not actually the front runner for its name). Hopefully we'll get to hear a heartbeat then.
For now, I'm feeling pretty good. A little hungry most of the time. And by that I mean every hour on the hour I feel like I have a tapeworm living inside of me. I eat at least two breakfasts, maybe 3ish snacks before lunch, early lunch, a few more granola bars and fruits before I get off (4:30), and then I barely make it home before I start gnawing on the steering wheel. One and a half dinners and then I'm pretty good for the night.
You know, for a human the size of a grape, Dotson sure is making a ruckus. Pushing around in there, blowing me up like a balloon, eating man-sized portions of my meals...Sweet Moses. Tonight after my second (and a half) dinner Scott predicted that Dotson was going to be humongous. Very encouraging :]
The only other "symptom" I've really had is feeling a twinge drained of energy which is why I need to sign off for the night. I was up waiting until my bedding laundry was done, and now that the buzzer has gone off, it's time for me to shut my blurry eyes and get some rest!
xoxo
hd & baby
*Deep Sigh of Contentment*
Now I can finally start writing about what's really going on in our life (/my body). We are 9 weeks as of yesterday, and next Thursday we will have a new ultrasound of little Dotson (=Daughter or Son - not actually the front runner for its name). Hopefully we'll get to hear a heartbeat then.
For now, I'm feeling pretty good. A little hungry most of the time. And by that I mean every hour on the hour I feel like I have a tapeworm living inside of me. I eat at least two breakfasts, maybe 3ish snacks before lunch, early lunch, a few more granola bars and fruits before I get off (4:30), and then I barely make it home before I start gnawing on the steering wheel. One and a half dinners and then I'm pretty good for the night.
You know, for a human the size of a grape, Dotson sure is making a ruckus. Pushing around in there, blowing me up like a balloon, eating man-sized portions of my meals...Sweet Moses. Tonight after my second (and a half) dinner Scott predicted that Dotson was going to be humongous. Very encouraging :]
The only other "symptom" I've really had is feeling a twinge drained of energy which is why I need to sign off for the night. I was up waiting until my bedding laundry was done, and now that the buzzer has gone off, it's time for me to shut my blurry eyes and get some rest!
xoxo
hd & baby
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
The cuteness is overwhelming at times
Got to hang out with the little D-meister a few weekends ago and discovered he has a new "trick". I think this is his go-to happy place when things get overwhelming or it gets too close to bedtime. He is destined to own a motorcycle. Biking is in our blood.
Dylan's Motorcycle from The Diehls on Vimeo.
Can you handle this? I hardly can.
Dylan's Motorcycle from The Diehls on Vimeo.
Can you handle this? I hardly can.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Sick Day
I went to work this morning feeling...not the best. My throat's been bugging and my voice was not up to par today. In my line of work, you need your voice. That is, if you want the day to go smoothly. So I was sent home.
I spent the day napping, eating a whole pot of soup by myself, and watching wayyy too much TV. Add a dash of house cleaning and that was the extent of my exertions. It was kind of a nice break. My voice is not yet back to normal, but I plan on taking a gallon of hot tea to work with me tomorrow :)
I spent the day napping, eating a whole pot of soup by myself, and watching wayyy too much TV. Add a dash of house cleaning and that was the extent of my exertions. It was kind of a nice break. My voice is not yet back to normal, but I plan on taking a gallon of hot tea to work with me tomorrow :)
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Summer has Begun
Today was the "First Day of Summer", at least as far as our school is concerned. I have my own class for the summer, and while I was not completely prepared for the day to begin, things went pretty dang well.
The three highlights of my day before I go lesson plan for tomorrow:
1) One of my kids from my old class hugging me outside and pleading with me not to go to the new class and leave him alone. Sigh. Love my kiddos.
2) Middle of nap time, picture me - teetering on a chair, trying to hang some paper from the whiteboard and NOT step on any sleeping children, simultaneously giving a child the harshest "Shush!" you ever did hear and telling them they better lay on their tummy and go to sleep or ELSE. Then a small voice from a little girl in the middle of the room that just rolled over in her sleep says softly, "Miss Heidi? ... I love you". Aw shucks. Just melts my stern heart.
3) Ending the looong day with Family Dinner. Ahh.
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