The Best Day...

I have had the greatest day today. I would even venture to say that this is the best day that I have had in...hmmmmm....oh, seven months. It was perfect.

It started with me sleeping in a bit and then getting up and doing a few little things around the house. By 10:30, I was on my way to the mall to do a little maternity swimsuit shopping. I not only found two decent maternity swimsuits, but a really cute sundress to wear to my friend Erin's baby shower this weekend. As my mother says, "We still need to look good when we are pregnant!"

After scoring big at the maternity store, I then headed to get a long overdue pedicure. It was so wonderful and relaxing. And now my toes are the very lovely OPI shade, "The Lifeguard Makes Me Blush." Plus my poor neglected feet feel so soft and happy!

After the pedi, I headed to the movies. Now, this may seem very strange, but I have never been to a movie by myself. And, this may also seem strange, but I have always wanted to go by myself to a movie. It has been a goal of mine for a long time. And let me just say, I really enjoyed it. I went to see the 1:10 showing of Confessions of a Shopaholic. I really enjoyed eating my small popcorn and I drank a large cherry icee all up!

Then after the movie, I headed to Target where I picked up a few oddities, which included the Mamma Mia soundtrack, which I blared all the way home. Sunroof open, good music, spring break...I felt like I was in high school again.

Now, I am just waiting on my hubby to get home so we can go eat Chinese! Then my great day will be compete.

It was just really great being by myself all day and being out in this beautiful weather. I feel refreshed and more like myself than I have felt in months. It is good to know the fun lovin' Liz is still in there somewhere.

Happy Girl

That's right - I am a very happy girl today! I have this whole day all to myself to do whatever I want to do! This is my first day off in 17 days! I have been living at work lately and I decided that today I needed a day to relax and revamp.

I do plan to run by the school and pick up my paycheck, but then I am off to an event that my mother has been helping to plan. I shall hang out there for a while and eat lunch and then I may actually go buy some maternity clothes.

Much to my shock, yesterday I tried to put on a shirt that I bought recently and it would not go over my belly or my tatas. So, I think it is time. Time to bite the bullet and get some of the dreaded maternity clothes.

I have no idea what I will do for the rest of the day, but that is all part of the fun - and I know for certain that it will not include work! I may even take a nice long nap!

Ten Commandments for Pets

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.
3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.
5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.
8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.
9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.
10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.

Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without God's critters.

Busy, busy, busy!

Whew! It has been a while since I have posted, but that is because I have been one seriously busy chica! Rehearsals for the musical are in full swing, I am teaching all day, I am doing some contract PR work on the side and running back and forth to my baby doc appointments. I have no earthly idea where January even went! I still can't believe it is gone!

I am almost out of my 1st trimester...t-minus 3 days! I already am feeling less tired and nauseated. I hear that the 2nd trimester is the best, so I am looking forward it to.

All I do these days is work, work, work, so I have no real exciting updates. We will find out the gender of the baby in six weeks, so that is something! I am trying my hardest to relax and rest as much as possible. Last week was really busy, so I have been resting all weekend. This week looks like it is going to be even busier.

I am excited about Valentine's Day this coming weekend. Steven and I normally go out to dinner for VDay, but I decided that this year I want to cook for him. Not exactly sure what all I am going to cook yet, but something yummy!

Lois Lane fell off the couch and has injured her foot. She spent the day at the vet on Friday and came home with pain meds. She is doped up and has slept all weekend. The doc says if she isn't better by Monday then she will have to have a splint put on her little paw. My poor kitty.

Well, that is it for now! I am about to go spend the rest of the evening laying around gearing up for this busy week ahead!

My Life...

This is my life. It is made of tears both of happy and sadness. Its where I spend a vast majority of my time. Its not perfect. But its mine. (Stolen from Grant's facebook page. What can I say? It makes sense to me.)

Goodbye my sweet little friend...

This morning my little Bailey dog passed away. It was not a surprise as he has lived a long life and was getting old. But it is still so sad to lose him. He was getting on in age. He was almost 13 years old. That is pretty old for a Pom.

He went the way anyone would want their dog to go. He just lay down and feel asleep. No pain. No struggle. No long drawn out process. Steven buried him with his favorite thing in the whole world - his ball.

He was such a sweet little doggie. Always happy to see me. Always waiting for me when I got home. Always wanting to play ball. That was the thing that made him so happy. He always looked as though he were smiling at you. I will miss his ferocious little bark. His boundless energy. His furry little face. He sweet, kind eyes. His furry little paws jumping up on me for a pat on the head. I will miss his sweet face waiting to greet me every day. I will miss him so much.

All animals belong to God (Psalm 24:1).


A DOGGIE PRAYER
So do not grieve for me, my friend, as I am with my kind...
My collar is a rainbow's hue
My leash a shooting star
My boundaries are the milky way
Where I sparkle from afar.
There are no pens or kennels here
For I am not confined
But free to roam God's heavens
Among my special kind.
I nap the day on a snowy cloud
With gentle breezes rocking me
I dream the dreams of earthlings
And how it used to be.
The trees are full of liver treats
And tennis balls abound
And milk bones line the walking ways
Just waiting to be found.
There even is a ring set up
The grass all lush and green
And everyone who gaits around
Becomes the "Best Of Breed".
For we're all winners in this place
We have no faults you see
And God passes out the ribbons
To each one--even me.
At night I sleep in angels' arms
Their wings protecting me
And moonbeams dance about us
As stardust falls on thee.
So when your life on earth is spent
And you reach heaven's gate
Have no fear of loneliness
For here, you know I wait.
Author Unknown

Liz's Bucket List

As you may or may not know, I recently turned the big 3-0. While I still feel like a spring chicken and by no means think this makes one "old," I do think that it is a milestone birthday and a chance to take stock of where you are with your dreams and goals and a chance to maybe even revamp them. I do believe that goals change as you change and as your life changes. And in recent years, mine have changed drastically due to many wonderful (and some not as wonderful) things that have occurred in my life. So, in celebration and honor of my recent leap into my 30's, I am going to create a "Bucket List" for myself. Some of the things on it are big goals. Some of them are tiny. But they are all important. And they are not in any particular order... except for the first one.

1.) Be the best wife and mother that I can possible be.

2.) Travel the eastern coastline and see the lighthouses.

3.) Take a second honeymoon.

4.) Sing in a band for an audience.

5.) Own my own business.

6.) Find time to do more sewing.

7.) Go back to Disneyworld.

8.) Go horseback riding.

9.) Sail on a sailboat.

10.) Learn to play the fiddle.

11.) Make a difference in one person's life.

12.) Swim with dolphins.

13.) Have a bathroom with one of those old claw footed bathtubs.

14.) Love my job.

Okay, that is all I've got for now, but I am sure I will add to it as things develop! I have included a picture of myself in NYC for my 30th birthday trip blowing a kiss to Steven off of the Empire State Building. I guess you could also think of it as me kissing my 20's goodbye!