22 weeks 4 days

Ok ~ I'm not exactly sure what specimen of bug this is supposed to be, but her cheeks light up and she plays a fabulous rendition of 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star'.



Wal-Mart has some winter stuff on sale, so I thought I'd pick up a couple things...you know, for when it drops down into the 40's.

This photo does this little three-piece absolutely no justice! The flower pattern is adorable and there's a teensy little bear embroidered on the right.

This is the 'before' shot of the nursery. Nonny got the paint that I wanted and I'm pretty sure we're going to start on it this weekend. We had some water leak into the room when we first moved in, so the carpet - which was brand new - has to be replaced.

So, today I was supposed to get my abdominal scan done at 8:00 in the morning. I check in and am waiting...and waiting...and waiting. Finally, at almost 9, the receptionist comes out and says the tech never showed up and they can't get a hold of her. Would I like to wait? I reminded her that I'm freakin' PREGNANT and have been fasting for the last nine hours so, no, I would not like to wait. She rescheduled me for Monday. Then, my work day...I'm not sure if this blog is read by any of my dear coworkers and/or superiors, so I can't elaborate on my joyous morning...suffice it to say, "GRRRRRRRRR!!". However, I've been repeating today's mantra, "T.G.I.F. ~ T.G.I.F.", so I've been feeling a little better. I also took a much-needed shopping trip to Wal-Mart to spend the $50.oo gift card they sent me for providing us with detestable customer service. Did I tell y'all about that? Well, after comparing prices on the nursery furniture, I found out that Wal-Mart carried the exact same items that Baby's 'R Us does, only cheaper. Plus, they'll ship it to the store for free which saves us the $200.00 in shipping costs. So I ordered it and was told that it would arrive in three separate shipments. No problem, right?? Except that each time Nonny and I went to pick up our things, there was nobody at the 'Site-To-Store' desk (where internet orders are picked up) and they've conveniently disabled the electronic 'call' button. The desk is right next to where the 'Employees Only' area is, so we're standing there waiting as upwards of twenty people walk by without asking if we need help. Nonny flags someone down, she promises to find someone to help us, and then she disappears. All three times were like this! No one would help us! After calling the district manager to complain, they sent Nonny and I a gift card. I can't imagine being at my job and acting the way those employees were acting...it took nearly an hour each time to get someone to help. THEN, the kid that was sent to help us load our things (because I can't help lift the 105 pound crib & 60 pound glider) SITS DOWN ON THE BENCH IN THE SHOE DEPARTMENT as soon as the supervisor left! Do you know what he said to us?!? 'Man, I was on my break.' Nonny was left hoisting the huge boxes into the truck bed all by himself.

Sorry I'm complaining today ~ it's been a while since I've had an honest-to-goodness bad day. I feel fussy and fat and hot and ready to get this show on the road! I know it'll be here before I know it, but sometimes January seems like forever away. Then I remember that, as of today, I've only got THREE MONTHS AND 29 DAYS LEFT until my estimated due date. I feel like she might be a little early (of course, I need to confer with Grump to see if I'm right!). There's just so much preparing to do and some days go fast, some drag...ughhh. T.G.I.F. ~ T.G.I.F. ~ T.G...

XOXO