Like I mentioned back in my May blog post, Derrick was going to be leaving for Mississippi to train for his new job.  Just my luck he had to leave on my 29th birthday.  Needless to say that day wasn't too exciting.  I missed him even before I dropped him off at the airport.  Derrick will be home right before the baby is born, Aug 15. Hopefully the little one waits for daddy to come home before he/she makes thier entrance into this world.

Although Derrick left on my birthday it wasn't a total loss. The day before he left, we played putt-putt golf and enjoyed a delicious dinner out. After dinner we took a trip to Babies-R-Us and bought our pack-n-play along with our stroller travel system.  Seems like for the most part we are "baby ready". If the baby was to come now I think we'd manage with what we've got thus far.

So now I sit back relax and enjoy these last months of being prego.  Derrick is seeing the tale end of this pregnancy through the blog.  I wish we could be together but I rather he be gone now then later.

Oh and like I was talking about earlier. Derrick must move to Georgia before the baby and I because his new job (the one he is away training for) is requesting he starts working no later than 30 Sept 08.  Since I'll still be on maternity leave at that time I'll have to wait until my maternity leave is over before I can travel. 

We had another fantastic baby shower with our Washington family and friends ...Thanks Auntie Sarah! The company was great and the mixture of emotions were floating in the air.  The cake was my favorite, red velvet -yumm!  Derrick and I recieved lots of goodies that are much needed i.e. blankets, diapers, outfits, bath stuff and a few great baskets that will help us to organize all the babies stuff.  Again, we appreciate everything that our Washington friends and family have done for us.  Derrick even attended the baby shower at my request. He was a little out of place but I love having him there for the support and excitement. I'll have to admit he was very set on winning the "don't say baby" game.  He ended up coming in second place but he still had about 6 baby pacifer necklaces around his neck.  What a great sport!