So, I'm not supposed to eat sugar this week for my glucose test on Wednesday which I have to say is going really well... for the sugar products.  If I was cranky before, not being able to eat half of the things I want is making everything worse.  Yep, can't even think to finish a sentence... I spent five minutes staring at the screen thinking about a cupcake.  I will have to write more after Wednesday, because apparently there is no way I am going to create a coherent thought before then.

Yay, the baby room is finally finished!  If you want to check it out, there are pictures up in the photo album.  Matt did an amazing job painting and getting everything together!  I think the baby room may be the most put together place in the house.   I have discovered that we have more books than I had expected.  We even filled another book shelf in the office.  If Thomas doesn't love reading it will not be due to lack of exposure.  My favorite place is still my fluffy chair.  Thomas and I have been enjoying our corner and reading many books together already.  He seems to especially enjoy the Dr. Seuss book from Moe.

Other exciting news, we may finally have names for the majority of the grandparents.  I believe that we like Grams and Pappy (or Big Pappy) for the Adams grandparents. (Although, if the other Adams kids want something else, they had better speak up quickly before these names become permanent.)  For my parents, Moe is decided upon, but I'm still not convinced that Thomas will be able to pronounce Crazy Old Fart early enough in life for it to stick.

I was thinking about different things people have told me over the years that have shaped my opinion of the world that I hope to teach to my child.  Let me know if you all have others you think I should add.

Years ago my mother used to say to me, she'd say, "In this world, Elwood, you must be" - she always called me Elwood - "In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant." Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me.
-Jimmy Stewart in the film Harvey

Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. -Ephesians 4:32 (However I mostly remember this as my Mom's mantra)

Blood is thicker than water. –I’m not sure where the original reference is…I’m sure one of you will feel the need to tell me… but mostly I remember my dad reminding me of this every time my brother drove me nuts.

Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'

It’s not what you are called but what you answer to that defines you.

-Both from Martin Luther King, Jr.

If you’re not having fun, then you’re doing something wrong.

-I don’t know who said this… but I like it anyway.

There are not many, but these are the sayings that I remember shaping my thoughts on the world and I hope to have them shape Thomas’ as well.

…but I think this baby may be insane.  He NEVER stops moving!  Last night, Matt and I were lying in bed and Thomas actually freaked Matt out a little because he moves so much and you can really tell what he’s doing and where he is.  Should we be squeezing on his head? 

            I am still very excited about this baby, but I am starting to get a lot less patient.  I haven’t slept well in weeks, I’m still throwing up, and this kid is giving me internal bruising.  Anyone that says pregnancy is a joy needs to have this baby then tell me how great it is.  I’m trying to stay positive, but with exhaustion and illness, I think I am more likely headed for a mental breakdown.

I know things could be so much worse, so I thank God everyday that Thomas and I are both healthy.  I don’t want to sound like I am whining; because I know that we are so fortunate just knowing that everything is ok.  One of my friends told me to think of morning sickness as a blessing and a daily reminder that the baby is still there and well.  I am trying to keep that in mind now.