Valentine's Weekend

This was our 6th Valentine’s Day together, and it also happened to be a 4-day wknd for me! We love going down memory lane, reflecting on our previous valentines. Every now and then, we like to watch our music photo slideshows I have made over the years; It reminds us of just how far we have come and the amazing experiences we’ve shared. I managed to find an oldie but a goodie photo from our very first Valentine’s Day in 2004 (Brad took me to the oceanfront restaurant Splashes, at the Surf & Sand Hotel, Laguna Beach)
This year we dined at the Loft, at the Montage Resort in Laguna Beach (another scenic and romantic restaurant overlooking the ocean.) We couldn't have asked for better weekend California weather, allowing us to dine beneath the stars. We spent the weekend strolling through our neighborhood and the beach, and cruised the Newport Bay on our duffy boat double date style with Griffin and Jane! We grabbed lunch at the Cannery, and although I couldn't partake in the sushi-extravaganza, I did get creative special-ordering veggie cream cheese rolls! YUM. Brad also surprised me with a Spa Gregories Mother-to-be pedicure gift! I lucked out with a loving and kind husband, who continues to take such good care of me!
Ooops, I forgot to mention that Brad and I each got the diaper bags we have had our eyes on! Ha ha Who says you can’t be stylin’ with a baby?! Brad got the Daddy Diaper messenger bag (black with the red/ white strip in the middle) and I chose the luxurious Petunia Pickle Bottom bag in an exotic “Calypso Roll” brown/ yellow/ blue design.

Less than 100 days!!!

We now have 3 1/2 months to go until I give birth to our sweet baby boy!! That’s 14 weeks until our lives change forever and our hearts are filled with more love than we can imagine. Just two weeks shy of our 3rd trimester, neither Brad or I can believe how quickly and joyfully our pregnancy has moved along. I definitely encountered some peculiar symptoms in my 2nd trimester: Restless Leg Syndrome, leg calf muscle spasms, heartburn, and the worst kind of acid reflux. I also caught a cold and had nasal congestion for about a week. In order to eliminate the acid reflux I sadly learned I had to give up some of my favorite treats: fruit juices, any citrus fruit, STRAWBERRY LEMONADE, fried foods, spicy foods, vinegar, chocolate, and yes…. even Brad’s famous chocolate banana milkshakes! Sniff sniff….. However, the 2 greatest highlights of my 2nd trimester have been watching my belly grow each week and feeling the daily kicks and movements of our little guy! We have already started bonding with him by watching the vibrations on my belly (from his little kicks and punches), talking to him, and rubbing my belly when he moves. We cannot wait to hold our little one in our arms! As this trimester comes to a close, I couldn’t resist going on a mini shopping spree (and simultaneously Old Navy was having their baby sale)! I picked up the most ADORABLE little swim trunks, onesies, and beach boy outfits that look like miniature versions of Brad’s clothing! :)

Hooray!!

Great news!!! The same day that Brad hired a full-time office manager, my principal accepted my proposal for a part-time school psychologist position next school year!!! Brad and I are thrilled and feel so fortunate to be able to balance our wonderful careers with family :) I couldn't have picked a better and more family-friendly field to work in, seriously!!! My standard full-time position is only 190 days out of the year, and we have numerous 3-4 day holiday wknds, 1wk thanksgiving break, 3wk winter break, 2wk spring break, and a 1.5 month summer as it is!!! But starting next year, i will only be working on mondays, wednesdays, and fridays (with a half day every other wednesday!) This will allow me to be the dedicated mommy i desire to be as well as continuing my school psychologist service to my school! On Mondays and Wednesdays, I will take our little guy with me to Anaheim Hills to a local home day-care while I go to work, and then on Fridays Brad will have his father-son time! Brad is so happy to finally have help in the office, he hired a great office manager that has years of experience, and will especially assist Brad in organizing all the tedious and time-consuming things. Brad will then be able to work from home when he wants to, have a flexible schedule, and more free time to spend with his new family!


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In other news, we sold our guestroom furniture (from our smaller guestroom) in less than 24hours on Craigslist, ordered and had all of baby's furniture delivered, as well as his bedding! Now all we have to do is paint the nursery, and put the crib and other furniture together. The designers-at-heart that we are, we couldn't resist designing our baby boy's room. So you can be sure we'll post the before and after pics as soon as we are done! Stay tuned...... :)