TO DO LISTS

Spring break starts today...and so does my maternity leave!  The countdown: 3 weeks.  Holy cow!

I'm going to create (and probably add to) a "to do" list.  If anyone has the desire to come tackle this with me, by all means you are welcome to come over!  Or post encouragement to stay motivated. :)

• take it easy!
• install car seat base in Rob's car
• level car seat base in my car, and take it to the Lenexa PD for inspection
• get back into the groove of Quiet time with the Lord
• pack a bag for the hospital (or create a list)
• wash some baby blankets and clothes
• match up gift receipts with gifts
• nap when tired
• organize the baby's room
• put mattress pad and crib sheet on mattress
• switch out winter/summer clothes
• organize the linen closet
• organize kitchen cabinets to make room for baby dishes/bottles
• walk every day
• get a pedicure (maybe with Mom on Wednesday????)
• menu plan and make meals
• research floor companies: I think we're going to get new hard floors!!!
• read
• snuggle with kitties
• hang up baby clothes in closet
• clear out guest bedroom closet
• throw away clutter
• create a pregnancy scrapbook-should have started that in August, huh?
• continue writing thank you notes
• create birth art
• get maternity pictures made :)
• mini babymoon with Rob!
• carry phone with me so I don't have to run and find my phone when it rings

Ah.  I just got off the phone with my doctor's office, so taking it easy is going to be a big priority.  I'd say if I can tackle this list over the next three weeks, that would be great.  Now, off to cuddle with the cats and catch up on some Zzz's!

Sweet Sixteen!

Here is who made the Sweet Sixteen.  

And the score results...

1st - 34 Points - Josh Hambleton

2nd - 30 Points - Fred Overton, Kristin Overton

4th - 26 Points - Brian Hambleton

5th - 25 Points - Rita Overton, Carrie Overton

7th - 23 Points - Brenda McKinney

8th - 22 Points - Mike Pitts, Sherri Hambleton, Kim Dicus

11th - 21 Points - Rachel Hambleton

12th - 12 Points - Ashley Roth

Hopefully we'll get a video up soon!

How many months left, Ms Overton?

I was asked that question this morning by one of my fifth graders.  I realized that today is Dr. Suess' birthday, March 2nd, and that April 2nd is my due date, so I have one month left.

AUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm excited and nervous and so not ready, and so ready, all at the same time.  That's normal, right???

When I told my fifth grader "one month" she goes "Where have I been?"  Ha!  

On a bittersweet note, I have one week of teaching left until my leave starts.  We don't have school on Friday due to teacher meetings, so I'm going to start telling my students today that I won't be back after spring break and PLEASE be great for my sub.

Round One Name Bracket Results!

Below is a video-commentary of the Round One...

Here is a picture of the bracket with Round One Results!

From the brackets we've received, t he points stand as follows:

• 18 points: Dad H., Mike Pitts, Kristin Overton, Dad O.
• 17 points: Mom O.
• 16 points: Joshua Hambleton
• 15 points: Carrie Overton, Rachel Hambleton
• 14 points: Mom H., Kim Dicus
• 10 points: Ashley Roth

If you haven't give us your bracket, score one point for each correct answer.  If you've given me your bracket and your name isn't up here, that means I left it at school.  I'll try to get it scored soon!

Happy President's Day

Hmmm, I love days off, but it is so sad to be sick.  I woke up yesterday not feeling the best, and last night didn't sleep well at all, so woke up this morning feeling worse.  Sore throat, stuffy nose, itchy ears. On top of that I was experiencing some stabbing pains in the lower left side of my abdomen, so I placed a phone call to my doctor's office.  Went in at 8:50 (I was planning on staying in bed until at least 10:00!).  Baby heart rate is good, protein in urine was negative, blood pressure was good.  Nose/throat/ears don't look infected, so it's just a cold.  Dr. K is thinking my pain is round ligament pain, which is one of those "side effects" of pregnancy.  But because I had abdominal pain, we scheduled an ultrasound.  

Kleine Bohn is measuring about 5 pounds, so maybe I should start calling her Grosse Bohn!  She had her hands in front of her face most of the time, so we were only able to get a muddy 3D shot.  It's still fascinating to see her heart beating.  I must have eaten something yummy, her tongue was going crazy "licking" at the amniotic fluid.  Rob is a super husband, he drove up for the ultrasound even though his day is busy.  Thanks, Rob!!!

If I can figure out how to get our scanner to actually scan the U/S picture, I'll get it posted.  Now it's time to eat, and then I head in to the hospital for our pre-admission appointment!

200 days ago...

we found out we were pregnant!  My how the time has flown...

growing pains

 So I am in the middle of week 33 and KB is growing!  Last night at school I served punch for the family math night and got home with super swollen ankles.  Yesterday was really the first time that I had issues with swelling, I think putting in a full day of teaching plus a couple of extra hours on the feet was too much.  So today I had hip pain, back pain, knee pain, and sore feet.  I suppose those are all pregnancy pains, but they made sleeping difficult!

VERY excited about the three day weekend.  Meeting mom and dad H at the legends for dinner tonight, mom and dad O in lawrence for dinner and basketball tomorrow, a show at the new theatre restaurant with mom and dad H on Sunday, and UMKC production of Carmina Burana at the Kauffman Center on Monday.  AND we have our hospital preadmission appointment Monday afternoon!  Time is flying....