looking at another book
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Last week my library had the sweetest baby shower for me and Telfer (who was actually able to make it – wonders never cease)…so fun. I think they know me by now…Cate got lots of my two favorite things – books and clothes! Our secretary Sheila worked especially hard to plan a shower that she knew I would like…the table was full of cute food featuring cupcakes from Martha Green’s, a local Redlands bakery. I work with incredibly nice people.

There are more pictures off the flickr link – all taken by my colleague Elisa.

We have had a little too much fun planning Cate’s room. It’s not a traditional baby girl room but we think it’s pretty great. Telling people our nursery colors are teal, orange, grey & pink has been an interesting experience.

We wanted a more modern look AND didn’t want to re-purchase a bunch of items (bedding, etc.) in case we have a boy next time. We got a lot of ideas from the nursery site OhDeeDoh by Apartment Therapy in case any of you are thinking about planning a nursery anytime soon…

3. Starbucks employee, after a long story about her daughter ends with: "You’ll never fit into those little jeans again [pause], no really, you won’t."
2. Unnamed coworker calls out in a crowded room: "you’re finally getting fat!"
1. Unnamed coworker when she almost walks past me: "I almost didn’t recognize you…your face has gotten so full!"

The thread: all offenders are women and none meant to be intentionally malicious which honestly makes these comments more funny than anything…but heaven help me before I say the words "fat" or "full" or "jean size" to a pregnant woman.

I have about 2.5 weeks left of work before I go on maternity leave and looking at my lengthy, type-A to-do list, I definitely need those 2.5 weeks. We have had the baby’s room done for a while now and I think Telfer’s going to take some pictures tonight…so maybe tomorrow I’ll post them. Fun, fun.

the perfect meal
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In my mind, food doesn’t get much better than bread and cheese. Behold my birthday dinner. Maybe next year I could add a glass of wine for total perfection.

On Monday I took the day off and made a recipe that sounds fancy, Pomodori al Forno, but is basically baked tomatoes, goat cheese, and bread. Since Telfer doesn’t like tomatoes (how much he misses), I have felt decadent over the past couple of days.

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Well, now you all know who I am voting for come November. But, isn’t this shirt perfect? And now you can’t say I am hiding my pregnant belly (Bekah!).

In other news, I am looking forward to a three-day weekend. On the agenda: Hollywood Bowl, Sprinkles, stroller shopping, lazing about, turning 30, you know, the usual. Don’t worry, I am not having a breakdown (not even a little one) about the big birthday.