Saturday, February 26, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Our Special Valentine
Henry Michael arrived on Valentines Day at 6:39 pm!
7 lbs 8oz; 20 inches
Nap time, 3 days old.
Ready to go home, 2 days old.
Just minutes old.Sunday, February 13, 2011
Book Review - Inheritance
I've finished my first novel of the year. Inheritance by Lan Samantha Chang. My friend Krisa actually sent it to me for Christmas (thank you Krisa). With all the baby book reading I've been doing the last several months, I haven't had much time to read fiction, but this was the first on my list.
This was a heartbreaking novel that primarily takes place in the 1930's and 1940's during wartime in China. The book embarks on painting a picture of a fractured family trying to deal with betrayal, infidelity, absence during wartime, arranged marriages, suicide and a whole lot of other family tragedy. I admit this book made me cry at the end because it continued to push the reader to question whether certain things are ever forgivable. I'm a sucker for happy endings, but this one was bittersweet.
All in all, I would recommend this book. I thought the author did a good job portraying one characteristic that I think is universal in many Asian cultures, pride, and how it exhibits itself. This isn't a light read though, so if you're looking for a upbeat bubblegum read, this probably wouldn't be the best choice.
This was a heartbreaking novel that primarily takes place in the 1930's and 1940's during wartime in China. The book embarks on painting a picture of a fractured family trying to deal with betrayal, infidelity, absence during wartime, arranged marriages, suicide and a whole lot of other family tragedy. I admit this book made me cry at the end because it continued to push the reader to question whether certain things are ever forgivable. I'm a sucker for happy endings, but this one was bittersweet.
All in all, I would recommend this book. I thought the author did a good job portraying one characteristic that I think is universal in many Asian cultures, pride, and how it exhibits itself. This isn't a light read though, so if you're looking for a upbeat bubblegum read, this probably wouldn't be the best choice.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Progression of a Baby Bump
14 weeks. Touring the town of Joseph, Oregon on our camping trip to Wallowa Lake this summer.
23 weeks. Happy Halloween!
26 weeks. Happy Thanksgiving!
32 weeks. Happy New Year! Still growing...Saturday, January 29, 2011
Step One to a New Driveway
Last Saturday was such a beautiful day on the Farm! You could even see the mountains.
Shannon and her mom Char came to visit last weekend for my babyshower. We drove out to the Farm to measure for a new access driveway. The access permit requires us to identify the grade of the driveway. Who knew those high school geometry skills would come in handy one day.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Third Trimester Observations
- Fat feet and cankles.
- Peeing in a cup when you can't see "down there" is somewhat of a challenge.
- Why in the world do I need a center line on my belly?
- Apparently, I'm a snoring machine.
- Tying my shoes is hard work.
- Belly bumping is a common theme.
- Not sure if it is appropriate to EVER tell a woman, "Wow, you're really big!"
- Being kicked in the ribs from the inside out isn't my preferred bonding method with my son.
- As if I weren't food obsessed enough...what's for dinner?
- Sitting lady-like is near impossible.
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