Here's an updated picture of my belly/cup holder. Our lives have basically been put on hold until our boy gets here. We just can't think about anything else - we spend all day thinking and talking about what it's going to be like when he gets here, even though in reality we can't possibly predict that! Poor Jonathan has to concentrate on writing his thesis, going to grad school, and teaching. For me it's a bit easier - last week my teacher's assistant, Moussa, started teaching all of my classes, and I became the teacher's assistant. I was very fortunate that I could have this arrangement because most teachers just get a long term sub while they're gone. Moussa has worked in our school for 4 years and is a great teacher - the kids know him and respect him, so I have no worries about what class will be like when I'm gone. That's a big relief for me!
Jonathan surprised me with a present yesterday that he bought from the holiday craft fair in Columbus Circle - it's a beautiful silver locket with a picture of him on one side and a '?' on the other side. Many of the vendors at the holiday fair are foreign, and he said he had to explain to each of them what a locket is. Once they understood what he wanted they pulled out either something gold or heart-shaped. Jonathan knows that I don't wear gold, and neither of us are fans of heart-shaped jewelry, so he got one that was custom made. (Had it been heart-shaped Godiva chocolate on the other hand...)
A few weeks ago my mom and sister threw us a baby shower at a tea shop - it was the perfect place to sit, eat, and talk more about the baby! We got a ton of great presents from books and clothes to strollers and toys. And of course, what McConaughey baby shower would be complete without Patriots and Red Sox apparel! Erin created a page on Snapfish so you can see more photos of that: http://leahsbabyshower.snapfish.com/snapfish, but here are a few highlights:
3 comments:
Dear Olive,
Okay, I completely understand your point of view here. You're all warm and snugly in there, and it's just way too cold out here. You also recognize that there are just not enough cup holders in the world, and you are doing your part to make sure all beverages have a place to rest. As someone who both hates the cold and likes to drink, I appreciate that. I really do. That being said, however, at some point, it would really be nice if you would just COME OUT. There are an awful lot of people who want to meet you on this side of the womb, including (but not limited to): one mom, one dad, four grandparents, two aunts, one uncle, two great-grandparents, three cats, and about a million cousins and great aunts and uncles. So do us a favor, oh Prince of the Pimentos, and come on out of there. We want to have ourselves a very merry Kalamata Christmas!
Love,
Your Auntie Merin
It's official - Baby Caleb was born this am. Great Grandma McCon called me at work to tell me the wonderful news. Can't wait for Christmas to hold you and give Leah and Jonathan a really big HUG!! Way to go you two.
Love,
Great Auntie Helen
We are so happy for you. Caleb is just the most beautiful baby. congrats!!!!
WE LOVE YOU
Uncle Rebe
Aunt Cindy
Dan and Gina
Jess
Rich
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