Surviving the 36th Week

KK,


I am in my 36th week of pregnancy. The heartburn is killing me! But what I am most concerned about is surviving this week without ending up in the hospital. I know, that sounds overly dramatic, but I am reminded of my first pregnancy two and half years ago.


I was 36 weeks pregnant with T Bear. After work, I ran over to my favorite people's house, the Christensens. As I was leaving I tripped down their front steps and landed flat on my stomach on the cement sidewalk. Although it hurt, the pain was what terrified me to the core.

Immediately, I called Dave, who was in an interview. He left and took me straight to the hospital. They ended up keeping me in the hospital over night.

Fortunately, the baby was fine and in the end there was only slight damage to the placenta.

This time around I still find myself struggling with being klutzy, and it makes me nervous. On Monday, I was pushing the stroller up a hill, when I slipped and fell back down the hill. My leg has scrapes to prove it.

Then I find myself just tripping and running into walls. So yes, I need to survive this week without ending up in the hospital.

Maybe I should wear T Bear's helmet this week. Do they make helmets for pregnant bellies?

Wish me luck!

-Miss T

A favorite Quote.

Hey Miss T,

I was asked for a favorite quote. This question is like what it would be like to pick something out to wear if your closet was your favorite store and you loved everything you owned. Wouldn't you agree that there are a lot of profound statements in this world, that are very worthy of being someone's favorite quote or saying? From age old adages to Japanese kotowazas, from good common sense nursery rhymes, to inspired pearls of wisdom. There sure are a lot of good quotes.

A few good ideas ran through my head, but then I remembered this one, from the late Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin. Perhaps because I am so looking forward to this upcoming General Conference, my thoughts were searching through the catalogs of memories of past talks and quotes that have uplifted, encouraged, inspired and blessed me. In his quiet and profound way, Elder Wirthlin shed some light on the difference between an earthly view of humanity with in the confines of mortal time, and the view that is uninhibited by mortal measure, seeing a full range of potential and possibility. He said,

"We see ourselves in terms of yesterday and today. Our Heavenly Father sees us in terms of forever."

Isn't it nice that someone doesn't see you for only who you were today? For the way you rammed into that girl at the intra-mural flag football game? For the cookie you ate in the library even though you know food is not allowed in the library? For the quiz that you bombed because you left your book on the floor this morning and didn't complete the reading? I have a hard time getting past some of that sometimes. But wow. Someone can see past that? Yes. Heavenly Father knows our deepest potential, and often times a sister has a little more foresight as well.

So tonight, a quote I love is that one. And now, I want to hear a quote you love. You know you know a lot of them...I'll pose the question that was asked me. What's your favorite quote?

-Kk

"I feel like a WOMAN!"

Wasn't it a great weekend?  I love it when I can say that on a Monday.


Here were the highlights of the Women's Fitness Celebration.


1.  A great sister picture.  Plus sister cuddles time and bonding time, which included KK painting my toenails for me!  That was a first.

2. Celebrating womanhood (and sisterhood) with my mom, grandma, sister, sister-in-law, cousins, roommates, friends and more.  I waddled down the 5K route (only stopping to buy TUMS at a gas station) and then ate great food in the park.  We watched the General Relief Society Broadcast, then watched a great chic flick, had ice cream & chocolate sauce and laughed about many "girly" things.


3. At Sunday dinner before everyone left for home, someone asked if Big D was able to watch the BYU football and BSU football games the day before.  I say no because he went and did a Leukimia Walk for Claire with Troy that night.  From the large table with 8 women sitting at it, there was an audible "Ooohhhhh!"  They just thought Big D was the sweetest thing ever.  And confirmed that he is.  Here is proof of his sweet choice from Saturday:

Already looking forward to Women's Fitness 2011 (and I will not be pregnant then, so it will be so much better!!).  And you are all invited!!!


-Miss T

Coming Home for the CELEBRATION

Woohoo! Miss T-

I am stoked!!! I am coming home for the St. Luke's Women's Fitness Celebration Walk/Run/Stroll and SO ARE YOU! This is the ultimate sisters event for us...how many years has Miga been bringing us home to do this? It's amazing.
September 2006

Here are some of my favorite memories of the Women's Fitness Celebration:
-Wearing the T-shirt! Always some snazzy figure on it :D
-Seeing our breath because it's cold!
-Stretching while we wait in mass huddle to start. Just to let everyone know how hard-core-runner we are.
-The arm dance! (Up down, up down, shake 5,6,7,8...)
-The hill up to the Train Depot....Ganbatte ne!
-The free water stations that we drink at...because that's how intense we are.
-Passing by Grandma Cutler's old condo
-That very deceiving stretch when you run by the park, but they make you run PAST it, and then back to it.
-Tuxedo Row! Remember seeing our elementary school principle Mr. Vanskiver in it?
-The finish line! And the men at the top looking out with binoculars so they can put in your race number to find your name, and call it out as you cross so you feel like a major celebrity!
-The yogurt and frozen fruit cups with granola!
-Free chocolate milk!
-Free water!
-Good music!
-Being with sisters, cousins, aunts, roommates, friends, grandmas, aunts, and...did I mention SISTERS!?

I can't wait to see you. Another great year. All you other sisters, you are officially invited to join us next September.

-Sister 5k Runner KK

A Licensed House: Any Q's

Remember this house KK?


This is a house with license plates adhered to the back side of the house.  Odd, isn't it?  It brings to mind some questions:


First of all, WHY?  Why do you decide to put license plates on your house?


Where do get all of these license plates?  


Does someone work for the DMV?


Did someone actively try to collect a lot of license plates from friends, family and/or strangers?


Did they wait until they had a lot of license plates to put them up, or was this a gradual display?


How many different states are represented?


Do they often get strangers taking pictures of the back of their house like we did?
Would you ever be willing to do this to your house?


Any more questions?


And if you are bored and have some time to surf the internet, check out these sites.


Ok GO Music Video - awesome!


Artistic Baby Blog - Mind blowing!


Feeling Random,
-Miss T

Policy: No Answering Unknown Numbers

Hey Miss T!

I have adopted the policy to never answer unknown numbers. I don't know why it took me so long. It was just the curiosity that used to get the best of me I suppose. I did my time answering automated-man-lady-credit-card-scam-voice calls. I answered plenty of wrong numbers. I answered wack-o prank calls. I answered the calls of people that I never wanted to talk to. I did it all, and it wasn't until 5 months ago that I decided that I was done with all of that. Can I just tell you it has been life changing?

I have decided that it helps me to be more honest. Let me explain. It is straight up truth that sometimes I don't have any desire to talk on the phone. I think you may know what I mean. Sometimes, there are certain people that I would rather not talk to, because in that moment there are more important duties or obligations to attend to. Now before you think I'm so cold and harsh, just remember that when I am sitting in class and need to give my respect and attention to the teacher, it is best to just let the phone ring. At any rate, I basically only answer my phone now when I want to talk to the person who calls. Here is how it helps me be honest. If I honestly don't want to talk to whoever is calling, then if I just don't answer, I don't have to talk to them, or tell them how much I don't want to be talking to them.

Why I even mention this to you is because lately I have had an odd number of calls from numbers I do not know! Strange. So I've not been answering my phone, and I've just been very grateful that I adopted this policy. This is something that you were on top of long ago. I know. It's just one of those things you are already sensible at and it had to take me a bit longer to understand.

At least you can know that as long as I'm available, I will always answer your call.

-Aunty KK

Waiting for Love

KK-


The first time T Bear said "I love you" on his own, meaning no prompting, or solicitation, was to a sweet baby girl.  Eventually he said it to Big D.  I have been patiently waiting for Troy to tell me that he loves me.


This morning T Bear woke up at 6:55am.  I brought him into bed with me since Big D was already at work.  We were cuddling as started to truly wake up for the day.  This is how our conversation went:


T Bear: "I love you" (very mumbled)


Miss T: "What sweetie?"


T Bear: "I love you."


Miss T:  "I love you.  That makes me very happy.  Thank you."


T Bear: "Is Jesus happy?"


Miss T: "Yes. Jesus is happy when we love other people."


T Bear: "And Heavenly Father is happy?"


Miss T: "Yes."


T Bear: "Is the computer fixed?"


Miss T: "Yes."


And that was that.  We moved on and got up to start our day together.  What I realized is that it is worth waiting for love and that it is wonderful to tell people that you love them.


So, KK - I LOVE YOU!


And to everyone else, I love you too!


Lots of love,
-Miss T