my new resolve.

So, I've scratched my to-do list, and have moved on to making a list of things to do in my last few weeks of not being a parent, and taking full advantage of the line, "I'm allowed to do this because I'm nine months pregnant." Things that I've been doing: --Sleeping in! (I'm generally not a late sleeper, but I've been up for 3-4 hour stretches each night for the last week or so...maybe it's some kind of preparation for the many more sleepless nights to come?) --Not cooking. Now, I love to cook, but have had about zero energy or motivation to do it this week, and I decided that this is probably one of the last times I'll be able to really, guiltlessly justify frozen pizza for dinner. That, and we've eaten take-out. (Though it's hard for me to enjoy take-out-- it's so expensive and therefore crushes my soul a little bit because I make a mental tally of how much less I would have paid to make that very same dish at home, and then spend the rest of the night feeling guilty.) --Bubble baths. Our new house has a whirlpool tub, and I've made good use of it. (With clary sage oil, just in case it'll start labor...*sigh*) --Walking the mall. I admit, part of this motivation is the desire to start some contractions, not to mention that my back doesn't hurt as much when I'm on my feet. BUT, I love the mall, even though I never buy anything...but it's a total waste of time, so I did that twice this week. --The Nonfat, Decaf, PEPPERMINT MOCHA FROM STARBUCKS!!! (WITH whipped cream.) It's just the best thing ever. It trumps the white chocolate mocha. I've had two of them this week...mmm:-) Things on the agenda for next week: --Going to the chiropractor on Monday. Yay! Sounds like such an old-person thing to do...but I'll bet I'll feel a million times better afterwards:-) --Having lunch with Sarah on Wednesday--whom I haven't seen in many months. Oh, speaking of Sarah...she apparently recorded a CD, and you can listen to it here. --Oh yea, and Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving!