New Dogs, More Cramps

So we gave Chuck (our eight-month-old basset hound/lab mix) away. A new couple that just moved here fell in love with him and took him home with them. Its a good thing, I just wasn't expecting it really. They said they'd come over to look at him, and then ended up taking him-I had like five minutes to prepare. Ok, so I really wasn't that attached to him, he was obnoxious and a huge pain in the butt. But still, I'm pregnant and over emotional and I feel like I should have had some time to say goodbye or something...

So Saturday we went out to Spearfish (and Lead) to look at a couple humane societies. We ended up picking out a dog who's at the vet right now getting "fixed", we pick him up on Monday. He's eight-months old, and beautiful. It was that or another puppy, which I DO NOT want. I just house trained the last one, and I haven't forgotten how frustrating or exhausting it is. Not at all. So anyway, we get a new addition to the family tomorrow morning, and I'm very excited. We're still thinking up a name... Matthew really likes Abu (yes, another Disney name) but I'm just not sure it fits him. We'll see when he gets here, I guess.

Also, tomorrow, we get our garbage disposal fixed. FINALLY. Our kitchen sink isn't really draining, at all. So you can imagine how gross and smelly it is, and Matthew couldn't figure out how to fix it himself (he's not exactly a plumber). I mean, put him under the hood of a car and he'll fix just about everything that could ever go wrong. But a sink? Not his forte. So some stranger will be here tomorrow to hopefully fix that, and then we can go on living a slightly more organized lifestyle.

Then Tuesday is my next doctor's appointment, and I'm pretty excited. Its just a routine checkup, but we both love to hear the heartbeat, and know that everything is still OK.

After that... its just dishes and laundry and crocheting for me. This whole not working thing is really boring, but still amazing. I think I'll pull out some paper and start scrapbooking this week, if I ever get any of my energy back. I sleep at night, and I take a nap every afternoon and I STILL feel exhausted all the time. Its a little frustrating. I think I'll start cooking and baking some snacks for the long road trip down too. Just driving the forty-five minutes to Spearfish really hurt my back and made my ankles start to swell, so I'm already dreading the drive down. But Matthew is still being so patient and understanding, and constantly making sure I'm taken care of. He won't let me stay up late, or snack on anything unhealthy. I fell down the stairs last week and I had no idea he could run so fast to get to me! I mean, I was fine, I didn't land on my belly or anything (although my tailbone hurt), but it was still sweet that he bolted over to me ASAP.

The baby has started kicking me in the ribs and upper right side pretty constantly now. I feel so big and bloated, but I try not to wallow too much. This IS a beautiful thing, and I know its worth it. I love this Baby, and no matter how much pain I'm in, I know I will always love this baby enough to make it worth it.

Okay, I'm going to take a nap now. Have a great afternoon!