Baby Rowe is on the Way!

January 30, 2010

Well, I took a pregnancy test today. I don't know why I took one because I have taken a pregnancy test the last 3 months in a row. I have a weird cycle, so it is kind of hard to tell when I am late. Anyway, I took one today, honestly for the heck of it. It showed a "Pregnant."

Since taking pregnancy tests seems to have become part of a hobby, I was shocked. I did not expect it to say that. WOW! I took one a couple hours later and it said pregnant as well. I am going to take one tomorrow.

January 31, 2010

I guess I can believe it now. My third pregnancy test (the one I took this morning) said pregnant. Not that I didn't think it would. But I felt the need to take one anyway. We went ahead and told, well, everyone yesterday.

At first, we were just going to tell our parents. But then I wanted to tell my sisters and his sisters. And my best friend Jessica. And so on and so on... My older sister, Misty, was so excited she could not wait to make a Facebook announcement. So I let her. At first, I was wanting to be "safe." What if something happened and the pregnancy didn't work out? But after the amazing response I got yesterday, I don't care if the whole world knows "too soon."

Adam's parents were very excited, as I knew they would be. As soon as we told his dad, he started planning the playroom for our little sesame seed. They hugged us and told us how excited they were.

As of his point, I have not told my dad. I was going to tell my parents today, but since my mother is super sleuth, the very way I asked her if they were going to be home today made her ask if I was pregnant. She's good! So we are telling my daddy this morning at breakfast. I am so excited!

Both my sisters and his sister are so happy! My sisters have already started taking bets on what it will be.

I don't want to go on and on, but I do want to say this. For a long time, I have had it in my head how the day would go when we told our families that we were pregnant. Yesterday, I am elated to say, went just how I envisioned it. Perfection.

My sweet...

WOW! I knew it had been some time since I had last blogged, but over a month-woah! I am spending some quiet time to myself this morning, as Adam is still in bed. I love waking up to a quiet house and having some time to sit in my comfy chair and do whatever I want to. Burgundy gets in bed with Adam, and Greco and I sit in the living room-he gets in my lap or under a blanket on the couch while I read or do something else.

This morning is no different, but I am spending this morning just in thought. I am thinking of how I feel right now. My basic feelings could be summed up as happiness. I am so happy with my husband. We are great. Before we got married, I read so many marriage books to "prepare" me for marriage. That didn't work. I struggled with things the books never mentioned! I panicked, that after all this prep, Adam and I were still fighting. There was lots of tension. After a year, it go better-MUCH better. It was AWESOME! But, we still have our days. Days where there is tension and I feel like we can't communicate. So recently, I have tried to focus on communicating better. For me that means being open with my feelings without beating myself up for feeling them or fearing I will look stupid to Adam. I have tried to do that as best as I can, and I find that I am getting better at it!

Us communicating better has made us that much better. It's just fear, I know that. But the more I practice, the easier it will get. All that to say, I am so happy to have Adam. He is a beyond fabulous husband. He is so patient and really tries to learn me and the things I am feeling. Sometimes he even knows what I am feeling without me even saying a word-I LOVE that one! He and I, even though we are so different, are perfect for each other. There honestly is no one better for me. I am in reflection today about how well things are going for us, and how I am so thankful for such a caring, kind husband. We still have lots to learn, but I know it is going to be ok and that we will learn it all just fine.

Weight Watchers

So, Adam and I started Weight Watchers together last week. Not because we think we are needing to grease the door frames so we can get through them or anything...not yet, anyway...but mostly just so we can get a handle on things with our eating and weight loss. We go on Mondays, get weighed, and attend the meeting. It lasts about 30 minutes. This Monday will be our first weigh in after starting the program.

I thought it would be really hard. And I will say-it is definitely more difficult than swinging through the Taco Bell. But it has not been so bad. I am lucky because now that I am teaching, my meals are a bit more healthy. I usually have some small, healthier things for breakfast and a light lunch. It's not too bad.

My struggle is not taking the easier route, like the above mentioned drive through. After a long day, I would rather just grab something quick. I think if I can realize what my weak points are, I am more apt to do better.

So, we are off and running! Monday's weigh in is coming up fast- I am excited!

Grocery Shopping Today...

Today was an incredible grocery shopping day. I went to Bi-Lo and Publix and here is a picture of what I got.

Here is the list of what I got:

4 bottles of laundry detergent

1 package of Playtex disposable gloves

2 boxes of dog treats

1 bag of apples

2 bag of fresh green beans

2 sweet potatoes

9 cans of soup

3 bags of cheese

1/2 pound of turkey

bread

1 package of wheat pita pockets

1 package of sandwich thing

2 boxes of frozen veggies

5 bags of Green Giant Steamers

4 Glade candles

1 Lysol disinfecting spray

2 bar soaps

2 bags of carrots-I think that's all...for.....

$50.00!!!

The Week...

This week was great....and exhausting!

I finished my first full, official week at school. I am so excited to be there. I am loving it. I like having kids that are a bit older. However, they were super crazy this week! We had many different things to attend this week (plays, etc) so that was part of it, as well as Halloween-they're always crazy about this time. Either way though, I am happy with the week-it went very well!

Last night, Adam and I went to see This Is It, the Michael Jackson movie. It was so good! It's weird though-I watched it for about an hour before it hit me that he is dead. Crazy! Ya know, a lot of people were sad to see him go, since they thought it was the end of his genius music being released. I hate to say it, but I think the end of his genius work came a long time ago. Don't get me wrong-I had his newest stuff and liked it very much. But it wasn't "Thriller" or "Billie Jean." Most of his music was dedicated to saving the world or relaying his hurts and didn't seem to be as much fun anymore. Of course, that doesn't mean that it was ok that he died. Not saying that. All in all, the movie was cool. Amazing what that tour was gonna do! The Thriller stuff was INCREDIBLE!!!! I would have loved to have seen it all.

Oh, and ...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Like, Totally!!!

   Last night, we held and 80's themed going away party in honor of our dear friends Josh and Amy Pearson.  They will be leaving for Orlando, FL early Monday morning. With all the party planning to focus on, I have not focused that much on the fact that they really are leaving.  Today it is starting to hit me, as I am making time to go say goodbye.  That's weird.  I don't want them to go.  Josh and Adam have been friends for so long and I know he will miss hanging out with Josh.  Amy and I have become great friends, even though we have known each other only two years.  I feel like her friendship is one of my important friendships.  Ya know, the kind that you might only have one or two of.  The deep ones. Anyway, I am not wanting her gone.  I have loved having her in my life-to run and get dinner with, to take have play dates with our dogs, to understand the (sometimes :o) )  frustrations of being married to a band member.  She gets me in a lot of ways.  My life won't be the same without her here.

    On a more happy note, I did take a ton of pictures from the 80's party.  Here are some highlights.

Good News!

  After many weeks of waiting and back and forth, I finally found out that my certification issue is going to be worked out.  Many of you  may know that I was in the process of adding something on my GA certificate to my TN certificate.  It was taking a long time and my start day for school is getting closer and closer (I start this Monday, the 26th).  I was getting so nervous that I would not even be able to teach on Monday.

    I talked with an AWESOME lady at Hamilton County Human Resources and she was helping me figure out the different avenues we could take.  However, we did not have to try and go another route, because we received word that my add-on was approved!

   This is such a relief!  I have been down at school for the past two weeks, getting ready for the job I was not really even sure would work out for me to be able to take. I am glad it all worked out!  So, now all I need is Monday to get here.