Notes from February

Closing out the month with my ego hanging on by a thread

This month, I have been humbled! Something I didn’t realize about pregnancy is that your balance will be off. It makes sense when you think about it… your body is literally front-heavy. However, it never really occurred to me until I was slipping in mud and dramatically falling on my knees. Imagine those scenes from Scooby-Doo when they are trying to run but are still in one place. That was me trying to catch myself from flopping on the ground!

Thankfully, it wasn’t a bad fall and all is well but man, talk about embarrassing!!

Other things that have humbled me include:

• Getting out of bed (literally have to roll like a large seal)

• Putting my socks on (not always possible anymore)

• Standing for too long (my feet become balloons)

• Walking up the stairs in my house (it’s like I ran a marathon)

• My regular leggings are no longer cutting it because they keep riding down so low on my belly (it’s not a good look)

If I can take one thing away from the month of February, it is: you need to laugh at yourself sometimes. Even if it doesn’t feel funny at the time. Even if it’s embarrassing. If you can’t laugh, you might cry. So, may as well try to find some humor in this little thing called life.

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What has worked in February: The nursery is really coming together! I am obsessed with how it’s looking and how well all the pieces are matching. I’m usually not the best with decorating but my vision is truly coming to light!!

What has not worked in February: Getting organized around the house has been hard. I know what needs to happen but I’m so tired after work. My husband does what he can but I really want to be part of a lot of the things. The pantry is half organized, there are boxes and bags full of things that need to be donated that haven’t been, all the baby clothes are sitting around, even though I have drawer organizers… it’s procrastination station over here.

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Reading:

I’m still reading through the Zodiac Academy series! I’m obsessed. This series is such a Rollercoaster. The amount of times I’ve hated a character and then loved them and then kinda hated them again just to turn around and be OBSESSED with them… I’m flying though then. Currently reading book 6 (Fated Throne).

I also read Deep End by Ali Hazelwood. It was good! The romance was definitely romancing lol for sure a spicy read 🌶🌶🌶🌶 I rated it 4 / 5!

Watching:

We have officially finished Young Sheldon! Gosh, I loved that show. I would like to rewatch The Big Bang Theory now.

We actually watched a movie this month! We watched Roofman. I went in blind so I didn’t know how serious and sad it would be. But also kinda funny and silly just given the situation. Channing Tatum was great in it. I can’t believe it was based on a true story. I laughed a little during the end credits because the real Roofman was unhinged for the decisions he made lol.

Eating:

I bought a crockpot recently and cooked a roast in it. It turned out so yummy. Literally melt in your mouth!

I also tried a new recipe! This apple crisp loaf was soooo delicious. If you like apple pie/crisp, you need to try this.

Doing:

I’ve been trying to take more pictures lately. Nothing perfect, just pictures in the moment. This was mentioned during January’s Note when I said I was interested in doing photography walks. I will say there have been times I forgot to get my phone out and snap some pictures but when I have remembered, I’ve taken some fun pictures. I want to keep doing this moving forward!

Loving:

I have two things I’m really loving this month. One, shopping at Bulk Barn. I’ve always known about Bulk Barn but I really haven’t gone much. I picked up some candy for my baby shower and the prices are amazing!!! I will be getting all of my candy and chocolate from now on!

The second being these maternity leggings from Amazon. These are basically Lulumelons but half the price. I was skeptical but they fit great, feel buttery soft, and come in lots of colors and lengths!

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I only have a couple more weeks of work before I am off for maternity leave! I am so excited to get a break from work and get prepped for baby’s arrival. It’s hard to do all the things while working full-time.

Part of me has already been making lists. A list of things I want to do before baby comes. A list of meals to meal prep and freeze. A list of home tasks to get done. A list of exercises and stretches to start. A list of all the food and drinks and activities to do after 36 weeks to prep my body for delivery.

On one hand, I want to do all of those things and be prepared and organized and ready. On the other hand, I know I need to slow down. I need to enjoy this time without creating a million things for myself to do.

It’s really easy to watch videos on social media and see all of these women who have the perfect pregnancy routines and exercise daily and make all of these amazing birth prep recipes. The reality is, it’s not necessary. I keep reminding myself that women have been having babies since the beginning of time without all of these things. I just need to do what I can and accept that whatever is going to happen, will happen.

I think the one thing I really want to do is freeze some meals. That will be my priority when I’m off work and the rest will happen if I feel like it!

Life has this way of forcing you to slow down when you need it. I think I’ve been humbled enough this past month to realize that I can’t do it all anymore. No reason to keep adding to my list.

Until next time,

Deanna

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