Random Thoughts as of Late

So, there's not a lot of stuff blog worthy to post right now. Well, there probably is but I'm too lazy to walk across my freshly mopped floor to get my camera. So...here we are. Don't you hate when you clean something and within seconds it is dirty again? I vacuumed...Grace went out, rolled around in the dead grass, and came back in bringing the outdoors with her. (The only downside to a dog with long hair.)

I've been asked a few times if I care about what gender the baby is this time. As you know, last time I was excited for any gender that came my way. But, I would by lying if I told you I didn't care this time. I want a girl. It's out there...no taking it back. (Well, okay...I can delete it at some point.) Yeah...I know I should be happy with a healthy baby of any sex, and I will be. But, I desperately want a little girl. I want to experience the worlds of parenting both a boy and a girl. I always have. And I will feel like I'm missing out if I don't get to take my daughter to all of those mother/daughter things that I loved (and love) doing with my mom. I know having a daughter doesn't guarantee me that she will like those things...but it's a possibility. :) So, I will say...it irks me a little when you people vote for a boy. ;)

Another random thought...I love my Kindle. One of the greatest inventions. What I don't like is when I finally slip into bed, turn on my book light and Kindle, unmark my page and then my husband who decided to fiddle on his computer and watch TV before bed decides this is the perfect time to hold a conversation with me. Doesn't he understand? My quiet alone time is limited...reading is a treat for me. And how does he know from what appears to be a dead sleep at times that I am reading?! GAH!!! Don't get me wrong...I love talking to my husband, but sometimes I just want that quiet "me" time to be inside my own head with a good novel.

Along those lines...someday I will have a spare moment to finish the quilt that is currently bunched up on my kitchen table so we can actually eat there.

And continuing on the "Things to Do" front...Gabriel's 1st birthday is in 10 days and I still haven't settled on what kind of cake I'm going to make him. I'm torn between a cool xylophone 1st birthday cake, or a snare drum cake. He likes musical instruments. Why is it that deciding on a first birthday cake is one of the hardest things I've had to do as a mom so far?! Okay...maybe not, but it sure feels like a super important decision right now.

Oh, and does anyone want to help empty out the guest room in April to make room for 2.0? If you would like to also paint the room that would be super! Thanks! :)