36 Weeks, ONE MONTH LEFT!

So, I'm at that point in my pregnancy where I actually don't remember what it's like to not be pregnant. It's going to be so weird to not feel little movements in my stomach! This past week I cut my work schedule back to half days for the most part at the church which has been helpful in giving me an extra boost of energy. I put together my hospital bag for the most part, but I still find myself thinking of things I forgot... you'd think I was packing to go to a deserted island where there were no convenience stores in sight instead of a hospital 15 minutes from my house!

Brendan is also on half days this week since the rest of his unit is on block leave. We decided it would be better if we didn't take leave since we aren't going anywhere anyways... Although I don't know if we'll ever be able to use all this accumulated time since Brendan missed summer block leave due to being down in Georgia! It's been nice having the afternoons together instead of just a few rushed hours before he goes to bed like we usually do during the week.

Last weekend was the Army-Navy football game (don't want to talk about the score), and we also had a Tacky Sweater Christmas Party with some friends from church! Luckily, Brendan and I had some pretty ugly turtlenecks and vests from the year before that we were able to wear, and even more luckily, mine fit! Here are a few snapshots from that!

We look awesome

a cute couple if I ever saw one

the guys looked great too

I should also mention that once again, Brendan trumped everyone with his weird ability to be artistic and also a genius by taking over the gingerbread house making.

Brendan and I are really trying to make the most of the time that we have left as two before Luke's arrival! We are so excited to meet him, but (at least on my end) very nervous about being new parents! We went to the movies last Friday and during the previews I started crying because I knew that in a month that spontaneous movie dates were out of the question... yes I know this is ridiculous and that at SOME point we will get a babysitter, but I was feeling a little sentimental.

Luke has been given his eviction notice.

How far along? 36 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: haven't stepped on the scale since the doctor but probably between 33 and 35
Maternity clothes? I think I'm going to wear a burlap sack for the next month
Stretch marks? Still none so far!
Sleep: I waiver between having good nights and having nights where the slightest sound of Brendan's breathing keeps me up for hours
Best moment this week: holiday party with our church friends complete with ugly sweaters!
Miss Anything? sleeping on my back, and putting peppermint schnapps in hot chocolate
Movement: alien in stomach.
Food cravings: sour patch kids, brownies, cranberry juice, hot chocolate
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Have you started to show yet: people from church can't believe I still have a month to go. I think they thought I should have given birth yesterday
Labor Signs: Braxton Hicks
Belly Button in or out? OUT
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody? Happy, but emotional.
Looking forward to: Doctor's appointment on Friday!!