Open heart, insert joy

I'm in an exceedingly good place right now. I know I've said this before, but I half expect some dramatic tragedy to befall at any moment just because everything is going so perfectly. If you want to read about overwhelming joy and good fortune in the life of someone who has done nothing special to deserve it, you've come to the right blog.

So, I'm going to share the most pressing problems in my life right now. It sounds odd but they best illustrate how amazing everything really is.

My biggest problem now is how and when to write dozens and dozens of thank-you cards. First, I need to thank everyone who took the time to nominate me for an award at work, and donated their money for gift cards. I've been recognized by the school board and that's just plain awesome. I know I work hard, but I LOVE what I do. The recognition has been over the top! Over 60 people nominated me, I'm still in awe. I'm about halfway through thank-yous. I'm personalizing them as best I can, but it is tough with so many to get through. I REALLY must find something special to do for my boss. I wouldn't be where I am without him, he's the one that has seen my potential, and given me enough challenge and opportunity to thrive as well as setting up this award and keeping it a big fat secret. No matter how I thank him, I'm forever indebted.

Then, when I have that problem solved, there's the matter of the thank you cards for the baby shower last Tuesday. It boiled down to an assembly-line of gift opening. One of my coworkers described it as being "Like Christmas, for Everyone!" Highlights included the exact travel system (carseat/stroller) DH and I had picked out, and a lovingly crocheted sweater, hat, and blanket which I intend to make heirlooms out of. There was also a wardrobe of outfits, and various toys and necessities. Last but definitely not least, gift cards which I can use to buy some breast-related accessories. :) DH was overwhelmed as he helped me unpack the car. Now, Gift Mountain sits in our living room, a very pressing reminder that the nursery needs to be cleaned out as of LAST week. *insert more awe here*

I really should take some pictures. But, thank you cards take precedence. I'm under the gun as the last day of school is the 17th. I hope to have the first batch done this weekend, and the second done next week. DH is supposed to help with the nursery. Something tells me the yard/garden will be suffering a bit...

More good stuff: I had a doctor's appointment Thursday and the word "perfect" was tossed around quite a bit. There was heartbeat-hearing (never get enough of that) and belly measuring, and handing out of freebees. I now have my pre-registration paperwork for the hospital (OMG, already?) and I've signed us up for prepared childbirth classes to begin next month. I need to have my glucose test done before my next appointment.

I feel the little one kicking and moving several times a day (like right now). Its become a reassuring background process, almost like breathing though more intermittent. I don't drop everything to take notice every time, it is frequent enough that I'd never get anything done! But, I do take several belly breaks. I've also started singing and talking to baby (usually at night and while driving to work). DH occasionally talks to my belly, but not often. He has felt her move several times.

Speaking of driving to work, I love my car too. I've used the AC a couple of times now. I used to think such things luxuries, its almost sad how quickly they become necessities.

I'm definitely at the top of a roller coaster.