Time off?

Well it seems I have some time off... Dace is due any day, and my last shift was Saturday, at least until after he comes. I made a goal to not slack off, but to actually be productive. That means at least doing something other than sitting in front of the TV watching X-Files. I'm keeping track of what I do, so that I don't go stir crazy as well as feel like I'm being productive. I'm hoping I won't feel guilty that I had time off and can't remember a single thing I did. I'm not used to having so much time for stuff I want to do.

Sunday: 5 days until D day. Woke up bright and early, made sure I had my primary lesson ready to go, spent the morning reading the newspaper with my husband. (This has become somewhat of a ritual for us.) Spent about a half hour at Brian's brothers house before heading to church. We came home to a delicious dinner of Swiss Steaks and watched some TV before Brian got called into work at 9:15 PM. He didn't get home until close to 11:00 so we got to bed late and then he got called at 1:00 in the morning by work again... Lets just say it was a long night.

Monday: 4 days until D day. I made homemade hogi rolls and french dip sandwiches for dinner later that night, went to the store so that Brian could make Skookies and bacon wrapped green beans (also for dinner). I also did some cleaning, checked email, and caught up on some coupons I'd been meaning to organize. We had friends over for dinner and were in bed by 9:00. I think it was a fantastic and productive day.

Tuesday: 3 days until D day. I did not wake up to my first alarm. I did not wake up to my second alarm. I woke up to a text from my husband around 8:30. That's definitely not like me. I think I slept too much because there's a pounding in my head. I managed to eat breakfast, check emails, and catch up on a couple of blogs I'd been meaning to read. I then spent 2 hours organizing a binder that's been collecting random things for five years now, such as wedding announcements, graduation invitations, and Christmas cards... Wow, we have a lot of friends and family. It definitely made me appreciate them even more to know that my friends and family keep in touch, even when I slack off. Next, a menu.... I'm not so good at coming up with ideas for dinner when the time rolls around, so I made myself make a menu for a month. That way, if I don't know what to make, it's already decided for me. Go me! When Brian got home, we did some shopping and walked around Target, yet again. Because we really need to get this kid out. And we were in bed by 9:00 again. How awesome is that?

Wednesday: 2 days until D day. Another late start for me. I guess that's a good thing though. I need to stay rested until this little guy comes. I've organized the bathroom and made some room for Dace. Who knew that babies needed so much space! Coupons are done, the house is picked up, and dinner is in the crock pot. What's next on the list? Make homemade breadsticks, dinner with my hubby, a movie, and spend the evening with my sisters who are spending the weekend with us. Yay! Got to bed late, but oh well. At least I can sleep in. :)

Thursday: 1 day until D day. Woke up at 6:00!? What? Why? I just feel bad for Brian. He's up at this time every single day. Well, I guess the day can get started. My sisters are still asleep, but I can make breakfast. I'm really hoping we make it down to the pool today. But if things change... as in we head to the hospital, I'm okay with that too. :)