June 22, 2012
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Its just one of those crazy times in my life and I need to embrace it and go with it.
Mandie walked in last night. Everything seemed fine. Everyone in a good mood. I got up this morning and got busy. They got up-bam! First fight of the day. She walked out. He was upset. I knew he needed some space so I kept going down my To Do list. I had to help Sam with some banking so I needed to get stuff done before we left.
Then Matt came out and dropped a bombshell on me.
Tristan will be here anytime over the next two weeks.
Okay.
His due date wasn't until 8/21. I still have some things I need to get done for him before he is born. I have several bags of clothes that I've bought for him-need to get tags cut off and everything washed. Diaper bags to pick up Blanket to finish. Mentally prepare myself to watch my first born turn into a father much faster than expected. Keep hoping Tristan will be okay. The list goes on and on.
I could tell he needed to be left alone and so I did. Sam and I went to take care of his banking. We came home and he took off to work with the band after telling me some very exciting news. I went grocery shopping. I had woke up with a terrible earache and no time to deal with it. Hopped on Google for home remedies. Drops of warm olive oil with garlic in it really does work to take away the pain! I came home and got stuff done. It was beautifully sunny so I worked out in the yard. Matt and I talked later. He does want me at the hospital so I'm going to throw somethings in a tote bag tonight. That way I can be at out the door at a moment's notice. He told me he's just putting one foot in front of the other. Matt did say he won't be going to shoot XGames. They need the money, but if Andie goes into labor, it would take him a minimum of 5 hours to even make it back here.
Big deep breath, Leopardditz.
Sam and I had a wonderful time yesterday. I love days when we go somewhere. We talk and laugh. I need that right now. He's harassing me about my solar lights. Says the airport is going to shut me down because I have so many that the pilots are going to get confused (we live very close to the airport). So I got a vapid look on my face and said that I wouldn't buy any more lights for the yard. But I thought it would be fun to put some on my car and drive around at night. For about 15 seconds he believed me and the look on his face was priceless!
Sam had some big news about his band but, to a certain degree, I'm sworn to secrecy. They almost have enough material for their first album. They've hooked up with a music producer who has his own studio in Hollywood and is going to let them record there. The producer played some of their music for someone and he is extremely interested in Sam's band and wants to help them.
I've seen this guy in concert 4 times.
This could be the break they have been waiting for.
Tomorrow I'm taking off for a day by myself. I'm going to Tribute Fest. Its an all day outdoor thing with 8 tribute bands and they are all suppose to be really good! Dave Matthews, Queen, Beatles, Elton John, Rolling Stones, U2, The Police, and Journey. The weather has gotten so nice. I'm going to pack some food, take a blanket, and sit out in the sun and listen to some music. I was polite and invited Sam, but he's working with the band again tomorrow. Right now it feels like there are a lot of people in my life and its important for my sanity that I carve times out where I'm by myself and don't have to make conversation with anyone. Sort of a mini Leopardditz vacation.
Sunday Sam and I have a movie date. "Abraham Lincoln" and lunch out for debriefing afterward. I am going to be posting more pictures, but things are pretty crazy for the next couple of days and it takes me a little time. At least I figured out how to do it! So I will get to share my beautiful yard and all my lights with you. In a matter of weeks, you will probably mount a campaign to stop me from posting pictures!
The last few months I sort of felt like I was on a roller coaster slowly going uphill. This morning I hit the top of the hill and am barreling down it at light speed.
But in a damn good way-I couldn't ask for anything more.
Comments (6)
Wow!!! Anytime she can give birth????? Wow. My kiddo was early but was huge for early at 5 pounds (she was 4 weeks early and would've been at least 9 pounds full term). My sister's kid was way, way, way early and only 2 pounds. So maybe she'll be the big early kind. Best wishes on that!
wishing you all the best of luck -- that everything goes well with the baby ... looking forward to your photos -- all those solar lights & a squirrel in a palm tree! have only travelled around New England & New York state (not city...) so curious to see pics of your yard! take care.
@Lenore_Happenstance - Right now Tristan is just shy of 4 lbs. I had Sam 3 weeks early and he was 5 lbs. Andie has had 2 steriod shots to help mature his respiratory system, so I'm confident things should be okay.
My daughter was born a month early; she was just over 5 pounds. She had to stay in the hospital for a while, because of jaundice, mostly, but she was fine. The only thing was, regular newborn size clothes were too big! You need to look for "preemie" sizes. These days they have wonderful set ups to manage early babies.
@suzyQ_darnit - Welcome! If Tristan was a lot smaller, I think I'd be more worried. But I am worried about the fluid next to his brain. We won't know what that is until he is born. But I am grateful for each day that he hasn't made an appearance yet. I think he still needs to be right where he is for as long as possible.
@leopardditz - that's right, he is still "cooking"!
Love the name!
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