I'm All Hooked Up -Uh Huh-huh!

Thank you, Mr. Internet Man, for getting us connected to the web! Phew, I have felt like a Quaker the past week without internet. It's amazing how much we rely on this marvelous invention in our daily lives, though it's been proven that we can survive without it and have half a dozen extra hours on our hands.
Here's a little brief update, pictorially speaking, of what's been going on the past week.
Tuesday, September 4th, marked our first official day in the house. Brian returned from the great paper shuffle at Ft. Hood early afternoon and we proceeded to settle in with our truck-load of belongings.
We made an evening run to the Super Walmart to pick up the bare necessities -those simple bare necessities- such as an air mattress, bedding, a single set of dishes for each of us, etc. We had no idea how soon our household items would be available to move in (though we certainly didn't anticipate being in our house for 10 days before delivery, but we've managed.)
I, of course, had to continue documenting belly growth for posterity -and it gave me something to do while waiting for Brian to come home. This also marked the day of "The Great Grocery Run" where I loaded my cart with needed items to stock our new fridge and monstrous pantry. I could hardly wheel the cart around by the end and nearly sat flat on the floor while waiting in line to check out, my feet were so tired. I'm astounded at the amount of rest I require and how easily pooped out I get at 33 weeks pregnant. I know I have technically seven weeks remaining until the due date, but I am beginning to rejoice every morning when I wake up, thinking, "One more day down! We made it -just another day to knock out and I'll be one day closer to blast off."

Along with the sore footsies and general fatigue, I'm turning awful cranky. I know this is partly because I have little to do, which will hopefully change this Friday when all of our stuff comes and I'll be busy unpacking and creating new homes for our belongings. Brian has been painting up a storm since Monday and I've been hanging out reading, napping, cleaning my belly button, you name it. Frankly I'm sick of painting and I haven't even lifted a brush. Poor Brian! He's currently coating his office in a khaki color that looks fabulous. Here, take a peak at the three rooms he's already finished!
This is the "Donavan Covey" room. What looked like a warm beige on the color sample turned out to be a vibrant dark peachy-tan. It was a tad shocking the next day in morning light, but over the past few days we've grown to love it. I wanted something warm, inviting and inspiring and that's just what I got.
"The Heritage Room" is the guest quarters. The inspiration was a Scottish theme integrating our family history -past and present. Here we plan to share some of the beautiful pictures we've taken on our Alaskan hikes, our drive down through the lower 48, our clan histories and other artwork I've collected on my U.K. adventures. We promise a comfy, interesting and very functional area to escape to when you come and visit!
Okay, you'll get to see the true final result of Wilder's room when we complete it as a nursery, but for now this little glimpse will have to suffice. Admittedly the lighting is awful in this photo taken at night, but this room is FANTASTIC! We turned the idea of an accent wall around: The wall with the window remains the original almond color that is throughout the house and the surrounding three walls are a stunning turquoise-sky blue. Really it's like a vintage sky blue. It looks wonderful will all the artwork, toys and various decor we've already collected and I couldn't be more pleased. The color makes me squeal with delight!
We went to the monthly Saturday Market in Georgetown and found just one block barricaded off next to the courthouse. LOTS of handmade jewelry booths, I'd venture to say at least 1/3 of the vendors, and some funny crippy-crap (no offense if you had a booth there.) One vendor sold carved cactus characters in pots, one sold emu oil -toted as being great for stretch marks and baby's skin when the man saw I was pregnant, hand-sewn sun hats, homemade journals, a little bit of everything you don't need. I may do better selling at some of the local stores than setting up shop once a month with the same old (and I do mean old) characters coming by, browsing the merchandise for deals at the market. We'll see... It's an option and options are always good!

So hopefully with the delivery of our household goods my stir-crazy crankies will subside and then I'll just moan about how tired I am of putting things away. Hey, if it's not one thing, it's another -right?!

Actually, this is simply character building. Am I just going to sit around and piddle my time away, or am I going to find something productive to do, even though it's technically "work" (which is something I try as hard as can be to avoid.)? I've mapped out and shopped for this weeks dinner menus from Monday through Saturday, so I'm set there. (I really am thrilled to share with you some of the menus I've made -it has been the greatest source of satisfaction for me this past month!) I've made some jewelry -should do more. I've started writing the "Hi, we've moved!" letters -yours in the mail soon! I'm taking walks and starting up my pregnancy yoga again. Hm... I know! I will go around the house and pre-organize the available shelving like I meant to do earlier! Thank you for the inspiration! Sometimes you just need to talk things out.

Until next post!