28 Days to Wait….

Waiting for her, originally uploaded by Kate Chan.

… well, maybe 28 days.

Yes, we are all waiting (the dog included) for something. Sometimes waiting for the unknown, sometimes not. This time, we’re just waiting for the we-don’t-know-when. So, I decided to make the best of things.

You see, I *am* in a unique position here. NO, not by adopting – that’s not unique. But by having some time on my hands AFTER finishing the baby-proofing, painting, shopping, etc and BEFORE the baby arrives. I am also in the unique position of NOT being physically uncomfortable in these last few weeks of “pregnancy”. (My pregnancy being MUCH more about paperwork than stretch marks. LOL)

I asked this question on the adoption forums, I thought I should ask it of you all too. Maybe you can help me spend my time? Here is the question and the “rules”

QUESTION: If you had 28 days to wait and you could spend $28 dollars or LESS on any given activity (preferrably LESS LESS LESS!)), what would you do?

RULES:

  • Activities should cost no more than $28 (or so).
  • Activities should be things that we probably can’t do very easily or at all once the baby is here.
  • Activities can be fun, practical, stress relieving, etc. but not oriented to baby-prep. (After all, we’ve finished all of that because we thought she would be here by now! LOL)
  • Activities should be things that we can do together as a couple; but this is not a requirement. (For example… I just went out and had my first facial yesterday. MMMM.. yea…. don’t know what took me so long to do that! LOL)

What are your ideas?

I have a list going – but I think I want to make it *much* longer than just the 15 or so I’ve been thinking of. That way, when we have a moment, we can still work on completely our “to-do” list. Here are the things on my list to get done this week:

1. Make practical doctor appointments: get my eyes checked, teeth cleaned, etc. (Co-pay is $15.00.)

2. Schedule a manicure or pedicure. (Already have the hair cut scheduled) (Either costs about $15-25.)

3. Scrub down refrigerator. (Costs nothing but humility. I just watched “Jon and Kate plus 8” and heard her ranting about a moldy refrigerator. It made me wonder when the last time was that I emptied and scrubbed it down.)

4. Take the pup on some LONG walks. (Cost: nothing!)

5. Attend the weekly BodyFlow (Yoga + Pilates) class at the gym AND go at least two other times each week. (Cost: nothing… already paid for.)

6. Write a few blog posts that maybe I can publish on a schedule AFTER she gets here? (Cost: My imagination/brain… as right now I can barely think about much else beyond Her, My Love and work. LOL)

What do you guys think?
Got any suggestions for me?

After all, if you were getting this stare, you’d think of something to do about it too:
Are you looking at me?

Thanks for the ideas!
~Kate

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