I have been realizing more and more that I am completely out of the loop when it comes to pop culture. When I say pop culture I mean movies, TV shows, fashion, music, politics and the list goes on. A year ago when we lived in VA and were about to leave to move to the other side of the world I promised myself this wouldn't happen. And here I am 11 months into living here and I see things on Facebook or friend's blogs (those are sadly my greatest connection to the US) and I quite frankly have no idea what people are talking about sometimes. Now I stopped reading the celebrity gossip sites at least 6 months before I moved because I realized that I knew more about what was happening in Hollywood than Washington and the rest of the world. So that was a decision I made to try and focus on things that had a little more actual impact on my life. But that decision did not prevent me from knowing what new movies and books had just been released or what TV shows were popular--even though I never had time to follow many TV shows.
So now I see people talking about so many things that I am COMPLETELY clueless about. For starters I have heard of Twilight but could tell you no more about it than it has to do with Vampires. And am I right to say there is a movie out now too? And what is New Moon? Does it have anything to do with Twilight? Moons and vampires seem to go together so that makes sense but I am probably wrong. OK, and apparently there are many TV shows that are coming to and end. So is Reality (not so Reality) TV still so popular? What about fashion? And hair styles? Not that my curly mop gets much of a change but you never know. And politics. It's embarrassing that I haven't kept up with anything our new President is up to, except what I saw on BBC news when I was in TL over a month ago. So, I know websites to go to for news, but I need some ideas for fashion, movies, etc. The less gossipy the better. And I want real fashion for real people, no runway crap that real people don't wear.
Also, I'm volunteering Kitty to meet me at the airport in Fall of 2011 to take me right to her salon to give this third world hair some help. We may be headed to the mall (OK, Target and Marshall's) right after just to give me a wardrobe boost--mostly because I'm hoping I will lose all my baby weight and have clothes that hang off of me--so anyone that wants to join in feel free. I will hopefully be relearning my lost ability to accessorize. Judah will be 2 by then and unless other little Pittman children follow I will be ready to be back to my pre baby self. It's hard to imagine that I was one to never leave the house if my purse and shoes didn't match. I know this all sounds so utterly shallow but I'm just being honest.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
solo
My time without Stan has gone pretty well. Now to clarify I was not completely on my own. Our house helper was here during the day and a friend came to help me with dinner, bedtime and then spent the night just to make sure everything was ok. She will also stay for a lot of today until Stan gets home in the early evening. This is kinda preparing me for what will lie ahead. Once we get back from TL and have a little time to settle Stan will have to start traveling out, possibly two to three times a month. I'm kinda counting semi-bed rest the same as having an infant, but I know really and infant will be WAY more work. But it's good to get a little of an idea of how it will be when Stan is gone and I have three boys here on my own. My hope is that Kirby and Bennett will grow in their level of maturity and they will listen and obey every word I say. But, I know that is a long shot. I'm praying for mountains of patience.
Thursday was a bit of a busy day but it was a good one. We had a very informative meeting Thursday morning. The knowledge the couple shared was a bit overwhelming but great. Then we came home to prepare for the delivery of our new furniture. We were expecting it between 12-1 but because we know how schedules work around here we weren't too surprised when it didn't show up till closer to 5. We had planned a cook out with friends that came in from out of town so that delayed dinner just a little. But I have to say the steak, baked potato and salad were well worth the wait. So was the furniture for that matter. I now have a guizi (what we would call a wardrobe--built in closets are a rarity here) to put my clothes in. Let me tell you it was nice to unpack my clothes after living here over a month. We also have furniture to finish off our living room. So now in the next few weeks before we leave (less than 4 now!) I will be hanging pictures and getting all the small things put away. That way when we get back all I will have left will be any little touches I want to add--you know the fun stuff. Oh yeah, and take care of Judah. And Kirby and Bennett. I have a strange suspicion that once my 6 weeks post-pardum days are up I will be VERY busy.
Thursday was a bit of a busy day but it was a good one. We had a very informative meeting Thursday morning. The knowledge the couple shared was a bit overwhelming but great. Then we came home to prepare for the delivery of our new furniture. We were expecting it between 12-1 but because we know how schedules work around here we weren't too surprised when it didn't show up till closer to 5. We had planned a cook out with friends that came in from out of town so that delayed dinner just a little. But I have to say the steak, baked potato and salad were well worth the wait. So was the furniture for that matter. I now have a guizi (what we would call a wardrobe--built in closets are a rarity here) to put my clothes in. Let me tell you it was nice to unpack my clothes after living here over a month. We also have furniture to finish off our living room. So now in the next few weeks before we leave (less than 4 now!) I will be hanging pictures and getting all the small things put away. That way when we get back all I will have left will be any little touches I want to add--you know the fun stuff. Oh yeah, and take care of Judah. And Kirby and Bennett. I have a strange suspicion that once my 6 weeks post-pardum days are up I will be VERY busy.
Monday, May 25, 2009
one month
So one month from today we will be flying to Bangkok. I'm so excited because I know once I am there I will breath a little easier when it comes to contractions, Judah being born, etc. There are, however, a few things that worry me about this trip though. First of all we have to get to KM to catch our flight. Not usually an issue but for the past couple of months they have been working on the main road that takes us there. When I came back from TL in April the normal 4 hours bus ride took 8 hours. We have decided to take a car to hopefully make it more comfortable for us (me) and cars usually have less trouble passing through the construction, but at one point they closed the road entirely. The side going from here to there is now the one getting the majority of the work. Also, once we get to the airport we have to deal with the airline questioning whether or not I can fly. We know the policy--up to 37 weeks for a flight less than 4 hours, with a doctor's note--but since I was questioned and asked for proof when I left at 23 weeks I know there will be trouble this time. We will have the appropriate doctor's note and other documentation--I even plan to bring a printout of their policy with me--but I'm still really anxious about it.
So what I've been trying to concentrate on is just getting to that point. Being as prayed up and prepared as possible. I will be 35 weeks and since I already look to them like I'm due I know I will look huge to them then. But I'm praying for no trouble. I'm praying that the check in clerk will not even question us and we can board without issue. I'm also specificaly praying that I will feel especially good that day so I will have plenty of patience and everything else needed when traveling with a two year old and a four year old and still appear to be the picture of perfect pregnancy health--even if I'm not.
Please pray with me. If anything it will calm my nerves.
So what I've been trying to concentrate on is just getting to that point. Being as prayed up and prepared as possible. I will be 35 weeks and since I already look to them like I'm due I know I will look huge to them then. But I'm praying for no trouble. I'm praying that the check in clerk will not even question us and we can board without issue. I'm also specificaly praying that I will feel especially good that day so I will have plenty of patience and everything else needed when traveling with a two year old and a four year old and still appear to be the picture of perfect pregnancy health--even if I'm not.
Please pray with me. If anything it will calm my nerves.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
30
weeks that is...
Ok, since I've kinda put Wordless Wednesday on hold, seeing as how I'm not out enough to get pictures of anything interesting, I'm going to try to post at least biweekly belly pictures. That way there my be an actual visible difference. I look like I'm about to bust. I'm starting to get why I get nothing but quizzical looks while I'm out walking around. To the people here I look about 2 months overdue. And that's with two months left to go. Here are some pregnancy facts for this week.
-I'm still hot. I enjoyed several cool days brought by some rain but as of yesterday that has worn off. I was outside for 10 minutes today and had sweat pouring. PTL this is a temporary situation. :)
-We have 5 weeks till we fly out. I'm already planning what I want for dinner my first night in Bangkok.
-A friend went to the capital city and did some food shopping while she was there. She was so wonderful and bought some stuff for us. Less than 24 hours after she returned, we (mostly me) have gone through a bag of Tostitos, a jar of salsa and a 8 oz. block of extra sharp cheddar cheese. I made taco salad for dinner last night and ate the leftovers for lunch.
-My husband is officially done with Mexican food. Maybe forever. All three pregnancies have had me craving Mexican food in addition to my usual joy in eating it. I hope Stan can make it 9 more weeks with eating Mexican whenever it's available.
-Judah is getting really strong.
-I'm in bed an average of 9 hours a night and still feel completely exhausted. Of course there are at least two trips to the bathroom and the subsequent getting comfortable and falling back asleep but I need a nap most days--whether I get one or not.
That's it for now.
Ok, since I've kinda put Wordless Wednesday on hold, seeing as how I'm not out enough to get pictures of anything interesting, I'm going to try to post at least biweekly belly pictures. That way there my be an actual visible difference. I look like I'm about to bust. I'm starting to get why I get nothing but quizzical looks while I'm out walking around. To the people here I look about 2 months overdue. And that's with two months left to go. Here are some pregnancy facts for this week.
-I'm still hot. I enjoyed several cool days brought by some rain but as of yesterday that has worn off. I was outside for 10 minutes today and had sweat pouring. PTL this is a temporary situation. :)
-We have 5 weeks till we fly out. I'm already planning what I want for dinner my first night in Bangkok.
-A friend went to the capital city and did some food shopping while she was there. She was so wonderful and bought some stuff for us. Less than 24 hours after she returned, we (mostly me) have gone through a bag of Tostitos, a jar of salsa and a 8 oz. block of extra sharp cheddar cheese. I made taco salad for dinner last night and ate the leftovers for lunch.
-My husband is officially done with Mexican food. Maybe forever. All three pregnancies have had me craving Mexican food in addition to my usual joy in eating it. I hope Stan can make it 9 more weeks with eating Mexican whenever it's available.
-Judah is getting really strong.
-I'm in bed an average of 9 hours a night and still feel completely exhausted. Of course there are at least two trips to the bathroom and the subsequent getting comfortable and falling back asleep but I need a nap most days--whether I get one or not.
That's it for now.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
product review
So I have finally gotten all of my Judah purchases. A friend's husband took a trip to the US and was willing to bring back an extra piece of luggage for our family. Most of the items for were the boys. I loaded it up to get my moneys worth. :) So now I have each of the things I ordered and I thought I would give a little review. Of course this is the pre-use review so as I use each thing I can let you know if I feel the same or have changed my opinion. Plus there is something I had made here so I thought I would include that as well.
Nursing Cover:
Although the color was a little different than I expected I still like it. Without having used it I think it covers well and has the boning at the neck for easy observation of the baby. I compared it to a the nursing cover of a friend who has a more mainstream brand, and they were nearly identical. The quality was the same so I feel confident washing and care will be easy.
Crawler Covers:
This was such a great deal and I couldn't be happier with how they turned out. I paid $22 and got 4 pair and free shipping. There were so many colors and designs to choose from. They are a great thickness, especially because I will be using them primarily as long underwear for Judah during the cold months. They are even long enough I could put them on Bennett (and Kirby for that matter). This will be great with Bennett just learning to use the potty, he won't have to worry about pulling down an extra layer.
Wee Wubbys:
These lovey blankets turned out just as I wanted. The quality is great! The seams will definitely hold up to many washings and I love that they come as a pair. So cute and just what I was looking for. They are a great size and if Judah gets attached to it like my other boys they will be great for several years.
Since we aren't really fixing Judah a nursery (his dresser and bed will be in the guest room) I'm trying to add a few things to make it more like a babies' room. We won't have a changing table but I wanted to get a changing pad made to put on the bed to protect the quilt from direct diaper mishaps. We have some foam that we are going to glue plastic to and then I had some covers made. This shows the start of it, I want to do a little more work to make it fit better.
This is a close up of the two different fabrics I used--cats and dogs and different types of balls. I also had two receiving blankets made, one out of each fabric. It's a really soft flannel fabric similar to what you can buy in the States. They made all 4 in about 15 minutes and the total cost was less than $5. I hope the changing pad turns out like I have it pictured in my head.
Nursing Cover:
Although the color was a little different than I expected I still like it. Without having used it I think it covers well and has the boning at the neck for easy observation of the baby. I compared it to a the nursing cover of a friend who has a more mainstream brand, and they were nearly identical. The quality was the same so I feel confident washing and care will be easy.
Crawler Covers:
This was such a great deal and I couldn't be happier with how they turned out. I paid $22 and got 4 pair and free shipping. There were so many colors and designs to choose from. They are a great thickness, especially because I will be using them primarily as long underwear for Judah during the cold months. They are even long enough I could put them on Bennett (and Kirby for that matter). This will be great with Bennett just learning to use the potty, he won't have to worry about pulling down an extra layer.
Wee Wubbys:
These lovey blankets turned out just as I wanted. The quality is great! The seams will definitely hold up to many washings and I love that they come as a pair. So cute and just what I was looking for. They are a great size and if Judah gets attached to it like my other boys they will be great for several years.
Since we aren't really fixing Judah a nursery (his dresser and bed will be in the guest room) I'm trying to add a few things to make it more like a babies' room. We won't have a changing table but I wanted to get a changing pad made to put on the bed to protect the quilt from direct diaper mishaps. We have some foam that we are going to glue plastic to and then I had some covers made. This shows the start of it, I want to do a little more work to make it fit better.
This is a close up of the two different fabrics I used--cats and dogs and different types of balls. I also had two receiving blankets made, one out of each fabric. It's a really soft flannel fabric similar to what you can buy in the States. They made all 4 in about 15 minutes and the total cost was less than $5. I hope the changing pad turns out like I have it pictured in my head.
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