Goal
I have a goal this week to post every day. I only mention this because I know if I don't I won't do it. So check back again tomorrow, because there should be something new again!

Why am I doing this? Well, Morgan is gone again, and I usually give myself a few projects to do while he is gone. It makes the time go by more quickly, and seem more positive. Instead of thinking "Oh, no. We still have another 5 days!" I think "Oh, I'm so glad I still have 5 days to finish my tasks!" It may seem silly, but it really helps me.

Also, I am in the nesting phase of my pregnancy. This is the time when most pregnant women feel the need to make a cozy nest for their new baby, and they spend time setting up the nursery, cleaning, etc. I become completely neurotic at this point, washing walls, filing paperwork, organizing closets, updating 72 hour kits . . . the list goes on and on. Because of course it would be utter neglect on my part to bring a newborn home to a house with unfiled papers and messy closets. Or out of date blogs. Nothing is safe during this point in my pregnancy. I'm pretty sure Morgan has volunteered for all of these work trips just to avoid my nesting phase.

I am feeling pretty good right now, though. Normally at this point in my pregnancy I am much bigger than I am right now. So I am still relatively comfortable. This brings me to one last thought for the day. Can you please help me spread the word? It is NEVER okay to comment on a woman's size! Just because she is pregnant doesn't give strangers and friends alike carte blanche to say whatever comes to mind about a woman's weight. In fact, this is probably the worst time to comment, since the woman has so many hormones coursing through her veins. An example: A seemingly innocent comment made when I was 5 months pregnant, "Oh, you don't have much longer!" Translated by my pregnancy brain: "You are a freak who looks like she is about to give birth at any minute, even though you are only 5 months pregnant!" You see? You can't win. So just don't mention size, okay? This is a miraculous, wonderful time, and women want to feel free to enjoy it, not feel self-conscious.

I have big plans for this week's posts. I have gleaned (okay, stolen) some fun ideas from some friends' blogs for post ideas. So check back tomorrow! See you then!