This and That

I bought Beansprout his first toy the other day!  I was on Zulily, a website that offers daily deals, and they had wooden "grow-up" toys on sale.  I'm a big fan of the look of wooden toys.  So I ordered Beansprout a three-in-one toy that transforms from a walker, to a ride-on trike, to a shopping cart.  Here it is:

I think he'll like it!

Also, Mark felt Beansprout kick for the first time the other night.  We were reading him a Dr. Seuss story (I brought back a ton of my childhood books after going home this past weekend), and he was going nuts.  Mark's seen him kick before, but he's never felt it.  It was neat for him to get to feel the movement.

When I was at home for Emily's shower, I received what may be the biggest compliment a pregnant woman can receive: a woman told me I was the "cutest little pregnant woman" she'd ever seen!  For someone who doesn't feel so cute now that I seem to be expanding in places other than my belly, I was thrilled to hear that!

On the way back to Arlington from Raleigh, my dad and I stopped in a Wendy's for lunch.  The cashier asked me if I'm having a boy.  Surprised, I said yes, and asked her what gave it away.  She said I'm carrying low, and boy pregnancies tend to carry lower than girl pregnancies.  I've heard that, but I guess I never really thought about whether it applies to me. 

Weekly post coming soon!