Nesting...or just plain me...

I have been trying to post pics of Ashlyn's b-day, my little 3 year old now, but our computer crashed upstairs and I haven't been able to get to them - you will see them soon! Ashlyn was very excited to turn 3 - and she picked candy bars as her b-day cake when she had all her girlfriends (and boyfriends) over. Easy enough. Then we had a family party and had ice cream sundaes with all the fixins. So much fun! And Ashlyn was beaming when she opened up her presents and got 2 baby dolls and a new stroller! She's such a little mother hen!

So, some have called it nesting, but most just laugh and say - that's the Stephanie we know! Last weekend I decided I needed a project (yes, we are about to embark on the kitchen remodel as we await our cabinets to show up), but during the week we are waiting, I decided the front entry and upstairs hallway had to be painted and it had to be now. I am pretty sure Shawn wanted to ring my neck at the sound of this, but he is wise enough to know you don't mess with your 28 week prego wife. And as I finished up last night I think he is actually pretty happy about it. I worked my tail off at nap time and bedtime every day since Sunday and actually finished last night! I have started putting stuff back up on the walls and it is looking soooo much better. It's something I have been wanting to do since we have moved in here, and finally got around to it. I'm having horrible problems with my right hand and wrist due to the pregnancy. My right hand is numb about 90% of the time and just aches constantly, so painting for a week hasn't exactly helped. My justification was that it wasn't going to get better anyway. And now I have cool new paint on the wall!

Austin and Ashlyn have been invited to stay at the farm for the weekend with Grandma and Papa Turner - they are ecstatic. (Shawn and I might be a little ecstatic too!) So, Shawn and I will get to try our hand at having just Gabriella, our little tornado. Should hopefully be a productive and yet relaxing weekend. Can't wait to get it started!!
Hope you are having the time of your life!
ST