Thank you all so much for your suggestions in the last post. I reread the comments many times and I think we are nearly organized...um, sort of. I have the mental list prepared and we have nappies and wipes so if he comes early we have the basic items ready. Darin and I also took a breastfeeding and parenting class which was very insightful and helpful too. My last day at work was last Friday and since it has been a long weekend, it still hasn't sunken in that I don't have to go to work tomorrow or any other day that matter for the next six or so months. Really??!! That feels great.
Dudley is getting bigger and heavier and has been experiencing hiccups pretty often...now that's cute. Evidence of the growing is shown in photos below.
36 weeks, baby.
and the next photo is courtesy of Martine! Beware - it showcases a lot of belly!
but look....I can still see my toes
Yesterday our sweet friend Martine hosted a baby shower for dudley, darin and I. We had a great time spending the hot, hot afternoon with friends enjoying good food and conversation with friends. We also scored some pretty amazing stuff for dudley and darin was lucky enough to score a superdad tshirt (shown in photo below) from C&J.....he hasn't taken it off since he got it!
You can see other photos from the shower on Frangipani.
And seriously I have been knitting, but I haven't fully completed anything apart from these great booties. Does anyone need another reason to have a baby??!!
Converse booties
Pattern by Brooklyn Handmade. Made using Cascade Fixation and Pima Tencel.
it looks like you all had a great time at the shower! and you look awesome, kat! really. i wish i had looked that good in my last trimester :) not long now! enjoy the time off while you can.
Posted by: gleek | September 18, 2007 at 12:59 AM
i love love love those booties! too clever. you do look great--i hope i'm so lucky at 36 weeks. can't wait to meet the dudders.
Posted by: Kirsten | September 18, 2007 at 08:14 AM
Holy moley!
Posted by: Mariko | September 18, 2007 at 08:54 AM
Kat, those booties are adorable! And I do have to agree that you look great, too. Enjoy this time off work--I hope it cools down for you soon!
Posted by: Molly! | September 18, 2007 at 08:54 AM
Those booties are so cute that they make my ovaries hurt!
Posted by: Amy | September 18, 2007 at 09:36 AM
Gorgeous booties! And I hope you enjoy your last few weeks of pregnancy... it will be over before you know it. Based on the last couple of weeks, all you really need to start off is nappies, wipes, lots of cloths to wipe up baby sick (we're using a pack of cloth nappies) a bunch of babygros, and a sling/stroller for carting the bundle around in.
Posted by: suzy | September 18, 2007 at 11:31 AM
those booties are the best things ever.
Posted by: Sandra | September 18, 2007 at 11:57 AM
Those booties are the coolest! Dudley will love them I'm sure - and will be the most stylish little dude ever... Good luck for the next little while!! Darin looks like a very proud papa already.
Posted by: dana | September 18, 2007 at 04:49 PM
Those booties are the cutest things I've ever seen. I MUST make some for all the babies that keep showing up around me. I can't wait to see pictures of them on the baby!
Posted by: Katie | September 19, 2007 at 12:36 AM
Girlfriend, I had Flynn at 36 weeks...watch out!!!! Duds could come any moment!
Posted by: Erin | September 19, 2007 at 02:07 AM
I love the picture of your feet :)
Posted by: Veronique | September 19, 2007 at 03:44 AM
I can't believe you're still wearing the same shorts in your belly photos!
Posted by: alison | September 20, 2007 at 03:54 PM
Your belly looks fantastic. And i am so glad to hear you were able to kneedle maternity leave out of your employer after all!!
Posted by: Josh | September 22, 2007 at 06:08 PM
Ooh, you look super! And Daren looks like a super dad alright! The booties are adorable :)
Posted by: pinn | September 23, 2007 at 02:56 PM
Kat, you look fantastic! And those booties are the cutest ever. the photos from the baby shower are great - looks like a fun afternoon :)
Posted by: nicole | September 25, 2007 at 09:32 PM
Eeee! Those booties are so cute! Love the belly and mirror pic. :)
Posted by: Mary Helen | September 27, 2007 at 02:12 AM