I Finally Beat It and I'm Thankful!

I am so happy and thankful to say, that I think my cold is finally over! Just to be safe, I'll wait until Monday to start exercising again, but at least I don't feel like crap all the time anymore. Woo hoo!

Anyway, it's amazing how much better one feels when they are no longer sick, not just physically but also emotionally. I have felt totally on edge for the last couple weeks and in the last couple days that has gone back to less edgy (I don't think the emotional edge will really get back to normal until after pregnancy, or wait, maybe after I get over the first sleepless nights with the baby). Thank heavens for Adam being so patient and helpful these last few weeks (although he is that way all the time, I just especially appreciated it these last few weeks!). He has gotten our place 90% unpacked and decorated totally by himself. Though last night I told him that was only fair since I packed 90% by myself. :)

Now with most of the boxes unpacked, pictures on the walls, and most decorations up, it's really starting to feel like home. I think I'm feeling much more adjusted. Plus, there are some really cool aspects to our new place that I am now really appreciating.

The number one thing I appreciate, the toilets! I love the toilets here! I know that sounds kind of dumb, but Adam's parents were smart and kind enough to put Toto toilets in, which are like the best flushers in the world. We had an old toilet at our last place that didn't always flush properly, and that totally grossed me out. Especially since I've been pregnant! Now, no more toilet worries!

I also really love the tap water here. Adam's parents put a filter on the water for the whole house, so that means I don't need my Brita, the tap is already filtered so I can just drink straight from that (well, I do use a cup, but you get the point). Plus, they made us a really big, really nice master bedroom. Like 20' by 12' big. It's quite nice to have that much space, especially since the dog beds are in our room and soon the bassinet, so we'll have the entire family sleeping in our bedroom for a few months.

And finally, we have a racket ball court in our apartment. Yes, an indoor full size racket ball court with a climbing wall inside and other fun things that can be used (like there's hook ups for a volleyball net, a climbing rope, and scooters with attachments for games like hockey, basketball, and capture the flag). Because of my late pregnancy, I haven't really been able to take advantage of this room yet, but as soon as I'm recovered, I fully intend on having Adam teach me how to play racket ball. In the meantime, it's like Doggy Disneyland because it's a great place to play fetch in the winter and we can throw the ball way hard and have it bounce all over and make the dogs crazy. In fact, Rolo loves this room so much that as soon as Adam gets home and she has finished her crazy excited greeting, she runs to the racket ball court door wiggling excitedly, and then looks at the door, then looks at us, then back at the door, back at us, sometimes pawing at the door, until we either give in and go play with her in there, or walk away and leave her hanging. Possibly the only downside to having this super cool room in our apartment is that whenever the nieces and nephews are upstairs visiting grandma and grandpa, they want to come down in our apartment and play in the racket ball court. Although it hasn't been too bad, mostly they just come in during family parties and stuff, which is what we expected anyway.

So, if you all want to have a party, or you want to play a really good game of racket ball, come on over! Adam is way good at racket ball and will probably beat most people (so brothers of mine, next time you're in Utah you have to stop by for a game). Once the baby is born and a few months old, we'll have to have a little game tournament of some kind here. So if you're into physical games and would like to come, let me know and I'll make sure to invite you!