Happy Independence Day
Steve spent part of the afternoon watching a series on the history channel about the American Revolution so I feel like I spent time thinking of the true meaning behind this day. But tonight, I’m having flashbacks to Guatemala. Either it is legal to set off fireworks in TN or the cops just don’t care. There has been non-stop noise for the past 3 hours. Everyone seems to have a garage full of fireworks to set off. Thankfully, Sabrina seems to be sleeping through it all. She usually did in Guatemala too – unfortunately I did not.
Sabrina sporting her stars and stripes:
She spent yesterday afternoon chasing and running from the dog while squealing. Around the kitchen island they go and then back into the living room to start the circuit over again. They are like siblings – when one is bored he/she goes and antagonizes the other.
And finally, just to show what 12 hours does to my ankles:
9 a.m. = close to normal ankles
9 p.m. = cankles and sausage toes (although this isn’t even close to the worse case of cankles I’ve had)
That is the cutest picture of Sabrina running from the dog. It is so good that they keep each other entertained.
I feel for you with the fluid retention in the evening. You don’t have to much longer to go. Hang in there.
In solidarity Im eating more beef jerky than ever to swell with my sistah!
I had the same ankle swelling fun when I was pregnant with my son! We flew across the country (wi to nc) and when we got there I had to talk my husband out of either rushing me to the er or renting a car and driving home! I had never seen such swelling!!
On the upside…it goes away immediately after the baby arrives!! HANG IN THERE!!!!
Oh my gosh look at her! She is too cute! Gabbie has that same blue outfit that my MIL got her but it is an 18 months and too small. I need to exchange it. Sorry about the ankles:( You are nearing the end though! Hang in there!
My ankles and feet are similarly swollen and painful, but it does get better. I remember looking down about three days after each of the other kids was born and marveling in the fact that my lower legs looked so skinny. It was the only part that looked skinny very quickly, but I’ve learned to take what I can get.
Wow hope you are taking good care of yourself dear. High blood pressure and water retention – you are keeping your feet up as much as possible?
Sorry about your ankles… that makes my feet hurt!
In the city of SH the fireworks ban is lifted from 4 PM until 11PM (supposedly) on 4th and New Years… but I can almost promise you that someone will clear out the leftovers at the stand tonight and you will get another show… and nothing will be done about it.
We have the same flag shirt for Alayna, except in red. I love Walmart!
Like other people have said, the swelling goes away quickly after baby comes! You should be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel by now! Only a few more weeks!
Oh man, I vaugley remember those days. YUCK, keep your feet UP sister!
Hang in there. Only a couple more weeks
wow, i forgot about the firecrackers in antigua. i’ll take any positive association i can get as i hate them- the noise, the danger, the lost sleep, blah blah blah whine whine whine.
so tonight as everyone in the neighborhood is still setting them off i’ll think of guatemala.
thanks.
ps sorry about those feet- looks pretty uncomfortable. do i need to suggest acupuncture again? 😉
You posted my feet on your blog?? *wink*
Yesterday the bottoms of my swelled up and I lost my arch. I couldn’t walk normally and I sounded like a flat footed monster on the hardwood floors. I laughed it off, but OUCH!
You poor thing:( I remember those days.
It’s almost over. I can’t believe she’s gonna be here in a few weeks:)
TOOO cute pic of Sabrina resting her feet too:)