We spent our weekend in Pigeon Forge, TN with Brent's parents, his sister and his sister's boyfriend, John. It was basically just a little family getaway before the baby arrives and we had a really good time hanging out with everyone.
We went to Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner Show on Friday night which is...well, it's an experience. One of those, just embrace your surroundings type experiences. It was entertaining, but very country and totally "Dolly".
Saturday, I must say, was my favorite part of the weekend. We did a little shopping at the outlet stores and then I was treated by my mother-in-law to a prenatal massage. It was lovely. (Seriously, it should be a requirement for all pregnant women. I think weekly massages would do it.) While we were getting pampered, the others were supposed to be ziplining, but it unfortunately got rained out. Sorry guys, should have gone the lazy route like this lady.
Before we headed home this afternoon, we took a trip to Clingman's Dome. At 6,643 feet, it is the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We drove to the trail which was only 1/2 mile in length, but was deceivingly steep. The hike was listed as "easy" which why this pregnant lady was willing to partake (also because the online description listed the presence of restrooms) , but trust me, it was more effort than expected. I'm pretty sure I should have been cleared by my doctor beforehand. Oops.
Climbing up the trail was quite amusing. I seemed to stand out to others, but it also seemed to motivate people. You could see that "hey, if that pregnant chick is still going then so can I" look on their faces. Quite funny. When we made it to the observation tower one couple even said, "Oh, she made it!" Glad I had others invested in my journey.
Here are the photos we took along the way. (And yes, we took most of these as an excuse to pause the walking efforts.)
Until next time...
It's good to get that traveling thing out of your system. I am still chuckling at a mental picture of you at Dixie Stampede.
ReplyDeleteYou are the cutest pregnant lady!!!
ReplyDeleteI saw that you got Babywise! I swear by it. I really hope you'll find some key principles that will work for you. Like I said, I never did EVERYTHING but the schedule was the big thing I always use.
So over the weekend I stayed overnight for the family I used to nanny for. They have a 4 1/2 year old (who I didn't sleep train) and a 2 1/2 year old (who I did sleep train). The four year old got up at 12, 4, 6:30... the two year old took a three hour nap the day before and slept for 11 hours that night (from 9-8). I trained her to sleep well from 3 months and clearly it has had lasting effects. All that to say: It's worth every bit of effort in the beginning!!!
Ashley...I've already read it cover to cover and really think it will be a big help. I'm so glad you recommended it! (I also had another girl mention that she's using it too and seems to be getting good results as well.)
ReplyDeleteIt already feels less stressful knowing that we at least have a plan of attack and an end goal. :)
I called my friend who recommended it to me several times when I first started using that method. It wasn't even my kid and I was still stressed out sometimes. If you need any support at all, don't hesitate to ask!!
DeleteWay to go sis!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteAdorable Kee photos!