Superbowl Sunday

That's a pretty misleading title, considering all we've watched of the game today was a few minutes at the Cheesecake Factory (I did check the score on my phone after there was some cheering, since I couldn't read the tiny numbers on the screen from our table, does that count as being interested?).  Today IS the Super Bowl, though, and pretty much everyone on my Facebook feed is talking about it.

We went to visit my aunt, uncle, and 5 year-old cousin today for lunch, bringing along a Ledo pizza (I will miss those!) and some pretty big news.  First we announced our impeding graduation and move, which was met with enthusiasm by the adults and utter boredom by Olivia.  She will definitely miss us when we're gone, though, or at least she'll miss Jeff - she has already decided that if I ever die, she'll marry him.  Gee, thanks, kid.  Anyway, we then decided to share our other big news, which got her pretty excited.  Apparently she's been begging for a baby sister, and I don't have the heart to tell her that her parents are kind of past that age.  Funnily enough, she may have given us an idea for a name for a baby girl - we've already decided on a girl name and a boy name, but there's a decent chance that we'll have twins, so a second name isn't a bad idea.  I'm keeping them under wraps for now. :)

The one thing that I've noticed, with both my uncle and a co-worker/friend, is that some people really are unintentional downers.  I realize that we shared the news very early, but we're trying (!) to keep it contained to just very close family and friends.  I know that it will be tough if something were to go wrong, but part of me feels like in that event, it's better that some people know, particularly those who we would rely on for emotional support.  Both of these people (and I'm sure there will be more) meant well, but it seems so jarring to bring up, "Well, you know, if something happens..." when we're telling the happy news.  I shouldn't complain, I'm glad that they care and are concerned, but it bums me out...and of course it's something we've thought of, and I'd be lying if I said we weren't worried.

In other news, I've started writing a journal to our future baby.  I know it's kind of cheesy, but I like doing it and I think it would be nice for him/her to have someday.  Even though it's only been five days, I've already found myself talking to the baby (usually mentally, but sometimes out loud), so I guess it's not much of a stretch.  I don't have a ton to write about, except the big Food Pyramid movement, but it feels nice.  As far as the pregnancy goes, I'm still pretty symptom-free.  I am more tired, and definitely weepy (though really, I cried at commercials before so it's not exactly a big leap), and unbelievably itchy, especially at night.  Being tired isn't a new thing either, especially for a grad student, so I'm not sure if ti's the pregnancy or the lack of caffeine.  Please note, future child: I hope you realize that I love you very much, if I'm giving up my precious coffee!!

P.S. Here's a sample of the fruit/veggie/dairy items we have added to our diet.  There are more veggies in the freezer, but you get the idea! (sorry it's so dark)