Wednesday, February 27, 2008

2.5 Hours and Counting

Patrick has a few hours to go on the Bar. Yesterday consisted of essay questions and today is the mulitple choice section. He met numerous people taking the exam with him who had failed it last July. Lets hope that's not the case with him! Previously, I didn't think it was a big deal that it takes two months to get his results - but now, it's killing me! Regardless, we are having some friends over tonight for Indian food as sort of a pseudo celebration - can't wait!

I took Sophie to my 12 week appointment today - it was a fun little mother daughter outing and she was super excited to hear the baby's heartbeat. Then we went to lunch at noodles & Co. - which for the record is where she ALWAYS picks to have lunch when we go out. I love that she knows what she likes. My belly is already starting to pop out - guess my body is used to being pregnant this third time around. I'm thankful to have hit the 12 week mark. In addition to the heartbeat we also heard the baby kick, which was so amazing and reminded me just how much a baby develops in such a short period of time. How can one believe that life does not start at conception?

Sunday, February 24, 2008

Now that you know

So I didn't actually tell anyone that I had started a blog because I don't like commiting to things I'm not sure I can keep up with. But, since I left a comment on Byranie's blog and it allowed her to see I had a blog, which she so kindly linked, I guess I'm officially into it. So Byranie, this one is for you baby:) I promise I'll post again in my second trimester too...

These last few months have been a whirlwind. Patick Graduated in December right around the time I did my first post. He took two weeks off for Christmas and then started his Bar prep course January 2. He has pretty much taken off of work since he started the course, but I've actually seen him less since he has made studying his job. Graduation was totally anticlimactic since both of us knew the Bar Exam would prove to be more of a challenge than night school for 4 years. Finally, FINALLY, he is almost done! Today marks his last day of studying - he will take tomorrow off completely and then take the Bar all day Tuesday and Wednesday. We are both already feeling giddy about it all being over. It's kind of a bummer that he won't get his score until May, but he feels like he has prepared well and gosh darn it, were going to go ahead and celebrate! He has done a really amazing job of staying focused and making us feel special even though he's been super busy. I've arranged to spend the night out on Friday sans kids thanks to my mom. Sushi and a posh hotel downtown seems fitting for the occasion. Patrick is unaware of my plans, but I'm sure he will be okay with the arrangement:)