Gingerbread

Last night was purely magical. The whole day, really. Let me tell you a little about it.

We got up around 7:30, I went down and starting a fire in the fireplace and lit some of our candles.

Emily came down and decided to try out Emily's new work out dvd, "Prenatal Pilates". (Not kidding) Yes, we are only 5 weeks in, but we are cautious and excited, so leave it alone. As she was doing this, I did my normal weight lifting workout, so it was really a nice bonding session for the two of us, which the pets took exception to and kept trying to get us to throw random items for them to fetch as we are working out. Apparently, they get jealous of us moving around without involving them.

Then we took our showers and got dressed. Emily looked so amazing. She is actually glowing. I am so in love with her. While she was putting on makeup and such, I went back down stairs and attended to the fire. Then I went around the whole downstairs and cleaned. She can't be near household cleaning supplies anymore, so I did all of that. Then we called Michael (Emily's cousin) and invited him over for the Steeler game. The house was so beautiful. Flames everywhere, and nothing on the floor. Christmas decorations everywhere. (We really need to get more, but all in its own time)

When Emily finally came back down stairs, I had put on the Music Channel: Sounds of the Season, which for those of you that have Digital Cable know is all Christmas music. We hugged and danced and made lunch. Michael arrived and we ate. I made cheeseburgers and Emily made this fabulous potato soup and baked some sourdough bread. It was the most delicious lunch.

Then, the Steeler game started. It was a horrible game for the first half, but we came back and won at the last minute. It was truly spectacular. Emily's mother showed up around half time, and showed us her new toy, its a tricycle. It was fun watching them (michael and rina) try it out.

After the game, Rina and Michael left and Emily and I just hung out on the couch the rest of the evening watching episodes of Buffy. We talked a little about how she is feeling and some other baby related things. With the candles and the roaring fire and all the Christmas decorations and lights around, as well as the cat and dog playing and my hand on her tummy, it was simply a magical day/night. I really love my life, more than you could possibly imagine.