While I was in Hawaii, I was able to convince my wife to let me buy a fancy espresso machine. I justified it by showing the ROI created by a lesser dependecy on Starbucks visits. Here’s the math:
Lindsey estimates her Starbucks consumption to be around $400 per year (before including the banana loaf).
Tamping my first shot.
My precious.
Molto buon!
Yesterday Lindsey and I picked up a crib for the baby. We’ve been watching the cribs on Craigslist for a few months in hopes of finding a really nice second-hand one. It paid off!
Last night Lindsey and I had our first baby class, along with about fifteen other expectant couples. The class was better than I expected. We learned about the birthing process and the first couple days following.
I did find some of the other classmates to be a bit comical. We were seated behind a nerdy-looking couple who couldn’t keep their hands off each other. The guy could have been Bill Gates’ twin, and the girl was quite a bit younger. Each time he leaned in for a kiss neither Lindsey nor I could see the instructor. During introductions he announced that he already had three children and three grand-children with another mother. I guess you could say he was alumni.
Overall the class was very informative, and the instructor was great. Next time we’ll choose our seats more carefully.
Lindsey and I went on a babymoon to Maui last week. Nana and Grandpa King had already planned a two week trip there, and they invited us to join them for a portion of it. We spent a week with them swimming, walking, snorkling, diving, and sunbathing.
My dad got some great shots of Lindsey and I on the beach at sunset.
Lindsey’s been craving Frosted Mini Wheats throughout the pregnancy. Hopefully a Costco-sized box will meet her needs.
To take care of my own cravings I found some ultra-yummy 100% Kona coffee and a ginormous bottle of Kirkland-brand vodka. Disclaimer: Both are being saved for Christmas when we’ll have family around to help polish them off.
6-month profile. This is where all the Frosted Mini Wheats are going.
I even got my parents to pose for a couple sunset shots.
Beautiful Maui sunset.
One of the common screening tests during pregnancy looks for gestational diabetes. The test involves drinking a bottle of glucose. One hour later they do a blood draw and determine how your body responds.
The glucose drink has a reputation for being disgustingly sweet. I thought perhaps if the glucola were disguised as an orange martini, Lindsey might enjoy the experience a little more.
Bottoms up!
Blah!
Getting tipsy!
