For the Hokies in the Crowd

I had to post this photo for all my Hokie fans out there! (If you can't read the script at the top, it says "Future Hokie." Thanks to the Saylors for this great maternity shirt!!)

All is well with baby Saylor and I. Our little man survived my longest workday of the year clocking in 20 hours straight for United Way's annual bass tournament and fesitval! He didn't complain one bit!

Drew and I celebrated our second anniversary this week from afar, but the distance didn't make it any less meaningful. What a wonderful two years we've had together! Our third year may be a little crazier than the first two, but having our first child and moving within a month will surely be memorable!

Quick update

Here I am starting my 24th week! The baby and I are growing pretty rapidly these days! In the last week, my work acquaintances and even people I don't know have started to say "Congratulations!" I guess it's safe to say at this point I don't look like I've just put on a beer belly or just letting myself go! I've gained about 16 pounds so far and am doing my best to stay active and eat well so I gain wait slowly as all my books and magazines recommend.

Our little baby boy is kicking more than ever. But I think it's his way of reminding me that even though Drew is gone, I'm not alone. What a realization that we are going to have a 3-person family soon!

Not much else to report on the baby front. I'm down to one month working full time and in May I'll shift to 20 hours a week until I feel that I've tied up all the loose ends at United Way. I'm planning to teach swimming lessons at the YMCA in May-June, which could be interesting. I can see the kids now "Not fair, Miss Stephanie! You can back float because that big belly holds you up!" It will be fun and a different take on a very familiar experience.

Love to you all,

Steph & son