• I am so glad that it’s a long weekend finally, even though I have to work Monday. I’m just exhausted from everything that’s happened in the past week; I really need a breather.
• My Grandpa – bless his heart – is coming over today to finish painting the baby’s room. That man is unstoppable. I really don’t blame him from wanting to do it though. He never leaves a job unfinished and it will help him get out of the house (well, my mom’s house) and avoid people’s phone calls. I don’t think he’s had much time to himself since my Grandma passed on Sunday, and I’m glad to have him over visiting regardless.
• Being the writer in my family, I had the honour of writing my Grandma’s obituary, at my Grandpa’s request. I think that was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to write, but it’s by far the piece I’m most proud of. I know my Grandma would approve – she loved my work no matter what boring topic I was writing about.
• I made myself a delicious root beer float last night. You should be jealous of how good it was:

• Which reminds me: Android FINALLY has the Instagram app available to download, but I’m still trying to figure out how to use it. Like – how on earth do I see my photos all in one spot other than on my phone? I NEED TO KNOW THIS PEOPLE!
• My mom, aunt, and I are heading to Kelowna tomorrow for some shopping. I think it will be a well deserved and needed “girls day” for us. My aunt is actually in Kamloops from Phoenix, AZ (She flew up Monday to be with my Grandpa). I haven’t seen her in about three years, so it’s been good catching up, even though the circumstances aren’t ideal.
• On Sunday Kyle’s BFF will be visiting. Shenanigans will probably ensue.
• Come to think about it, I don’t get too much of a break this weekend after all …
• I’m pretty sure I’m getting bigger and bigger (baby-wise) every day. It’s amazing how much she’s moving and thrashing about inside me! Sometimes it’s startling, and it still freaks Kyle out everytime she kicks/punches him.
• I seriously need some new books to read. Suggestions?

What are your Easter weekend plans?

Oh Friday, how glad am I to see you? Here’s today’s list of random shiz:

• It’s been an unbelievably long week for me. I’m tired and I’m surprised I haven’t caught a cold or something because of it. I’m ready to sleep in tomorrow morning, for as long as I can with two dogs.
• Speaking of two dogs – Kyle and I are in the final stages of adopting a dog. There’s been so much going on that I haven’t had time to blog about it, but if you follow me on Twitter or have me on Facebook, I’ve posted a few details and some pictures.
• Yesterday at work my computer monitor died. And then, as we were plugging in the back-up monitor, my coffee spilled onto my keyboard and that died as well. I’m full of technology win lately.
• Yesterday I also had my gestational diabetes test in the morning. Nothing like chugging sugary orange liquid that tastes like orange pop first thing in the morning! (It tastes even better if you just brushed your teeth) Between that and the mocha I drank afterwards, I had a slight sugar buzz. And Baby seemed to like the orange drink because she started thrashing around shortly after I drank it. Kyle called it Red Bull for babies, lol.
• In true Kamloops fashion, it snowed on the first day of spring, and then promptly melted away by the afternoon. We had the wonkiest weather, I swear.
• Last week I took a 3-hr digital photography crash-course class with my awesomesauce wedding photog Jo. I am happy to say that I definitely learned a few things and can now take WAAY better photos in full manual mode with my camera. Thanks Jo, you’re the bestest!
• Heartburn has been killing me lately. Even when I avoid all the things that cause it like acidic and spicy foods. I’ve been eating Tums like they’re candy but I’m thinking I might have to try something stronger. This will be a question for my doctor at next week’s appointment.
• I would like to say that my husband is truly the most amazing man I have the pleasure of knowing. He’s done so much for me lately, I don’t know where to begin when it comes to thanking him. Thanks, my love :)
• The second most amazing man I know is my grandpa. He’s my hero right now.
• Friends are coming to visit this weekend and I’m looking forward to some good times and laughs. I really need it right now, so it will be nice.
• I have zero interest in the Hunger Games, just like I had zero interest in Harry Potter and the Twilight movies. Sorry kids.

That’s it! Happy Friday!
What are your weekend plans?