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I'm kind of bored. I can't get motivated right now. I should be doing so much, but all I want to do is put my swollen feet up

Scared to Death

Okay, seriously, what was I thinking? I was expecting to be home this week--and maybe we would stay a little longer. Nope. We're still in Utah. Where I have no medical insurance. Where my feet keep swelling up so they look like latex gloves substituting as balloons. (I'd show a picture, but it's not something I want many people to see.) Thursday I am full term. We'll probably be home Monday. Is anybody else scared with me. I'm trying to brace myself for birth in the middle of a cornfield somewhere in Iowa.

Happy 4th Anniversary, Honey!

Isn't he cute?

A few things we've accomplished together these last four years:

Mastered the kissing thing (lol)

26 months of pregnancy

1,157 days of parenthood

Magnified 10 callings (we hope)

Took a class together (that was really fun)

Bought first car

Made it through numerous heated conversations

Went to Hawaii (thanks Mom and Dad Johnson)

Sang at the Stadium of Fire

Excelled in BYU choirs (at least one of us)

Graduated from BYU (at least one of us, again)

Took a road trip from Utah to New York to Florida and back

Bought second car

Moved across country

Bought first house

Remodeled much of that first house

Finished first year of medical school

And so much more! . . .

We may have also digressed a bit--we are certainly not as lovey-dovey as we were once, and it's not as easy to spend time together because of our increased responsibilities . . . but I love being married to you, Robert. Love-Loves.

Possibly One of the Busiest Times of My Life

Sat. Michelle came for a visit. We shopped for Robert's birthday.

Sun. was Robert's birthday

Mon. and Tues. she helped Robert watch the kids while I finished up my independent study class (6 of the 8 total required lessons! in five days!). Tues. was my birthday.

Wed. we drove her down to Pittsburgh to see the sites and take her to the airport..

That night, some incredible friends gave me and another friend a baby shower--we were completely spoiled. (I can't wait to have a girl).

Thurs. Robert had to cram. Fri. Robert took a test.

Sat. was the primary activity. I took my midterm right after. We also realized we don't have another Sat. to see some people, so we had a very small barbecue. And we tried to clean up the house and pack.

Sun. I had sharing time. We left after church for DC.

Mon. we met up with Michelle and Heidi (Robert's sisters) and toured two smithsonians and the Washington monument. I decided I hate walking. Heidi and Michelle watched the kids while we went stargazing. We got to see saturn and 4 of its moons. We found a really nice hotel.http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk116/alimaejohnson/May%20and%20June%202009/mayandjune2009961.jpg" border="0" />http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk116/alimaejohnson/May%20and%20June%202009/mayandjune2009896.jpg

Tues. another smithsonian, Lincoln and Jefferson monuments. Robert and Joanna went swimming, and Enoch went to sleep before 1 or 2 in the morning (for the first time in three nights). Do you like our "mommy stroller?"

Wed. Arlington, DC temple, outlets, long drive home.

Thurs. Midwife appt. (baby's breech--I have to do 10 min. exercizes 4 times a day until she flips), Alt-erior design, finalizing independent study (requested the final!), cleaning, scout meeting. Robert crams.

Fri. Robert's test--(he's taking it as a type) and hopefully cleaning and packing for our long bout in Utah. All the laundry must be done, all the floors cleaned, the dishes finished, the bathrooms scrubbed, and the fridge and pantry cupboards cleared (to avoid more ants as well as a stinky homecoming). Robert will take in the car for inspection, and mow the lawn.

Well, I best be off--we're leaving early tomorrow morning. YIKES!

My First Paycheck

I've never ever had a job. Sad, huh? I always feel silly when I would have to write up a resume in my English classes at BYU. My references would pretty much be people from church and school (and in the beginning, I still used the four families that I babysat for--each only once or twice). It's not that I didn't work. My family had a cafe for awhile, and I was a cook. I didn't get a salary so much as an allowance--$10 a week--and that was more than I needed. . . . I also gained a healthy dislike for greasy hamburgers and french fries (or "freedom fries" as my dad began calling them--it was a little embarrassing).

Yadda, yadda, yadda . . .

Anyways, what I was getting at is I FINALLY GOT A REAL PAYCHECK! my client even sent me a five dollar tip! Alt-erior Design has started to pay off :D. I guess that means I'm an entrepreneur. Sounds fancy ;D. I almost feel like I should wear a suit jacket or something.

AAAAAND . . . there's another client's check on the way! It's not going to pay off Robert's loans a year sooner or anything, but maybe I can find some more maternity clothes. One day I'll make the website bigger and post more often, but that day is not today--or any day in June--or July.