And we're back!

So yesterday, J and I got back from a 5 day trip to Calgary.  Anyone we didn't see we are truly sorry we didn't get to see you, Mr hubbins and I were discussing how disappointed we were we didn't get to see everyone and I said we could spend a month there and still not see everyone we wanted to.  With sharing time between two families and trying to see extended family it got pretty crazy and stressful at times, but we made it through.  I have to admit that I am exhausted after our trip I am physically and mentally drained of running around everywhere and trying to catch up with everyone.  Loved visiting but now I am tired... really tired.

A day without a nap is like a cupcake without frosting."
-Terri Guillemets

I am so tired in fact that I am now falling asleep in the most random places while doing the most basic day to day activities. When I was younger I used to think that old people were really funny when they fell asleep in public and honestly wondered how they did it!  My grandma would be talking and bam! she would be asleep and I used to think this was way too funny... until it happened to me!  I have noticed that it happens a lot more frequently and I wonder if it is just a symptom of being pregnant.  While at church this past Sunday during Sunday School I was trying my best to stay awake but fighting my cold and sitting in that class, bam! my eyes closed and I was asleep.  I kept rocking myself side to side to stay awake but it really didn't work.  The next time this happened was when I was driving back to Edmonton, don't worry I didn't fall asleep!  I switched spots with J and he drove the rest of the way.  I fell asleep immediately and my head kept falling to the side and yet while this would wake me up before I just kept sleeping through my head bobbing.  The last time this happened as I was taking a bath and I just laid my head on the side of the tub and I was out like a light.  I woke up to freezing cold water and a huge crick in my neck.  So I guess I can no longer laugh about falling asleep in the most random places.   Supposedly you are supposed to have tons of energy during your second trimester but I feel like I still need my naps in the afternoon or else I just can't function in life.

New Years was a small celebration seeing as it landed on a Saturday night so we ended up just spending it with the in-laws and their extended family.  It was nice just to be at home and not be anywhere other then heading straight to bed when midnight rolled around.  One thing I love about the tradition of J is having new clothes to roll in the new year and so even though we were staying home we put on new clothes and celebrated.  It is a nice tradition and feels wonderful to feel like a new year with new clothes to wear.

When we were in Calgary Dr DL's office called about the ultrasound pictures.  He was not impressed with the quality of pictures and asked if they had done a follow up ultrasound.  When I said no the receptionist was on top of it and faxed an ultrasound requisition to another clinic that they worked closely with.  In doing so I have another ultrasound scheduled for this upcoming friday which we are excited about!

The other news that was really fun during our visit to Calgary was getting all the family up and active with playing the Just Dance Game for Wii.  We spent an evening laughing and having fun as we all danced to different songs and followed along, even mom and T got involved and danced around.  I was excited to hear that mom was considering to get her own wii to do some physical activity.  Gaming has come a long way and while I disagree with most of it I do like that the wii can be an active way to encourage physical activity.  I really disagree with video games and had to think a lot about getting the wii for J but I decided that if used for the right reasons we could use it as a fun way to get in shape and stay active so let's see how long it lasts ;)

That was our Calgary trip and we loved visiting but we love being home too!