I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again, never underestimate the power of having nice maternity clothes. It is wonderful to feel beautiful and be comfortable at the same time. Look at that belly (photo taken this morning) can you believe I have been forcing that into my old jeans? No wonder I felt like I was being cut in two. Can you believe that is a 13 week belly? I know this is my second so it should be bigger sooner but I wasn’t this big last time will I was at 30 weeks. No wonder Beth wants me to have an ultrasound to confirm gestational age or multiples. July 16th, hurry up! The wait is killing me, it is like a Christmas present I can’t peek at.

This weekend was really lovely, if a little on the warm side. We had a few friends over on the fourth for a barbecue. I grilled up burgers and fresh pineapple (I adore grilled pineapple, actually I pretty much adore anything that can be grilled.) Pie, chips, cheeses, cherries, blueberries, ice tea and soda were plentiful too. (I also adore ice tea.) It was nice to just relax on the deck with friends. Missed the fireworks, but I didn’t really miss them either.

On Sunday Michael and I went on our first date since Damian has been born. It was wonderful to get away and spend time as a couple. Our friends Andrea and Peter watched Damian and they say he was great for them. He must have had fun because within 5 minutes of them leaving he was out cold having worn himself out. Michael and I went and say UP, I was teared up before the Pixar short was over! The movie was really deep and sweet, a perfect movie for our first date.

Afterwards we went to Motherhood Maternity and I found some new clothes. They make fantastic full-panel jeans, pants and skirts. The panel (full-panel means it covers your who belly) is made with a breathable material so you don’t perish from heat exhaustion and holds tight enough that you aren’t adjusting them every 5 minutes.

Anyhow the weekend was great, this week is going to be nice too, Michael is taking Wednesday, Thursday and Friday off, and the weekend as usual. Don’t know what we are doing yet (other then getting our hair cut, the three of us) but it will be nice to have him home.

Originally published at Michael and Jaspenelle. Please leave any comments there.