Shively's Monthly Update

Since my updates, haven't been as frequent as I'd like (that's my "summer vacation resolution"), I'd thought I'd give you the run down on what's gone on during the past month.

**I graduated-yeah! With my Master's degree finally complete I hardly know what to do with myself. It's wonderful not to have readings, postings, or assignments to work on in the evenings and on the weekend! The actual day of commencement was rainy, cold, and windy, so we all bundled up and braved the elements. After all of the hard work, I was going to hear my name as I walked across that stage!

Don't you love the sumo wrestler look? Combine being 7 months pregnant (at the time), with two layers of clothing, and a winter coat, all under a graduation gown-and that's what you get!

**We've been hard at work on Baby Shively's room. We painted the bottom, my dad and Jacob put up the chair rail, and also put the crib and changing table together. I think the paint job looks really nice. Now we just need to add some color with some artwork. I've been scouring Etsy for some vintage inspired prints, and just have to make my final selections (I'm not going with anything "themeish" or "babyish", I wanted something that would fit in with the rest of our house and grow up with him). My mom generously ordered us a glider for the corner by the window. Let's just hope it gets here in time for his arrival!


**We had our first baby shower at school. It was a really nice time, and everyone was very generous. We got a bouncer, bath seat, bumbo seat, lots of clothes, a diaper bag, and tons of other baby gear. We have another one this weekend with the Shively side of the family. I promise to update you on that on Monday.

**We had our 32 week check-up yesterday, and everything went well. His heart rate was 150, and my measurements were right on. (Missy-I did pass the three hour glucose test, but don't have any tips for you. I didn't think it was that bad-the worst part was having to stay in the office all morning and getting pricked so many times. Best of luck!) We have one more two week appointment and then start going every week. We also had our first childbirth class last night. Jacob was worried that he would be in class with some of his students. Luckily it was teenager free. We go back for session two next week.

**We bought a new grill (Rajean-our's looks a lot like yours. It's just stainless and black instead of blue!) so we've had fun trying it out. The Jacob's parents and Ben and Ashley came over last Sunday for a raceday cookout. We had a ton of good food, the boys got to fish in the pond, and a great time was had by all!

**Last, but definitely not least-School's out for the summer! I finished cleaning and organizing my room yesterday. I totally purged and threw or gave away anything I had not used in the last few years. Let's hope whoever takes my maternity can find everything they need! Jacob's last day is today. I know he is looking forward to a few months off also!

We have a lot planned for the rest of the week. Hopefully I'll keep my resolution and update more regularly!