What's Up Wednesday: Babies on My Mind

Today is another What's Up Wednesday hosted by Mel, Shay, and Sheaffer. To see my very first WUW post, click here.  

Here are the questions:

Along with the questions above, the hosts provide a bonus question each month. This month's bonus question is, What's your favorite back to school tradition?

Feel free to play along in the comments section. Now, let's get started...

1. What we're eating this week...

I have had zero energy to make meals after a full day in the office, so it's been fend for yourself around the Dang household lately. There was one night I was feeling up to preparing a meal so I whipped up an old favorite - Mini Meatloaf.

2. What I'm reminiscing about...

A LOT! I'm so emotional these days. Ha! Our one year wedding anniversary was in July, my one year work anniversary was a couple weeks ago, and our little guy is due in 3.5 weeks. The Hubby and I are trying to soak up the last few days as a family of 2.
3. What I'm loving...
The nursery is finally starting to come together. The Hubby finished painting, clothes are hanging in the closet, and the crib and rocking chair have been assembled. Khanh complains every time I ask him to put something together or make a decision on what decorations he likes better, but he ends up doing it all with a smile on his face. This momma couldn't appreciate all the hard work he's doing to prepare for our little guy's arrival - even though he won't be using the nursery for a couple months. << The Hubby pointed that one out.

4. What we've been up to...
We had two weddings in one weekend at the beginning of August. It was definitely a fun-filled, exhausting weekend, but I actually appreciated they were on the same weekend since both weddings were on the other side of the state. That meant one less time we had to make the almost 6-hour round trip. The first wedding was on Friday afternoon, but the bridal party (Khanh was one of the groomsmen) had to be there Thursday afternoon for the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. After witnessing my host-brother-in-law marry his long time girlfriend, the real party started - hor d'oeuvres, dinner, and cake. I may or may not have had one too many pieces of cake!

The Hubby, baby, and me. I wasn't carrying my phone with me, so this is the only picture of us at the first wedding.

The second wedding was at 11:00am on Saturday. After getting a few hours of sleep on Friday night, we had to wake up with the sun and drive another hour and a half to Lake Michigan for my brother's intimate beach ceremony. 

This is me with my oldest brother, Karl. I still can't believe that he's a married man!

Me, the Hubby, and my youngest brother, Boyd. Boyd is 14 and will be a high school freshman this year. Too bad you can't see through computer screens because you'd see my crying in the fetal position right now. I just love this kid!

Bonus picture: my brother waiting on his lovely bride.

We love both of these couples so much and were honored to be able to witness this special day in their lives. Other than the weddings, we have been taking childbirth education classes, touring the labor and delivery floor, and keeping up with chores around the house.
5. What I'm dreading...
I'm not really dreading anything these days, other than thinking about the pain that lie ahead. But, I know the prize at the end will be so worth it!

6. What I'm working on...
Preparing for labor, bringing another person into the world, and figuring out how to be the best mom I can be are at the top of my seemingly never ending to-do list.

7. What I'm excited about... My mom and stepdad are visiting this weekend to help finish the nursery and spend time with us before we are completely incoherent for a few months!

8. What I'm watching...
As I type this post, I am watching Big Brother 17. Guilty pleasure. #JohnnyMac!

9. What I'm listening to...
SiriusXM is always on in my Jeep. If you see me jamming out at a stoplight, just know that I'm having fun and don't care that you are blatantly judging me.

10. What I'm wearing...
Same ol' mix of maternity clothes. I counted the tops that currently fit me and came to a whopping 7. That's enough tops to rotate my wardrobe on a weekly basis. Side note for my coworkers: I only wear my shirts once before washing them. Ha!

11. What I'm doing this weekend...
Our weekend will be jam-packed with family time. Like I said above, my mom and stepdad will be visiting to help around the house. The four of us plan on visiting my grandparents for dinner on Saturday. Did I mention that they live on an island? Well, they do and I love it there!

12. What I'm looking forward to next month...
Next month is our little guy's due date!!!   13. What else is new...
As you have probably guessed by now, my mind is all baby everything right now. I'm not complaining though!

14. What's your favorite back to school tradition? I don't remember having any back to school traditions other than shopping for school clothes and supplies with my mom. My mom is such a hard worker and I am forever grateful for everything she has done for me and my brother. Love, love, love her!