Several months ago, it hit me that Z and I were about to become parents and it would never just be "us" again. I really am okay with this but it is kinda eye opening at the same time. We will never just wake up and go to a football game, we can never just jump in the car and head out to dinner some where random, we can never just sit on the couch kicked back for hours watching football. We are going to always have something "else" going on. We will have a baby to feed, a diaper to change, a bath to give, a book to read and much more laundry to do. Its okay, it really is. We are so excited about the arrival of W very very soon.
In preparation for W's arrival, we wanted to have a weekend getaway. Of course you already know that planning this had to work around football season and of course my weekend work schedule. Before we knew it, we were into the month of December. I am weeks away from having my first child and we couldn't venture off to the mountains or the beach! We found ourselves in Greenwood, Ms. 
The Alluvian, is a boutique spa and hotel. It is in downtown Greenwood and is owned by the same people as Viking Range. Last Friday, we set off to relax. Before we knew it, we were right in the middle of the HUGE Greenwood parade. Ha, you might say but seriously, this is huge to these people. One of Z's workers actually took off for this event. So we joined right in and watched from our hotel window. There were all types of floats, characters and bands but I must say I was really shocked at a few. One in particular was a band that was really a "drop it like its hot" type. Naturally, I laughed but loved the rhythm. As the came to a pause I caught a glimpse at the sign....I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me.....AMERICAN WAY MARCHING BAND FROM MEMPHIS, TN. I mean really, I should have known... I don't even think I need to say anything else about this now that I have revealed the school. Just remember you can indeed drop it like it's hot when dancing to The First Noel.
For dinner on Friday, we ate at Gairdina's restaurant. It is located in the hotel and of course is also run by the Viking people. I don't know which was better, the food or the atmosphere? It was a small little restaurant that had about 13 tables. Each table was in its own separate area closed off by three walls and a sliding curtain. It was the most peaceful and calm eating atmosphere. You were not distracted by the hustle and bustle of the workers of the out of control kids that sat a table over. No one was eyeing you down as you eat the magnificent cheesecake....it was perfect!
Saturday was a day for relaxing. I had an amazing 1 hour mommy to be massage that I can't even explain to you. The atmosphere in the spa area is unlike one I have ever seen. The therapist was perfect and I enjoyed it more and I thought possible! If you ever go ask for Moya. While I was pampered, Z has his ideal relaxation time. No he did not get a massage or pedicure, he got to lounge around in the room and watch football without one disruption!
We had a perfect getaway and can't wait until we get to do it all over again!
All about the little man. I am now 35 weeks and have only 4 weeks and a few days to go. W is growing and growing and so his his momma. It is now difficult to put my own shoes on and if I have to bend over I get this wonderful shower of stars when I come back up. I continue to learn how to adjust to carrying around this baby. Everything is checking out good at the Doctor. W is measuring a little big for the week I am at but the Dr. does not seem as worried as she did. 2 weeks ago he was measuring 3 weeks ahead...not he is only about 1. He had a major growth spurt. When he moves around I can feel it more than ever. We are getting everything in line for him to be pushed into this bitterly cold world! Prayers would very much be appreciated as I continue to work, my feet continue to get bigger and bigger and breaths shorter and shorter! :) All in all, I can't complain too much.
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