April Snow Showers?

Apparently it snowed in downtown Chicago today -- so Chris got to walk to school in the snow.  He wasn't very happy about this as it is the super heavy wet snow that permeates everything and makes umbrellas useless.  There got to be about an inch of accumulation, so no one in town was super happy from what I can tell.  We didn't get any snow out in Aurora, just a lot of rain.  We've gotten a lot of rain lately though so our rivers and run-off lakes are flooding, again. 

Yesterday we had our last baby shower.  It was with the cafe people and a lot of fun.  Laurie and Bill made all of the food and made it so that I could eat everything.  They look at it as a challenge, so it is fun to have someone else go through the process we go through all the time, even if it is just for a day.  We got lots of good stuff -- diapers, clothes, books.  We now feel confident enough that Ripley can come and we'll be okay.  We have enough that we can get by and figure out what we truly need, versus what is just "nice to have" based on our consumerist society. 

Other Ripley news -- we met with the OB again today and will be meeting with one in the practice weekly until Ripley comes.  We're really in the final stretch.  She said I am about 50% effaced and a little dilated, which she says is really good, especially for a first baby.  We have one week left before Ripley is considered "term" so the rest of this week is getting more stuff in order for that to happen if Ripley decides to be an Easter baby.  As always, the heartbeat was difficult to hear because Ripley kept moving.  Ripley also had hiccups that we could hear on the doppler. 

In other non-Ripley news, Chris is continuing to look for a new position when he has free time.  I'm also looking, but not as seriously as before as I can't really accept a position at this time.  Besides, after we've looked at taxes and such, unless I can get a well paying job, it may not be financially responsible for me to be working after Ripley gets here.  We're playing it by ear so we'll see what happens.  Well, I need to go get some dinner as it is apparently time to eat.  Hope all is well with you.