I cannot wrap my head around the fact that today is the first day of October. It is officially fall. One of my all time favorite seasons, made all the more special by the fact that it is the season in which MY BABIES WILL ARRIVE!!! It's so unbelievable. And so wonderful. And so terrifying...
Last week was pretty hectic with trying to get the house in decent shape for my mom's arrival. I've gotten to the point where just running the vacuum cleaner on one floor just about does me in, so I've been majorly slacking in the "cleaning house" department. I've got to get serious about finding a cleaning lady. I try to keep up with the dog hair tumble weeds, run a dust rag around every week or so, and wipe the bathrooms down with a Lysol wipe when they start getting scary, but this place definitely needs a deep clean before I bring the girls home. But happily, my mom made it in safe and sound and is firmly ensconced in the basement. We're not going to let her leave for a very long time... and I promise the basement is actually very nice!
The first couple of days she was here were pretty yuck, but fortunately the sun decided to grace us with its presence starting over the weekend, and we've had some beautiful days since. Friday, we had some friends over for dinner. Then on Saturday we enjoyed the beautiful, crisp weather at the Gartenschau Pumpkin Festival in Kaiserslautern. We walked around the park, admiring the award winning pumpkins, beautiful flowers, pumpkin sculptures and, of course, the food! I had to try the pumpkin soup, and my mom and Colby each had a wurst and there was flammkuchen for all.
The theme was "Under the Sea" and all of the sculptures were made out of a vast assortment of pumpkins and gourds, with accents of rocks, wood and wicker. At one point, while we were walking around I was "accused" of trying to smuggle a pumpkin out under my shirt... oh, people are just hilarious!
Sunday was more of a bummer, as we had to drop Colby off at the base to leave for an eleven day trip. We're very happy that due to some scheduling changes, he won't be gone a full two weeks like we'd originally thought, but I'm still not thrilled about him leaving so late in the pregnancy. I'm sure there's still plenty of time before there are any signs of imminent arrival, but he installed the carseats before he left, and we've been giving my mom driving lessons, just in case we need to head to the hospital before he gets back home. But hopefully they'll stay in there baking for a few more weeks!
I'm glad your mom is there! I'm sure she can help with some cleaning till you find someone permanent. ;) Enjoy these days with her before the girls arrive!
Posted by: Julie | October 01, 2012 at 05:00 PM
I'm officially getting jealous! I want baby girl twins and a house in a German village! But for real, I'm so dang happy for you and Colby!
Posted by: BrittanySco | October 01, 2012 at 07:44 PM
What a neat festival! It's so great that you mom is there. How long is she staying for?
Posted by: Solange | October 02, 2012 at 01:41 AM
Yay, your mom is there! (But boooo, Colby is away.) Those pumpkin/gourd sculptures are crazy creative.
Posted by: Kate P | October 03, 2012 at 01:35 AM
those pictures crack me up, too cute and too fun. and yay for your fall babies, cannot wait to emeet them :)
Posted by: katelin | October 05, 2012 at 01:38 AM
I'm glad your mom is visiting! That has to give you some peace of mind. It's all getting so close! You're the most adorable doubly pregnant woman I've ever seen, seriously.
Posted by: Elizabeth | October 07, 2012 at 02:57 AM
as a pumpkin fanatic i'm LOVING THIS!!! i wish i could visit that. i can't wait for the babies!!
Posted by: ellesees.blogspot.com | October 08, 2012 at 06:00 PM