I think she likes it here...

Clevelanders!

So much to write about...

I'll start by explaining why there haven't been any recent pictures, either of the ever increasing girth of my midsection or of our gorgeous new digs here in Ohio: when we returned to Hoboken after Christmas, we found that our computer just wouldn't power on. Our camera, which isn't fabulous and is a little on the older side, is "installed" on that computer and we don't have the software any longer...so unfortunately we can't really use it with my new laptop, and our only alternatives are the cameras on our cell phones. Rrrrr. We're definitely going to need to remedy this camera thing before The Littlest arrives or we'll never hear the end of it from the grandparents...

We're not having the greatest luck with electronics in general, it seems, as on the day of our move into our new apartment, a person who shall remain nameless to protect his identity as my husband accidentally spilled some very sticky soda onto my laptop. We're SO lucky to have Uncle Aaron around, who determined after extensive diagnostics involving special tools, 99.95% isopropyl alcohol, and some 25 year scotch that the computer is essentially unscathed...it just has a few extremely sticky keys. Rrrrrr again, but definitely the best case scenario! 

So I've been a little out of touch lately for these reasons...and probably also because I lose steam around 3pm after doing one of the many organizational projects still left to do before baby, or hemming or pressing a curtain or two. 

Anyway, we've moved! We somehow managed it in record time and without incident. Eventually we'll have pictures of our apartment, but in the meantime you can check out the building and some pictures of the lovely model units here. (I get a real kick out of reading the totally over-the-top copy on the website.) With a ton of help from Papou and Yaya Mary, Uncle Aaron, and Aunt Dana and Uncle Paul, and a lot of remote help from Yaya Ellen, the apartment is in good enough shape that we could reasonably welcome The Littlest any day now. The nursery is the least "done" of any room though, and I'm beginning to get a little nervous about all of the baby things that we don't have yet, though plenty of friends have assured us that he'll come whether or not there is a mattress in the crib...

We have another of our now weekly appointments with Dr. Mikol today. As of last week's appointment, we have "a nice, medium-sized baby" in very good health with a strong heartbeat. I was one centimeter dilated--a state which, we are told, can last several weeks. It's great that we're seeing the doctor on Mondays, as it gives us the opportunity to change Sean's travel schedule for the week if anything exciting is happening.  Sadly for Sadie and me, he will be out of town for a week starting today. But this is why we moved to Cleveland! With family right around the corner, I know everything will be fine. 

One last note--On our last night at Adams Square, I was treated to a surprise baby shower hosted by our neighbors James, Elana and baby Chloe! All of our favorite neighbors were represented, and our good friend Thomas even came up from Philadelphia. We got some fun presents and, more importantly, were able to say goodbye to some really fabulous people who helped to make our last few years truly memorable. Elana took some pictures, so when they're posted I'll share them. Thank you all so much. We'll miss you guys!