Unemployed: Week one

This past week was my first week after I quit Hobby Lobby. It's been amazing. I haven't been this stress free in a long time! I'm glad I get this time before baby comes.

Sunday was good, but I didn't know what to do with myself. I sat a lot to make up for all the standing I had done the week before, and it made my back hurt so bad. So for the rest of the week I needed to plan things for myself so I could be on my feet more.

Monday I decided that I would start a big project: I'm going to attempt to redo this chair.


My grandmother got it for me when I was about 2 years old. It was always in my bedroom until I was a teenager. So it's been worn down quite a lot. When I took it apart it was so nasty. The foam pad for the seat was crumbling and the pillow cushion for the top was very dusty. I sanded the wood down a bit, and have primed it, but I'm still deciding on the fabric, so the actual paint color of the wood will be decided once I figure that out. It's either going to be bright white like it already is, or an off-white.

On Tuesday I kept myself busy by going swimming, first. It was awesome. I'll be doing a lot of swimming this summer because it makes me feel so light and airy! haha I also washed all of the baby's clothes. She had a lot! 

Wednesday I went shopping with my sister-in-laws. It was very tiring, but very successful. I bought Keith a manly diaper backpack (because my diaper bag looks like a purse), and some things for the baby. 

Thursday I had a doctors appointment. I thought it would be more than a regular check-up, but it wasn't. So I was in and out of there very quickly. Baby is doing well, though! :) Afterwards I was planning on shopping for supplies for the chair, but when I was on my way to Hobby Lobby I realized I didn't have my drivers licence so I went home. As I was leaving the house again, Keith pulled up. He had gotten off of work early. He wanted to go to San Marcos to the outlet mall so he can get some new work shoes. So that's what we did instead. 

After we got done shopping, we went to Keith's parents house. Keith's dad surprised me with home made DOLE WHIP! I was shocked. I almost started crying. I had been craving them a couple weeks ago, and the only place to get a Dole Whip is either in Hawaii at the Dole plantation, or at either of the Disney parks in the U.S. So he had ordered the ingredients from Hawaii and made them in his ice cream maker! It was perfect. It's one of the nicest things anyone has ever done for me, too. 

On Friday I finally did my shopping for the chair. I couldn't decide on any fabric, like I said. So I need to go to another fabric store in town and do some more shopping. It's a big commitment, because I hope it will last as long as it did for me. So I want to be sure I make a good choice.

Yesterday was my relaxation day. I took a shower, put on a maxi dress and just lounged all day. My mom and I got bored, so we did go to Target to buy some big baby items, but it was fun! What a good week.