1. A while back my mom gifted me a maternity massage, but then I had my rib injury and didn't want to schedule it until the pain was better so I didn't get the massage until this weekend. I've only ever had a massage once before and it was a long time ago, so I'm pretty new to the whole experience. I was a little nervous when they made me sign a wavier that I understood this was a non-sexual massage, but I'm just hoping that is standard.
Other people must get really cold when they get massages because the table was heated and then she brought in hot packs too. I had to tell her that I was already hot walking in from outside (and it was 65 degrees) because I didn't think excessive sweat was a desirable part of the massage experience. Other than the heat, it was pretty awesome and those 60 minutes flew by!
2. Baby "sprinkle"! My neighborhood friends wanted to do something to celebrate my new baby, but since it's my second kid, they called it a "sprinkle" instead of a shower which totally amused me. What can I say, I'm easily amused.
We all met at a local Mexican restaurant and enjoyed a great lunch. I appreciate going out for a meal so much more now because I'm like "Oh, I get to eat this while it's hot and no one is expecting me to cut up their food for them!" Plus, there were cupcakes and I didn't have to share. That's a big deal around here.
Because I'm an idiot, I forgot my camera at home so I didn't get any pictures of all the cute fleece outfits for the baby (plus stuff for next summer!) but I did take this when I got home. Check out these sweet zebra cupcakes:
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| Not store bought! |
Yes, they tasted as good as they looked. Be jealous.
Most hilarious present? How about a piggy bank wearing a tiara and tutu?
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| Oink oink bitches |
3. After the lunch was over, I got a pedicure. It's strange to have my feet not be a mess of calluses and blisters from running, but I guess that's one perk of this reduced mileage from being really freaking pregnant. My childhood best friend had driven here for the day for the lunch, so I wanted to treat her to pedicure for driving that far. Plus, she brought Faith (her goddaughter) new slippers which made her run laps around the kitchen island and pass out really easily for her nap, so that alone is worth a pedicure.
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| Aunt Danielle is SO EXCITING! MUST RUN LAPS! |
I picked the most ridiculous color possible for my toes (blue sparkle? Sure, why not) because I thought it might provide me amusement when I'm staring at them when I'm pushing out this baby. I'm really good at planning for labor, I should write up a post on tips.
The last thing doesn't really count as "pampering" so much as "Holy crap I'm glad I wasn't home alone for this". Guess what was living above the door to the house from the garage? The door that Faith and I go in and out of all the freaking time?
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| I hate nature |
My husband went out in the garage to get something and this huge black widow almost dropped on his head! If I had been the one to go out into the garage and this had happened, I'm pretty sure I would have shit my pants.
Not only did he stay calm, he also triumphed over our enemy so I don't have to live in fear:
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He threw it away because he didn't like my idea of stringing up the dead body in the garage as a message to the other spiders. I don't do really well with killing bugs, especially large bugs so I'm so, so glad I didn't have to deal with this. It's not like you can just ignore a venomous spider so close to getting inside, especially when you have a small kid. Also, I bet the dog could find a way to get bit (or eat it) and need lots of expensive vet care.
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| What flavor are black widow spiders? I could go for a snack. |
When was the last time you had a pedicure or a massage?
Are you the bug killer in your house?
OMG, not only did I find a black widow just inside the garage this week, but I also had my toes painted sparkly blue just before I gave birth to my son. TWINSIES!!!!
ReplyDelete"twinsies"? Are you 12? Maybe you should pinky swear to be BFFs.
DeletePINKY SWEAR!
DeleteMaybe they're the same person, with psychotic breaks.
DeleteFight Club!
HOLY FUCK THAT'S A BIG SPIDER
ReplyDeleteHoly crap. That spider. Ack.
ReplyDeleteI used to get massages and pedicures very regularly, as I am a diva, and also used to work at a spa. (FREE!) I think pedicures are a great treat when you're pregnant because there's no way you could polish your nails on your own even if you wanted to. (which i never do.) I think you should have had a little mantra pained on your toes so you could focus on pushing. Like "PUSH!" or "This Hurts".
Just a thought.
If I could fit "Give me drugs" on my toes, then maybe.
DeleteHow about: DRUGS PLEASE
DeleteMaybe you can have a few more weekends like that if you hold onto the kid a little longer? I've had one pedicure and one massage in my entire life, I was incredibly uncomfortable for both!
ReplyDeleteSounds like good inspiration to go overdue.
DeleteI used to live super close to an Aveda Institute, and could get massages for like $25, so I'd get them ALL THE TIME. Now, I don't, so I don't. Lame.
ReplyDeleteI would die if I found that spider. Die dead.
25 dollar massage? That sounds amazing.
DeleteI get a massage at least once a month and she never had me sign a waiver to let me know that it is not a "sexual" massage. Where did you go? Weird.
ReplyDeleteThat spider is going to cause me nightmares. Holy cow!
Oh man, I was hoping that was a standard waiver lol
DeleteI had a pedicure before my wedding....so I guess it's been a little more than two years. I really don't want anyone to see the state of my feet anymore, so that's fine.
ReplyDeleteReal runners don't have pretty feet...or at least that's what I tell myself :)
DeleteReal runners don't have blue sparkly anythings.
DeleteI can't work out what's worse - the giant sized arachnid or the 49 cockroaches of varying sizes that came out of my knife-block this morning when I sprayed it with bug spray. But seeing that they're all dead now, I don't really have to choose.
ReplyDeleteknife blocks are vile disgusting breeding grounds for all sorts of nastiness. Use a magnetic strip, and you don't have to deal with spiders.
DeleteWhat about the spiders that ate metal filings, and get stuck to the magnetic strip?
DeleteMmmm.... spider juice.
ReplyDeleteI had a pedicure back this spring, but it's been too damn long since my last massage. I think it was on my 30th birthday. I'll be 33 in January. Must remedy that soon.
Holy shit, that spider is HUGE!! I would have screamed. I am definitely not the bug-killer...that's a husband job. I once found a huge spider (daddy longlegs) in the bathroom, closed the bathroom door and left a note for my husband for him to kill it when he got home. I don't do bugs.
ReplyDeleteI love massages and pedicures, but I don't remember. I think my last massage was right before LPR Marathon in March.
Daddy long legs are awful because those stupid legs still move even after you smash it!
DeleteWeird, I've driven to see you lots of times and my feet still look like shit. I got some oreos out of the deal, but I'll take a pedicure next time. Those cupcakes are amazing, does your friend have some sort of fancy decorating degree? How did she make the stripes look like that?
ReplyDeleteI had to skim over the spider part to avoid weeks of nightmares, but thank god Jeff was there.
I owe a pedicure with sparkle polish too. Next trail run, let's take Perry with us for pedicures. I'd love to see the lady's face when she sees his feet...
DeleteNO PSYCHOTIC BREAKS OR BLUE SPRINKLIES FOR ME!
DeleteNEVER!!!!!!!!!
Sweet Jesus that spider is terrifying.
ReplyDeleteI had a pedicure a couple of months ago and then two of my nails fell off, so my mom told me my toes don't deserve pedicures anymore. I think she's right.
Your mom is my favorite.
DeleteI am so the bug killer in my house. And dead mouse flinger. And snake remover.
ReplyDeleteBut that spider might have put me over the edge. Thank you Maine for being so god-damned cold that nothing posionous can stay alive here.
Yay for cold! :)
DeleteWHAT THE FREAKING HELLL!!!!!!!!!! I always take comfort in the fact that all the "dangerous" insect creatures live far far away in tropical climates. Is it NORMAL to have those in your area?! Can there be MORE?! OMG He killed it with a paper towel?! Glad your husband went through marine corps training - he has now official earned the biggest husband points ever.
ReplyDelete(I'm freaking out a little too much for someone not living in your area - can't help it!)
On an unrelated and now relatively lighter note - I was just wondering about your rib pain this morning (yes I worry about your impending baby eviction & rib pain). If nothing else, this just comment just confirms I am way to emotionally involved in your life.
Black widows are actually pretty common in the US, especially in southern (warmer) areas. Doesn't make them any less terrifying! They are super venomous. We also have a spider called Brown Recluse that is also venomous, but not as big.
DeleteMy rib pain isn't too bad, I definitely still notice it, but not enough to need strong drugs to sleep or anything like that. I have the traditional late term pregnancy hip and back pain, so in general I'm looking forward to having this baby out :)
Plus Kara doesn't believe in drugs. Ever. That's one of her strengths as an ultra runner.
DeleteI've only had one massage (it was gifted). I know people swear by them, but they kind of creep me out. Pedicures, however, are the greatest. Mine only last about 2 days though. Thanks a lot running.
ReplyDeleteI had a massage once, it was weird and akward though, it was the father of a girl I went to high school with, I just couldn't relax the whole time. I did have a facial once that put me to sleep, best thing ever.
ReplyDeleteThat squished spider picture kind of makes me want to vomit, but a dead spider is really the best kind. We had a black widow on one of our patio chairs this summer. YIKES!
When I was growing up we caught one in the house and put a big wolf spider in with it. They killed each other in a really epic battle. I wish we would have filmed it or something.
Sounds like you had a fun weekend:) I usually feel bad killing bugs (except flies and mosquitos), so I try to just get them to go outside. I would kill a poisonous spider though. We don't really have anything poisonous here in WA luckily:)
ReplyDeleteOkay, so normally I'm all "spiders...whatever" but holy testicle tuesday that spider was HUGE.
ReplyDeleteOH HOLY NIGHT! I would DIE if I found that spider in my house. My husband & I thought we had one outside once - yeah it wasn't nearly that big. DAMN!
ReplyDeletei almost lost my lunch with the spider pic - thanks.
ReplyDeletei hate bugs - all kinds. so i am not the bug killer in the house. hawk is good for some bugs but even he has a limit. when my husband isn't home, i have to physically move to a different room until the bug is dead (and yes, i need proof).
I do bugs, and I am the designated mouse killer in the house, too. My husband jumps on the counter and screams like a little girl until I take care of the problem. Sigh...
ReplyDeleteOmg. I cannot deal with insects at all. I'm a wimp
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of a sprinkle for close friends/family having babies. It's a nice idea for those who have a long gap between kids. And the cupcakes looked so good. you have friends with talent!
ReplyDeleteWe found a black widow in our solar heaters for the pool. Luckily the kids rarely go to the back side of the pool but we still killed it. Too big to smash...I sprayed it to death.
You deserve a lot of pampering! I am glad you got some relaxation in. Thanks for sharing that smooshed spider pic. Ew. I HATE squishing bugs. If I do find one in my house, I find the nearest cleaning supply (or hair spray works quite well) and douse the sucker.
ReplyDeleteYou know, in civilized places, they let you take the new baby outfits home, and you own them, and take photos of them or put them on your baby or whatever you want.
ReplyDeleteIt's only out in the godforsaken boondocks like where you live, that you're only allowed to see the outfits at the shower, and then everyone takes them away from you.
Spider guts look surprisingly similar to canine anal leakage.
ReplyDeleteThe more you know.