Bump Envy

A couple of weeks ago, my friend told me that she had bump envy. At first I thought this was so odd, especially since this pregnancy hasn't been what I would call enjoyable (not that I have anything to compare it to); but although my feet are enormous, my fingers like sausages, and not being able to move, I can see now why she may feel envious. You see my baby is constantly on the move. I can almost always feel a knee or foot or him rolling around. Which makes me wonder-- what is he doing in there? Sometimes I like to think that we're playing a little game when I poke him and he pokes back. Although I can't wait to feel like "myself" again, I just might miss him rolling around and making me laugh.

Yesterday

Yesterday was my last day of work for the next three months. It was a good feeling turning on my out of office reply and setting my voice mail. I looking forward to the other things I will soon be worrying about.

While Eric was in Mali

While Eric was gone in Mali, I spent my nights preparing for baby. This is one project I'v e been working on. We're just about finished-- now I just have to bind it. I have to say, not bad for my first real quilt.

Highlights from Mali

I recently returned from a trip to Bamako, Mali (West Africa). It was an amazing place like no where else I've ever been. I thought some of you might enjoy a few highlights.

The local Field Staff

Malian Taxi

Pile of Melons

Car Pool

More scooters than people

The contrasting difference of Paris