So after the chaos that was this past weekend, today was a wonderful day to get back to work. Just to recap the weekend quickly ... Thursday, Julie gets food poisoning and goes to the hospital. Seven IV bags, contractions, a shot to stop said contractions, two rooms, an ultrasound, lots of 15-minute naps, and we finally get home Saturday. I get her settled just in time for a sinus infection later that night, complete with 103-degree temperature on Sunday. The medicated two of us rested on Monday before getting her released to drive and go back to work at the OB/GYN on Tuesday ... and I had detailed the car where the fun started on the side of the road that Thursday afternoon.
Today was a return to normalcy. Our regular 5a.m. wakeup, me getting breakfast and lunch done and heading to work. I have to admit I was still a bit weak and foggy for my 9a.m. Main Street Board Meeting. The excitement though had to be getting to go to the shower thrown by my staff (Thanks Kyle and Juanita) and the City Clerk. Several dear friends and colleagues showed up. After a fantastic cake and some punch Julie and I got the chance to open some terrific gifts. We got some cute outfits (one perfect for Georgia games!), a couple of gyms for his muscle growth, a set of baby monitors, a beach dome (perfect for Hilton Head), a bassinet pad and sheets, bottle brushes, baby toiletries, the cutest sock (that look like converse tennis shoes in every color), a beautiful engraved photo frame, rocker, a bottle cooler, a bottle warmer, a luvy, and gift cards. It completely filled my car and my heart. Such great friends!
The day was perfect, but another gift awaited at home. Our carseat and stroller system from Britax. Now we can bring the baby home (legally)! I have to admit that I walked around the house pretending Little T was already in it. I practiced picking up and putting it down without josseling him too much. I also practiced taking the handle to the down and up positions as well as rocking. Only a few more weeks left, but I'm getting more ready every day. 
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