26 weeks

So, today I am at 26 weeks. The cute hoodie in the picture is a gift from Heido and I am glad I can finally fit into it. Today at school, my boys told me that I am now "really fat". That is always fun to hear! You gotta love that limited English. But, I have gained about 13 pounds now. I hear that gaining 16-22 pounds at this point is normal, so I guess my feeling "huge" is a bit unfounded. I am sort of getting used to seeing my side view and being shocked that I am seeing MY body in the mirror or reflection in the window. How does one stretch like this?
Coranelle is getting to be more and more active. Daddy felt her again on Saturday. 5 good kicks to greet her dad on Valentines Day. Ryan got me some beautiful orchids for Valentines Day. They still look awesome and I got them last Thursday. He also got me some wonderful Burts Bees hand cream. It smells like vanilla frosting and is helping my dry, cracked, bleeding hands. Finally, he got me a pre-natal massage, which I cannot wait for! What a wonderful, thoughtful, romatic husband. We got to have a double date at Olive Garden with Josh and Claire. I had been craving their salad and breadsticks. It was delicious and we had a great time. On the actual Valentines Day, Ryan and I made homemade chicken tortilla soup and chocolate chip cookies. It was delicious and fun. We also go to enjoy a 2 hour walk together. Ahhh, I love weekends with my husband!
My students gave me all sorts of stuffed animals for Valentines Day. Coranelle will have lots of plush toys to enjoy (when she gets old enough). The pink bear in the picture is one of my gifts from my students.
We also got another bag of adorable clothes today from a dad that Ryan works with. We are going to be set on clothes for the first 6 months. And they are so cute! It is always exciting to fold them and store them away in the nursery. Neither of us can wait to put them on our little girl! People have just been so thoughtful and wonderful and generous with their gifts. This weekend, I got a package in the mail from my friend Kaitlyn (an elementary-high school friend). She gave us the nicest card and the most adorable leather booties that you've ever seen. It made my day!
Not much else is new. This weekend, Coranelle and I will take our last plane flight (until after she is born). We are headed to Cottonwood, Arizona with Mom and Steve to enjoy nice weather, hiking and the house in Cottonwood. Steve is taking a much needed break during tax season and we are really looking forward to taking a little vacation with them.