So I suppose it's time to break our online silence. We are expecting our first baby in January 2011 and yesterday we had our big ultrasound! Baby Tippets was very hyper, but they seemed pretty confident that the baby is a girl. We will know for sure in a month because I have to go back for the images that she wouldn’t pose for.
I guess it's my fault...I made the mistake of having a chocolate croissant for breakfast, so apparently the baby responds to chocolate the same way I do! I've never had anything very sweet in the morning before. The technician also said that she only got one picture of the defining area because the baby only opened her legs once. She made a joke that Dad will be happy to have a modest little girl. However, that is not enough to stop Jon from wanting a shotgun. Watch out boys! =)
As Jon and I are settling in to our new home, we have done a pretty good job of having date nights and going out to explore our new neighborhood establishments. So I thought, as we eat our way through Frederick, it might be a good idea to record where we have gone and our favorite dishes. By far, my favorite places are in historic downtown Frederick.Firestone's: Delicious burgers on a challah bun. I really liked the upstairs dining area with a window view overlooking the street.Brewer's Alley: Great french onion soup and amazing apple pie. We enjoyed the outside dining area on a beautiful, cool September evening.Frederick Fudge and Ice Cream: Every flavor of soft-serve imaginable... so good!Mangia e Bevi (in Urbana): Great pasta entrees, delicious bread, and steamed veggies.And we have also visited the chains...Pizza Blitz: Great greek salad and calzones and discounted movie tickets! Mimi's Cafe: Good chicken pot pie, bread, and desserts TGI Friday's: Love the 3-course menu Uno's: Nothing specialChipotle: Can't beat the burritos and bowls!Can't wait to visit more!
The first week of school is halfway over and I'm exhausted! I have some great classes, but I suspect it will be one of the most challenging years because of the students' diverse ability levels, yet all of them are in "Advanced" English. I have a 1st period and 7th period this year, and it is astounding how quiet (and sleepy) they are in the morning and how chatty 7th period is in the afternoon. I know it makes sense and isn't all that surprising, but it still feels like a big hurdle. More than anything, I miss sleeping. It was so nice not having to set an alarm for most of the summer and waking up at 5:30am is a big adjustment, to say the least.
This week does have it's positives, though... even though it feels like the longest week ever! For example, I got to continue the tradition of seeing some of my favorite students after the first day of school. They helped me to set up my room last week and we got ice cream together. I can't believe they are now Seniors in HS. On Tuesday, Jenny came to my school to see my 6th and 7th period classes. It was so awesome to be able to share another teaching experience with her. And for the last three days, I've really enjoyed having lunch and spending more time with my colleagues. They are an amazing group of people, and I am resolving to not work through lunch this year. I deserve a break!
Nonetheless... I am reminded of this comic every morning when my alarm goes off...
Thank goodness we have a three day weekend to look forward to...
So I suppose it's time to break our online silence. We are expecting our first baby in January 2011 and yesterday we had our big ultrasound! Baby Tippets was very hyper, but they seemed pretty confident that the baby is a girl. We will know for sure in a month because I have to go back for the images that she wouldn’t pose for.
