Pregnancy & Halloween

I have recently discovered that Halloween and pregnancy dont go well together. Except for the obvious choice (a pumpkin) what is there to dress up as? A pregnant fairy? There aren't too many of those floatin' around even in fiction. The only other optoins that seem logical are a cow, a bear, a whale, or heaven forbid... a bowling ball. Not lovin these choices, especially since they all seem to re-affirm that I have packed on the lbs (even if it is mostly baby). I can just see it now... me in a cow costume sittin' down with my hot chocolate, bowl of chili, and bucket of candy waiting to answer the door for the trick-or-treaters. That scenario just screams self-esteem killer. I guess that just leaves one option... go as my self. Pregnant women are scary enough when you try to take their candy away. No need for a costume. Perhaps I'm just being pessimistic. Why worry about a costume when I have an excuse to eat as much candy as I want all day long? Is there a better holiday, besides Thanksgiving, for a pregnant women? I think not:)

Zeus

Zeus is the newest edition to our ever growing family. He is a 2 month old German Shepherd puppy, and the recent source of terror in my life. Sure, he's cute as a button, but I think he is missing the "ability to obey" gene. I know puppies are hyperactive chewing machines, but most of them will at least show some sort of remorse when scolded. Not Zeus. Yell at him, and he just barks at you and bites harder the next time. I guess that's what we get for naming him after the Greek god of mythology. All that power has gone to his head! Its a good thing he is as cute as he is and that I love him, or he'd be taking up the newest position of king of the humane society.