Parent group meeting.

Fredrik is drilling in the last bit of screws now. We ran out last night, so he bought some on his way home today. And I spent today filling in holes, etc in the drywall. I enjoy doing it, actually. :) I have a bit of a.. compulsive disorder, so it suits me well to make sure everything is filled in evenly.. :/ :))

We had our parent group instruction meeting today. :) It was fun. :) I didn't say much of course. :/ :) Fredrik actually said a few things when the men split off to their group. :)

We started the meeting by introductions. :) I said my name and where I am from and then I said that I don't say much in Swedish and that my husband would be doing all of that. :D

There were... 7 pregnant women. :) All but 2 had their significant others with them. The first is due in about 2 weeks. And we are by far the last due. The closest date to ours is the beginning of October.

And we got together with our significant other and discussed a few questions. And then we had a little snack. We then split into a men/women group and just chatted about a bit of stuff. And then we got together with our significant other and we had to draw a picture of what we think the child will look like. :D Which was.. a lot of fun. :)

We gave the child a puff of blonde hair on the top of its head (like Butters), green eyes, and we put the child in a red dress, and named her Freja. :) And then we were supposed to decided how we think the child will be: astronaut or sports star, etc.. And we drew some books and Fredrik explained that we are determined the child will be a nerd. (That it is inevitable.)

And then when we have our first meeting with our children, we will get the picture back and then compair our picture to the child.. :D Should be fun. :)

Then we did some relaxation breathing. And we were supposed to receive homework but we went over time with almost ½ an hour, so they just let us go.

It was fun. :) I wish I wasn't so shy and talked more.. :/ :) But it is a little difficult when most of the people know each other already or recognize each other.

One woman already has a little boy (maybe 2 yo), and another woman had 2 children (10 yo & 6 yo), and she was having twins!.

The next meeting is in 2 weeks, but at a better time from 5-7. And tomorrow we have our midwife appointment.

And I keep forgetting to share this, but we have bought a car. :) On Friday we went ahead and fixed the papers for the Volvo. So, some time this week we will exchange cars. :) He gave us what we expected for our car, and then he took off 4000 sek (600$) off the price of the car we bought, so, not too bad a deal.

I think in a way we are sorta releaved to switch cars.. :/ :) Like Fredrik said today, having the BMW, we are so... careful and worried all the time about any little scratch, etc... Not like we won't be careful with the Volvo, but at least we won't.. stress about something happening to it.. :/ :))

So, we bought a 2005 Volvo V70 2.5T (210hp). :) I don't have any pictures to share because they already took it off the internet by Saturday morning ... so you'll just have to wait! :) But it is dark gray metallic, half-leather seats, it has a hitch, engine warmer (which is great for winter), etc.. etc.. We are happy that the interior is dark, much, much easier to keep clean, especially with baby spills. :) I think we are going to be very happy with our new family car. :)

So, now our insurance and taxes for the car will be MUCH less.. :/ :) Thank goodness we haven't had to pay the insurance yet, as it is almost 10 000 sek ( ~1500$).

Trying to think if there is anything else that I've forgotten to mention...

Barely 2 months left now before Karl-Astrid will decide to show up. :) We've been sending telepathic messages that he/she is more than welcome to show up any time after our 38th week. :)))