hotel swimming

it may be cold out, but a heated indoor pool is our new

favorite winter activity. (along with mirror gazing.)

the weighting begins

i had my seven-month check up on saturday. and the big shock came - i had gained eight pounds last month.

"should i be concerned?" i asked my doctor. "it's not a problem for the baby. just for you." we laughed, and then i proceeded to think of nothing but those eight pounds all weekend long.

so, sunday evening as i talked of my weight, mr. pike suggested we pick me up a swimsuit and get me back in the pool. "i hear pregnant women love swimming," he said.

and so after work on monday, we stopped at the mall and purchased a swimsuit. then we stopped by the sports store for a new pair of goggles and a swim cap. so, i was all decked out.

all to do now was to head to the pool. so after dinner, mr. pike and i went to our community rec center.

i had not swam laps in a long time - and my lungs reminded me of this after just two laps. but, the water felt so good. and i loved every moment.

thank you, mr. pike, for suggesting such an idea.