My sister and her husband arrive today for a long weekend visit! They’re going to be finishing up the animal-painting in the nursery, helping us put together some Ikea furniture (no, not the recalled crib), and hopefully doing some fun Atlanta activities. Jason’s a foodie, so I’m taking him to the DeKalb Farmer’s Market.

The last time we saw them was in July, when I was roughly 2 months pregnant and barely able to stay awake through an entire conversation. I was getting bigger — the bridesmaid dress had to have gussets inserted, which wound up looking like racing stripes — but I didn’t actually look pregnant.

Now, people look surprised when I tell them I’m not due until February. And if we’re lucky, they’ll get to see Smudge moving around.

I think it’s going to be amazing for Smudge when he is old enough to understand how much of his family helped out with the room.

OH, and we got big big news from Jill’s Mom!

Her parents are a lot more naturally reticent than my family, with a small circle of friends, and a tight rein on sharing information about their lives. But Jill’s Mom went shopping for baby things for Lil Smudge — with her best friend! And told her that I’m having a baby and she’s going to be a grandma!!! (I think Mrs Best Friend already knew that Jill was a lesbian and in a relationship, but I’m not sure she knew any more than that.)

Of course Mrs Best Friend was excited for all of us, and they had a wonderful time shopping for baby clothes.

Jill’s Mom also reminded us that she wanted to buy us a stroller, so we should go buy it and let her know what it cost. I’d forgotten, so that goes on the list of activities for the weekend.

Fruit & Veg Count, 10/27: 1 banana, 1 cup fruit salad, 1/2 cup cooked broccoli

Leg cramp update - Yesterday was more comfortable than I’ve been in at least a week. I stretched a lot after yoga, as well as doing all the food things. Today I’m feeling a little ‘pre-crampy’ even though I stretched again last night. I’m going to try all the food things advised, except for the natural sea salt, which I forgot to buy at the Farmer’s Market yesterday, and stretch again this morning.