All Things Supercinski

Many of you have expressed sadness because you did not get your contest entry in before it’s end. Never fear, the contest has been extended until midnight, Tuesday, January 31st. You can get the official rules, details, and prize listing on the original post. Remember, Baby Super’s due date is February 3rd, but only God knows when he/she will come. Your entry is null and void after Baby Super’s arrival, so hurry while supplies last. Plus, in the case of a tie the first entry wins. We’ve seen many entries already, spanning the globe and back - many have been “original” and many have been close. Enjoy! And remember, you are all winners, except those of you who lose.

Check out this article on Fulla, the new Barbie-type doll for Muslim girls. Not only does she dress conservatively, come with her own prayer mat, but she also, according to the toy’s creators, respects her father and mother. A good role model for any girl (except maybe the prayer mat part).

With less than 3 weeks until Baby Super is scheduled to arrive, I am getting quite large. Baby is putting on about half a pound a week, and my abdomen is stretching beyond what I had imagined possible. I decided it would be helpful to list the advantages of such a largeness and not dwell on the disadvantages such as not being able to tie one’s shoes or fit into a standard size bathroom stall without hitting your stomach with the door…

The primary advantage is that we get to meet Baby soon! The nursery is ready and our hospital bags are almost packed. Now we wait until the apple is ripe to fall from the tree, as my grandfather said. Since I am in my ninth month, there is no longer any mistaking that I am pregnant. Strangers love to talk to you when you are this big and ask questions like, “are you sure you aren’t having twins?” (this has happened twice!) and at HEB the checkers come out from behind their stations and help you unload your grocery cart AND insist that the bagger has nothing better to do than help you out to your car. This had never happened to me before in College Station, and today, I took him up on his offer and oh the luxury! All kinds of people want to know how you are doing and when you are due. Its nice to have an easy conversation starter with people, and to hear all about their childbirth experiences. I am sure that Baby will be that too someday. Well,as I feel my hips aching that’s about all of the advantages I can think of right now, so here is a photo of the belly, enjoy.