1:2

Like most people, I'm a complainer. Make no mistake, I'm very, very good at it. But I'm not proud of it and so for a while, I've followed this ratio - 1:2.  For every complaint or negative thought, I counter it with two positive statements. It's unrealistic to  call a moratorium on complaining because life isn't perfect. There always will be less-than-satisfactory situations and it's dishonest to ignore them or pretend they're not really so bad. Really, some things are THAT bad. But if there's a balance in favor of positive over negative, I think that's healthy.  And so, without further ado, here's how I feel about pregnancy.  Top 5 things I don't love about being pregnant: 5. Heartburn. Is. Yucky. 4. Outgrowing all my regular clothes. 3. Back pain. 2. Summertime is a bear when there's a *not so* itty-bitty human living inside you. 1. "Oh, you're pregnant? I just thought you were heavy."  Top 10 things I love about being pregnant: 10. Haven't had to clean the litter box in 2010. 9. Don't feel guilty for eating when I'm hungry or snacking frequently during the day. 8. Excuse for new clothes (or at least new-to-me - thanks Jayme and Jodi!). 7. Completely OK to take naps in the middle of the day. 6. Gives me a chance to catch up with doctor's visits - now I know for sure I'm ridiculously healthy. 5. My naturally round face suits the "glowing mother-to-be" look perfectly. 4. Everybody is freaking nice to you.  3. No heavy lifting or cleaning with strong chemicals ... and a husband who picks up my slack. 2. Feeling those reassuring movements as Thor practices his/her mad soccer skills. 1. And the thing I love most about being pregnant? Enjoying this small window of time where my most important job is taking care of myself and the baby ... because I know it's temporary.