April is the Cruelest Month

I'm wondering if T.S. Eliot had visions of my April 2009 when he penned that famous first line of The Wasteland. Sure, the guy was having a nervous breakdown at the time and probably felt pretty crummy himself. But had he endured Chloe being off-track for three weeks and endless snow storms, all while being gigantically pregnant? Nope. Okay, so maybe I'm being a little dramatic. The professor never mentioned Eliot being psychic during the FIVE DAY lecture he gave on this poem in my Modern Brit Lit class in college (which included a creepy recording of Elliot reading it himself), so it's unlikely he saw my exact situation. The line still feels pretty apt, though. This has been a tough month so far.

Photo taken Wednesday, April 15. Happy Tax Day to us!

I hope this kind of April shower (snow) still brings the May flowers. I've had it with the weather and the bad cases of cabin fever I've been dealing with. But, even the cruelest months have bright spots. I'm going to share in case YOUR April is feeling a little cruel. Oh, and I just peeked at the forecast. Things are looking up--no snow in the near future!

Bright Spot #1:


The DQ Blizzard of the month is Midnight Truffle. I can tell you from first-hand experience, it's even better than it looks. I'm even thankful this blasted month lasts another two weeks so that I have time to get another one.

Bright Spot #2:


I've been able to keep up on my daily yoga. I'm pretty sure my form is closer to Liz Lemon's than the svelte pregnant models featured in my prenatal video, but it's okay because it's kept my typical 3rd trimester aches and pains to a minimum. I have felt stronger and fitter than I usually do at this point, too. Unfortunately, I don't think even yoga is going to make these last few weeks of gestation pain-free (things are going downhill rapidly), but I AM thankful the positive effects have lasted this long.

Bright Spot #3:


I finally care about this season of American Idol! I was scared that after investing hours and hours in this show that I was NEVER going to be very interested. I mean, last season was just so good (I was a hardcore Jason Castro fan, but I also loved the Davids and Brooke and Carly). I was hooked instantly. This season just wasn't doing it for me. But I've slowly become exceedingly fond of Kris (he's my personal fav-- Piper really digs him, too) and I really loved Adam's Mad World performance. Hooray for caring! (Not that I actually vote. But at least I have a couple of people to root for!)

Bright Spot #4:


Unfortunately, this one isn't as widely available as the last three. Sadie cracked me up this week when she decided to chill out in the kitchen while I was cleaning. She stayed with me the whole time, talking to me. She's been my little buddy lately, following me wherever I go. She's been super cuddly, too. I think she may be sensing change in the air. Anyway, this picture makes me smile.


So what about you? What are your bright spots this April? Who is YOUR favorite Idol?