Thank you ALL so much for your sweet comments....I feel so relieved to finally be able to put it out there!!! I've been MIA partly because I was at a lost for what to blog about with everything going through my mind being pregnancy related (not to mention my usual blogging hours have been consumed by my need to go to sleep no later than 8:30pm) and the other part is just how busy life has been.
I'm a self admitted type-a personality..."go with the flow" doesn't really fit my personality (not that i don't wish it did)...so as you can imagine all of the unknowns of pregnancy turn this girl into a complete stress ball. Oh, and confession - I'm also an admitted POS addict...thank goodness for the dollar store tests...otherwise I'm pretty sure we'd be broke from my excessive pregnancy test purchasing. So suffice it to say....the minute we could know....i knew. From 3.5 weeks on I've known this baby was in the making but after the miscarriage this summer we decided that mum was the word and even announcing at 15 weeks (via instagram and our christmas card shown here) left me feeling pretty vulnerable.
But here we are....16 weeks along and while this pregnancy has not been without its issues (saving this for another post but I have a subchorionic hematoma that's kept us on edge) we feel so lucky and blessed to be this far along and are eagerly awaiting the arrival of this precious bundle of joy in May!!!
If you're wondering how I broke the news to my hubs...I let Addie do all of the work. I had a big sister shirt that I let her brag about to her daddy (complete with "hey dadda, look at my shirt!"). His reaction was surprise but guarded...as expected!
I've been feeling pretty good...this pregnancy pretty much resembles that of my first...no morning sickness, lots of tiredness, and extreme hunger and food cravings (hot foods and salty foods have been my weakness this go round). I'm still barely fitting into some of my larger size work clothes but everything else is all maternity!! I sleep pretty well at night...other than getting up to pee at least once and thankfully the hot flashes that seemed to plague me the first 14 weeks have subsided (totally scared of menopause now). I'm trying to take it all in and enjoy this pregnancy as much as I can...I'm starting to feel some small little flutters down there and now that some second trimester energy is showing up I'm starting to make nursery plans.
In case you're wondering...Addie has taken the news in stride. She can point to where the baby is in my belly but really isn't interested in talking much else about this "baby" thats in momma's belly. I know that will all change once the baby is here:)
Ok...so I know, this is a random post with some details scattered in...I just feel like I don't even know where to start with 16 weeks to catch up on....but in short - we are beyond thrilled that baby #2 is on the way...another miracle in the making:)
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Friday, December 14, 2012
from our home to yours....and a little surprise
wishing everyone a very happy holiday season!!! and yes, we are pregnant!!! 16 weeks along and I'm hoping to catch up with some posts with all of the details soon. this little one is due may 30, 2013 and i cannot thank all of you enough for all of your support and encouraging words this summer!!
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
put me in coach...
One of my favorite memories of our recent trip to Iowa was watching Addie interact with her second cousins....whom she had never met before. Cautious at first...she most certainly was but by the end she couldn't get enough of my cousin's 3 boys. And watching them with her...just made my heart melt...they were so sweet..so kind..so patient..so understanding. Even when she had to have e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g. they touched. While I didn't get nearly as many pictures as I wanted...I managed to snap a few of them enjoying some time kicking a soccer ball around. Addie didn't quite get it...but these boys...they tried to teach her...tried to show her how to play the game. And while she wasn't their best student...even the blades of grass distracted her...she had fun!!!
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| a little kick |
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| inspecting this so-called "soccer ball" |
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| its not an all-out sprint unless your tongue hangs out |
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| "mom, i just scored the big one!!!" |
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| future david beckham |
Friday, September 14, 2012
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
we will never forget
I'll never forget the day...the place...the voices...the emotions...the fear. Those memories are etched in my mind forever...but today, 11 years later...serves as a reminder of all of the sacrifice that so many Americans made and continue to make to support this county and preserve our freedom...and that should never be forgotten.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Show & Tell...oohhh, baby!!
I'm linking up for another wonderful week with Becky over at "From Mrs. to Mama" for Show & Tell Monday...and this week we are talking all things baby...yay!! So...I'll list the questions and share my responses....and if you haven't already - head on over and link-up and share in the fun!!
1. Tell us your favorite baby names.
Girls:
Olivia
Avery
Clara
Sloane
Cora
Boys:
Landon
Jack
Cam
Carter
Peyton
Side Note: Don't expect any of these to make the final list when it comes to the hubs and I choosing a name in the future - we couldn't be more different in what we like...so it will take quite a bit of convincing for any of these to make the cut...
2. Show me your dream nursery.
Girls:
Boys:
3. How many children would you like to have? How far apart?
uumm...how to answer this?! ok, so if you'd asked me before we actually had Addie I would have told you the number was 3...no exceptions, no questions asked. Now...I really don't know - the hubs and I have agreed to take it one at a time and know that we'll know when were done. No, not like Duggar style or anything like that...I'm not sure we'll even make it to 3.
4. Tell us what you think the importance of parenting is.
Not to sound cliche...but parenting is giving your child roots...so deep that they know right from wrong, have a desire to leave this world a little better than they found it, treat others with respect and compassion, and always say "i love you." And then giving them wings...so strong that they can build their own lives on the foundation of everything you taught them.
5. Show us your favorite newborn photo.
Seriously...next time I'm totally doing this...I die at the cuteness of this pic:
6. Tell us some things you promise never to do as a parent (and if you are a parent, did you stick to it).
No video games...none. Will they play them at their friends houses? Yep. Will they beg me and grovel at my feet? I'm sure. Will I give in? No. I won't get on my soap box about what I think video games have done to society...I could write a whole post on that...and they are here to stay... but not in my house.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
how beautiful is the day that is touched by love...
the day we laid my grampie to rest was a beautiful one...the sun was shining..not a cloud in the sky. his service was held in davenport, iowa and he was laid to rest in the rock island national cemetary in moline, illinois...just a short trek over the mighty mississippi...i'll let the pictures tell the story.
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| Benjamin Franklin Matthews 1921-2012 |
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| the final salute...one of the most touching memories |
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| speechless |
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| my cousin and brother |
and we're back....
not that anyone knew we were gone...BUT, we spent the last half of last week in Iowa celebrating my grampie's life and enjoying all of the wonderful memories the years held. We were wheels down on the ground in Norfolk at about midnight on Friday and woke early Saturday to take a much needed 3 day hiatus in the Outer Banks...toes in the sand and a pina colada in my hand was just what we needed. I've got tons of pictures I can't wait to share, a few toddler travel tidbits, and hopefully a little blog sale of some of Addie's stuff planned soon!!! Gotta love these 4 day work weeks!!!
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
what's in my toddler bag
Long gone are our days of diaper bags brimming with everything imaginable....diapers, wipes, bibs, burp cloths, change of clothes, bottles, teethers, rattles, security blankets, nursing pads, and a million other things I'm sure I've already forgotten. These days life is a lot simpler when it comes to what we need to get out of the door...but that doesn't mean we leave the house empty handed either. So, I thought I'd share what we just can't imagine leaving the house without...even as Addie quickly approaches the 2 year mark:
snacks - Addie does snacks...she's not a big "meal" eater...she's my little bird that likes to graze. Which simply means...she wants something no less than every two hours...so snacks are a must anytime we head out. Some of her favorites...aunt annie's fruit snacks, gold fish, happy baby caramel apple yogurt melts, cheese sticks, and plum pouches.
wipes - I don't think I'll ever go another day in my life without a pack of these by my side...perfect for messy faces, spills in the car, diaper duty, dirty hands, and anything else that needs a clean wipe.
favorite book - Addie LOVES to read...she actually asks to bring a book to bed every night...so it's no surprise that they go with us in the car too. It keeps her happy and content while we trek around town...happy toddler = happy mommy and daddy:) anything dr. suess is all the rage right now in our house
water or milk - this girl is ALWAYS thirsty...which means we better have something for her when she asks...I love the thermos foogo cups that are well insulated and really keep her drinks cool so i usually grab those if we plan to be gone for any length of time.
and last but certainly not least...diapers...enough said, right?!
Amazing what a difference two years makes...I usually just carry a small clutch with the diapers, wipes, and snacks...milk/water in the other hand and she covers the book....simple, right?!
**I have not been paid or in any way incentivized to write this post - these opinions are my own and name brands mentioned are those we enjoy in our home.**
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