Random thoughts/confessions

1.     I am getting a little nervous about being a parent and sometimes think maybe he should just stay in my belly forever (even though I am ready to not be pregnant anymore).

2.     I worry my child will be one of those children who doesn’t listen. You know the ones in the stores or restaurants that you say “my child will never act like that”.  Even though I highly doubt this will happen b/c I will raise my child the same way my mom raised me and we were not allowed to act like fools. We had to use manners and weren’t allowed to watch certain things on TV and defiantly didn’t talk back. Don’t get me wrong we weren’t perfect but we did mind and had rules to follow. Some kids these days are awful and I can’t imagine what my mom would do if I ever acted like that in public.

3.     On that note, Ryan and I have different views on discipline and this will be a challenge for us.

4.     I will probably wear maternity jeans for a very long time. I can’t imagine going back to a non-elastic waistband.

5.     I eat a lot of sweets these days. Last night I ate 4 cookies and they were fantastic.

6.     I also eat out for lunch most days since being pregnant. Nothing seems to sound good in the morning when I leave.

7.     During my entire pregnancy I didn’t eat like I probably should have. I ate out (a lot), ate fried foods, and even ate sandwich meat and fish. There were even days I didn’t have one fruit or vegetable but made sure I had something sweet.

8.     I am obsessed with Christmas and love decorating my house but this year I only have a tree up and that’s b/c my mom came over to do it.

9.     I hate doing laundry and let it pile up until we have nothing else to wear.

10.  I regift…sometimes!

11. I have done 95% of my Christmas shopping online.

12. I have only attended one Christmas party so far this season just b/c I haven’t felt like getting ready.  Nothing fits anymore and I just don’t feel like seeing anyone!

13. I love National Lampoons Christmas vacation and can’t wait to watch it on Thursday night.

14.  I also love cheesy ABC family and Lifetime Christmas movies.

15. I am not a fan of colored lights

16. I love getting Christmas cards in the mail but have never sent any of my own out. That will change next year with the arrival of Aiden.

17. I am super excited that both of my sisters will be in town for Christmas.

18.  I love starbucks and have probably had 15 peppermint mochas this season!

19.  I have been known to just throw away Ryan’s socks that I find on the floor. I get tired of picking them up.

20.   I have not packed for the hospital. I may need to get on that!

Recap!

I have been such a horrible blogger here lately. I think about it and then am too tired to actually log on and write anything. I am now in my 37th week of pregnancy and am feeling very uncomfortable. My feet and hands swell so bad I look like the nutty professor, my back hurts, and I have so much pelvic pain. Lets just say I'm DONE! Don't get me wrong I want my child to be healthy but I am so ready I could scream! At my last doctors visit I was 1 cm dilated. YAY there is light at the end of the tunnel! Sunday I had a huge melt down thinking he was going to stay in here forever (even though I knew he wasn't)! I know it could still take weeks but hey its a start! I can't wait to meet our bundle of joy!


Here is recap of what has been going on. My best friend Rachel got married in November at Keeneland. It was so beautiful. I also had two baby showers and just this past weekend had our annual girls Christmas party!

Hopefully I will get better at blogging especially when Aiden comes! This is my goal at least!

The past couple of months.....

Now that I'm officially on bed rest I am going to try and catch up on my blog! Here is what has been going on the past couple of months!

First we had showers for the brides to be! Two of my best friends got married two weeks apart. It was a busy month but so much fun!

Then comes the double bachelorette party!

And finally the weddings!

Since Lindsay got married in Florida, it was also like a mini vacation with all of our friends!

Since my last post I have also had more wedding showers for my college roommate Rachel, two baby showers and breeders cup. I will post about these events soon! As you can see I have been pretty busy and very pregnant!

Weekend Recap!

We had a fabulous weekend getaway in the Great Smokey Mountains. It was so nice to just relax and not "have" to do anything all weekend.

This was our view from out back deck

Our cabin!

We also spent a great deal of time at the outlet malls! I spent way too much money but hey I got some great deals and lots of goodies for baby Aiden!

Needless to say I wasn't ready to come home even though this is a short work week for me. This weekend one of my best friends is getting married. We have lots and lots of fun wedding festivities going on so I'll be sure to post all the fun pictures we take.

Happy early weekend everyone!

22 Weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights

How Far Along: 22 Weeks

Size of baby: the baby is the size of a papaya. Last week at our ultra-sound he weighed 13 oz! 

Maternity Clothes: A mix between maternity and not. All the pants I wear are maternity but can still wear my shirts.

Gender: We are having a precious baby boy!

Movement: I have felt him move here and there but not a lot. My doctor said it should be any day now!

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach and ibuprofen (Tylenol just doesn't cut it)

Cravings: Pizza or pasta and Japanese food!

Symptoms: I am actually feeling great this week. I hope I keep it up!

Best Moment this week: starting to get the nursery together and registering!

WILW

I'm playing along again for What I Love Wednesday!

First of all I am loving that the new fall scents are out at Bath and Body Works. Last year my favorite was Leaves and Carmel Apple! So glad it's back this year!

I am also loving that we have decided on a name for our little boy! So today I had to order his first monogrammed gown!!

(that's not the name, just what the example looks like)
 Isn't it so cute. You should check out her store on Etsy. http://www.etsy.com/shop/whimseyco?ref=seller_info

I am so excited to be getting away for the long weekend. We are going to spend a nice relaxing time in Gatlinburg, TN. I can't wait to hit the outlet malls!

I can't wait to sit on this porch in the morning and read a great book!

The Nursery!

I have been going back and forth on how I want to decorate the nursery. Decorating is one of my favorite things to do and since we are moving I can start fresh with a clean slate! I think I am going to paint the walls Ivory.

Here is the bedding I ordered from babybedding.com. They have such cute designs!

I am also in the process of refinishing one of our old dressers. I think I am going to paint it a dark grey color. What do you think?  Maybe find some fun knobs for the drawers!



I also found this cute lamp at TJ Maxx yesterday!

I am trying to find cute (inexpensive) wall art to hang on the walls. I found this on Etsy. I'm hoping to find a cute green frame to put it in!

So far that is all I have! I will keep you updated on the rest of the nursery items. I can't wait to see the finished product!

It's a BOY!

I know I promised this post weeks ago but I just haven't had the time or energy to write. We are also in the process of moving back to our hometown so we are staying very busy these days!

However, we are having a BOY!!!

Four weeks ago we tried to find out what we were having but the little stinker wouldn't open his legs. I guess he is already stubborn like his daddy! I was really bummed but this past Tuesday we were able to go back for another ultrasound. This time it only took seconds for him to cooperate!!

My little sister (who isn't so little anymore) attended the appointment with us. It was very special to have her there since she left for college in Birmingham yesterday. I am so sad two of my sisters live far away but baby C still has two wonderful aunt's here in Kentucky to spoil him rotten!

After the appointment I wouldn't tell my family what we were having until dinner that night. I had made chocolate covered oreos with both pink and blue icing that morning because at the time I just didn't know. My sister took the pink ones to college with her so it all worked out!

Everyone was just as excited as we were! Now we need to get the nursery together and start registering!!

Showers Galore!

Three of my best friends are getting married this year and every weekend in the month of Auguest I have had to attend or host a shower. I am so excited for them but let me tell you, I'm exhausted!

The first one was held in Lexington and since I became preganant I have also become very lazy! I did not take one picture. I am so sorry Rachie! We hosted the luau themed shower at one of our friend's house and it was so great to see all my college friends that I hadn't seen in so long. Here is a picture of me and the bride to be! I am also proud to say she was one of my roomies in college also! I miss my lexington crew so much but cherish the times we do get to spend together!

The following weekend our friend Abby hosted a beautiful lucheon for another great friend Ashley! I have the honor of standing next to her September 10th as she becomes Mrs. Williams!
(Again I still didn't take pictures but luckly others did!)

The Bridesmaids (minus Erin)

The next weekend I hosted a shower for Lindsay. Again, I have the honor to stand next to her September 24th as she becomes Mrs. Hager-Gorman! I am super excited about this because it is in Jacksonville, FL and I am in need of a beach trip before this baby!

Also that weekend I attended another pool party/shower for Ashley.