One of "Those Days"

Have you ever had one of "those days"? You know the kind I'm talking about.

It always starts out the same, you wake up late, stump your toe on the bed..run out of body wash in the warmish (not hot) shower..have to use shampoo to shave your legs.

Then your child doesn't want to keep her socks on, even though it's 30 degrees outside! You finally get out of the house and slide into the babysitter's driveway hoping that you haven't forgotten anything, knowing that other mothers would judge you for not putting shoes on your 10 month old, even though she can't walk.

You get to work on time, which is great if you weren't the crazy that thinks "on time" means 15 minutes earlier than when you should be there. You have 10 missed calls by 8:15 and realize that the phone is on silent...a work phone, the kind that don't just accidentally get put on silent like a cell phone. Really, how does that even happen!!??

You check your hand and notice that there is something on it...you just hope that it's the chocolate that you've been hiding in your desk and not something that one of your students has left for you as a "thank you note" for helping them drop out of college. The day falls to crap after that...yeah it's been one of those days!

With that being said, it's Thursday! This means that I have one more day of "those days" and it's the weekend. At least on the weekend I can have one of "those days" in my pajamas!

The silver lining to this day is the Black Friday ad from Wal-Mart has been released. If you are as crazy excited as I am, here it is along with any other Black Friday deal..this is a good site:

http://www.blackfriday.fm/

I hope that you aren't having one of "those days" and if you are, maybe some dreaming about Black Friday deals can lift you out of your funk!!! Here's the countdown timer to Black Friday Shopping!!

Where has the time gone!!??

Wow...look at that! I haven't blogged in almost a year!!! Things have changed for sure since then!

    We had a baby... (January 10, 2014)
    We bought a house...
    We cleaned and painted said house...
    We moved in to the house...
    We got a niece...
    Our baby got big!!!!

Here is the year in a picture review:

I'm going to spend the next couple of months updating everything and showing pics of the house and Harper. Sorry it's been so long, maybe I'll get better at this!

30 WEEKS!!!!!!!!!

Wow...time has been flying by these past few weeks!!! I thought I had blogged, then realized I hadn't, then forgot to do it again. I don't know if it's me or if it's baby brain.  I'm just going to blame it on the baby brain!!

There are several things that I would like to give thanks for here in blog world. I know, everyone has listed their daily thanks on Facebook, so have no fear I'm not going to do that. I'm just going to let you in on some secrets!!

1. WE SOLD OUR HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know that was all caps and a lot of exclamation points, but we are sooo excited!!! The best part, the couple that is buying it loves it as much as we do. The lady has all these plans for what she wants to do and they are so cute and sweet. I'm just so thankful that this happened before the baby!

2.WE ARE HOMELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ok so it's wonderful that we sold the house! It's magical that we are packing and planning on buying a new house, but.......we don't have a new house. We haven't even made an offer on a new house. Also, there really aren't a lot of houses to buy right now... So I'm thankful we are homeless. I'm thankful because I know that God will provide for us. He found us jobs, he sent us the people to buy our house, he blessed us with a child, so I know that he will find us a house and let us move in before January 24th. Right!???

3. We are having a baby!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ok, so you totally knew this, but it is hard to believe that in less than 10 short weeks, there will be a little bundle of joy making her appearance into the world. I am so thankful that this pregnancy has been pretty smooth. She is growing, kicking, and thriving! She has a crib to sleep in, just no home to put the crib in! haha But we are so thankful that she is healthy!

4. Charles and I have been married for 4 years!!!!! Wow, has it really been 4 years!? It has and it has been the most wonderful 4 years of my life. I wake up each day and thank the Lord that he sent Charles to me. I know that our marriage is truly one that God planned. When I was created, I was created to be married to this man. Don't get me wrong, I know that some days are tough. I'm sure that Charles would say most days are an adventure with me...but we are so lucky to have each other! After this week, I'll share with you the gift I am giving him...too cute!

I'm thankful for so much more than these things. I have a wonderful family that makes me laugh and supports me and I have wonderful friends that keep me grounded and secure.

I have a lot to share with you as far as cute things I've made, but some of them have to do with baby showers and they haven't happened yet. So, I'll have to wait until after the showers to show you how cute everything turned out. Until then, here is my 30 week update!

How far along: 30 weeks and 3 days

Baby is is size of: a large cabbage (about 15.5 inches and 3lbs 7oz!) Just went to the doctor on Friday and they measured her at this weight. I asked if it was normal and she is in the 60th percentile. She may be a little chubby! ;) 

Current symptoms: swollen feet and hands still. I'm really tired all the time too!

Any cravings: sweets! I could eat pastries all day long...I'm refraining!

Baby bump?: Oh yeah. It seems like I have blossomed in the past week...even my students are telling me I look really pregnant!

Maternity clothes: Yes! There's no way this belly or behind is fitting in my "old" pants. Dresses are ok and most shirts, but for the most part (80%) I'm maternity all the way!

Belly button in or out: in and I hope it stays that way!

Gender: baby GIRL!

Best thing this week: Going to the doctor and seeing an ultrasound. Now, she looked like pig to me and we really couldn't see much...but she's in there are doing great!!!

Looking forward to: my first baby shower this weekend!!!! My friends are hosting in and I'm so excited to see everyone!!!

Who Knew....

So several months ago I got a wild hair and decided that I was going to sew my baby's crib bedding. Nothing to do me, I got my mom's sewing machine and decided to give this a real go. If you know me, then you know that nothing goes as it is supposed to. If it weren't for bad luck, sometimes I think I'd have no luck at all. Anyway, I got the sewing machine out and of course it didn't work. It took a week in the sewing machine hospital and then she was as good as new. The hunt for the perfect fabric commenced...

If you have never been to Premier Fabrics (http://www.premierprintsinc.com) in Tupelo, you are missing out. They have beautiful fabrics at really great prices. The staff is really helpful and will let you browse around and take your time. I suggest you go if you have a project that needs that little extra flair! I looked at Hobby Lobby, Jo-Ann, and Hancock and couldn't find anything prettier than there. I also had a coupon for $1 off each yard so I ended up spending minimal for this large project.

So obviously I found the perfect fabric, got what I needed and was once again back on the road to DIY. If you have never sewed before, you have no idea the time it takes before you even make the first stitch. I would say that cutting the fabric takes longer than the actual sewing. And, once you measure it and cut it out, you have to pin it all together. I will save you or rather, spare you, the whole long story. But, one day I will put up a tutorial on making bumper pads and you will be blown away.

I will admit that this project was not as hard as I thought it would be. If you can use a sewing machine to sew a straight line, you can make your own crib bedding.

Da..Da..Da..(entertaining sound) I present the crib bedding. It would help if I had this bedding in a bed, but alas the crib is in storage and we are hopefully finding a new home. So, let me explain what you are seeing. The back piece has 3 different sections. This is the "inside" of the bumper; or what Little Miss Priss will be gazing at as she sleeps for 8 hours a night at 2 weeks (The power of positive thinking). It is in a pattern of grey circles/pink pattern/grey circles/pink pattern, etc all along the inside. The white and grey scroll fabric is the "outside" of the bumper. You are only seeing the small part of the outside, but all the bumpers have this fabric on the back. Once it gets in the crib, you will be able to tell more about it.

Lastly, I finished the mobile I wanted to make. I found a chandelier for $10 and took the crystals off of it, strung them up with fishing wire, and put them on a florist wreath I got at Hobby Lobby. I then took the coordinating fabric (which we used on the foot stool that will be in her room) and made a ruffle to go around the top. Again, just picture this in a sweet baby's room instead of hanging in my kitchen.

So DIY is done...for now. I can't wait to see what else I can come up with. Until then, I'll leave you with me update on baby girl.

How far along: 26 weeks 4 days

Baby is is size of: a cucumber (14 inches and 1 and 2/3 pound!)

Current symptoms: swollen feet and hands. Most days they are minimal, but some days they are bad. I can still wear my engagement ring, but not my wedding band.

Any cravings: food in general...I'm starving

Baby bump?: yes and the touching of said baby bump by people has begun.

Maternity clothes: Oh yes..but there are several pieces of clothing that I have been able to wear from pre-baby days. What can I say, I love big clothes I guess.

Belly button in or out: in and I hope it stays that way!

Gender: baby GIRL!

Best thing this week: Finishing the bedding and mobile!

Looking forward to: Going to the doctor Friday and hearing her heartbeat...I also have the dreaded sugar test, so I'm looking forward to getting that over with. I hope I pass!!!

Nursery

I've been dreaming up the perfect nursery for a while. I had a boy nursery in my head and had even looked at some girl nurseries. If you know me, then you know that I love to make things harder than they have to be. So in this case, I thought I could DIY the entire space.  As of right now we do not have a nursery for Baby Girl. We "hope" that we won't be in our house, but don't know what house we will be in. So, it does make it hard to plan her room. I have researched everything needed, looked at cribs, bedding, and paint. Right now, these are the nurseries I'm planning from....

found from: www.projectnursery.com

found from: www.projectnursery.com

again...projectnursery.com

I can't give credit to this pic, the web address isn't valid anymore

I just love the grey walls and light pink accents. So I'm going to do the unthinkable, break out the sewing machine and try to make my own bedding. I know that I won't be able to recover a chair so we've picked one out that we love. I also know that I can't build a crib..thus buying that as well. And I've already shown you what we got! I just love that crib the more I think about it!

 We went this weekend and bought paint!!! Before you say, but you don't have a room, let me remind you we are the coupon king and queen. Sherwin Williams was running a sale and we thought, why not buy the paint now!? We bought it, love it, and can't wait to get painting. Well I can't wait to have Charles and John David get to painting.

This is the color we are doing for the walls...gray doesn't transfer as pretty as other colors!

Not sure how this is going to turn out, but wish me luck!

Still here...Still Kicking

Here we are...one day away from October!! I'm super excited because I LOVE Fall! I mean love, love, love; but here in Mississippi, we don't get too many Fall days. One of my favorite things to do is decorate for the season. I have cute pumpkins and little metal bats that I put in the yard. However, this year in the mist of packing to move (which didn't happen) and storing things in our storage unit...the decorations are spread all over Prentiss and Lee counties. So here we are again wishing we were moved, kinda moved, but still not selling our house.

As you may remember, we took our house off the "official" market. We are now selling it by owner. I want to sell our house so we can move, but I dread leaving this cute home. We have done so much work and really made it our own so I hate to see that go. Blood, sweat, and yes...tears have been shed at this home. But please---someone buy this sucker!!!! I'd like to find another home before the baby gets here!!! I'd love to be able to see the house, close at the end of October and be in a new home by Thanksgiving. But that is really pushing it. So I just pray that our house sells before Christmas and we can find another home before January 24th (or whatever day she decides to make her appearance)!

And speaking of baby...she's definitely in there! I'm feeling her kick all the time and it is so funny (albeit a little strange). I had my 22 week check up last Tuesday and everything is going good. Her little heartbeat was at 146 and she was moving away. We didn't have an ultrasound, but by using the doppler, you could hear her rolling! I think we have decided on a name..but I may leave you in some suspense until we tell all our family first. Let's just say it's a great mixture of both of our families names. We couldn't be happier and we're excited to have some things monogrammed! Of course I'm worried that I will take one look at her and say...that's not her name!!! What would we do!!?? Ok, ok, I'm sure that won't happen...but have you met me!? Alas we have decided and that's one thing to check off my list!

Here's the latest update on Baby P:

How far along: 23 weeks 3 days

Baby is is size of: an eggplant (11.38 inches and 1.1 pound!)

Current symptoms: terrible, horrible, relentless heartburn/indigestion. Medication helps, but just for a bit!

Any cravings: Still Peppers Grill or a real Coca-Cola

Baby bump?: yes! 

Maternity clothes: Heck yeah, but I'm loving it!

Belly button in or out: in and I hope it stays that way!

Gender: baby GIRL!

Best thing this week: Picking a name and hearing her heartbeat, which was technically last week..but who cares!

Looking forward to: selling our house so I can decorate a nursery at a new one!

21 Weeks and Counting

Well here we are...past the half way point! Whoo!!! I'm so excited to be on this journey, but boy does pregnancy really play tricks on you. I mean one minute I'm great and the next I'm either exhausted or having some weird ailment, it's strange.

We have development in the nursery department!!! No, we don't have a house in Booneville yet, but we do have a crib! This past weekend was so nice, we decided to get out and enjoy the day. We called Charles' parents and met them in Woodland, MS. If you've never been to Woodland, you really need to go! There is nothing there except a furniture store- and man is it huge. This little town's school shut down and someone bought it, started selling furniture at wholesale prices, and it really took off. Now there are 4 buildings with anything from baby furniture, dining room furniture, to outdoor rugs. There's even a small diner that sells burgers, sandwiches, and ice cream! Ok, enough of the Woodland plug... We got there around lunch time so we all ate at the diner and then walked off the calories. I have been shopping around for a crib since we found out that we were expecting; and, once I found out it was a girl, I've really upped the search. Going into the furniture store I had in my mind what I wanted...boy was I wrong. We looked and we looked, we compared this one to that one, we walked in circles and finally...there it was. I am in love with this crib. It is gorgeous as a crib, but once it converts to a full size bed, it's really pretty. I hope that if we have another child (a big if) and if it's a boy, he won't mind sleeping in this baby:

As the crib

As a regular size bed

I have some nursery plans, but I'll share all of that with you a little later. On a different note, our house goes off the market Saturday. This means that we will be trying to sell it ourselves or decide to stay for a while. If you know of anyone that needs a cute, affordable place to live in Saltillo, give me a shout! I have a deal that people will not be able to refuse!

Here's the latest update on Baby P:

How far along: 21 weeks 4 days

Baby is is size of: a carrot (10.5 inches and 12 oz)

Current symptoms: not many! just some aches and pains that come and go

Any cravings: food!!!!! I'm so hungry

Baby bump?: yes! 

Maternity clothes: I'm there! And it is so roomy here!!!

Belly button in or out: in and I hope it stays that way!

Gender: baby GIRL!

Best thing this week: getting a crib

Looking forward to: picking a name! (yes that is the same as last time) We do have it narrowed down to 2 names now!

I hate taking pictures, but here is one from this week. You can totally see my bump in this one...well not the best, but kinda!!