12.31.2013

awkward & awesome tuesday


Awkward:

My skin while I'm pregnant.  Don't they say that you're having a girl if you feel like the baby is stealing all your good looks?  Yeah, this thing is after my previously clear skin, so I'm thinking it may be a girl...

Again, pregnancy brain.  My dogs may not make it through the birth of this child - I forgot Gatsby (YES, AGAIN) this time at the groomer's.  Good thing she didn't mind watching him for a few extra hours...

Crying (uh, maybe a little loudly) for the entire duration of Saving Mr. Banks - WHY are there no Disney movies where at least one person doesn't die?  

Trying to pick somewhere to go out on New Year's Eve - I refuse to pay $60 for a ticket to an all-inclusive party when I won't be drinking!  My requirements are valet parking, ample seating, and nothing too loud.  In other words, my idea of a perfect New Year's Even is pretty much in line with my grandmother's.  

One of my yoga teachers preaching to me about how I should have a natural (read - unmedicated) birth.  I'm fairly sure I pay my doctor for this kind of advice, and I really hate it when women push their way of doing things on other women.  It's a feat to give birth no matter how you plan to do it, and let's just leave it at that!  


Awesome: 

Darrell found a phone right outside our car when we parked to go to dinner one night.  He called a few people in the recent calls, finally reached the owner, and when the man came to meet us at the restaurant to pick it up he paid for our dinner.  It was the sweetest thing ever.  

Waking up around 6 every morning lately.  I know, you wouldn't think this would fall under awesome, but lately I just haven't needed as much sleep.  It's been SO nice to have the extra time in the morning.  

Christmas in general - we have such generous friends & family, and this week we used all the gifts cards (which are the BEST gift) to buy D some new clothes, which were so needed.  He really gets the shaft lately with someone needing maternity everything.  

Buying our baby's crib and rocking chair at Pottery Barn.  My amazing mother bought us a gorgeous crib and helped us out with the purchase of our rocking chair.  They are so gorgeous that I might just assemble the crib next week - although I doubt my husband will let me set it up until closer to April.  If you're curious, we got this crib in espresso, and this rocking chair in parchment twill (both majorly on sale right now).  

12.30.2013

taking it down an inch or 5


photos via the fashion guitar, the daybook, and pinterest

So in my effort to not hurt my pregnant self with a stiletto-ed plunge to death (or ya know, just severe embarrassment), I've been reconsidering my footwear selections.  I'm usually loath to give up my few extra inches, but lately a few bloggers have changed my mind.  The Daybook namely, with posts here and here, has been making sneakers look better than ever.  When I saw her burgundy pair for nearly half the price I just couldn't resist.  I'm completely in love with these leopard slip-ons, as well.  Any other styles I should know about?  

12.27.2013

friday link love



I'd say happy weekend, but truly it has felt like one long vacation since last Friday.  I love the holidays!  We both have today off, so we're going to do a little sale shopping for Darrell - he is desperately in need of some new clothes.  I hope you all have a wonderfully relaxing weekend, whether that means ransacking the mall or cuddling up on the couch.  

I love Mindy Kaling, and she continued to impress me in a recent interview with some wonderful (and true) advice.  

Three pretty hairstyles, in case you're going out on New Year's Eve.  

I found the hubbub around this product to be sort of captivating.  Check out the comments, people are so opinionated! What do you think: genius baby distraction tool, or akin to child abuse?  

I've got a Nordstrom gift card to use, and these are in my sights.  

Such a simple, perfect outfit.  

A slightly controversial blog post about biblical literalism, but I thought it was beautifully said.  

12.26.2013

maternity style 04



wearing: dress - banana republic, belt - target, pumps - steve madden

This was one of those days when I just didn't feel like advertising "I'm pregnant!" to the world, because let's face it - a bump just makes you something to stare at.  I mean that in the best of ways, I think pregnant bellies are the cutest thing, but sometimes you just don't feel like getting that much attention.  For such days, I believe the formula is tent dress + belt + heels, at least for as long as I can get away with it.  

12.23.2013

happy birthday darrell



Happy, happy, happiest of birthdays to my husband, baby daddy, partner in crime, love of my life, and best friend.  

Also, he gave me the ultimate Christmas gift last week and finally got rid of his handlebar mustache, but only if I promised to document it for all the world to see.  I'll give it to him, it was pretty impressive.  

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