Who Am I Kidding?

This is why I totally could not keep the gender of our next pregnancy a secret. Twenty weeks of trying not to say boy, girl, he or she. Geesh. I don't think that is for me.  I am awful with secrets to begin with, but that pregnancy brain would definitely get me. After watching this video, it seems Jessica Simpson would agree.

Keep Calm And...

Sunday Funday

Cody and I spent our Sunday doing some good ole fashioned house cleaning and yard work. It was so nice to open the windows and let some fresh air in. I think the puppies agreed. They figured out that from this spot they could keep an eye out on what was going inside the house while also supervising Cody's landscaping skills. I'm sure the cool breeze was a plus as well. These two are a handful, but they continually keep us smiling.

 

Celebrating Again

  Don't get overly excited just yet. Cody and I do not have any big news to share at the moment, but we are preparing ourselves, both mentally and physically, for the pregnancy of our second child- hopefully to occur in the not so distant future. During the meantime, I am so thankful to have this book and others alike that assure me it is okay to celebrate future pregnancies and to really anticipate the joys that go along with being an expectant mother.
 As much as I look forward to being pregnant again, I am also dreading the overwhelming nervousness, stress, and paranoia that I am sure to experience. Expecting a child is scary enough, but after the loss of Boston, it takes it up by a million or so.
With our ongoing experience with the fertility doctors, I now, more than ever, really understand the true blessing it is to become pregnant and experience the many joys of expecting a child. It is a true gift and that is the mindset that I plan to have going forth.
  
Thank you lord for opening my eyes and shadowing my fears. With your guidance, I can put aside any anxieties and really celebrate every day that I have with my growing son or daughter. 

Oh Pottery..

Why must you beckon me to buy you? I have a BIG itch to bring this little fellow home with me. I spotted him a while back at a local shop and now I can't stop thinking about this little darling. I just love the extra attachments you can buy for each holiday or special occasion.

  I'll let you know how it goes with Cody...

Seriously...

How can you not love this face? No wonder the treat box is always empty.

TGIF

Happy Friday to you friends! Another week has come to an end and I am looking forward to a relaxing week with Cody, Jasper, and Ruby. Weekends are great, but especially after payday. Oh yea! I am ready to indulge in a coffee from Starbucks, hit up a salad from Newks, and check out the Spring Mingle happening this Sunday. Now if I can just get this yucky weather to cooperate!

Aside from having a few dollars in the bank and also celebrating the start of the weekend, here a few items that also make me smile.

I absolutely love my new, bright yellow coffee mug! Well, actually its more like a "tea" mug. I'm not a fan of homemade coffee, so I drink green tea instead. Which leads to my second favorite happy of the morning, Lipton Green Tea. This tea is the bomb. Period. My mornings are a little brighter now thanks to this dynamic duo and the added caffeine is definitely a plus.