September 30, 2013

September 29, 2013

how we spent our last days as a family of two...

... lots of walks with our furry baby, Bella

... a trip to the mall to shop for adult attire only

... lots of lunch dates around town

... a trip to the lake
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... dinner & a movie

... shopping for Matt's new father celebratory selection of bourbon and cigars

... a Barre3 workout in the park
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We're ready.
But someday we will look back on these final days and wonder what we ever did with so much time on our hands.
We're ready.

September 24, 2013

together

He's back...
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We're all together now.

Which means we are ready to meet our little darling.
We are enjoying our time together, soaking up the last moments of the life we've known for the last 7 years and 8 months.
We are also prepared to welcome our third member {fourth counting our furry baby Bella} at any time. 

Yesterday I ate 3/4 of a pineapple and walked 10 miles {not all at once} trying to help our little Georgie along.

I'm still pregnant. 





September 18, 2013

five things

{1}
Last weekend I added some candy bags to my nurse thank yous.
They're fall themed.
This made me happy.
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{2}
Speaking of fall, last week I had my first Pumpkin Spice Latte {decaf}.
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I came to the conclusion that if Colombia had Pumpkin Spice Lattes, I could get a fix of fall.
Yes, I've thought of making them myself.
But pumpkin doesn't exist.
I couldn't even get the Spanish word for pumpkin from my Spanish teacher.

{3}
Bella Rose has been very snuggly lately.
It's like she knows something is about to change...
Thankfully, she has two sweet girls to keep her company.
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{4}
My husband is arriving on Friday!!!
This is a week earlier than our original plan.
{which was 3 days before the due date and seemed more stressful each day}
Yesterday Matt called while I was preparing to install the base of the carseat into our car. He shared that  he had made the decision to head back early... because he wasn't sure if I was going to make it to the end and he is terrified of missing it.
I immediately stopped installing the carseat.
Looks like daddy has a job when he arrives.
Needless to say, this future mom is very happy.

{5}
#4 is so good, I don't need a number 5 this week.
I am thrilled, relieved, and slept peacefully last night for the first time in a while.


September 10, 2013

lately...

... I've been snuggling up this baby boxer Bella.
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I can't even deal with the gray hair.

... I've been putting together some little gift bags for all the lovely nurses who will help us to create our birth story.
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... I've been finding some practical use for this 'in the way' belly.
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... I've been crocheting some little baby booties for George. They're not perfect, but they're handmade by mama.
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{that felt so strange to type...}

... I've been wondering if we are about to become parents to a little gentleman or lady.
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... I've been missing my husband. When I received this tin of goodies from him, it brightened my day, but also made me miss him a little bit more.
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... I made a run to the store for last minute baby items after having a dream that the babe arrived and we weren't ready.
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I've also been washing baby clothes, organizing drawers, and sanitizing toys.
I think they call that nesting.