Whoops. I promise I didn't just drop off the face of the earth... just lagged in the blogging department. Eh.
So we're at 25 weeks through this pregnancy already and doing great! Saw the doctor today and although the number on the scale is beyond horrific, everything is going well- she said we had a pretty dramatic growth spurt this month, adding an additional 5cm to the bumpage (although that 5cm seems to equate to a lot more belly than it sounds like). I'm feeling him moving all the time and it is my fave part of pregnancy- hands down!
I'm in the planning stages of his room and somehow I decided that I am going to attempt to make his bedding on my own- ha! I found fabric that I just had to have, and being the cheapskate I am, decided that it would make way more sense for me to make it myself than to have a pro do it. We'll see how that turns out. I'm going to use this guitar fabric- Michael Miller's
Groovy Guitars in Lime. The photo doesn't really do it justice- it is way cuter in person! I'm going to make a cover for the
CozyWedge bumper that we already have (rather than a traditional bumper), as well as a crib skirt. Then, I'm going to put together a mobile using embroidery circles, blue, lime and brown guitar picks and small wooden guitar silhouettes. The room I am envisioning is going to be so sweet- I just hope I can pull it off!
I finally finished Kate's new wall letters to coordinate with her big girl bedding, too! I'll have to put some pics up, but they are pretty adorable if I do say so myself! Pics to come soon!
Speaking of my Kate- man that girl is growing up fast. The thought of her turning 3 in November is very difficult for me. 2 was tough- but 3 is a whole different ball game... she's becoming a little girl and saying adios to babyhood so quickly. She naps exclusively in her big girl bed now and we'll be trying out night time this weekend, now that the gate is installed at the top of the steps. I'm really struggling with that one. It feels like the crib is one of those last "baby" things. She still isn't looking too ready for potty training, so I guess there is still that... although that isn't the most pleasant remnant of babyhood. It's all so crazy. I was sorting through her clothes the other night and found her coming home outfit. It was so big on her!
And now it practically looks like doll clothing up against her. It's so cliche, but OH! it goes so fast! As much as I do miss my baby girl, I love who she is becoming. Her voice can make me smile through anything... I wish I had a recording of her asking for "more popcorn"- she pronounces every consonant so sweetly. She loves to dance and play outside and study rolly-pollys. She is fascinated by grass, flowers and dandelions. I adore that she insists on leading our meal time prayer with her sweet singing prayer... its beyond perfect. She is just so fun. And sassy- oh does that girl have sass... but I love her for it.
We had a great Easter full of family and fun... but, I completely lagged this year and didn't get one picture of her in her pretty Easter dress! I'm going to have to get an "after the fact" one, because the dress is so cute. We did go see the Bunny (in a different dress) and it was pretty funny to be honest. She didn't cry... just gave him the side-eye the whole time. She wasn't so sure about this giant bunny rocking glasses and a vest...
So things are great... Kate is beautiful, baby boy (who still remains nameless to this point) is growing strong and Matt and I are so happy in our new home! Life is good!
