Bumpdate: 27 Weeks.

How far along: 27 weeks.

Size of babe: a bunch of bananas

Gender: A sweet baby girl!

Weight gain: 13 lbs

Husband: He has been so great and spent the entire weekend working on Lucie's nursery. I cannot believe he got so much done. The walls are painted, the crib is put together, the dresser is half way done...the man is a champ. Bless his bones.

Fave maternity item: I've been really impressed with this pregnancy app. I love the food safety look up and pregnancy by week descriptions. Early on, I think I checked this thing every hour. Plus, it doesn't have any crazy chat groups or forums....believe me, you just don't want to go there.

Loving: Fresh fruit, anything sweet, peeking into Lucie's nursery and starring at the little dresses that are already hanging in her closet, a 4 day work week, Suits and True Detective on tv, and my curly hair, because let's be honest....the hairdryer is the devil.

Loathing: People asking me how I feel every single time they see me, getting ready in the morning, deciding what outfit to re-wear and my feet hurting.

Belly button: when I am really full or the end of the day, a little, tiny bit of it is an outtie....

|| shirt || shorts ||

Movement: Oh yea, there is a baby in there alright! Pretty sure she had the hiccups the other night and that was so weird.

Symptoms: Hmmmm, pretty much the same as last week....Just add on a crazy increased appetite, unquenchable thirst, an increased need to go pee every time I stand up and outrageous nesting.

Best part of the week: Having my mom tag along with me to my Dr's apt on Monday and seeing Lucie's crib put together. Melt my heart!

Worst part of the week: TDap shot and the hysterical, ugly cry moment about having weeds in the front yard. Reid is a lucky, lucky man.

Researching this week: Baby monitors.....ummm help me, I don't even know where to start.

Can't wait for: Spending the weekend in Williamsburg for the 4th of July holiday!

Tomorrow, let me tell you all about what is going on at work...

xoxo

Where is Home?

"Where is home for you?"

Reid asked me this question once.
At the time,  I was too busy eating my tacos to really take him seriously so I almost ignored him.
What did he mean where is home for me?

I thought it was simple...

My home is my parents house in Williamsburg.

Was I wrong?
This was my gut reaction...so clearly, I went with it.

Home is my childhood house.
My bedroom, which still has my pictures from high school up on the walls.
The staircase that I walked down my entire life.
The yard that I spent hours roaming around and have my childhood pets buried.
The living room that we spent every Christmas in and still do.
The window I used to stare out of, waiting in anticipation for my brothers to get home from college.
Home is the house I grew up in.
Home is where my parents are.

Honestly, I have an unhealthy relationship with my parents house. In my mind, it's this all powerful "being" that was there for my entire childhood. It opened it's doors for me when I was brought home from the hospital. Saw me take my first step and go on my first date. It's front porch supported my parents every time I got in my Honda and went back to college. The image of my mother crying and waving goodbye will never leave me.  It's walls have a million stories all about me. It wrapped it's arms around me and was always my safe place.

But was all this still true?

I wasn't sure until I saw the look on Reid's face, which immediately told me no.

And then he spoke and the words that came out of his mouth hit me like a ton of bricks.

So simple. So true.
And so what every single girl wants a boy to tell her.

"I want your home to be where I am.
I thought your home was our home.
I think my home is where you are."

After getting over the fact that I had been a complete ass, I felt this overwhelming sense of love for him and the home we are creating in Richmond. I was determined to change my way of thinking and take his words to heart.

A house is just a building with walls, windows, paint and doors. The memories you make in that house are the strong foundation that make it a home.

As we prepare for Lucie's arrival, I feel the overwhelming sense to make our house a home. A home that she will one day remember with the same kind of love and fondness that I feel towards my parents house. And that starts with a major change in mindset. My parents house will always be a home in my mind. I will always love turning onto their street and walking through the front door. It's just not my home anymore. My home is with Reid and our growing family.

xoxo

Bumpdate: 26 Weeks.

Sorry to be such a nag but damn, it's hot outside.

Like take your breath away hot.

Like lay in bed with no clothes on hot.

ok...we get it, I'm hot.

Moving on.

Can you believe we are already at 26 weeks? I cannot believe that Lucie's due date is exactly 3 months from today. She'll be here before we know it!

How far along: 26 weeks

Size of babe: a butternut squash - over 14" tall and about two pounds. 

So big! 

Gender: sassy little gal

Husband: He's good and such a saint. He braved our first baby class like a champ and even volunteered to bathe our faux baby. 

Fave maternity item: These shorts are my current faves. They are linen and so lightweight and clearly,  I'm living in them. 

Loving: Cold showers, ice cold water, mini Milky Ways, cold fruit, sleep and feeling this little gal move. 

Loathing: Being tired all day long, this heat, pants and everything on TV.

Belly button: Pretty sure I'm about to be an outtie any second. 

Movement: Lucie is making sure I don't forget about her. She is always on the move and that makes this mama so happy! 

Symptoms: Ok, so now I'm feeling really pregnant....hurt feet, wedding bands are getting tight, achy back, stiff hands, insomnia, and the weirdest of all, my eyes are so dry and blurry. Plus, I feel like I am on the verge of tears all the freaking time. 

Best part of the week: Her little room is starting to take shape and I have begun to hang little dresses in her closet. So sweet. 

Researching this week: Crib mattresses....any suggestions mamas? 

Worst part of the week: Do I even need to say it? The heat. 

Can't wait for:  Reid is planning on painting her room and dresser this weekend and I can't wait! 

|| my dress...it's non maternity ||

xoxo

Life Lately.

Hey Friends.

Is anyone else exhausted with the week thus far?

I know it's only Tuesday but it's sorta kicking my butt already.

So, so much has been going on over the last couple weeks and I hate that posts around here have been a little scarce.

I think I owe you a little life lately post...

Lucie's first party!
Lucie had her first party thrown in her honor over the past weekend. My sweet God Family, who might as well be blood relatives, threw Reid, Lucie and I the sweetest little shower. Monograms galore, sweet party favors, delicious food and drink and amazing company from all over Virginia and Colorado.

And can I just say that I die every time I look at this sweet cake and cookies with Lucie's monogram... It just makes me feel like she is so real and already such a big part of our family. 

|| cookies ||

A very special thanks to Palmer for helping me open all the presents....I didn't have a clue what anyone gave me until I got home but the look on his face was priceless.

All of the ladies in my extended family completely outdid themselves with personal touches and such sweet gestures. I love them all beyond words. 

|| my dress ||

An update on her nursery.
Things are also coming along nicely in Lucie's nursery.

Sorry, no pictures yet but we have made some headway in cleaning out the room and finally, finally selecting a paint color. I only have 6 different samples up on the wall currently, but who is really counting besides Reid?

We also took advantage of the 20% off Pottery Barn Kids sale and pulled the trigger on this glider and rug.  I still cannot believe we spent that much money on a chair but we did, so now I am officially excited. This mirror caught my eye at work the other day, and I just had to have it. Her nursery is heading in a different direction than what I had originally planned, but I'm loving it.

Work is work.
Work is so busy right now, I don't know which way is up. My main store is about to embark on a 6 month remodel. This complete gut job has been pending for literately years and now that I'm prepping for maternity leave in 3 short months, my luck would have it that surprise... demo starts July 6th!
womp womp.

Top that off with our semi annual physical inventory this weekend, 4th of July holiday and a week long vacation we have planned in mid July.... to say that I will be one busy girl at the ole enterprise is an understatement.

That's all I got for now.

xoxo

Bumpdate: 25 weeks.

I pulled my ish together just in time for a bumpdate.

Week 25, here we go...

How far along: 25 weeks

Size of babe: a Nappa cabbage

Gender: all girl

Fave maternity item: I'm in love with the dress I'm wearing in the pictures. It doesn't cling which makes it perfect for all this heat we're having. Plus, in my humble opinion, the color is fabulous.

Stretch marks: Ugh, I think I might have a couple tiny ones on my back....I know it sounds crazy but  these little strange lines magically appeared way back there around my panty line.

Loving: Ice cream, Oreos and milk, anything and everything sweet and cold.

Loathing: My hormones - see the symptom section below.

Belly button: It's flat and crazy looking.

Movement: I've got a little gymnast in my tummy and she's doing somersaults all day long.

Symptoms: So hormonal. I'm up, I'm down...I'm crazy! That's def what I am. I totally did the un-thinkable at work...I totally lost it standing in the middle of my office. Just started crying and laughing at the same time, for no reason whatsoever. And it was in front of everyone. The smallest things just set me off these days. Oh and my feet still hurt and I am still feeling full all the time.

Best part of the week: Reid being able to finally feel Lucie kick. It was a really sweet moment and one I'll never forget.

Worst part of the week: Heat index being 106...enough said.

Can't wait for: My family is getting together this Sunday for a little cookout in Lucie's honor! Can't wait to show off this growing bump to loved ones from far away.

|| dress || headband || necklace || bracelet || 

We'll chat more tomorrow.

xoxo