Merry Christmas

i just thought i'd put this out for everyone, whether you get one in the mail or not.

i hope your holidays are filled with love and happiness.

and the new year with many blessings and wonders.

brace yourself

seriously.. the upcoming pictures are not pretty. if you are faint of heart or have a weak constitution, you might want to consider just turning away now. it ain't good.

i had my 36 week appt and have come to the conclusion that i just may have a baby rather soon. like, BEFORE the end of the year. or SOONER! yikes.

and one tell tale sign? MY FACE! or should i say some other person's face that is somehow stuck on mine but much squishier and rounder than mine usually is. the water retention at the end is ridiculous! i mean, my calves look like big round tube mailers they use to send posters in.

i no longer have calve muscles! what?

not to mention the cankles. ugh... i hate not seeing my ankle bones.

but really.. its like a train wreck, every time i walk past a mirror i cant help but look!

oh well... soon enough i'll be back to normal. and the man will be whipping me back into shape crossfit style.

although, i do wonder why i seem to get more compliments when i'm pregnant than when i dont look like i have a bowling ball stuck under my shirt. odd?

i'll let the evidence speak for itself.

i know, i know.. i look so hot in that hospital gown.. meeee-ow!

metric

this acoustic version is amazing! i think i like it better than the real one.

adore

another page for a challenge at three paper peonies. seriously, her papers and stuff are so great! if you want some good stuff for your collection, check her out. plus, she's still doing freebies. i'm sure soon enough, she'll be snatched up by a store and then i'll be spending more money i shouldnt.

hop, skip, and a jump!

oh, i'd love this... so fantastic for maternity!!

The Hop, Skip and a Jump Maternity Frock GROSGRAIN GIVEAWAY!!!!

because i'm sort of crazy...

so. maybe its because of this.

or maybe its because i have my mothers brain and i forget EVERYTHING.

either way, i'm easily sidetracked.

i pour a glass of lemonade

have a sip

get called into the bedroom by a 3 year old

end up doing heaven knows what

pick up some toys

decide to clean the counter in the bathroom

have to break up a fight

need to change a diaper

check my email

and go into the kitchen

after an hour and a half to find,

oh yeah! i had a glass of lemonade to drink..

or...

put mia down for a nap

help jonas find buzz lightyear

then end up racing the cars

pick up more toys

wind up laying on the bed with jonas so he'll take a nap

end up falling asleep as well

wake up

walk into the kitchen to do the dishes and find...

the sandwich and all the makings i had started earlier

still sitting on the counter

all warm and not as delicious after being out for 2 hours.

nice stale bread and warm cheese.

does this happen to anyone else?

jingle jingle

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