Sometimes you just have to give in...

Almost every day I have a lengthy mental to-do list, who doesn't?

Today didn't go exactly as I thought it would. This morning I thought I would get dishes done, work on my writing, do laundry, put clean laundry from a couple weeks ago away, and maybe start a craft project, take a walk, do yoga. After going to hubby's chiropractic appointment, calling a lawyer to draw up a will, calling three different places to see about getting our son's car seat inspected, it was time to meet a lady for lunch then dash off to work. At work things started going down hill. Everything ached, I was sleepy, and my belly skin itched :-(

I came home after work and GAVE IN to a shower and the couch. After my shower I pulled on an AE dress/tunic that has become a snug t-shirt, made my way downstairs and then got a lovely surprise... hubby ran the dishwasher for me!

I'm now taking the the rest of the night off, unless I get an unexpected burst of energy, watch girly stuff on netflix until I fall asleep, and see what I can do tomorrow :-)

Enjoy the pix!

When hubby leaves for work I always kiss him goodbye at the door then stand at the window blowing kisses and waving like crazy. The other day he sent me a heart and I noticed the trinity symbol on the passenger seat.

Monumental day! First time washing the baby clothes. While doing this I had the thought, "this is the last time I wash these new. After baby gets here I'll always wash them poop, food, and spit up stained." I admit, I'm not looking forward to poop stains.

Saturday night I made brownies then we made sundaes.

Brownie recipe:

4 squares of Baker's brand semi-sweet bakers chocolate

3/4 cup butter

1 1/2 cup sugar

3 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1 cup flour

*place chocolate and butter in large, microwave-safe bowl, heat in microwave til melter. After butter melts, stir chocolate until it melts and blends into butter

*stir in sugar until well blended

*add eggs and vanilla

*stir in flour

*pour batter into 13x9 pan lined with foil (spray cooking spray on foil)

*bake at 325 degrees for glass pan for 30 minutes or until fork comes out clean, 350 degrees if using dark/metal pan

 Hubby sampling the redi whip ;-)



Sunday I tried out some barbecue chicken tenders. Turned out pretty awesome, I'll be making these again.

*You can buy chicken tenders pre-cut, or buy chicken breast and cut down to tenders

*in three separate bowls shallow and wide enough to dip, put flour mixed with black pepper, cayenne, and chili powder to taste (if you like a kick)

*It took two whole eggs for about 10 tenders, beat in a bowl

*bread crumbs, any you have on hand will work

*Have large skillet pre-heated on medium to medium-high, about 1 inch of olive oil, and 1 tbs of butter in pan

*take tender and roll in flour both sides, dip in egg both dies, then take through bread crumbs both sides, place in skillet as you complete each tender

*Let tenders become lightly browned, remove and brush both sides with your choice off bbq sauce (We like sweet baby rays, I added honey to make the sauce more spreadable and to give a hint of sweetness), place tenders back in pan, cook both sides about 1-2 minutes more or until done

*have some more sauce for dipping if desired

 I served with apple slices, but would have loved to also have celery with blue cheese dressing... my celery had turned soft and brown :-(



After lunch hubby worked for 2 hrs trying to get our car seat installed

These things are NOT easy! Plus, I think it's too big for our car. Hopefully tomorrow after our pre-natal appointment the person we're meeting at the hospital will help us figure out :-) Good thing there are professional for this kind of stuff!

We like to leave each other messages on the fridge board for each other ;-) David suggested posting this one... he's so sweet to think of blog content for me!

Best,

M~

Baby Boy Joy!

Now that we're so close to the halfway point, making our home ready for our son has become more of focus. David has been in the "nesting phase" for weeks! He's so ready to get everything we need for our son RIGHT NOW! Its precious! I'm slower to get there. I take my time planning out, figuring exactly what we need, or more acurately, what we can do without. Maybe I watch too many tribal mothers on National Geographic? 

Now that I am getting on board, hitting nesting phase with wings wide spread - I'm so excited about some things we've purchased or received so far, and what we're planning to do this weekend!!!

I love crocheting! I began crocheting when I was 7. My dream always was to make baby blankets and other items for my children one day. So far, the "blanket" I'm working on seems like it will make a great play mat for baby when he is ready to get down on the floor. Its so thick, since I'm using a heavier weighted yarn. First time using a 9mm hook!

And who could resist those precious little toys??? David even wants me to make the hedgehog for him ;-)

My thinking is, if we give our son toys that do all the thinking an playing for him, what is he going to learn? How well will his imagination develop? I want him to play with toys that leave something to the imagination and give him room to create his own stories!!!

This lady knows what I'm talking about!!! Go vintage!

The clothes on the left were gifts from one of my dear friends. She is on her third pregnancy and still the magic has not worn off! She loves baby stuff as much now as I'm beginning too on my first!

The right corner show two onesies and two pairs of shorts we picked out. We just love those little animated monkeys! And those baby shorts!!!! I'm not getting any more summery things just because he's coming in October, but these things were $4... I had to! And the white button down in front is just like a shirt David has! Its for an 18mo old, so next Easter he and daddy can have a matching picture!!!!

Before we ever had anything else for our son, before we knew he would be a son, we bought books! Books at consignment! It was so much fun imagining reading to our little baby. We both love religious children's books, and David is driven to find the perfect "my first Bible." He picked these adventure Bible story books all by himself. He was drawn I think by the pictures, and that beside the stories are action ques ;-) He will make such a cute dad!

And yes, I already bought my son's first school book!!! I COULD NOT resist! All subjects for the first grade in ONE BOOK!!!! I can photo copy the pages and use them for the next kid! The lessons looked great, and it was just a few dollars at Sams! (yea.. I'm going to be a homeschool mom :-) )

And yes folks, I am going to wear my baby!!!! I was ecstatic to come home from work yesterday and find our baby sling in the mail!!! Check out seven slings if you're on the market! They're always running a promotion for a great discount on their slings. This promotion for Mother's Day was code: FITMOTHER and scored me 100% off the sling, just pay shipping :-)

       

I am sooo looking forward to having my little "baby bear" snuggling with me in this adorable sling!

If you haven't noticed yet... I plan on kelly green (ok, alpine green so David doesn't think it sounds "soo girly"), navy blue, and brown for our little boy's colors. I would have done green and brown regardless, but with a girl I would have mixed in shades of purple :-)

 

And finally, a sample of one of my yummy maternity meals! I eat like this usually any way, but I've been amping up the healthy ingredients especially for my son's sake. You're looking at asparagus sauteed in a touch of olive oil with a sprinkling of seal salt, chicken I poached in butter, lime juice, and crushed red pepper flakes then topped with light, natural bleu cheese dressing, and strawberries for dessert!!! Sooo yummy :-)

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Still to come... 20 week bump photo and a tribute to our anniversary, which we're celebrating this weekend; along with decorating our sons room!

Best,

M~