Grateful Goodness.

Grateful.

When I find myself in a funk or a low place I try to evaluate all the blessings I have in my life. Even in the midst of a shit storm, I believe we all have at least one thing to be grateful for.

Here is my THANKFUL list for the day:

1. Butta Bean. Yes little bean has thrown my life into a huge hurricane of what ifs?, what now’s?, and how are you gonna’s? but man oh man, I already feel an abundance of love for this little life. I love you butta. Thanks for getting mama through the hard days and making me realize that it’s all about you now and not about me anymore. I love you so much already I can hardly stand it.

2. Supportive friends and family. I love you. Thanks x a million for loving me through all the changes happening and keeping me focused. I really cannot thank you enough. If I had the time and the energy I would deco podge/mod podge you all your own thank you wine bottle, vase or other trinket. But this little lame blog post will have to suffice for now. Just know I have your back when/if your weather gets stormy fo sho. Me and butta bean got your back on the real tip.

3. Spandex. Yes. Spandex anything is something to be grateful for when I feel like I am an inflating balloon. Every day I look forward to coming home to my new dear friend.

4. Fruit punch. In the form of crystal light (healthy) or Tahitian Treat and Hawaiian punch (not so healthy) Your fruity goodness never fails to refresh my soul. Yummy fruity goodness that is a party in my mouth.

5. Consistency. With so much changing in my life there a few things I can thankfully say stay pretty regular routine and I swear these little things make me feel sane some days. *Izzie and Badin greeting me when I come home. They are always happy to see me. * My mom calls to check in every day like clock work. Even if I don’t feel much like talking I appreciate these calls. * Tuesday night delicious dishes and Glee with Taylor,Colleen and Buddy. *Evening walks through the neighborhood with the dogs. It really is the simple stuff that makes your heart smile.

6. Bubble Baths. Every night I have a little me time. I treasure my evening lady baths. I try not to think that in just a few months I won't be able to fit in the tub anymore.

Take a minute to think of what you are grateful for today. If you cant think of anything at least you can read. Some people your age can’t.

Words of Wisdom

Something I have had on my mind lately...

It takes a lot less energy to judge people than to actually show compassion and understanding.

Dear Readers - All 3 of you...

Dear Readers,

As most of you know Rob & I did not get married on the 24th of October.

Instead of feeling sorry for us or for me you can all do better jobs of leaving comments on this little bloggy poo. Seriously.

Now that I am "out of the closet" about being "with child" I have even invited a few more readers. Welcome new reader friends. You are loved.

So I am going to ask yall to step it up on feedback. Taylor & Megan get the VIF Award thus far! (this stands for Very Important Feedback Givers)

Now I won't be too picky... so even if under the comment section I see your name and "&&22ff8" I will chuckle to myself and know you are atleast reading my pitiful little blog.

So... before moving forward and placing before you any of my brilliant mama intuitions or butta bean updates I would like to see if I actually have any readers. If so... I will blog on. And now that I have more energy I may even be more consistent.

I love team work.

Week 13 Update- Gender "Test" Results are in....

As of Sunday, butta bean is 13-weeks-old and about the size of a PEACH -crazy!
Also, Friday I got to hear the heart beat and it was just so sweet!

I have been obsessed with finding out the sex of this baby...like I HAVE to know...

So instead of calling the psychic hotline...which i have actually been tempted to do and asking Miss Cleo her professional opinion.....I decided to not spend $300 for a 3 minute convo and have taken matters into my own hands!

The past few weeks I have taken all the "not so legit" tests to hold me over until November 12th when we find out via ultrasound (legit) at the doctors office.

Here are a few of my findings:

Ring on a String: When you tie your ring to a string (in my case dental floss and hang it over your belly to see if it swings like a pendelum or in circles.
Circles = GIRL Back & Forth = BOY
My Result: GIRL

Chinese Birth Chart: This takes my age and the month you concieved and determines the sex.
My Result: GIRL

Pick a Cupcake: This one we ladies just made up. Megan made me a batch of delicious blue and pink cupcakes and I closed my eyes and picked one. This is the most scientific of all test out there.
My Result: BOY

Intelligender Pee Test: The verdict is still out on the effectiveness of this one but they claim to have a 90% accuracy rate. You pee in a cup and then syringe your pee into another "test cup" that has some type of mixture in the bottom of it ( I swear this scientific mixture had some glitter in it. Glitter = science +accuracy.) Then, I had to swirl my pee and the glitter mixture together for 10 seconds and then wait 10 minutes. This test gets points for having the most steps. Steps make it "feel official."
My result: BOY

Mama's Intuition: Some say that moms just know. I am not so positive on that either. I know plenty of people who thought one thing for 9 months and then found out the opposite... but I can admit I have had a gut feeling that my little butter bean has a weiner.
My result: BOY

So what does this mean???? I guess not much. But it sure is fun to try to guess. Until November 12th keep your guesses coming. I love it!