23 weeks/ End of SUMMER!!!!

Well, here we have it. The Summer flew by, as expected, and here we are looking at my favorite time of the year.... the FALL! Have I mentioned it's seriously my FAVORITE?!?? Well, besides Christmas of course ;) My good friend just texted me today and said she just went to Bath & Body and stocked up on all their pumpkin candles and thought of me! #birdsofafeather #sheknowsmetoowell Although they have yet to return with my all -time FAVORITE pumpkin scent, Creamy Pumpkin, I am hoping my countless letters to their corporate headquarters will turn that around. In the meantime, maybe I should check out Ebay? I found it on Amazon for $80. Yep $80. I'm pretty sure my husband would revoke all card privileges for the remainder of my time here on Earth if I made that purchase, so I will keep dreaming they bring it back soon. Sigh.



Anywho, on to my post.

Not that anyone cares, but Tripp's ISR lessons are FINALLY complete and while it may have been the 6 longest weeks of my life a little busy and chaotic around here, I am so happy to have my life back again and more importantly, that our little fish can swim without floaties or wearing a puddlejumper! It was so hard watching him fall into the water wearing full winter clothes for one of his final tests, but he flipped right over to his back and then swam on his own like a champ! I HIGHLY recommend this class for anyone that has a pool or home near water, as it truly is a miracle worker. This is the last you will hear me rant about it, but I did want to document it for the future since one day we will be reminiscing through all these posts.

 

 

Life lately has consisted of lots of pool days, (enjoying it while we can), and just spending time outdoors. The cold weather and flu season will be here before we know it, (sorry not to be a pessimist but just being a realist), and we will definitely have our fair share of museum, chick-fil-a playground, and mall playground playdates....

 

 

 

Speaking of outdoors, we had a little incident over the weekend while hanging out in the backyard. Tripp was getting out of the pool and when he reached up to pull himself out by the stairs he put his hand on a honeybee and got stung! Of course I flew into full mom panic mode and freaked out called the pediatrician but fortunately he was not allergic and it was nothing a little Benedryl and ice couldn't fix. Here is my little patient resting up and getting lots of attention afterwards....

 

 

So, on to my 23 week update:

 



 

How far along? 23 weeks

Wedding rings on or off? On
Maternity clothes? Still able to get by wearing lots of tunic dresses and maternity shorts.... I'm not looking forward to having to wear maternity jeans once the weather cools off.
Best moment this week: Feeling baby girl's kicks! She doesn't kick often but when she does it's enough to throw me on the floor wherever I may be....
Food cravings: Breakfast tacos, (scrambled eggs, salsa, avocado, and cheese), in corn tortillas (even for dinner) and tomato basil pasta salad from La Madeline.... oh and my sweet tooth must be back in full effect because I am loving me an ice cream sandwich these days ....
Anything making you queasy or sick: I still find it unbearable to lay on my back. I can't breathe and seriously get lightheaded and nauseous. Anything remotely spicy gives me major heartburn as well as chocolate. Luckily ice cream sandwiches seem to be ok but any other kind of chocolate and nope, call 911 because my chest will be on FIRE.
Happy or Moody? HAPPY! I finally decided on a crib and bedding and found a few accent pieces around town that are sitting and waiting patiently upstairs for when the furniture arrives. I cannot wait to complete the nursery!!!!
Doctor Appointments: I had my regular check-up with my OB and everything is looking great! I'm still measuring exactly where I should be and all is looking great so far!