lately [tidbits + pics]

I was recently reminded that I haven't blogged in three weeks (thanks KAYCIE). Life has been busy and hectic and fun and OMG SUMMER. So here's what we've been up to - in bullet point form, naturally.

- Our house is officially on the market! As exciting as it is to plan our future in a new home (details to come on that in another post - I don't want to jinx it), it's pretty overwhelming in a lot of ways. 

First of all, we have a TON of last minute projects to wrap up before we have showings... you know those little things you've been putting off for years... like un-cluttering the empty bedroom and repainting the outdoor stair rail? We've been busting our asses (meaning, Sean has been busting his ass) getting all this stuff done. 

Also, it's a little emotional to think about leaving this place and starting over somewhere else. This was our first home we owned together and we have a ton of memories here. But I'm so excited to start fresh in a home that ISN'T 60+ years old. So yeah, that shiz has been a little crazy. 

- Ronin loves the pool. Granted, we've only been a handful of times, but he loves the water and that makes me such a happy Mama. We spent a few hours at the pool on the 4th of July and it made me so excited to spend his first Independence Day doing something fun. We had a little cookout at our home to celebrate the 4th and sadly, I took zero photos. But trust me when I say we are certainly enjoying our summer so far!

water baby :)

- My Arbonne business has been such an eye opening experience, and I'm really enjoying everything I'm learning about network marketing, our products, and building leadership skills. I'm bound and determined to move up in rank by the end of the year, and it feels extremely empowering to have a goal like that in mind. 

- I have yet to take Ronin's 10 month photos and he'll be 11 months old next week. I also sent his birthday invitations out this week and I may or may not have cried in the parking lot of the post office. This kid is looking more and more like a little boy and less like a baby by the day, y'all. And I just can't. 

Ronin's birthday invite - designed it myself, blocked out the address for privacy reasons, duh.

-  I'm currently reading Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn (author of the infamous Gone Girl), and I cannot put it down. It's been a long time since I was so into a book that I finished it in less than a week. We're reading it for our book club and it's going to be so hard to wait until August to discuss! 

- I'm thinking that we may have a slight intolerance to fruit going on with Ronin - either that, or I'm just giving him too much of it and he can't handle all of the fiber. He's been in disposables for about 10 days because he's been pooping SO MUCH, and he also had a nasty diaper rash that lasted for almost 4 days. It seems to be getting better (the poop frequency AND the rash) now that I've cut back on the fruit at meals, so let's hope that's all it was. 

I just talked about baby poop on my blog. I think I'm officially a mom blogger now? 

Happy Hump Day!

tidbits.

- um, my kid is mobile (!!!!). thus, I can no longer sit him down to play independently without having to immediately chase him into the other room. baby gates are comin' soon, but until then, blogging has to wait until nap/bed time.

chasing the cats is his #1 favorite thing to do. 

- I am working on a little venture of my own as a way to bring in a little extra income. I'll wait til things are official, but I can't wait to tell you about it! I'm pretty excited.

- Sean is sick. AGAIN. he's been sick like 49 times since Ronin was born. men are the biggest babies when they're sick, amIright? I mean damn, I wish I could just lay on the couch all day when I'm sick.

- last weekend I went to Wine in the Woods. it's an annual event that showcases local wineries - there's yummy food and local music too. all in all, it's a grand ol time, and this mama got white girl wasted for the first time in what seems like forever (probably at least 2 years). it was a blast and I'm already looking forward to next year's festivities. 

- I'm supposed to be reading The Night Circus for my monthly book club and I'm still only like 20% into it. and I PICKED THE BOOK. we're meeting in a little over a week, so I need to start dedicating my evenings to reading instead of other shit.

- I cannot even fathom that I will be putting together Ronin's 9 month post this weekend. CAN'T. EVEN. how do you mamas do it? it kills me that he just keeps getting bigger and smarter and more like a little boy than a baby. and the fact that we are only 3 months out from his first birthday is enough to make me crawl in a hole and drink heavily, while crying uncontrollably. 

- oh yay, Ronin is up from his 30 minute nap. gotta go! 

8 weeks - a list.

+ I cannot believe my little peanut is 8 weeks old today. it blows my mind how fast time is flying. I love every new milestone and "first" of his, but I also know that he will never be this little again. that makes me sad.

+ Ronin is nursing like a champ. we had some issues in the beginning and I ended up exclusively pumping for 4 weeks in order to save my sleep deprived sanity. after seeing a lactation consultant, he is breastfeeding every other feeding (bottle feeding breast milk at the others). it's so relieving to not be tied to a pump all day, although I definitely would have kept at it had nursing not worked out.

+ he is fitting into 3 month onesies. he is super long, so sleepers fit him length wise, but are still too wide for him. however, I am a happy mama cause most of his clothes are 3 month in size so there are tons of options now... even pants! woo! although I have recently become addicted to BabyLegs. freakin' genius.

+ we are cloth diapering, as planned. we've decided to use disposables at night until he fits into bigger diapers because I'd hate to have to interrupt his long overnight stretch of sleep for a diaper change.
we are currently using a mix of different diapers - prefolds, kissaluvs NB fitteds, lil joeys AIOs, kissas AIOs, and GMD fitteds. I really don't have a preference, honestly. I like them all for different reasons. we also started using cloth wipes too and I'm making my own solution at home which just consists of water, baby soap, and baby oil.

+ Ronin's schedule is starting to become SORTA predictable... not that he's eating and sleeping at specific times, but his routine is getting more regular. he typically eats, naps for maybe 10 minutes or so and then wakes up and is ready for stimulation - so we play on his play mat or with rattles on the couch for a while. then he usually gets grumpy because he's tired and is ready for a nap. however, he only naps 30-60 minutes at a time during the day now a days, so it's not long before he's awake again and ready to eat.

+ we are getting lots of smiles these days, and it completely warms my heart. he's also become more and more vocal - he's cooing all the time and "talking" to us when we talk to him. he makes awesome noises and it makes me look forward to the day we will really hear him talk. I can't wait to hear what his little voice sounds like. he's able to grip his rattles and he grasped a toy on his mobile gym for the first time last week.

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this little boy is amazing to me, and I can't imagine my life without him. we are so, so lucky. <3 font="font">

thirty thangs: #1

Heather has decided to create a blog linky party for this 30 Things challenge, 

so make sure you visit her and play along!

#1. List 20 random facts about yourself.

1. I was born 4 weeks early (originally due in April) and weighed 5lbs9oz. teeny tiny! 

2. I've been wearing glasses since I was 8 years old, but I didn't get contacts until I was 16.

3. I've been pronouncing the word "plethora" wrong in my head my whole life. I always thought it was "pleth-OR-a," not "pleth-er-a." haha.

4.  when I was a kid, we had all kinds of pets, including a giant pig and a rooster. the rooster used to chase us around the yard and attempt to kick us with his spurs. 


5. I love mixing salty & sweet - I put salt on my watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, etc. 


6. I have about 25 hours worth of tattoos, and I fully intend to add many more. 


7. I fell in P.E. class when I was in 5th grade and hurt my wrist. my teacher at the time didn't believe I was really hurt and didn't let me go to the nurse. my mom took me to the hospital that night, only to discover my wrist was broken. needless to say, she was PISSED. 


8. so far, I've read 23 books this year. 


9. my grandmother made me a quilt when I was about 5 years old. I still sleep with it to this day. it has cats on it. :)


10. I've been singing Bohemian Rhapsody to Ronin in hopes that he will love it when he comes out of the womb. 


11. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. mmmm turkey. mmm pumpkin pie. 


12. I used to walk on my tip toes as a small child. I also sucked my thumb for a ridiculously long time. I wore braces for 3 years. 


13. if I become half the mother my mom was, I could die happy. 


14. I smoked cigarettes for almost 10 years before deciding to quit in October 2010. it was, hands down, the BEST decision I've ever made. I honestly can't believe I ever smoked, because I find it so disgusting now. 


15. my best friend and I used to hate each other. ;)


16. Pinterest annoys me 95% of the time. I feel like you can't be original anymore, cause people automatically assume you got an idea from Pinterest. however, I still pin things I think will be useful in the future. 

17. I don't tweet. ever. sorry if you follow me. 


18. Counting Crows are my favorite band of all time, even though I mostly listen to country. 


19. I am incredibly lucky to have married my best friend. he still makes me just as happy as he did when we first met 5 years ago. 


20. I don't follow celebrity news, and I really don't understand the fascination of it. 

thirty thangs.

I found this little meme over at Heather's blog, and traced it back to the original source here. I feel like this has become a Mama/baby blog as of late. I'm hoping this will spice things up a bit and give any new readers a chance to get to know ME, outside of anything baby/pregnancy related.


I am not planning on completing a prompt every day, but instead spreading it out between other posts so that I can really dedicate a decent amount of time to each question. anyway, here are the prompts - feel free to join in over at Jessi's blog.




1. List 20 random facts about yourself. 
2. Describe 3 legitimate fears you have and explain how they became fears. 
3. Describe your relationship with your parents. 
4. List 10 things you would tell your 16 year-old self, if you could. 
5. What are the 5 things that make you most happy right now? 
6. What is the hardest thing you have ever experienced? 
7. What is your dream job, and why? 
8. What are 5 passions you have? 
9. List 10 people who have influenced you and describe how. 
10. Describe your most embarrassing moment. 
11. Describe 10 pet peeves you have. 
12. Describe a typical day in your current life. 
13. Describe 5 weaknesses you have. 
14. Describe 5 strengths you have. 
15. If you were an animal, what would you be and why? 
16. What are your 5 greatest accomplishments? 
17. What is the thing you most wish you were great at? 
18. What has been the most difficult thing you have had to forgive? 
19. If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why? 
20. Describe 3 significant memories from your childhood. 
21. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and what would you do with it first? 
22. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years? 
23. List your top 5 hobbies and why you love them. 
24. Describe your family dynamic of your childhood vs. your family dynamic now. 
25. If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would it be and what would you eat? 
26. What popular notion do you think the world has most wrong? 
27. What is your favorite part of your body and why? 
28. What is your love language? 
29. What do you think people misunderstand most about you? 
30. List 10 things you would hope to be remembered for.

Happy Friday, y'all! 

baby Q related updates

whew! we have had a LOT going on last week, hence the lack of a shower post. however, Kaley posted about it here, so you can hop over there to check it out! 

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on the home front, the nursery is FINALLY painted. all I have left to do is the trim, and then I can finally start to put together furniture. we picked up a couple more odds and ends this weekend, mostly decor related... like this clock. I have a feeling I'll be working on his room until I go into labor, haha. for now, here are some photos of the painted walls - please note that these photos do NOT do the color justice. 

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I had a doctor's appointment on Friday, which revealed high blood pressure AGAIN (although it did go down by the end of my appointment), so my doctor now wants me to monitor my BP at home on a daily basis and record it. she also doesn't want me working in my office while the air conditioning isn't running properly, so I'll be working from home on the really brutal heat wave days. other than that, everything is A-okay with little baby Q. 

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I had a prenatal massage on Saturday afternoon, courtesy of a birthday gift from my BFF, Kaycie. it was so amazing that I scheduled another one for the beginning of August. it was just what I needed (especially on such a hot day) and I felt so relaxed afterward. I'm kind of kicking myself that I didn't indulge in the pampering earlier on! 

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yesterday, I had an appointment with a physical therapist for my pelvis. it turns out that my pelvis is misaligned (probably due to the stretching and pulling of ligaments during the pregnancy), which has been causing my pain for months on end. I'm going to start seeing her twice a week to work on strengthening my pelvic muscles, even though it goes against what my body is doing (loosening and softening around the pelvis) in order to prepare for child birth. 

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I had sushi (the cooked kind, thank you very much) with some friends on Friday evening. my friend Katie brought a gift for Ronin - two little preppy rompers and the cutest little baby sunglasses. I am really considering bringing them to the hospital and making him wear them right away. 

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Happy Tuesday, friends! :)

Thursday thoughts

play along with Sar today...

[1]

we watched a video of a vaginal birth in our birth class on Tuesday night. I've seen one before (my 11 year old brother's), so nothing about the process really shocked me. what DID surprise me was how emotional I felt watching that baby being placed on his mother's chest. I had to stop myself from bursting into uncontrollable sobs and embarrassing myself in front of a room of strangers. I cannot wait to have that moment with Ronin.

[2]

baby LBL's nursery makes me happy. I want to live there. he/she is a lucky little baby to have such handy parents! I'm so excited for Cole & Jus and can't wait to "meet" their little bundle.

[3]

I changed my mind on the bedding for Ronin's room. after finding sheets at Pottery Barn Kids for MUCH less than most Etsy shops, I decided to change it up a bit. I'll post sometime soon about the actual shop and the quality (the pieces arrived this week) once I wash them and get them in the crib, but here's what I ordered:

[4]

my official last day of work is August 3rd. it's pretty surreal to think that for the first time in 12 years, I won't have any income. frankly, it scares me quite a bit. I consider myself to be extremely fortunate to be able to stay home with the babe, but I know that a part of me will miss the independence that comes with having a (paying) job.

[5]

I am SO FUCKING TIRED of people telling me that we will give up on cloth diapering. look, I get it... people tend to be threatened or intimidated by ideals that are not "the norm" in their social circles. but guess what? it's none of your fucking business to begin with! if I mention that we plan on cloth diapering, don't shake your head and respond with "yeah, good luck with that... we'll see how long it lasts." I don't know what it is, but it seems as if people inhale some stupid in their brains when they're around pregnant people. 

[6]

on a happier note, Mama cat loves little brother already. you're welcome for the cute. 

also? I just realized that I can't talk about anything non-baby related to save my life. 

WTF happened to me?!

Happy Thursday!

lately, according to Instagram (and cell phone pics)

I finished Insurgent, which is the second installment of Veronica Roth's YA trilogy.
it was, as expected, absolutely fucking brilliant.
it might kill me to wait another year+ for the third book.

Bear is still handsome. 

... and lazy.

2 more days until I get to see my BFF!
I can't wait for her to show me the city. :)

Sonic tots are amazing.

Ronin had his first IKEA trip.

our possible paint choices for the nursery, all Premium Plus Ultra paint from Behr.
from left to right: Misty Morn, Atmospheric, French Court, and Voyage.
we bought samples to put up on the wall and see in different light. 

love this fat face.

a rare sighting - ALL 4 kitties snoozing within a few feet of one another. 
L to R: Lily, Bear, Mama, and Pheobe.
silly felines. 

Happy Hump Day!

lately, according to instagram

I think it's safe to say that I'm obsessed with instagram. 

ever since I downloaded the app on my phone, I've been using it like crazy. 

so here's a little peek at what's been going on... 

I re-read Divergent (finished yesterday) in preparation for the second book of the series,
Insurgent, which was released last week.
I forgot how much I loved this book last year.
Tris & Four = SWOON.

oh, and I feel as if I should also mention that
I have devoured all three books of the Fifty Shades trilogy.
and they were so hot that I might read them again. 

Mama Cat approves. 
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Daddy & Mama Cat brushing sesh.
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my BFF got married & moved to NYC. 
we're visiting her & hubs for Memorial Day weekend.
I cannot wait. I miss her dearly.
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handsome baby daddy.
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Bear is handsome. 
and lazy.
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yes, I am still craving pickles. 
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tomato sammich for dinner. 
SO DELICIOUS.
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HAPPY HUMP DAY, yo.

Friday loves

this video. 

a man took video of his daughter every single week from birth until she turned 12 years old. 

how inspiring! that's what I call dedication. 

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these free downloadable state/country prints. 

betta believe I've got Maryland saved to my computer. 

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ridiculously cute crib sheets at PB Kids. 

and they're $19 compared to the $40 I was going to pay for the ones on Etsy. 

guess my bedding design is going to change a little bit.
PS - it's changed... I'll post next week about the new shit.

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Bohemian Rhapsody on the way to school. 

Sean WILL be this dad, I can promise you.

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MODG is pregnant! again!

you have to watch the video. 

I got chills, you guys. 

like, all the hair on my arms (and it's a LOT... thank you Ronin) stood straight up. 

if you have no idea who I'm talking about, you can just go back to living under your rock. 

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use old candles as storage jars. 
love this idea - since I'm a devoted Scentsy user, I have tons of candles laying around that don't get used.

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Erinn's precious baby girl arrived 5 weeks early. 

she is absolutely gorgeous, and despite her preemie status, she is quite the healthy babe! 

congrats again, E!

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Insurgent has been released (finally). 

I read Divergent last fall, so I'm re-reading it now before diving into the second installment. 

I've already read some reviews, and it looks as though it'll turn out to be just as great as the first!

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Happy Friday, y'all! :)

keepin' it real.

the idea of being a first time mom is exciting. everyone seems really interested in how me & the baby are doing, and of course, there is no shortage of suggestions and unsolicited advice being thrown my way.

honestly? I LOVE being pregnant. there are some down sides, but the outcome will make me forget about the pain in my pelvis and the horrid morning sickness that ruled my life for 4 weeks. I cannot wait for the day that I get to meet this little person that I've been housing in my womb. I already feel such a strong bond between baby Q & myself.

with all that said, I'm here to confess... I am scared shitless. I know it's normal to be nervous, so I don't feel guilty for feeling just a tad bit crazy brained when I think about the grand scheme of things. but because I like to keep it real here, I'm gunna lay out all these crazy thoughts that occupy my brain from time to time:

I'm terrified that I won't be able making it to 40 weeks. I've been having some pretty bad round ligament/pelvis pain for a few weeks and I keep thinking... "holy shit, I still have 22 weeks to go and I'm only going to have more weight to carry on this pelvis that feels like it may or may not collapse at any moment."

not only am I going to get bigger and struggle more to carry this baby, but it's going to be fucking hot. I thought I was going to pass out in the grocery store last weekend because it was hotter than normal in the frozen foods section. how the hell am I going to handle the high humidity Maryland summer?

I love the fruit size updates I get every week from The Bump. and then I realize that by week 40, baby Q is going to be the size of a watermelon. I'm going to push (that's the plan, at least) a watermelon out of my vagina. and I might poop in front of people other than my husband. I know at that point I won't care, but right now, it's a gross thought.

babies cry. a lot. and they can't tell you what's wrong. I'm so scared that I won't be able to know what's wrong with him/her to make him/her stop crying. how will I know if baby is eating enough or is pooping enough? they don't come with a manual and I think they should.

also? SIDS. fucking TERRIFYING.

breastfeeding. I hear it hurts. and can be reaaaaaally hard emotionally. postpartum depression doesn't really sound like a ball of fun either. baby blues scares me.

and then I buck up and say, "self, you got this. you're a nurturer by nature, you can take care of a baby. you will push that watermelon out like a champ, and you will know, thanks to motherly instinct, why your crying baby is upset. the baby will like breastfeeding, or it won't... no biggie. formula kids are awesome too."

and then the new fears hit me. for instance... this kid is mine now. forever. I have another human being that I am solely responsible for. I have a real opportunity to completely fuck this little creature up and give it real life problems. what if he/she becomes a drug addict, or a murderer? or what happens if he/she is bullied in school? omg, school. how will I handle sending my precious child out into the world?

... holy shit. I have a feeling that this worrying doesn't go away any time soon. so uh, thanks for reading?

DISCLAIMER: please know that regardless of these fears, I am so incredibly lucky to have this baby growing inside of me. I cannot wait to meet him/her and cherish every wonderful (and frightening) moment I have with him/her. and hopefully I don't fuck him/her up too bad.

Thursday Thoughts

play along with Sar! 

[one]

Sean made me the most delicious salad for lunch. I haven't been eating so healthy lately, so I was really happy to consume something other than junk. way to go, hubs!

[two]

I visited my vet's office yesterday to tell her about the baby (yes, we're that close... crazy cat lady, remember?) and she had babies of her own! she had a kitty come in to be spayed and discovered that she was pregnant. new mama now has 3 itty bitty kittens to care for - they were 2 days old when I met them yesterday. so wittle!

[three]

I bought my Hunger Games tickets yesterday... for the midnight premiere. I've never been to a midnight showing before, but I am SO thrilled about it! I really hope it lines up with the book... I'd hate to be disappointed in yet another book turned movie. 

[four]

there are only 35 days left until we are relaxing right here for 5 days. 

[five]

I'm really sad about not being enrolled in classes this semester. when I found out I was pregnant, I decided to drop the two architectural classes I was registered for. I was super stressed out last semester, and I didn't think it was a good idea to add that stress onto a pregnancy. I miss it though, and I really hope I'm able to get back into the swing of things next spring. 

[six]

I'm reading The Red Tent and I cannot get into it. I've heard nothing but great reviews about it, so someone please tell me it picks up. I'm only about 14% into it, so I know not to give up just yet, but I'm reaaaaally struggling with wanting to read it. 

Thursday Thoughts

linking up with Miss Sar for some random musings :)

{one}

I finally made an appointment to have this mop cut! I haven't had anything done to it since JUNE of 2011. it's in definite need of some TLC. I think I'm going to keep my color the same, but trim the ends and add some more layers. still undecided on whether I want to grow out/keep my bangs. 

{two}

I don't like the new actor playing Spartacus. I'm glad they're continuing the show, but I don't think it'll ever be the same without Andy Whitfield.

{three}

I have no idea who I'm going to root for during the Superbowl. I hate the Giants (Redskins fan), but I don't really like the Patriots either. 

{four}

we have a little mini photo session planned with Jessica this weekend - it's been so long since we've had our pictures taken so I'm a little nervous. but Jessica is a fabulous photographer, so I know she'll work her magic. can't wait to show you all! 

{five}

I may or may not still have Christmas decor up. no lights or tree, but stockings? yes. Christmas cards still hung? yes. talk about being a slacker. 

{six}

I think Punxsutawney Phil is full of shit. it's 60 degrees here in Maryland today (and was yesterday too), so I don't see Old Man Winter hanging around for another 6 weeks. I'm sure I'll have my foot in my mouth when it snows next week or something, haha. 

{seven}

I've read 6 books this year already! yeehaw! to be fair, they were mostly young adult fantasy crap, so I flew right through them. I'm working on The Red Tent right now, and it's proving to be much more adult, and therefore a little harder to get into. 

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11 Things About Me:
1. I lost my first tooth while sucking down a McDonald's milkshake in Norfolk, VA. I was there visiting my Poppop (who was stationed there as USCG) and I was VERY proud to show him my lost tooth. 
2. I sleep with a blankie that my grandmother made for me as a child. It has cats on it. 
3. If I didn't maintain my eyebrows, I'd look like Bert & Ernie. or Frida Kahlo. 
4. My feet are disgusting right now. I am in desperate need of a pedicure. 
5. I want a baby. BAD. I've yet to talk about our TTC struggles on here, and I'm not sure if it's something I'll ever delve into publicly. Just know that if you've been trying without success for a long time (12 + months), you are not alone. 
6. I didn't put my Christmas tree up this year. By the time we had a free day to do it, it would only be up for a week. It ain't that serious. 
7. I like some of my internet friends more than some people I know IRL. 
8. I have been smoke free for 417 days today.  
9. I have the tattoo itch! My calves will be next and I can't wait! 
10. I'd rather clean the toilet everyday than wash another dish ever. (hint: we don't have a dishwasher)
11. I feed my cats people food. 


Questions (from Kaley!):
1. favorite blogger/blog? 
easy. YHL. <3



2. what's your favorite beauty secret? 
shiiiiit. I just started painting my own nails. I have no beauty secrets, haha. 



3. what is your favorite quality in another person? 
compassion. 



4. why did you fall for your spouse? 
he swept me off my feet unexpectedly, he made me laugh, and he made me want to be a better person. so cheesy. it also helps that he's hot as fuck. 



5. proudest moment?
my proudest moment is anytime someone tells me that my mom would be proud of me. also, quitting smoking was pretty awesome. 



6. favorite concert you've been too?
oh man, this is hard. I can't pick just one. I'd have to say either Tom Petty, Counting Crows, or Pink. 



7. thing you're best at?
creating. uh, except when it comes to babies? ha. 



8. last thing you licked? 
probably Kaley's husband's beard. mmmmm. 



9. favorite iphone/droid app?!
Words With Friends. 



10. what does your last text say? don't lie!
ACTUALLY, it's a picture of a cup from Kaley that says "mimosas at work?! yessssss!" WHAT A LUSH. 


11. who is your celebrity crush?
Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Gerard Butler, Mila Kunis, Josh Duhamel. Zooey Deschanel, Ryan Gosling. 


My Questions (if I tag you, answer these!):
1. What is the last thing you purchased?
2. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks?
3. What is your favorite fashion trend right now?
4. Are your nails painted? What color?
5. What is one thing you wish you could improve about yourself?
6. Who is the last person to make you laugh?
7. What is one thing your spouse does to make you weak in the knees?
8. Favorite holiday song?
9. Would you rather stub your toe or have a paper cut?
10. Favorite book you've read this year?
11. New year's resolution? 


I know I've got a slim chance of seeing these people participate, being that it's 3 days away from Christmas, but I'm tagging them anyway! 


Amy, Becca, Mrs. Biscuit, Monica, Vicki, Nicole, Sar, Mrs. Parker, and um... that's it. 
I don't feel like tagging anyone else. suck it. 


MERRY THURSDAY.