Time Passes

I go back and forth about getting ready for Lucy. Part of me feels like we have all the time in the world to prepare for her arrival. Part of me feels like we need to get things done now because May will be here in the blink of an eye.

I went through all of Max's baby stuff. This brought supreme emotional turmoil. I am so excited for our baby girl's arrival. I'm excited for the love and joy she will bring into our little family. But, I am hit daily with the growth of my son; never more so than when going through his old baby clothes. He was at one time the baby kicking and squirming in my belly. He was the baby we were dreaming of and anticipating the impending arrival. Now he is an almost four year old who is delightful but becoming oh so grown up.

Looking at the clothes we brought him home from the hospital in created such an ache in my heart. I realized how quickly time is passing and wished for a moment I could hit pause and stay at this place forever.

I know this is an impossible wish, but I also know it is one all mother's experience when they look at their babies and see the adult that they will soon be. Is it melodramatic? Absolutely. But knowing that I'm being overly emotional and slightly irrational doesn't take away the sadness.

I love the boy Maddox Andrew is, but there are times I long for the baby he was. Soon, Lucy will be here and I cannot wait to savior those precious moments with her. I've learned all to well, that as cliche as it sounds, it will pass all too quickly.

Carter's Love

I went to a Carter's outlet the other day. I usually don't like to shop ahead, I never feel like I really know what size my baby will be and I don't want to waste money on something that cannot be returned. This is sad because you can fine great deals if you shop a season ahead.

While I was browsing the Carter's sales, a most helpful salesperson informed me of their fabulous return policy. Basically, as long as I keep my receipt I can return anytime. That means a year from now, if I'm trying to squeeze little Miss Lucy into an adorable Christmas dress that I swore would fit her and it just doesn't, I can take it back.

So, I (with the financial aid of Grandma) went a little crazy. But, I got some crazy good deals too! Now, to find the best place for that receipt so I can find it next December...

Take a look at some of my purchases

*I'm a fan of layering and believe that a white cardigan can go on over almost anything. Discloser, I did pay full price so I could have one small enough for her this summer, but the other two were super cheap. Plus I got a hot pink hoodie and a jean jacket for the fall!
*Fun little Christmas dress and an adorable black velvet dress. Now, to find the perfect ruffled diaper cover!!

Girly Girl

I'm not too stressed about Lucy having all pink, frill, and beautiful for her baby gear. In fact, I went through sleepers from Max's baby clothes and have determined that it won't kill her (or me) to sleep in blue, sports themed sleepers.

However, I've been a little sad for her to use Max's car seat. It isn't totally masculine, but it doesn't scream girl either. I wasn't sad enough to drop a couple hundred on a new car seat though. BUT, I found a nice compromise. I looked on etsy.com and found this wonderful shop, SooShabbyChic

Today my order came and I can't WAIT to put this on the carseat, too too too cute!!!

It will protect Lucy from the sun, keep germy hands away from her when we are strolling the mall, and look totally girly in the process!

Wordless Wednesday: Xmas Edition

Random but True...

Max to Mommy:

"My butt is full of surprises!"

Random but true facts from Max.

Monday Morning Blues

Christmas vacation is officially over and Lane has returned to work this morning.

Max is not happy. Lane truly is his best friend and plays with him so much when he doesn't have work. On Monday mornings, Max is generally in a pretty bad mood with me. Mommy just doesn't compare to Daddy.

I've been trying to think of what we could do on Monday's to lessen his disappointment that he is now back with only Mommy as his entertainment.

I've decided Monday is going to be a baking day. Every monday I will bake something and Max will get to help (ie. he will eat the batter, that is usually the extent of his help). He loves when I bake and I love when I have a routine. So, Mondays are now that days that I will officially bake the blues away!

On the baking agenda this morning: Star Wars Cookies!