We have 4 weeks left until our wee one joins our now family of 3 to make 4...we are eagerly anticipating his arrival, well maybe just me because my feet are getting fat and swollen from sitting behind this desk all day, and my belly is so big that I can't go anywhere without people asking if I am due any day...you should see their faces when I tell them I still have 4 weeks....it is priceless...
I know I promised photos of his nursery, and the loft, and of me, but guess what I have none of those today...nope...the loft is still in the process of becoming grandma's quarters and the nursery doesn't have a crib up yet. I wanted to be completely done when I hit my 8th month, but apparently well laid plans don't always pan out....
We did take family photos two weekends ago, I am awaiting those, so I can show you just how big I am, well my belly that is...I sadly have gestational diabetes again, this will be my second baby and my second go around with gestational diabetes, and let me just say it is kicking my ass, and yes you would say that too, if you dined on carrots, cheese, nuts, water and mustard ( I could eat a whole bottle of mustard a day) on a daily basis. Did I mention I don't eat much meat? Finding foods I can eat that won't set my little black meter that checks my blood sugar off the Richter scale or put me in a diabetic coma has been challenging...but I will survive, I have another little punk who is worth eating like this for. The good news is I haven't gained that much weight, so i just look like i have a basketball tucked under my shirt...
So you might be wondering what the heck I am doing on here, if i have nothing to show you...besides running my mouth, which I like to do, as much as I like to shop, so I thought I would show you what I bought for the baby off etsy!
Ready...
Set...
go!
Our new bundle will be coming home from the hospital in this darling knitted hat...
is that baby not the cutest thing, I want to eat him...with mustard of course,
I kid... I kid!
I also picked up these Q-t's:
And because every baby needs a snugly blanket:
Some fun prints for his room...this is basically the color pallet for his nursery, remember the walls are chocolate brown, and white bead board on the bottom...
My boys will have an adjoining bathroom, or "jack and jill" bathroom, and I bought two of these with their names on them for the bathrooms walls....
From the fabulous Urban Farmgirl this pretty little globe sits on a shelf in his closet:
And for mommy, cause you know mommy deserves something pretty too:
a little linen pouch to throw in my diaper bag...I liked this because I could add my ID, credit card and money to this little guy and go!
and of course mommy needed a new diaper bag...or Two!
Mobiles have always been hard for me, my 1st punk didn't have one...but when I saw this I was smitten, and I have to say it is the sweetest thing in his room:
I had her change the colors to match his room, and add a few more planes, so once I get some photos of his nursery up here I will show you what it looks like exactly...
I had my shower at the end of February, and some of my girlfriends pitched in and got me a new carseat cover with fabric choice "I" and brown minkey fabric mixed in:
and I absolutely love it!
And some bath time fun includes these:
My sweet sweet friend, Michelle sent me this darling little onesie:
My friend Pat who is always thinking of me and sends me the best gifts sent this to me and the poolman:
Obviously we aren't named David and Lara, but you get the idea...i was thinking how funny it would be to have it read, blondiensc and the pool man, but ya know not everyone would get it....so it does say our real names, which we do have!
Now we just need baby to fill up the room we have created and his comfy carseat so he can take rides with us down to the beach!
I also re-did some parts of my son's room, and bought a few things off etsy, but this post is pretty full, so I will be back and show you those!
I am off to finish my carrots, string cheese and bottle of mustard, and i just noticed the bottle of mustard has direction for use on it...really? they must add that for pregnant mindless people like me!
Ta ta for now....
oh, ouch that was a baby foot way up in my rib...thankyouverymuch!
P.s. My son is starting to sing in the car...he was all over Katie Perry's Fireworks song and the pool man said he digs ACDC, so at least he will be well rounded in the music arena!
I was just thinking about you last night! So glad you're doing well! can't wait to see pics of you. :) xo
Posted by: julie | March 15, 2011 at 01:57 PM
Whooohooooo you are almost done! How ready are you to be a normal person again? Love all the new goodies you bought and have received...almost makes me want to get knocked up again ;)
Can't wait to see those room pictures. Hope you are resting lots and enjoy your carrots, string cheese & mustard yumminess!
Posted by: Shannon | March 15, 2011 at 02:01 PM
4 Weeks! Oh how I remember the "down to the wire" time. I'm so sorry that your blood sugar is reeking havoc, but very happy that you have it all under control.
That little punk is just going to be the most well-dressed, squishable little punk.
It was so lovely to "hear your voice".
Just keep on keeping on, girlie. That little one will be there in no time.
xo*t
p.s. Karlee sings ALL.THE.TIME. too. I love it. I just want to bottle it and save it up. Too sweet!
Posted by: tricia | March 15, 2011 at 02:17 PM
It's so good to hear from you! I think of you often and wonder how things are going! Another month! If you can make it a few more days, he might be born on my birthday - April 23rd - but I doubt you'll be making any plans to keep him in that long, lol! Take care of you, and you are right, you can eat all the goodies you want to after the new wee one gets here. He's worth it! Many, many, many blessings and good wishes being sent your way! Becky G. in GA
Posted by: Becky Garrison | March 15, 2011 at 02:20 PM
oh my goodness. he is going to be the cutest little guy around. they have such cute stuff now. maybe i should have another one. HA!!!! no way in .... you know where. i will just wait until the next phase of my life - grandkids. but i am not ready for that yet either. boy am i rambling on. i am thinking of you. hope it gets here soon and everything goes well for all of you. hugs!!!!
Posted by: Traci | March 15, 2011 at 02:25 PM
so incredibly exciting - these last few weeks. well, exciting for us, for you (if you are anything like me) are just plain endless...
so excited to see this little one join your fabulous little family~
sending you all of my non-swollen/energy/good sleeping vibes!
xx
Posted by: kimberly | March 15, 2011 at 02:29 PM
I adore that blanket! It will be perfecto!
And I would really dig it if it didn't say your real names heehee!
Posted by: Michelle | March 15, 2011 at 03:22 PM
oh you are SO cute! Can't wait for your next post...!
Miss you - and can't stop thinking about how you're doing these last few months while your tummy grows and grows!!
xoxoxo - T.
Posted by: Tracy | March 15, 2011 at 04:43 PM
4 weeks?! Fooouuuuurrrr weeeekkksss?? Oh my gosh lady!!! I can't wait to see your family photos and by the way, I LOVE hearing your voice...even MORE than I love your images (and THAT says something because your talent in photography and your creativity blow me away!) I am missing you and just so excited for you!!!! PS--we're having a little boy in August ;) so while these boys won't share a birthday like our first boys do, they'll still be close ;)
Posted by: A.Love | March 15, 2011 at 05:04 PM
I have missed you. So glad to hear you are almost there. Lots of luck. Can't wait to see the pictures.
Zizette xoxo
Posted by: Zizette | March 15, 2011 at 05:23 PM
eeee!!! SO excited for you and have been thinking of you often dear girl! beautiful, fabulous finds...sigh...you are SO giving me the baby hunger ;0) {with mustard!!}
prairie XO
kristin
Posted by: kristin | March 15, 2011 at 06:50 PM
I have missed you Tara. Been thinking of you often as I check in on your blog regularly to see if you have posted! So good to hear from you as always :) Good luck in your last few weeks! Can't wait to hear the news and also see pics of what I am sure is to be an ADORABLE nursery!! Much love your way, friend!
blessings~
Katie :)
Posted by: Katie | March 15, 2011 at 07:16 PM
I love hearing from you, and I can't believe that you only have 4 weeks left, even though you don't feel that way!!! I love, love the hats you got, so stinkin cute!!
Posted by: Diana Thompson | March 15, 2011 at 08:13 PM
I love all of your goodies, but mostly just loved hearing from you. Love you friend. Praying for the arrival of your new little one!
Love,
DEbbie
Posted by: Debbie Heck | March 15, 2011 at 10:51 PM
girl it's coming. can't believe it's that close already. no crib yet?? you better get crackin'. oh and i need preggo pictures of YOU sweet dear. don't forget those:) all your selections are precious. hope you show his dwelling place when it's finished.
Posted by: Becky @ Farmgirl Paints | March 16, 2011 at 06:59 AM
If it said "and the pool man" that would be so funny! I'm giggling right now. LOVE the wood plaque with the vespa! that's a great idea with the boy's names. I'm sure you look amazing. Mustard is a funny craving. I always craved really fattening stuff like McDonald's and I got HUGE! I DON"T recommend it! oxxo Can't wait to see your family photos!
Posted by: lissa | March 16, 2011 at 07:03 AM
Ugh for gestational diabetes!
I LOVE the color palette and can't wait to see the finished product! Those knit hats are killing me. Killing me!
Posted by: Dandy | March 16, 2011 at 09:53 AM
Has time really flown by that fast?! Im sure being the pregnant one it hasnt :)
You better get cracka-lackin on that crib girlfriend!! But then again, I dont remember getting out of bed too often with a newborn. Just kinda crash for the first 3-4 weeks.
I love all of your newest nursery additions too....when i saw that globe on Etsy i thought of you! Too funny. And I have one of those linen pouches from naked squirrel too - isnt her stuff neat?!
Miss ya, and super duper excited for ya girlie ;)
XOX
ps - any "barn" updates?!
Posted by: Lolo | March 16, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Only 4 weeks huh? That is awesome. I'm very excited for you and your family. I can't wait for you to come back and visit the blog and post pictures.
I adore all your new purchases. Everything is just simple delicious looking.
If we don't hear from you before the day comes, Congrats on your bundle of love. Many hugs and blessings are with you and yours.
Posted by: D'Nese | March 17, 2011 at 07:21 AM
You're almost there! Yay! The gestational diabetes doesn't sound like fun at all - ugh! Your Etsy purchases are all fabulous. Can't wait to see it all come together. Thanks for checking in!
Kacey
Posted by: Kacey | March 17, 2011 at 09:12 AM
I'm sure you looked great even at 8 months prego! Prayers to you for a safe delivery of your new bundle.
hUgS,
Rose
Posted by: Rose C. | March 17, 2011 at 06:54 PM
4 weeks, that's it? Wow thet went fast, for me at least! :) We HAVE to get together when that boy arrives...I can't believe it's been 10 months and you still haven't met Flynn. When is your sister-in-law having the BBQ and getting us all together?
Hang in there girlie. Hope the remaining weeks are easy and labor is quick and painless! xo
Posted by: Coreen | March 17, 2011 at 09:06 PM
I'm overdue now 10 days...and this is JUST the post I needed to read...and see...those images are so great - and I desperately want to hold mine!
xo+blessings,
Anne Marie
Posted by: Anne Marie | March 19, 2011 at 09:08 PM
What adorable treasures you have found! So happy that the date is near for you to come face to face with your little sweets.
Your hormone post cracked me up.. don't feel alone... I feel like that every month!
Blessings to you and yours,
Mikal
Posted by: Mikal | March 20, 2011 at 11:09 AM
So thrilled to see an update on one of my favorite, sweetest gals! :-)
XOXO,
Anne
Posted by: Anne | March 20, 2011 at 10:15 PM