Be You

"Be average! Be you! Be unique! Leave the house without make-up. Let your gut hang over your pants with out sucking in or holding something in front of your stomach. Don't clean your dirty house before people come over. Laugh about mistakes you make. Don't talk about body image in front of other women or your daughters! If we let our guard down, we make other women comfortable to do the same. When we focus so hard on our body, we end up neglecting what is inside of it. Let's fight it ladies! We are strong and worthy of much more." - from here

Hollywood Look-alike

The other day a random girl said I look like "Jenny" (played by Jessica Raine) from "Call the Midwife." I'm very okay with that. :)

Microdermabrasion:

Pretty much the worst thing I have ever done in my life. Ouch. Pain. Very sad.

I am beautiful because . . .

I love learning. Even though choosing motherhood may mean that I never have an advanced degree or a professional career, I will be learning, growing, and achieving throughout my life.

Pregnancy Perks

It’s nice being on my second time through because I know what’s going on so I can recognize and appreciate the perks a lot better, such as:

1. Lack of Periods—hallelujah.
2. Fingernail Growth—it’s insane.
3. Lack of B.O.—strange, but true.
4. Not having to worry or wonder if you are pregnant because you already know you are.

5. I have some cute maternity clothes that I look forward to wearing.

6. You don't have to worry about having a flat belly or sucking in or anything like that.

Note to Self:

Never, ever, ever do anything different to your face on the day you're going to take portraits. The risk is just too high. Stupid, stupid!

About Those Long Nails

I keep scratching things (and--babies!) by accident because I'm not used to them. Sorry, son!

The Between Babies Thing

I just have to admit that I am enjoying having my nail proteins all to myself once more.

What's With Animated Fathers and Heavy Eyebrows These Days?

I ask you.