Readers, you might have noticed that my posting lately has been a bit sporadic. A lot of the projects that I blogged about have not been finished, or even started for that matter. There is a reason for this, and hopefully you will forgive me and continue to venture back into my neck of the blog woods once you hear it.
You might be thinking,”Oh no…she’s having a baby. Does this mean the blog will turn into a mommy blog?” A big, fat, resounding no. I still intend on keeping my primary focus on food, parties and projects. That being said, some of the projects the next few months might be for a nursery, and a lot of the recipes will most likely be craving driven. I do tend to write about personal aspects of my life from time to time, and this is a new season that will be filled with inspiration (in a not too obnoxious, still-being-considerate-of-those-who-have-no-interest-in-babies kind of way).
Stu put together the crib this weekend, and we are busy trying to furnish the room before Christmas. It’s funny, but I’ve never really had carte blanche on a whole room before. Usually I add a piece at a time, and over the course of a few months the room will come together. This time, we are starting from scratch and making purchases at lightning speed. There’s no guilt attached because we don’t really have a choice! It’s not like we could do without a crib the same way we could do without a new coffee table.
The gnome doll (pictured above) is the first toy I’ve purchased for the baby. I am in love with it! If you have little girls on your Christmas list this year, this would be a great personalized gift. I was able to pick the color of eyes, hair, and fabric. They also sent me a hand lettered card with the doll’s name-apparently it’s Ariel. How adorable is that?! I ran across the Craftsbury Kids website and saw several other quirky handmade toys like the ones below. My goddaughter will probably be receiving a Christmas gift from this shop…
In other news, today was a humbling one for me as a teacher. In the middle of class, a very sweet student politely and privately asked me if I knew that my dress had ripped down the back. Stunned, I told her that I didn’t and thanked her for having the courage to walk up and tell me. (I heard the whispering beforehand and realized it was a table of girls deciding who would be the one to break the news.)
This was no little rip, by the way. As I dared to reach my hand back, I felt that the entire area that should have been covering my bum was split wide open. Good thing I was wearing leggings because finishing the last fifteen minutes of that class was awkward enough. Had I actually shown what was beneath the leggings, I fear many of my students would be needing therapy…Good grief. For the sake of innocent children’s eyes, I’ve decided that all clothing worn for the remainder of my pregnancy must have lycra or spandex.
I’m so so so so SO thrilled for you two! The nursery is looking incredible so far. Can’t wait to see the final product! (and Ariel is oh so sweet)
Wow good on her for telling you, and how embarrassing for you! Definitely a good thing you had leggings on
So excited for you!! I can’t wait to see the room come together! I love the gnomes too- I am having my little girl THIS Thursday (crazy!) and I need one for her!
Congratulations Heather!! Baby girls are the best 🙂 And yes, Lycra and Spandex are pregnancy godsends. 🙂
Congratulations, Heather!!!
YAY! How exciting! Congratulations!!! You will laugh about that rip one day. I can’t wait to see the nursery come along. Take care and glad you are feeling better. Oh, I remember those days.;)
Congrats! So happy for you! I’m in the trenches of morning (all day) sickness with our second. Baby girls are so wonderful… Our sweet girl has a woodland themed nursery and needs an adorable gnome!
This is so wonderful. Congratulations! I hope that you feel well very soon. I’m sure your students at school will appreciate that. 🙂
This is great news! Congratulations! Cant wait to see the outcome of the nursery, I bet it’ll be awesome!
Love, Olga
Oh my gosh! CONGRATULATIONS! I loved reading your exciting news, and look forward to future postings that include glimpses into your pregnancy and baby journey.
Congratulations!! Exciting news! And that gnome is adorable!
What great news!! Congratulations!!! 🙂
Congrats to you! First trimester was like having a flu for me too:( I have 8 more weeks to meet my little girl! Have fun putting the room together.
congrats! it’s a magical ride!
Yayayay!! Congratulations!! That is so exciting!! Would love to see the nursery when you are done!!
And so sorry about your skirt..haha. Been there—only mine was with pants and I was coaching. Haha.
Congratulations!! That is so exciting! Can’t wait to see what you come up with for the nursery 🙂
Michelle
EEEEPPPPP!!! Congratulations!! What exciting news!! I’m sure your nursery is going to be stunning and brilliant in every way. I hope you’re feeling better.
Thank you so much everyone! I had so much fun reading your comments, advice, and, congrats:) Oh, and good to know so many of you can relate to pregnancy issues…
What great news! I’m so excited for you and Stu. 🙂
Aww congratulations on your baby girl! I love how the nursery is coming along.
Congrats!!! You will be a great mom!
WOW! Congratulations! I am in complete LOVE with that crib and rocking chair…swoon!
Congrats Heather! i look forward to more of your baby updates – I’m a bit behind you in my own pregnancy. Love that crib! Is it from the Land of Nod? I’m pretty much sold on the one from Land of Nod that looks similiar (or is the exact same one) for our little babe on the way.
So fun, Heather! Congrats 🙂 I’m so glad the little girl came up and told you- what a sweetheart. Praise the Lord for leggings!
I don’t know how I missed this post but Congratulations! I can’t wait to see the nursery!
Thanks so much, Hilary.