Not how I planned it.

This morning I woke up giddy. I had not slept well but that did not slow down my upbeat rhythm for the morning. My night had been filled with panic inducing dreams, all of which ended in my scheduled ultrasound being cancelled. ( I kid not)  The after effect of the dreams was strong enough that I even called the doctor at 9:00 to confirm my appointment-which was planned for an hour later.

Today would be the day I found out the gender of the sweet little babe I've had in my tummy for 20 weeks. I had even held off thinking about baby names, the nursery, clothing items....every little delightful detail until after this appointment. A lot was hanging on this ultrasound. Even my children were waiting anxiously to discover if their hopes and predictions would come to be. It was 9:37, almost time to go when my husband came down the stairs, phone in hand, and gives it to me.

 "This is Dr. C office and we are sorry but we have to cancel all his appointments for today." I responded immediately, "He will be gone ALL DAY?" Gently the nurse replied, "That is what he said, he has two deliveries happening." Swallowing the lump of sadness and frustration in my throat I found myself starting to beg, "Aren't there any technicians who could do it for him?"  I knew of course there were not, but I wanted to be offered some alternative. Heck, give me the machine-trust me, with enough time I would have found the gender of that baby! The real kicker came when they scheduled me for a week, A WEEK!! later. Barf.

Few things in life disappoint me as much as highly anticipated events crumbling. As I hung up the phone disappointment did not really touch how I felt. If you must picture the scene that ensued know that I was not the only one crying, the two small children hugging me in comfort were weeping as well.  Big, fat, nasty, stinky bummer!

 My emotions are still fluctuating between bitterness and optimism that the office will at any moment call and tell me to come in RIGHT NOW. Anyway, it all is not longer needed since I know it is a boy.  How do I know? Isabelle told me since I was so disappointed at not finding out she had prayed to God to tell her what we were having and He told her a boy. So there you have it folks a boy it is. (wink)

In effort to make the best of the situation and allow myself a little daydreaming privileges I have decided to show a few items I would love to have for a boy and for a girl. And please, if you know the nurse warn her that if she calls me again on Friday to cancel I am coming in and not leaving until I know. Thanks.

 

 

Girl Baby

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

Baby Boy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

images taken from here , here, here and here



Life (lately) in pictures

good morning Saturday

my little baby girl

Aunt Ruthie did her hair...

So naturally she wanted hers done too (we could not stop laughing)

beautiful tulips

following in his daddy's footsteps

baby chicks at school

backyard lovers!

rain=umbrellas=bliss

I love pictures of life because it reminds me of how sweet it really is.

The Current Face

 

Wearing:

Maybelline Age Rewind Eraser in Illuminating

Laura Mercier Silk Crème Foundation in Soft Ivory

Bobbi Brown Mascara

Cover Girl Eyebrow Pencil in Blonde

Benefit Creaseless Cream Eyeshadow in Birthday Suit

Urban Decay Naked Basics Eyeshadows

MAC blush in Dainty

MAC lipstick in Jubilee

 

 

 This has been my go to palette for a few weeks now, which is a huge deal for this eye shadow lover! I enjoy the all matte shades and sometimes plain old browns/neutrals can be a welcome break from shimmer and shine because it takes the guesswork out of application. If you have these colors already in your collection then I would not recommend this palette. However, if you lack basic matte shades and have a chuck of change to blow then I would say go for it.

I got all adventurous last week and purchased these two MAC lipsticks

this red

and

this bright plum

 I have worn them in hiding only at this point and cannot decide if I will ever be brave enough to wear in public. I love bright colors on others but somehow it just never seems to look right on me. Hopefully I will get over that because my goal for the summer is bronzer, a bright lip and nothing else on the face. We shall see.

What are you currently wearing on your face?



Friendship corner

I had snapped this shot the other day, thrilled to have such a beautiful bloom going on in the dead of winter. Today as I was looking at the image I realized every item in this shot is gift from a friend. Without even being aware of it the bright little corner of my kitchen was created by my friends. I love that.

Hope you are finding bright little corners in your day today.

Sonnet James

As a mom, my clothing options often seem either to dress well and hope I don't ruin my outfit or wear clothing I don't mind getting trashed but may cause hesitation before I run out in public wearing. For that reason (and others) I often purchase my clothing from resale shops. I want cute clothes that don't break my heart (and bank) if I ruin. I imagine I am not alone in these sentiments even among those who are not mothers. Well, about a month ago I found the clothing line Sonnet James. It was created by Whitney, a mother to two boys who understands this struggle of wanting to look nice while engaging in life. To give a taste of her philosophy on clothing I have included a quote from her webpage.

 "Whitney believes passionately in being a playful and involved mother. She also believes that with the right dress you can look great without letting your clothes get in the way of the next big adventure! Sonnet James was born out of the idea that beautiful clothing should work for moms—durable, comfortable, and beautiful, yet easy to care for."

 

Do you not love her perspective? And now for a few shots of these beautiful pieces of clothing and hats. PS: why do I not wear hats more?

 

 

 

 

 

All images taken from here

Oh, did I mention that she only designs dresses? Well she does and I love her for it! I know the price tags are hefty and for that reason I do not own one of her dresses....well that and all the models are such tiny little things and I have never been described as a waif so I am not entirely sure how the clothing would translate on me....but it certainly is intriguing!

Do any of you own a Sonnet James dress? I would love to hear a personal testimony to how her dresses and hats wear.