Claire's little sister

When Claire says, "MaryJane," it sounds more like, "My-Jane-a."

How cute is that?

I love technology

This is one of Claire's favorite past times right now:
watching YouTube videos with her Daddy.
She really loves Muppets videos and they watch some music videos.
I think Claire just likes cuddling up and doing something her Dad's doing.
Could those giant headphones be any cuter?

Oh and apparently Claire has picked up on my phone obsession.
She picks it up and pretends to swipe her finger across it.
I really love my new toy but I need to stop using it so much in front of her!

My Ode to Peach Rings

I have been obsessed with this candy during my entire pregnancy. At any given time, for a few months, you would find it in my bag or house. Seriously. It's been one of my strongest cravings, along with Coke. They remind me of my friend, Rachel, who has always had a love for them. I've always liked them but this pregnancy has brought on a constant craving. In fact, I'm going to have to stop by the store at some point today...

It's amazing that I passed my glucose test a few weeks ago.

Also, this post is dedicated to my good friend, Greta, who has insisted that I document the randomness of this craving :)

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

We love Halloween around here. Jeremy has invested a ton of time and energy (and money) into making it great- and I love that about him. He's very creative and enjoys this time of year so much.

However, the Halloween party is definitely a 2 day ordeal. It takes one entire day to set up. Then you stay up super late having fun (p.s. 2am is way too late for a 34 week pregnant girl. I definitely shouldn't have had a coke at 7pm that kept me up). The next day is spent sleeping in a bit and taking it all back down. And it really does seem to take 2 solid days.

I'm not complaining though. I do think it's worth it. Remnants of the night before also crack me up: a giant mustache, gray tufts of hair from a costume, green finger prints, spider webs in weird places... I know people had a great time and it's fun to remember the effort folks put into their own costumes to also invest in our party.

If you didn't come this year, we hope you join us next year. You better start thinking up a way to beat "the Admiral's" costume from this year. :)

Wild child

It's 8:45 am. Claire just took off her own pjs. I changed her diaper. She then took said diaper off, ran through the house, literally dodging me (like crawling and jumping away from my pregnant self), and climbed on to the kitchen table to dance around, naked.

I have a picture, so you can ask me about it sometime, but I'm not posting it here.

I love mornings at home. (I'm not being sarcastic)

Do-over

Can I please have a do-over this morning?

Claire has entered the "mine!"-tantrum-"no!"-stage. I do not love it. We discovered that time-outs actually work for her and calm her down. This morning she was so crazy that I put her down for a nap- and she fell asleep immediately. After sleeping 12 hours straight last night. (I'm not complaining about this sleep, trust me!!!)

On top of feeling very pregnant this week, my patience is at an all-time low. I'm tired of everything. My back is killing me. Basically, I'm your typical 33 1/2 week pregnant girl who is chasing after a toddler.

So my do-over will start after Claire wakes up from her nap this morning and I get a shower. Maybe a lunch date with my girl....

My love-hate relationship with allrecipes.com

One of my biggest pet peeves right now:

People who rate recipes 5 stars on allrecipes.com but they basically re-write the recipe in their review. People, you made up a new recipe with your 15 changes; don't rate the original!

Thanks :)