Mixed Prints Life

How far along: 21 weeks Total weight gain: Down 2 lbs Maternity clothes: A mix – but pants are ALMOST exclusively maternity Sleep: A few sleep-interrupted nights Best Moment this week: Seeing the precious babe! Movement: Yes. Yes. Yes. Since making the big debut this week, baby has definitely picked up the pace as if to say, “I’m here! I’m… View Post

Baby #2! The baby’s legs & arms were crossed. He or she was in the breeched-butt down position (but still plenty of time to turn) and the tech (same as with Charlie) described the baby as being scrunched up like a pretzel. With Charlie, it was the ROUND face that she continued to emphasize. She said that baby #2 has… View Post

of our newest precious bundle!

With the invention of cell phones, sharing pictures of my little beloved is so simple! Since he was born, I attempt (usually) to send a daily pic of his antics to the “Morning Group” – Momma, Poppy, Riya & Sarai. Through this technology, they have captured his first oohs, first steps, and the general mayhem of his daily life! Over… View Post

As this blog progresses and more of the changes come into effect, I thought I’d add a new occasional theme to some of my postings. These postings will basically be my “sentiments” about life as a mommy.  Feel free to stop reading whenever as most of these will be opinionated, sappy, and (usually) picture-less. After scrubbing (for a change) my kitchen & doing… View Post

For the longest time, I never truly enjoyed the outdoors until it was Fall. I have been lucky enough to have a husband who over the years has pushed more and more outdoor activities. Apart from the scorching heat, he has helped me fall in love with nature & the outdoors. I look at Charlie and know he has been born… View Post

There have been no shortage of fun festivities this summer! As we continue in the month of August, we attended my friend, Lynn’s, annual block par-tay! Between the bounce house, DJ&music, Bingo, Basketball, and wild animal petting zoo (!!!!), Charlie had a blast and was thoroughly EXHAUSTED (as was mommy). On the outside looking in… The tortoise & the hare… View Post

As we transition to a family blog, I’m hoping daddy will make his presence known via “Daddy Posts.” So last weekend, Mommy and the girls were gone at a bridal shower, so that left you and me to do whatever manly things we could think of. We headed off to touch-a-truck at the Pleasantdale Park District down the street. We… View Post

I’m lucky enough to know a talented person (L. Janel) who takes amazing pictures of my cute kid (yes, I’m biased). And my personal favorite…

If we end up opting for the C-section, we are now over halfway there, but I’ll take the 20 week milestone as is! How far along: 20 weeks! Total weight gain: Down 2 lbs – still totally normal (with Charlie, at around 18 weeks, I was 1 pound up) Maternity clothes: Still a mixture, but most clothes are beginning to lay… View Post

Charlie and I had the privilege (and fun) to explore the Oak Lawn Children’s Museum today for the first time! We had such a blast that I’m strongly considering finagling a year-long family membership there out of my husband. (wink, wink) We went with Grandma & had such fun!  The pictures don’t even begin to show just how much Charlie… View Post

Occasionally, I completely forget to post about something that Charlie has done! In this case, I’m about a month late, so rather than putting it back in July, I’ll just put it right here! About a month ago, Momma, Mommy & Charlie went to the 2 Toots Train Whistle Grill in Downers Grove! Between the train that constantly came ’round… View Post