Hurry up Miles!

Moms in town!! We are so happy to have her here. 

Really bad Braxton Hicks tonight. Im not really sure if there real contractions or not. Tonight's were especially unpleasant. I just know that M is coming soon. My body is ready. We are ready...

Ill be adding new earrings to the shop in the next few days so make sure to stop by for holiday goodness.

Also Ill be posting photos of our sweet home soon. Here's a peek at our basket wall!

xo

Aww Baby

Ultrasound appointment today was a success! She said that his amniotic fluid is in fact a little bit low but nothing to be alarmed about. She took extensive measurements and she estimated his weight right now at almost 7 pounds. Good boy! What great news to a mommas ears!

My Mama Monday

 

 This photo of my mom makes me laugh. I don't know what the heck is actually taking place but I think shes pretty damn cute! 

And the most exciting news is that she is going to be visiting us in just a few days! She was scheduled to see us last month but ended up getting really ill with bronchitis. SO I have been super anxious for her arrival for weeks now! Since neither her nor I have our usually energy we will probably end up at a few thrift stores but mostly lots of home time together. And fingers crossed that baby M arrives while his nonnie is here! Oh, how exciting that would be!

Papa!

My sweet man! He has been such a dream and I can't imagine going through this pregnancy with out him. I am so thankful for his unconditional love, support and the gift of our son! Cheers to many many years of friendship and love!

I am officially on maternity leave (!!!) and have the fine luxury of doing little to nothing except sitting on my yoga ball, taking naps and making jewelry. I have been having really unpleasant Braxton Hicks contractions the last few weeks so being able to stay home and relax has been great. Steve and I met with Miles pediatrician today and she is WONDERFUL! We are really excited to have her look after our boo's health. I also went to my weekly check up with my midwife, Holly, and she said things are looking great but his amniotic fluid looked a bit low. She said it could be a number of things that are not to worry about but just in case she scheduled another ultrasound for tomorrow morning. Holly said that if in fact it is low that I may have to be induced. Ehhh, damn, damn, damn! But Miles is looking and sounding healthy and that he is most certainly going to be a big boy. Phhhew! Ill have more to tell on this subject tomorrow.

Christmas tree is up and gift shopping is almost finished! Im not normally crazy with being this organized about the holidays however this year with a tiny new born in my life, I'm not so sure how easy running errands are going to be. Our tree is darling and we can usually find one of the cats napping under it during the day. So far no stray ornaments found around the house. Impressive, cats!

Our Wish List!

Thanks

 

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Happy Thanksgiving!

 I am so thankful to have a belly full of baby this year! Steve and I are truly the luckiest!

Big baby boy

 

I'm so excited to have my body back soon! My stomach is so uncomfortably massive that thinking about having to carry my little boo around for three more weeks makes me want to cry. I keep waking up in the middle of the night nervous that my water is going to break. Silly! But I cant help but feel anxious that baby M will be here any day and at any time. Its just wild to wrap my head around it!

My Mama Monday

 

So for today's Mama Monday I wanted to show you this photo of my darling mother at 28 years old. Did you happen to see that bird on her arm? This may look bizarre but if you were to know this woman at all, you would definitely say that this is absolutely normal of her. My mom has always had an interest and love for birds so naturally our home had aviary's with large macaws and other bizarre birds making the neighbors (and us) insane from the noise. She extended her interest to study wild birds at UCLA and at one point was an importer of exotic birds to the Los Anegels Zoo. Having her as my mother has been extraordinary! 

Growing up our house was filled with cats and dogs running around and not to exclude the lizards, tortoises, rats, German hamsters, angora rabbits, birds, ducks, chickens and a peacock that one time... The animals only enhanced the unique childhood my sister and I had. My mom had a really magical way of making things special and memorable for us kids. Even now, although she has downsized dramatically, I receive text messages from her exclaiming the new animals she brought home. Recently there was a message about the four baby white button quails she got from a bird show and last week she sent me a photo of a rescued Chihuahua she is going to keep "temporally" along with another photo of a sweet baby tortoise she was gifted. I think what is funniest about all of this is that after all of the exposure to so many different pets growing up, my sister and I have chosen to only own cats!

Steve and I can't wait for Miles to meet his grandma! I'm so excited to hear about all of the kooky adventures hes going to have at nannie's house. 

Mom a few years ago with Angel (or maybe that's Paco?) and Penny

Men that make me laugh

Today on Fresh Air with Terry Gross on NPR, I was listening to a short story about Woody Allen's upcoming documentary on PBS American Masters about his life and career.

Well, anyways it got me thinking about how much funny men rule! These gentlemen have been wooing our hearts for years with their incredible wit, timing and charm.

Here are a few of my favorite funny fellas

 

Woody Allen (duh!) 

Steve doesn't get it but I think you either love him and get his dry comic brilliance or he annoys the hell out of you. His movies are charming and his acting is awkward but that is what makes a film trademarked with his uncanny style.

 

David Sedaris

David Sedaris is a stitch! Seriously such a great writer. My mom and I listened to 'When You Are Engulfed In Flames' and laughed our asses off together, Plus hearing his sweet squirrel-y voice narrate it made it even better! Plus his sister Amy Sedaris is a knockout. If you haven't checked out her craft books yet, I highly suggest you do!

 

 Bill Murray

Caddyshack, Stripes, Ghostbusters, Scrooged, What About Bob?, Groundhog Day, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, Lost In Translation, Coffee and Cigarettes, The Life Aquatic, Broken Flowers, Get Low, Fantastic Mr. Fox... C'mon!!

 Larry David

You had me at Seinfeld!

I want, I want!

Ohhh Baby Blackbird showcased their sponsor Little Vida this morning. Very cute boys and girls clothing but I fell in looove with this ridiculously adorable Stella McCartney jacket! I knew that Ms.McCartney had a clothing line but hadn't stumbled across her children's line till today. These military jackets are amazing but at 200 bones I will be forced to find a more affordable alternative or make my own for Miles. Regardless, So damn cute!!