Mommy Musings

How far along - 24 weeks   Maternity clothes - Some, and some regular clothes still.  I *need* my tax refund ASAP so I can go get some new clothes!  I am growing out of things left and right   Weight gain - 25 lbs...ouch   Stretch marks - nope   Belly button - huge and getting very flat   Sleep - When I am not too sick to fall asleep, it's great.  But I really miss sleeping on my belly:(   Best moment this week - Reaching viability! {however even though I hate being pregnant I want New Baby to stay in there as long as possible!}   Movement - All the time.  I do love it...makes me so relieved everytime I feel it because I know the baby is healthy in there!   Food I'm loving - All things carbs and candy.  I have waffles for breakfast every single morning and am a huge fan of Yoplait yogurt these days too   Food I'm hating - Chicken is iffy.  I still rarely want anything healthy.   Symptoms - still nauseous...seriously, I wish I was kidding.  Lots of back pain, fatigue, out of

This week's Sunday Favorite is what is your all-time favorite TV show?  Not your current favorite, but the one you could watch every day, the one that has stood the test of time.  It took me a little while to narrow down my choice to just one.  I've had a lot of favorites over the years....  I like TV, what can I say!  But there is one show that I can watch for months, miss it for a few years, and pick right back up where I was before.  I can {and do} watch it every day.  It's a show I've been watching on and off for 25 years!  Not only has it stood my test of time, but others as well since it has been on for almost 50 years.  So what is it?  What is my absolute favorite show of all time? Seriously, I love it.  I mean hello, James Franco is even on it!  If you're looking for an afternoon show, definitely check it out! So what about you?  What is you all-time favorite show?

1. Can you drive stick shift?  Nope, and I refuse to try.  Skip thinks every person should learn just in case {just in case of what I'm not sure} but I have no interest. 2. What are two foods you just can't eat?  Just two?  I am seriously the world's pickiest eater.  But I guess if I had to chose just two it would be beef of any kind and peas.....ewwwwww 3. Do you buy Girl Scout cookies?  What is your favorite kind? I know that I'm in a tiny minority with this, but I don't really have a huge obsession with Girl Scout cookies.  I bought them from my kids when I was a teacher, but I haven't since.  When I do eat them though, Thin Mints are my fav! 4. How do you pamper yourself? Mani/pedi, laying out at the beach, shopping by myself! 5. What is your nickname and how did you get it? I have a few, but the most unique I guess is Wubbie.  Only Skip calls me that though.  He made it up because he says he "Wubbie {would be} loneley without me!

For my 500th post I figured I should do something special and a little different.  So why not share with you my list of '30 by 30'.  It's the 30 things I hope to accomplish by the time I'm 30! Which scarily is only 19 months away {eeek!}  I got the idea from Alison at I Heart Change .  She has her own list and this super fancy button so you can link up with her as well! So without further ado...here's my list! Completed items are in red. 1. Run a 5k 2. Meet a blogger { V and Ashley Paige don't count...we all went to high school together!} 3 . Have another baby {I'm cheating slightly on this since I'm already pregnant!} 4. Go to my high school reunion 5. Go away for the weekend with just the husband 6. Take another long roadtrip with my family 7. Buy myself a special piece of jewelry 8. Find a church I really love 9. Get back into, and stay in bikini shape 10. Buy a really great expensive pair of jeans I absolutely love 11. Watch a sunset on the beac

It was a big night here Tuesday night.  Someone spent her very first night in her big girl bed!! Skip and I have been talking about it for awhile and as much as I would have liked to keep Little M in her crib until it is time for college, I knew it was something we should do before New Baby comes.  I really have been dreading the whole thing though.  Besides the fact that this is a big step for my little baby, I was also not looking forward to all the changes it would bring.  You see, Little M is a freakishly good sleeper.  I try not to mention it too much for fear of jinxing it!  But we put her down to bed between 7:30 and 8:00 every night.  She goes down without a fuss, and even if she doesn't fall asleep right away, she'll play quietly in her crib.  She then sleeps until between 8:30 and 10:00 am.  She also naps really well now.  We put her down at 2:00 and she naps until 4:00 or 5:00.  And I'll be honest...I did NOT want to give these things up!  I was prepared for her

All photos were taken by the very lovely and talented Little M!!

It's funny how Valentine's Day takes a whole new meaning once you have kids.  For the past three years our focus has changed from making it a day about Skip and I as a couple, to making it a day about our family.  Skip took off this year so we could all spend the day together. I woke up in the morning to some absolutely beautiful tulips sitting on my nightstand.  {Skip had to work until 7 am that day, and snuck the flowers in when he got home}  There were two cards as well...one for me and one for Little M.  Skip loves his girls so much!  We got Little M up and gave her the cards {another from me!} a Toy Story puzzle, a Minnie Mouse book, and a small package of chocolates.  I also gave Skip his card and some chocolate truffles {his favorites!}  We enjoyed some waffles and then Skip went back to sleep for a bit and Little M and I headed over to my parent's house to get out for a bit.  It was soon lunchtime and we headed out to Friendly's!  Not quite the candlelit Italian

I've decided to start a new tradition here on Mommy Musings.  I want to start something called Sunday Favorites.  Every Sunday I will post about a different favorite of mine {flowers, meals to make, shops, etc.} and why.  Feel free to join in!  I would love to create a button for this but I honestly have no idea how! {anyone want to help?}  Okay, here we go! Today's Sunday Favorite is flowers.  My favorite flower is the tulip.  image found at google.com I had always thought they were beautiful.  I love how simple they are, and how different they look whether open or closed.  My love for them was sealed though when I was a senior in college.  Skip and I were engaged and he was deployed to Iraq.  My mom found a bookmark for me with a tulip pin attached.  On the bookmark was a poem about a woman waiting for her betrothed in a field of tulips {it would be perfect if I could FIND the poem, but I have no idea where the bookmark is now and hours of searching the internet turned up not

I decided to make a little change around here at Mommy Musings and am very excited I did.  I am now the proud owner of my very own domain name!!!  You can now find all my sensless ramblings at http://www.mommymandymusings.com/ .  You should be directed their automatically, but if not, make sure to head over and check me out there!  I feel slightly nerdy but mostly proud.  It's like my blog graduated college, got a big girl job, and finally moved out of her parents house.  Welcome to my very own place!

I decided to participate in What I'm Loving Wednesday for the first time today!  Head on over and link up! {one} I am sooo excited to order this bedding for Little M's new big girl room.  It's going to be a French-themed room with a black, white, and pink color scheme.  photo from CSN.com  {two} Brownies...yummm!  No explaination needed. photo from google.com {three} Umm, how did I never know that Coach has diaper bags?  I'm so disappointed in myself! Mother's Day is coming up soon...hmmmmm  photo from coach.com {four} This season of Pretty Little Liars.  I'm not ashamed to admit how much I love some of the shows on ABC Family.  I mean really, have you seen how yummy Mr. Fitz is?? photo from google.com {five}The Baby Trend Sit and Stand stroller we just bought today!  Little M refuses to sit in a regular stroller anymore {and hasn't for months} so the traditional double stroller is not an option.  We tried this one out at Babies R Us today and Little

How far along - 22 weeks Maternity clothes - yup, along with lots of sweats and yoga pants Weight gain - 22 lbs I think?  I would love if this would slow down!  I also must be the only person in the world who is nauseous all the time but has to keep eating and keeps gaining lots of weight Stretch marks - none Belly Button - still in but very shallow Sleep - I loooooove sleeping.  I swear I am way more tired the second trimester than the first.  It's a little harder to get comfortable but not bad.  Sleeping is the only time I don't feel nauseous so it's my favorite thing! Best moment this week - It wasn't this past week, but it was great getting to see the baby for an hour and a half on the ultrasound....and finding out what we're having! Movement - Every day now! I can feel it moving and kicking a lot Food I'm loving - Lots and lots of carbs, candy, salad, salt and vinegar chips Food I'm hating - Diet Coke:( Chicken is hit or miss as well Symptoms - Some swe

I want to thank Bri over at Naptime is the New Happy Hour for also giving me a blog award recently!  Bri is also pregnant with her second baby, a little sister for her older brother!  She is due very soon and I can't wait to see pictures of her little Maddie!  Bri has given me this award! The rules are very similar to the last award.  I need to: 1. Thank and link back to the person who gave you this award. 2. Post 7 things about yourself. 3. Award 5 bloggers {okay, I cheated again.  It's supposed to be 15 again, but I have limited computer time these days!} Okay, let's see if I can find 7 more things to share with you.. 1. I have to have my toes painted at all times.  Not sure why, but I do. 2. Diet Coke is my favorite thing in the whole world, but since I've been pregnant I can't stand the taste of it.  It makes me sad and it better go away once this baby comes out! 3. Sometimes I wish we could just pick up and move to the South.  I really hate the winter and would

I was lucky enough recently to receive not one, but TWO blog awards.  I want to give each one it's own attention, so I'll be splitting them up into two posts.  The first award is the Stylish Blogger Award from Ana over at Life, Love, Infertility .  She is pregnant with her first baby, a girl, and is due just two days before me!  It's so fun to compare pregnancies with her! The rules for accepting this award are: 1. Thank and link back to the person who gave you this award 2. Share 7 things about yourself 3. Award 5 other bloggers {I think it said 15, but I'm changing it!} 4. Contact these bloggers and tell them about the award 7 Things about Me 1. I would like to get my children's initials tattooed on my ankle one day 2. I DVR General Hospital and watch it every day 3. For the rest of my life I only want to own English bulldogs...I think they're the best breed! 4. I am so excited for the New Baby, but sad that Little M won't be an only child anymore 5. I don

I am ridiculously excited to share this jewel of a website with all of you!  We all love shopping right? Especially online shopping for it's ease and convience.  But the one thing I love more than shopping is a great deal.  I mean in this day and with the current economy, is there anyone who pays full price for anything any more?  I know I try my hardest not to.  This is why I am so excited to share Joss and Main with you.  Joss and Main is a "members-only private sale boutique allowing access to highly coveted brands for the home at members-only prices".  This company was created by CSN stores {and you already know how much I love them!} Here is how it works, Each day, we offer our members a carefully selected collection of merchandise intended to complete and refine your home. Sales start at 11:00 AM EST and last a short time – most are only 72 hours – with items offered at compelling members-only prices of up to 70% off what you’d pay at retail.  I'm lucky enough

Today I'm linking up with Kelly's Korner for her Show Us Your Life Friday.  This week's edition is Beauty Secrets And what girl doesn't love sharing the insider tips and products she has come to love!  The first tip I have has to do with mascara....a product I refuse to leave the house without.  It doesn't matter what other makeup I am or not wearing, I *must* wear mascara.  It always brightens up my face and makes me look like I've had way more sleep than I actually have.  However, even though I have a deep love for mascara, it took me a really long time to find one I really loved.  Until this summer.  I needed a waterproof mascara to wear to a pool party I was going to, and I stumbled across this beauty  image found on google.com  Maybelline Lash Stilletto.  I don't just like this mascara, I love, want to spend the rest of my life with, buy every tube I can find in fear they will discontinue it, mascara.  Seriously, it will change your life. My next t

With New Baby coming soon, we have been doing a lot of rearranging of rooms and furniture and whatnot.  One of the big moves was bringing our office down into the new playroom. I want this to be both functional and pleasing to look at, so of course I turned to the great people over at CSN.  Their home office furniture selection is exactly what I was looking for.  Head on over there and check out all the great stuff for your home office!

Wow, I totally didn't think I had been neglecting my poor blog this badly!  The days all just seem to blend together recently into a mix of nausea, snow, and freezing temperatures.  Seriously, it's a big week if I leave the house more than once.  Sad.  I also tried going off my Zofran this weekend, hoping that I was getting better and I could power through without it.  BAD IDEA.  I'm okay with taking it three days a week for the rest of my pregnancy.  So my lack of blogging has really been more of a lack of anything interesting to blog about. We did have our big 20 week ultrasound last Thursday!  We were in there for an hour and a half {baby was not really cooperating and letting the tech get all the pictures she needed} and it was so great to get to see the baby that long.  In answer to the big question of should we or should we not find out the sex of the baby.....we did! {sorry to all those of you who asked me and I said I didn't...I panicked! haha}  However, we have