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Week Thirty-Nine

August 26, 2013 by Aliesha

Home stretch, y’all! I just have between a few days and a couple of weeks to go! (Probably closer to 2 weeks, but that’s still close!)

I’ve been enjoying time with my darling girls and savoring the time I have with them before the baby arrives.

I’m drinking raspberry leaf tea, taking evening primrose oil, walking, and sitting on my exercise ball. I even played a game of ultimate frisbee over the weekend! I’m feeling good for the most part, and the last couple of nights I have gotten good rest.

I think if I went into labor tonight, I’d have everything “ready,” but I still have some things I’d like to accomplish before he arrives.

I have an appointment with my midwife tomorrow. I feel like I’ve dropped about an inch over the last couple of days, so maybe that is progress!

Thank you for your continued prayers for our baby’s safe arrival!

Cordelia’s 18 Months Old!

August 23, 2013 by Aliesha

Sweet Cordelia is 18 months old!

Here are some milestones:
-says: mama, dada, mommy, daddy, night-night, bye-bye, baby, bear, blanket, Vera, meow, down, ball, bird, belly button
-loves to eat! enjoys a wide variety of food, including eggs, oatmeal, fruit, cheese, hummus, beans, meat, sweet/white potatoes, broccoli, peas, green beans, raisins, and much more
-climbs on anything/everything!
-is great with stairs!
-likes having books read to her
-is crazy about her bath 🙂
-has 10 teeth (including a couple molars) with more coming in
-likes to play peek-a-boo
-is very easy-going, happy, and pleasant
-weighs about 28 pounds (I think)
-has beautiful curls
-engages in pretend-play, like feeding her bear/dolls or having a tea party
-is very nurturing with her baby dolls (she’s preparing to be a great big sister!)

We are so blessed by our delightful toddler! She is growing more each day and we love seeing her change from our “baby” to a big girl!

Friday Favorites

August 23, 2013 by Aliesha

If you’re looking for some fresh flowers with staying power, I recommend daisies! I’ve had these for a week and a half already, and they’re still going strong! Most of the time they last 3 weeks at least. I picked these up at Harris Teeter for $4.

I’ve been drinking a lot of red raspberry leaf tea lately! It helps prepare your uterus for labor. I usually drink this brand, but the great taste of this brand is rocking my world!

Since reading this article, I’ve been eating more dates (at least 6 a day) too! The ones from Fresh Market are the best, but the ones in the pouches at a normal grocery store are good too.

Links to peruse (read all with discernment and your filter on, because I don’t endorse everything written by any of these authors… I liked aspects of each of these posts, but I haven’t read everything else they’ve written):
–Quit Pointing Your Avocado at Me (comparison and motherhood)
–If I Could Do it All Over Again (perspective from a mom with grown children)
–Kate Middleton and the Mom in the Mirror (parts of this article resonated with me currently, but read with discernment, since not all of it is sound wisdom)
–In Which I Thank the Duchess of Cambridge (another sweet post, but I don’t endorse this blog)
–Motherhood is Not for Slackers (our service is unto the Lord!)
–10 Things to Do if You Wake up Feeling Like a Grouch (great, practical ideas here!)
–25 Lessons on Rest and Renewal (on being still… and, p.s. I love this blog)
–What to Wear for Family Photo Sessions (great tips on complementing without being matchy-matchy)

For some visual inspiration on home decor, fashion, and healthy recipes, view my latest pins!

Week Thirty-Nine

Cordelia’s 18 Months Old!

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