Just Because It's Funny

The Princess (Bed) and the (Sweet) Pea

A Piece of Heaven

After church on Sunday we drove up to Lazar's to look at rockers for the new baby. Our first rocker was a cheap one we purchased with Amex points...and it's been sufficient, but because Vann still rocks Charlie, we knew we'd need something to replace it. This time we decided to invest in one that we can eventually transition into a living space.

I have a feeling that everyone that visits after the baby is born will want to sit in this chair. Believe me when I say, it is what I imagine a cloud in heaven feels like...seriously. We got it in a dark chocolate (washable) fabric, and it rocks, reclines, and swivels. Looks like Daddy will have a new place to sleep in 6-8 weeks.

A Reunion

I can't begin to tell you all how sweet our reunion was on Saturday. Vann texted me that he was coming up the alley, and I went out to meet them. As soon as I rounded the corner, the look on Charlie's face...she was so happy to see me, and I wasn't prepared for the tears, but boy did they fall. I held her for the longest time and she clung to my neck for dear life.

Yesterday we went to church, and I opted to dress her in this darling Crewcuts dress that I found on super-duper sale last year. HILARIOUS. I'm a huge fan of J. Crew, and especially love the high-neck ruffle blouses they sell...believe me, if they made this dress in adult sizes, I would buy it. Seeing it on Charlie (who at first didn't like the ruffle neck AT ALL) made her seem so BIG to me. It even has little pockets. SO CUTE.

In this pic you can see that she has begrudgingly accepted her fate...

She's back...

...and I couldn't be more thrilled. It was kinda like Christmas around here on Saturday night...after we got Charlie down for the night, Vann and I spent the evening putting together the two latest additions to our home: a Fisher-Price "My First Dollhouse" (a birthday gift from Mimi and Poppy) and a darling bistro table and chairs, toddler-sized (a gift from Aunt Janet). Charlie is enamored with both gifts, and so are we.

The Simple Woman's Daybook

For Today, August 24th...

Outside my window... we are flowerless. Looks like my black thumb caught up to us. I did manage to keep them all alive for 3/4 of the summer, though, so I'm pretty happy about that!!

I am thinking... that it's so nice to catch up with old friends.

I am thankful for... my sweet daughter and all of her hilarious qualities.

From the kitchen... not so fun. "They" have me carbo-loading for my stupid test on Thursday. Sounds like fun, although I don't want to GAIN 5 pounds before they pull the rug out from me later on this week. Seriously, what IS the point anyway????!!!!

I am wearing... workout clothes from power strollerin' with Ms. Megan this morning. WHEW, being 26 weeks pregnant and trying to briskly walk is not as easy as it sounds. Poor Megan, I'm afraid she didn't get much of a workout as I was huffing and puffing next to her, trying to keep up!!

I am going... to a Cubs game with Vann and Charlie on Wednesday...so fun!!

I am reading... hmmm. Anyone have a suggestion for my 3 hour test on Thursday??

I am hoping... that everything comes together for Charlie's birthday party this weekend!!

Around the house... it is joyfully filled with the sound of a little girl giggling and running around on her tiptoes.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Party prep! Favors are done (very proud of my inner Martha Stewart) and some loose ends need to be tied up, but we are mostly ready for her 2 year celebration. Can't wait!!

Here is a picture I am sharing... a HILARIOUS shot from Sunday morning...

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