Officially official~ 2nd trimester!

So after a loooooong 10 weeks of feeling like I've had the swine flu, I finally feel like I can rejoin the human race.

Yes- today is the first day of the rest of my life, er uh, the first day of the rest of my pregnancy. I didn't feel the need to run to the bathroom every hour on the hour, I kept all my food down and even had a smidgen of an appetite. If this is 2nd trimester, then come on in! Mama's ready for a break! I am officially 13 weeks and 3 days today and am counting my blessings we've made it this far!

Keep on stickin Lil P!

Baby Sage is almost here!

My dear friend Lisa is in the home stretch with her pregnancy (due June 10th) and I am so excited for her!

On Saturday, we all gathered for a baby shower for her and baby Sage. It was cool to see all the new gadgets (a thermometer in a pacifier- who knew?!) and so sweet to hear everyone's words of advice and well-wishes for Lisa. There was even an 11-day old baby boy in attendance so I did get in some practice!

Congrats Lisa and we can't wait to meet baby Sage!

Why rubber bands were invented

So I know it was bound to happen...and sure enough, I wasn't lucky enough to miss this one.

Picture me sitting at my desk at work, all is quiet except for the sound of typing on a keyboard, I'm vigilantly working on my 5th breakfast item of the day and all of a sudden I hear a soft *pop* and you guessed it! The top button of my pants popped open!

I now know the true purpose why rubber bands were invented...I guess it's time to transition to comfort!

That's how we roll...

My friend Staci sent me this- and. I. LOVE. it.

Get your laugh on! Thanks Staci!

12 weeks, 3 days and counting...

That's right! We are well on our way to 2nd trimester...just met with the nurse today and everything looks right on track!

I am now sporting a baby the size of a peach (even though I already look like I could deliver a watermelon) and I'll just leave you with this one thought that has been haunting me for the past 12 weeks and 3 days...

We can put a man on the moon, but we can't CURE morning sickness?!

Ah... 2nd trimester sounds glorious!

Perfect for a rainy day...

I'll admit it. I have an addiction. It's been ongoing for several years now and I just can't get enough...and it's time to confess that my addiction is the Pillsbury product line!

I swear, anything Pillsbury sells, makes it to my mouth in 30 seconds flat. The cookie dough, the cookie bars, the turnovers, the croissant rolls...and now this. Funfetti cake mix and frosting.

But instead of making an actual cake, the secret is to make the 'cookie' recipe on the side of the box. I promise you- you will not be disappointed. And then you can blame me for your very own Pillsbury addiction.

Perfect for a rainy day! As a wise person once said, "A cookie a day, keeps the doctor away" or something to that affect... enjoy!

Kick up your heels and..well...wince

Last night I threw on some heels (insert *wince* here) fluffed up the hair and headed out for a night on the town to celebrate Nettie's birthday! We held the festivities at Blue Moon Dueling Piano bar, which was great fun!

With an impressive menu we enjoyed appetizers and pizza. I, of course, was on water duty but the martini's ordered by the other girls looked scrumptious! And no party is complete without a cake from "Let Them Eat Cake!"

After a few hours, my feet were screaming and I reluctantly called it a night- I'm not used to wearing out so fast! But it was so much fun to get together with my group of girls for a fun night singing along to 80's tunes and diving into birthday cake!!

Happy birthday Nettie!! xo

Cheers!

Yum!!