So What! Wednesday

Ok, let's see if I remember how to do this.  It's been that long! Linking up with Shannon for her weekly So What! Wednesday. 
    This week I'm saying So What! if...   I'm watching Pretty Wicked Moms.  How am I just finding out about this gem now??? 

I made a pint of Haagen Daaz my bitch tonight and ate almost the whole thing.

I do that every night.  That averages about 3 pints of Haagen Daaz a week.

I almost just threw up realizing that's a lot of freaking ice cream.

We eat oatmeal and cereal for dinner on nights like tonight when Daddy is away.

I wear a bikini to the pool at 34 weeks pregnant.  It is not a pretty sight but I've got no shame in my game.

People who FB complain about the heat annoy the crap out of me.  I get it.  It's hot.  I don't need to see a grainy cell phone pic of the temperature gauge in your car. 

Those same people also annoy me when they complain how cold it is in winter.

Baby Julia is due in 6 weeks and I still have no clue what I'm going to do with Elena when I go into labor.  Being 500+ miles away from family totally sucks.

I've completely slacked at trying to find a babysitter out here.  We are paying $35 a month to have an ad on one of those child care websites and I haven't interviewed a single person.  I have issues.

I'm obsessed with Big Brother but this season's Mean Girls are really turning me off.  Not loving this cast at all.  Except Howard.  Love me some Howard.

I'm scared to death about loving another child.  I have spent pretty much every waking minute of Elena's life with her.  She is my everything.  I am wildly in love with her and just cannot imagine how to do that with two.  Especially another girl.

That's enough for this week...So Whating apparently is just like riding a bicycle :) 

So What! Wednesday

 

Another hump day is here, friends....that means one thing... it's time to link up with Shannon for So What! Wednesday.  This week I'm saying So What! if....

• I did a victory dance in my bathroom yesterday morning because it was the first time in weeks I didn't dry heave violently while brushing my teeth.  I may or may not have been naked.
• I cursed my husband this morning when again, AGAIN, I sat my bare ass in the friggen toilet water.  
• My daughter is a teenager, apparently.  It's 9:05 here and girlfriend is still asleep.
• I could survive on chocolate milk.  I guzzle that creamy goodness like a 6 year old and cannot get enough.  
• I was super proud of Elena's first Valentines.
• I'm probably equally as excited to get a mani/pedi this weekend when we're back home in NJ as I am to see the people I love and miss.  My fingers and toes are not pretty, people.  
• I can't wait to start liking food again.  I'm hoping that happens this weekend, while home, where I have my in-laws to cook for me and diners, real pizza, bagels, and pork roll around every corner. 
• I find it rude when you constantly comment on someone's blog and they never ONCE, not ONCE have responded to your comments.  And I'm not even talking a 500+ follower blog.  Maybe I need to lighten up.  
• I have yet to pack for our trip tomorrow or have Elena make Valentines for Daddy and Gma & Gpa.  I'd like about 5 or so extra hours today, k?
• My photo shoot did not go exactly as planned yesterday.  My goal was to take pics of Elena in her I'm gonna be a big sister shirt to finally do a FB announcement.  I got some hysterical shots though.  

I just told her she was gonna be a big sister.  Not sure how she feels about that.  

 

 

•  It's Ash Wednesday and I haven't decided on anything to give up for Lent.  Hmm.  Does it count that I've given up booze and caffeine b/c I'm a preg?  

That's all I have for today, peeps.  Looking forward to hopping around and seeing what you guys are So What!ing this week!

So What! Wednesday

     

This week I'm saying So What! if...

I'm watching Starter Wives right now.  Pretty sure that officially classifies me as addicted to reality TV.  TLC owns me.  

I wear Paul's silkies to bed.  It sounds sexy.  It is not.  Not on me at least.  They are his Army green PT shorts with the built in underwear and little coin pocket that he used to wear in the Marines.  And they are ridiculously comfy.  I decided to upload this pic instead of a selfie of me in silkies.  You're welcome.

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I set up the pack n' play.  No I'm not prematurely getting the house ready for #2.  Operation Time Out starts tomorrow and the PnP is the new naughty spot.  Following the orders of the good doctor, Harvey Karp.  He assures me I'll have the happiest toddler on the block.  Elena has been trying to rule the roost over here.  That ends tomorrow.  #gulp

I'm loving this age.  Not mine.  35 makes me feel old.  I meant Elena's.  Anyway, despite her tantrums,  she is so much fun lately. Watching her pretend play and really start to communicate is pure entertainment.  She amazes me everyday.

I did a happy dance when the mail came today because I got my Avon order.  Can't wait to try my goodies.  Thanks, Mrs. Dew!

I made the egg-less cookie dough that's floating around Pinterest and ate it by the spoonful last night.  And then was pissed that I even added the chocolate chips because they just got in the way of the buttery-brown-sugary goodness.  Next time, because THERE WILL BE a next time, no chips.  

All of my so what's are like a paragraph each.  I'm all alone at night...I need somebody to talk to.  You lucky ducks. 

I toy with the idea of secretly purchasing an at-home doppler because I'm a complete freak in between each of my appointments.  Total nervous wreck.  I may or may not have put a stethoscope to my belly on more than one occasion when I was pregnant with Elena. 

I almost cried in Trader Joe's because they were out of edamame hummus.  I'm still not over it.  

I'm excited for the Superbowl.  Not because I care about who is playing or who wins but because it means it's almost baseball season.  

Ok, ok, I'll stop.  Looking forward to hopping around and seeing what you are all {I always want to say ya'll but I feel like a poser b/c I'm not southern} So What!ing this week.  Happy Wednesday! 

     

So What! Wednesday

This week I'm saying So What! if...

I try to come up with the perks of having my husband gone all week.  They go something like this...I love when Paul is away because I know I won't fall into the toilet when I wake to pee at every God forsaken hour of the night.  {This actually happened Sunday night.  I fell butt first in my toilet b/c *someone* didn't put the damn seat down}. 

I have recently discovered that I can put Elena's hair in pigtails and am OBSESSED with doing her hair now.  It is seriously the cutest thing ever. 

I want to be a Braverman sometimes.  It must be so fun to have such a big, close-knit family all living so close.  

I've sucked at blogging lately.  I have so much I want to share but I have no mojo to do a damn thing in my "free time" besides nap, play Scramble with friends, nap, and watch reality TV. 

None of my family or friends read this blog.  Or really know about it for that matter.  Except maybe my sister in law, but she's too busy to read these days.  I dunno why.  I guess I'm sort of embarrased, like it's narcissistic of me.  Writing all about me and expecting people to want to read it?  Am I weird?

I really need to update my blog to include a Nav bar and some other things but it's just another thing not getting checked off on my Things to Not Do Because I'm a lazy preggo sloth Do List.

I'm scared to have a boy.  I always imagined myself as a boy mom.  My first miscarriage was a boy.  I babysat TONS of boys.  I have had a boy's name forever.  But now?  After having a girl?  And knowing girls?  Boys and balls and peepees scare me!

All I want right now is cold fresh fruit like juicy oranges, crisp grapes, or sweet, drippy melon.  NONE of which I have in my fridge. 

I didn't watch the Presidential Inauguration.  For no reason really.  I just didn't .

I'm excited about actually being excited to take Elena to her tumbling class tomorrow.  She doesn't do great with structured activities but she had a blast last week!

I'm such a sap that I cried during the amusement park date on the Bachelor.  I mean, really ABC?  With those friends getting to meet and them dancing and singing the words to the song?  Too much for this pregnant lady.

I miss my NJ plates.  After living in Ohio for almost a year, we finally got OH plates.  I feel like I don't get that automatic "Ahh, she's from Jersey" pass now when I'm driving.  I told Paul I wanted vanity plates that said FROMJRSY or something equally as cheesy and obnoxious.  Kidding.  Sort of. 

That's all I got, folks....Looking forward to seeing what you are all So What!ing this week! 

So What! Wednesday

This week I'm saying So What! if....

I'm experiencing such crazy fatigue with this pregnancy that I could lay  down in the middle of Time Square and easily catch a quick nap.

I think Taylor from RHOBH's mouth is the scariest thing I've ever seen.  I literally have to look away when the camera focuses on her.  I mean, honestly, it saddens me the lengths people go to in order to look "beautiful."  

I've started the naughty corner/time out with Elena because she thinks it's hysterical to pinch my cheeks really hard.  She was either an old great aunt in her past life or she's  dominating the terrible twos a little early. 

Doing nothing is all I think about lately.  That and disgusting, processed carbs. 

I feel really bad about myself for being such a sloth.  But hey, I'm incubating a human, right???

I left the house to go to Target today and realized I hadn't brushed my teeth.  Really???

I have no shame is proudly professing my love of the Bachelor.  I will continue to look forward to this train wreck of a season every week.  

I get embarrassed watching my favorite reality shows and sometimes hide my face behind my hands even when I'm alone. 

I came home from the grocery store with these items: Strawberry frosted Pop Tarts, Apple Jacks, Bagel Bites, Kraft Mac n' Cheese, frozen soft pretzels.  Clearly I'm twelve again.

I haven't written out Christmas thank you notes yet.  My mother is rolling over in her grave, I'm sure.

I'm over the moon happy because Elena is finally having somewhat of a language explosion.  She's starting to repeat words we say and offer up words when she sees something she knows.  Makes my heart melt.

I haven't done a weekly bump update yet.  Still just so nervous.  Have my 8 week ultrasound Friday and then I'll get to clogging your feeds with baby news.

I got a follow request on Instagram from a blog crush and I got all geeky excited.

I recently removed my blog url from my Instagram profile since in real life randoms and extended family don't know I'm pregnant yet.  Only internet strangers, of course.  Duh. 

I'm impressed I was able to come up with so many so whats.  Slacker, whooooo?

Excited to see what you are all so whatting! this week...Thanks for stopping by!

So What! Wednesday

This week I'm saying So What! if...

You all know I'm pregnant before most of my in real life people.

I cannot stop peeing on sticks to confirm that there are still, indeed, two pink lines.  

I have spent a fortune on the above addiction habit and can. not. stop.  I have limited myself to two a day.  Starting tomorrow.

I think Al Roker looked better when he was fat.  

I haven't sat down to address my Christmas cards yet.  I am totally procrastinating.  Any volunteers?

I went through the McDonald's drive-thru today and ordered a two cheeseburger meal.  Hold everything but the cheese.  One for me.  One for Elena.  And we ate in the car. 

I am not even 4 weeks pregnant and am feeling queasy.  And this excites me.  Morning sickness...bring it! 

I think it's cool that tomorrow (today, by now) is 12.12.12.  I like numbers.  This does not mean I am good at Math.  I suck at math. 

I can't believe it's been a year since we decided to treat Elena with the DOC Band.  I miss that cute little helmet head of mine!

I'm kind of scared of my child's behavior as of late.  I don't know if it's the terrible 2's, her eye teeth, being away from the routine of home, or if it's just her already feisty/stubborn/independent personality gaining strength, but she has been giving me a run for my money lately.

I hate sleeping with socks on, but my room at my Aunt's (where we're staying while home in NJ) is above the garage and is so cold I have to.  

I can't wait to hug it out with Paul and jump up and down to celebrate those two pink lines. He's been gone in Ohio since Saturday. 

I'm about to ugly cry like a baby while I watch Parenthood.

So What! Wednesday

 
 

This week I am saying So What! if...

• I think you're a tool if you haven't gone over to Erin's blog to donate to sweet Isaac. 

• I had to add this "so what" to apologize for the formatting on this post...WHY won't it give me spaces?  HELP!

• I'm bummed we aren't putting up our Christmas decorations this year since we're leaving Friday to spend the month in NJ. 

• I do things as I parent I said I never would.  You wanna walk around the house eating a meatball?  Go for it, kid!  Whatever works.

• I stay up way too late stalking fertility forums now that I'm in the thick of my FET.

• I get ridiculous satisfaction when Elena asks for more of her breakfast, lunch, or dinner.  I love when she's being a good eater.

• I spent yesterday's almost 3 hour nap neglecting everything I needed to do and instead typed up a nerdy travel checklist for Elena, Paul, myself.  And the dog.

• I've been a slacker with my Turbo Fire workouts and logging on MFP.  It's the holidays.

• I'm a boogie nazi.  I cannot exercise self control when it comes to seeing a boogie in Elena's nose.  I have to go after it immediately.  At this point she actually sticks the boogie sucker up her own nose.

• I fear I'm also a toothbrush nazi.  Girlfriend hates brushing her teeth.  I've tried EVERYTHING!

• I can't get into any of the music shows out there.  I was an American Idol girl.

• Getting an email or comment from one of my blogger girl crushes makes my day.

• I wake up excited for my morning coffee.  Even though it's decaf.

• I always think even though should be one word. 

• I know Elena is gonna flip her shit and cry hysterically when I put her on Santa's lap.

• I'm kind of excited for that photo op.  #meanmommy

Happy Wednesday! Excited to see what you're so what-ing this week!

So What! Wednesday

This week I'm saying So What! if....


I just recently figured out following on Instagram #obsessed

My daughter just got her first pair of Uggs and she isn't even two. #noapologies

I've been working out in my garage instead of using my gym membership. 

I have a beef with Victoria's Secret because they are being tight lipped about when and if they'll be getting their Ohio State line.

I'm majorly sad that I won't be decorating for Christmas since we'll be in NJ the entire month of December.

I'm ready for Christmas music.  Too early?  I think not!

I'm a big fat baby and cried last night when Ohio went to Obama. 

I'm *thiiiiis* close to deleting lame people on Facebook that are sore WINNERS. 

I've got pizza and bagels on the brain...we're heading back to Jersey first thing in the morning.

I'm patting myself on the back for committing to my Turbo Fire workouts 6 days a week.  I'm on week 4 and I'm addicted.  

Elena sitting at her new kiddie table might be the most ridiculously cute thing I've ever seen.  Aside from the Uggs, of course.

I think about food all. the. time.

And with that, I'm off to find a  healthy snack :)

Looking forward to hopping around to see what everyone else is So What-ing! this week!

So What! Wednesday

Been a while, but luckily this SWW thing is just like riding a bicycle.  This week I'm saying So What! if...

-Elena and I are going to our third pumpkin patch on Friday. It has nothing to do with cider donuts #bigfatlie and everything to do with my love of fall #truth.

-I missed SWW so much during my recent blog hiatus that I found myself So What Wednesday-ing in my head at random moments. Not only on Wednesdays either.

-I'm still not feeling good about my post baby body. I've recommitted to tracking calories in/out with my fitness pal and started my turbo fire workouts again. #buhbyemuffintop  If you're on MFP- add me as a buddy and hold me accountable! {kcamp07}

-I'm being a cry baby b/c our dryer is broken. The replacement part is gonna take 7 business days to come in. Seriously? I do a lot of freaking laundry, people.

-I'm contemplating using the broken dryer as an excuse to buy some new clothes.

-I am stalking Victoria's Secret in eager anticipation of their Pink collegiate line. I need some cute OSU threads so I look like I belong here in the Buckeye State.

-My DVR recorded Extreme Cheapskates on TLC.  On purpose.

-I lay in bed every night looking at the day in photos I took of my little love. I just can't get enough of her.

-I usually hate on Ke$ha but am obsessed with Die Young.

-I left one side of the fridge cracked open last night.  ALL night.  And I'm a paranoid freak so things that felt less that cold went straight in the garbage.  Actually, it totally pissed me off to have to throw so much away.

-I'm obsessed with my husband {this morning, especially} b/c he told me to relax about the wasted food and go get what we needed at the food store.  To quote him, "Make it an adventure...go buy all new stuff."  He hates wasting more than I do so this was an unexpected response from him.  I'm pretty sure he was so lax about it b/c he's away and knew he'd have no part in the food shopping process...which he despises. 

Thanks for stopping by...looking forward to hopping around to see what you all are saying So What! to this week!

So What! Wednesday

It's Wednesday and time for my favorite weekly link up!



                                      

This week I am saying So What! if....

I sniff my dog's paws, like, all the time.  They smell like corn chips.  I swear she's got a side gig at Frito Lay when I'm not looking.  

I also sniff my daughter's paci when she gets up in the morning or from a nap.  I know, it sounds gross, but honestly, I don't think there is a scent sweeter than baby's breath. 

Every muscle in my entire body hurts from getting back on the wagon.  Beauty is pain though, right?

I don't own a Kindle or a Nook.  I love to read and feel like I'd be cheating on books if I wasn't actually flipping pages.  

I still haven't posted pics from Elena's 1st birthday.  I think I'm still in denial that she isn't an infant anymore.

Little Bear and Little Bill babysat my child today so that I could take a shower for our 10 am meet up.  

I'm proud of myself that we made it to said meet up, which was at an ice cream place {The Graeter's by us has a huge indoor play area....fun-ness!} and I DID NOT, repeat, DID NOT order ice cream.  

I consider ice cream a food group all its own.

I can't wait for Elena's Crocs to arrive.  I loathe them on adults, unless you are coordinating them with scrubs, but think they scream cute on baby feet! 

Crafting is not my strong suit but I DIY shit anyway.  I blame none other than Pinterest for mom-guilting me into thinking I have a crafty bone in my body.  Pics to come of the yarn covered pain in the ass letter "E" that I re-purposed from Elena's birthday to hang over her crib. 

I've always wanted to use the word re-purpose.  But now it looks/sounds weird because I've said it so many times. 

Can't wait to hear what you're saying So What! to this week!

So What! Wednesday Link-Up

This week I'm saying so what if...

I can't contain my excitement for the return of Big Brother.  One word- OBSESSED. Two words- No Shame.

I eat my Greek yogurt with a baby spoon.  Have you seen how freakishly small the fruit compartment thingy is?  I want every last ounce of that fruity goodness in mah belly. 

Re-writing my list of things to do includes the things I've already done, just so I can get the high satisfaction of crossing it off.

I'm So-Whating (that's totally a verb, right?) instead of folding laundry or packing lunch for the pool.

I have to restrain myself from throat punching the next Judger-ella  that asks me if I'm still breastfeeding my child.  Public Service Announcement all you asshats inquiring minds...YES.  I still nurse my child.  YES.  She has teeth and NO they do not hurt.  YES we both enjoy it and NO I am not a crunchy feminist, nor am I trying to satisfy any selfish needs of my own by continuing to nurse her past a year.  When will we stop?  When we're good and ready.  Why the hell do you care so damn much anyway???

I am addicted to edamame hummus from Trader Joe's.  It's good for me.  Well, maybe not the whole tub in two sittings, but still.  It's better than chocolate frosting, no?

I cried when Emily gave Sean the boot Monday night.  He was a hottie with a body.  Shame.

I ate my weight in Peppermint Patties while we were in NJ.

I'm secretly saddies that none of my friends or family have done anything but "talk" about coming to visit us in Ohio.  Get that shit on the calendar people.

What are you saying So What! to this week?  

So What! Wednesday

This week I'm saying so what if...

• I put on make-up to go to the fire house to get Elena's car seat inspected.  Visions of hottie fireMEN were dancing in my head.  Too bad it was Brittany, the fireWOMAN, doing my inspection.  Womp Womp.
• My daughter's favorite toys are an empty tampon box and one of the dog's stuffed piggies.
• I am dying for a) a mani b) a pedi) c) an eyebrow wax d) ALL OF THE ABOVE.  Biting my nails is the only form of manicure these nails have seen since I moved to C'bus.  
• I thought the lyrics to Girls Just Wanna Have Fun were "What in the world can they..." instead of "When the working day is done..."  and still sing them MY way. 
• I fist pump in my car to Pitbull's Back In Time.  I still have Jersey plates and I don't give a #2.
• I had no idea that hashtags were called hashtags and had no clue how to use them b/c I'm quasi-moronic in the Twitter department.  #notaquickstudy
• I was super-dorkily-excited to try to do (?) my first ever hashtag just now.
• I like saying the word hashtag.

So, what are YOU saying So What! to this week?

So What! Wednesday

Linking up with the newest blog I'm loving and following...Shannon at Life After I  'Dew'...

So what if...

• I suck at blogging and haven't posted in over 3 months.
• I feel compelled to make excuses and tell you how busy I've been with our move to OH and Elena's 1st Birthday Party.
• I washed my healthy dinner down with a Nutella sandwich.
• I haven't put myself out there to meet other moms yet. I'll get there.
• I am jealous of all the bloggers out there who know how to personalize their bloggy world with nifty designs.  Yes, I had to google 'how to link up on a blog' b/c I forgot how.  True life.  
• My favorite thing about Ohio is the bar at my gym/pool. 
• I am counting down to the start of Big Brother.  Love that freaking show.  
• I am doing a link up and have no followers.  bahahahhahah.  I can laugh at myself.  

  So, what are YOU saying So What! to this week?