Proof that I'm a workaholic...

I told matt when we were in California that I might as well be pregnant while he is finishing out school because what else am I going to do. I have always been someone who has to be busy. And when I'm not I tend to give into bad habits of watching too many E true Hollywood stories or shopping. Both of which waste valuable commodities.

Being a stay at home mom is really hard for me. I want to be in school and I'm often more than envious of the mere sight of matt's school books. I also want to work! My last semester at BYU I was in charge of a campus program that involved more than 2,000 people. I am obsessed with the high you get from deadlines, performances, and finished products. I was made for school and work.

But I know being home and raising Josh is where I personally need to be. It's my trial. But it's also the source of my greatest joy!!!!!! I love my perfect angel!

In the beginning of this month I started to actually feel better. I wasn't just trying to live each day but started to be myself again. Which means I needed more things to do. Meg you inspired me with all your crafts so thank you! Sewing is so much fun and sewing for your baby is even more fun!!!

Here are pictures of my projects. Posting from my phone so bare with me. The first photos are of car seat canopies I made with my friend Kylie. Then I had extra material and made diaper clutches. I made a pink one to give to my friend Cierra. I loved it so I hope you like it, despite the rudimental sewing job.

Art is another obsession I have. I love impressionistic art and I love doing things for my little ones room. Matt also bought me oil paints one year for an anniversary so I've been experimenting for a while in oils. Loved to paint in high school but never had the chance to work with oils due to the schools art budget.

I had so much fun doing these project and just wish I could keep sewing and painting all the time.

P.S. Meg I copied your idea of adding D rings to one of the canopies I made, love them!

You know your husband LOVES you when...

While looking into future job opportunities matt and I check out the general demographics and facts about where it is located. We check out the cost of housing and the standard of living compared to SLC.

On a recent city search my husband said to me, "but they don't have a mall there...is that okay?" This might not sound sincere but he was more than sincere. My heart broke. Man how my husband loves and cares about me! He's worried about me always more than I deserve. Thanks matt!

I told him, don't worry Nordstrom ships anywhere.

27 Weeks

Here is a photo of my ever growing belly. I'm measuring right on track and the doctor says things look great.

I have started 'nesting' as they call it which I think is really early but probably not because I'm OCD and love to plan! Always have To be prepared! Here are a few examples of my nesting:

* I've gone through all of joshua's clothes and now know what I need to get before April.

*gone through our whole house and storage boxes while condensing our junk by at least half and organizing our food storage.

*I've also become a KSL junkie for their classified section on baby gear

*We bought a bassinet for super cheap that was exactly what I wanted.

*found my Combi carseat for super cheap...also in red...perfect! Thanks uncle Ben for picking that up for us!

*I've been doing research and searching for the best deal on a petunia pickle bottom diaper bag and almost found one on KSL for...super cheap but someone beat me to it :(. Still looking and I think I've finally decided on which bag now.

*selling my new never been used Reese Li Lexington bag online to get some funds for the bag I really want.

*getting really baby hungry and aching to hold any little baby boy

I am starting to actually feel a little better but I'm still pregnant so I'm not sure if this is a phase or a quick tender mercy from heaven to convince me I need another one after this. But that doesn't mean I still don't feel nauseated most of the day and gag at poopy diapers. And still can't handle our neighbors cooking! Please stop! My house stunk for a whole day and I couldn't leave my bedroom without gagging! Please understand you have an extremely sensitive pregnant woman living above you! I hate apartment living!

Joshua has also recently decided he doesn't need naps or want to sleep. I swear he has as much energy as a typical 5 year old. He just goes goes goes! This has been really hard as I'm use to doing my yoga and nap during his nap time and use to my long interrupted sleep during the night. Anyone have any advice for getting a two year old to sleep after he's been such a good sleeper?