Happy Halloween !!

Happy Halloween from our handsome little Deviled Egg !!

Stop by our house for some Pumpkin Poo!!!!

Brother Dearest and I were both Michelangelo this year. We had no idea until this morning. We're cool like that. 

Hero's in a Half Shell !!!

What I'm loving Wednesday !!!

What I'm LOVING this Wednesday:

Being back at work. Seriously. Monday however, was uuuugggggllllyyyyy.. BIG TIME.

Please Momma, don't leave me.

I cried so hard at daycare Monday morning that Ms. Elaine gave me a hug. Ha! Tucker is LOVING school (as much as a 3 month old can communicate). He is the only boy in his class and I have a feeling this may lend him to some extra snuggles throughout the day. Lucky Boy. I am loving being back in the company of my co-workers though. They are the best. Hilarious, inappropriate and quick with a hug when I make a sad face. And did I mention paychecks are always enticing?

T's Fall wardrobe and cuteness:

I mean really.. could he be any sweeter??

All things Fall.. pumpkins, sweaters, warm sugary-fattening-delicious coffee drinks, snuggling and fall television:

BUMPdate: 40 Weeks, Hanging in there like a Hair in a Biscuit

YES, I. AM. STILL. PREGNANT.

 If you want me to quickly walk away from a conversation we are involved in, ask me if I'm STILL pregnant while staring at my abundant uterus. Tucker's due date is TODAY!!! So yes, I am probably STILL pregnant, and..wait for it.... I will PROBABLY still be pregnant TOMORROW. (Knowledge Bomb- only 5% of women deliver on their actual due date)

 I have been very patient through these last few weeks. I have had what I would consider the WORLD'S EASIEST PREGNANCY. No joke, sorry to brag, but seriously... It's been awesome. The. Coolest. Thing. I. Have. Ever. Done.   Soooooooo, if Little T wants to cook a little longer, spend a little extra special time with momma, then I'm okay with it. I will not complain. I only get the chance to carry my first born ONE time. And I will carry him for as long as I am allowed. Because once he gets here I have to share. I'm not a good sharer. This I openly admit. :) 

I can't wait to see his face, smell his sweet skin and cover him in kisses. He has already changed my life forever and I know that the moment I lay eyes on him it will change all over again. But for now, I'm being patient. And daydreaming constantly about the moment HE is ready for the world. I already know the world THINKS it's ready for him. :) 

So don't expect to see me walking the neighborhood with a glass of castor oil OR hopping around in the full (or new) moon light OR eating spicy food that I already know will just give me heartburn OR participating in adult activities that you wouldn't see me participate in anyway (perverts). 

I'm teaching Tuck that patience is a virtue because it has taken 27 years and an unborn baby boy to teach me. 

A fun little peak at the antics that go on each week for these super glamorous photos 

Pregnancy Highlights: NO STRETCHMARKS (that any of YOU will ever be allowed to see). The rock is off but I can still wear my wedding band (sometimes). This makes me happy. Every day is one day closer and  my excitement level grows with each passing one. Not comparing my child to produce anymore because TheBump.com thinks everyone's child should be born by Week 40 and doesn't offer any more comparisons. 

How Far Along: 40 weeks, Today is Due Date but I don't FEEL like I'm having a baby today.
Size of baby:  JackFruit, whatever that is. He is the size of a newborn baby. He is around 18.9-20.9 inches long (pretty major range there) I'm gonna guess Tuck weighs about 7 and a half pounds now. Just a guess. 
What is baby up to:  He's flexing his limbs in preparation. It never stops. We may have a real wild child on our hands from the get go. I can't believe how active he still is. He is getting smarter by the week and his fingernails CAN extend past his fingers by now. I hope he doesn't decide to start using those to escape. Not cool.  
Gained/Lost: ??? I forgot to look ???
Maternity Clothes: Almost Exclusively. You will be seeing  A LOT of repeat outfits the longer this child incubates.
Gender: BOY!! Tucker Andrew Edgington
Movement: He moves ALL THE TIME
Sleep:  I wake up every 2 hours almost exactly to use the restroom. I can only sleep on my side with something wedged between my knees and slightly under my expanding mid section. I miss cuddling my husband. 
What I miss:  Good sleep, Relief from air conditioning and painting my own toes when need be. Dressing in super cute little dresses. Trust me, you don't want me to try that right now.  Being the BIG spoon or little spoon with the Hubbs.  
Cravings: Water. Water. Water. Oreos (double stuffed) and Milk, again. 
Aversions: Just the "Are you STILL pregnant" question
Symptoms:  Heartburn, Back and hip pain.  Swollen ankles and feet come and go. My watermelon belly is HEAVY !!!! TMI WARNING****** I have lost my mucus plug. For those of you that didn't get to experience this little practical joke of Mother Nature's you REALLY missed out. It's the most disgusting/weird/surprising pile of goo ever. Again, you're welcome. 

Best Moment this week:  Cramming in as many date nights with the Hubbs as possible !!

The Birthing Class Experience, Part 1

This post is obviously late.. very late...it also contains adult content. You've been warned. 


Monday evening Hubbs and I headed to the hospital for our first of 4 birthing classes. Everyone we know has been extremely encouraging about doing these, and very honest on what to expect.... so we thought. Turns out, our friends and acquaintances are BIG. FAT. LIARS.

  We arrived at our class fashionably early as to prove we were committed students, ready to be sponges, ready to learn it all!!! It didn't take long for the Hubbs to start cracking jokes in my ear and distracting me with his "comments". As I was taking notes, you know, being a very studious mom-to-be, I started jotting down some of the things that came flying out of the Hubbs' mouth and some of the things that had us both rolling with laughter. If you were in Education Room 3 last night and trying to pay attention.. my apologies, Hubbs' and I deal with uncomfortable situations with humor. And lots of it. Without further adieu, let the hilarity ensue....... 

THE LIST:

*Interesting side note, of the 15 babes to come 11 were boys, 3 were girls and 1 was a surprise. Dating pool is gonna be a little lop sided. 

• "Are we all about to get naked" ??
• The lights dim, the video starts and the low hum of drums fills the room. Hubbs looks at me and very shyly says "Are we all about to get naked??"  followed by a BIG grin
• All night nurse Tabitha went on and on about eating the delicious cookies that had been provided. Granted the spread looked delightful, but it's hard to shove chocolate chip delights in my mouth when you immediately follow it up with talk of my impending "bloody show"
• The "Sniff" Test
• Nurse T also touched on the off chance that my water may break. Apparently this only happens with 10% of most women. Pretty disappointing since Hollywood has played it up so big in every pregnancy scene since the beginning of time. Nurse T says if you think your water may have broken but you are unsure, just do the sniff test. It will have a sweet smell. Gross. Just Gross. 
• Ring of Fire- Johnny Cash had it SOOOOOOOOOOOO wrong. Not. even. close.
• I Need a Translator- when showing a video concerning the birth of my child please interview and record those that can accurately express to me what is happening. For example:
• "I puss and I puss and he dust pop out" Translated, "I push and I push and just popped out"
• Spider Web Stretch Marks- This poor poor woman. Never in my life have I ever felt so bad for someone. This lady, who was of pale skin and red haired decent, had the most intricately woven spider web of BRIGHT RED stretch marks. When her birthing scene flashed up on the screen I gasped. Aloud. I was stunned and scarred..... but then.... there was .......
• The Surprise Vagina- they panned down ever so swiftly to this woman's woman hood. Keep in mind I said she had red hair previously. You're welcome. I'm not sure whose jaw hit the floor the fastest, mine or Hubbs'. We both dropped our jaws, then dropped our heads, unable to function. And that's all we can recall from class one......

Hubbs has Tom & Gisele, I have Ryan

I was on Pinterest (shocker) the other day and saw a Ryan Gosling, "Hey Girl". I died laughing. This only peaked my curiosity so I did some "research".. Here are some of my faves.. Enjoy!!!

Celebrate Peanut Butter..

Happy National Peanut Butter Day !!!

Truth, this is a legit holiday: http://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/national-peanut-butter-day

And why wouldn't it be? It's so very delicious, combines with ANYTHING and according to my Mamaw it has magical powers...

Don't believe me? Just ask her. You can find her at Judy's Flowers and Gifts in New Tazewell. While you're in there ORDER SOMETHING FOR YOUR VALENTINE !!!! (You're welcome Mamaw)

Sooo, enjoy something today smothered and covered in this tasty treat !!!!

While we're on the subject, what's your favorite peanut butter influenced snack ???

Estrogen Fest 2012

This weekend the Little Sister and I headed to Tazewell for ..... Drum Roll please........

This doesn't happen very often with my family, but on a lucky weekend, Friday the 13th perhaps, the women folk get together with the chill-drens and laugh uncontrollably at things that aren't usually hilarious, prowl through each others belongings for treasures and make memories to last us until our next bottle of hair color erases them !!

You are about to receive a special look inside the festivities. {that was the content warning}

ENJOY !!!

Luncht at the Frostee Freeze, DELISH !!

The brother provided the entertainment and the Sister provided the fashion. (Yes, I realize that Brother isn't pumped full of estrogen, sometimes you need to make exceptions)

A Little Shopping at the TJ Maxx.. Friday night we asked Shelby what we should do Saturday and she said point blank, "Uhm.. I fink we should shop" Good answer kid!

Next up on the list, some movie time. Mamaw J hadn't been to the movies since "Little Women" was in the theaters. That was 1994 folks. We managed to pack an entire row. We're good like that. Highly recommend "We Bought a Zoo", also highly recommend taking tissues !!

Dinner afterwards, Baby Avery's favorite part:

Sunday we met up again for some last minute bondy time.. this is how we bond...

Mark your calendars family for the Spring Edition of ....