tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31594043358719139452024-03-12T16:21:37.452-07:00Things to be Stroud Ofchelsey (ThingstobeStroudof)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16521211971638418136noreply@blogger.comBlogger250125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3159404335871913945.post-70357344421632040762016-02-04T03:00:00.000-08:002016-02-04T03:00:31.070-08:00Bathing Babes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
These days "tubby time" is one of our favorites! I had a hard time finding the perfect blend of bubbles and baby wash that makes actual bubbles without all the additives that scare me because I know some of them are bad and the others that I've never even heard of!</div>
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I make the bath like their own personal spa therapy. A lot of bubbles, a couple drops of essential oils for calming and preparing for bedtime and then bathe with Johnson's naturals. Since I've been doing this blend, my little lady has miraculously been sleeping through the night, like 12-13 hours through the night. </div>
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I've already set a date with the kids for a Valentines dinner at home. Easton will love it, as long as it is festive and full of hearts! He is having a Valentines party at school so I am super excited about helping him make his Valentines.<br />
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This Christmas/Holiday season was one for the books! </div>
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We started in November and visited Santa at the Grand Canyon polar express</div>
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Celebrated Thanksgiving with my family</div>
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Decorated for Christmas</div>
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Read many many Christmas stories</div>
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Loved our festive bedding</div>
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Had a first birthday bash</div>
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Watched our little Shepard in his first Christmas concert</div>
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Learned how impossible it is to take a family photo</div>
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Ojai Girls Getaway</div>
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This past weekend we took our Mama to Ojai to celebrate her birthday and stayed in the cutest little <a href="http://www.vrbo.com/388715" target="_blank">house</a> right near downtown. We did some shopping, wine tasting, olive oil tasting and lots of eating! This little town is filled with great restaurants and the best farmers market ever!<br />
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Cheers to my first Friday post in over half a year!</div>
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1. As much as I'd love for Fall to be here, it is so very apparent that we are the midst of summer with hot, hot, HOT days here in So Cal. We are just going with it. Pool days, indoor play dates and running that a/c.<br />
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2. With having Easton in school and having nearly 2 1/2 hours at home with just one child, I am on an organizing spree! This is my next project. I've been browsing <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">iheartorganizing</a> for my inspiration.<br />
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3. The best of friends. Do you have one of those or some of those? Well this girl is it for me. She's willing to meet up at a random chick fila for an early lunch just to get in some girl talk amongst our 4 crazy kiddos. Been blessed by this friendship from college, for sure!<br />
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4. We are going to miss summer, once its gone. Look at those tomatoes my boy planted, grew, and picked (with a tiny bit of help). And of course secret ice cream nights in the front yard. </div>
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5. A first and most likely a last. My girl with me getting my hair done. I thought if I was lucky she would be taking her her nap, in the stroller, but neither of those happened! </div>
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The faces she makes and the places she goes.</div>
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Madelyn Eve 8 months<br />
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Post Labor Day we all think of packing summer away and the starting of fall, that is if you're not living in So Cal. This week we are supposed to hit 99 degrees, but we can dream! Hope you are all getting rested on your extra day off. Yesterday I hit up Mama Gap and this morning did a little browsing for the babes. How cute are these? </div>
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In the spring I debated over and over about preschool, the need, the time, the price, what would be learned there versus at home, how sick we would all get etc. But two weeks ago we entered the preschool world! Hip Hip Hooray. </div>
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I was a little worried how it would go because Easton kept saying "I'll stay home" as if he is the boss around here (he kinda is). After meeting the teacher and back to school night, he was kind a sorta excited, basically because they had a playground.</div>
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I purchased these cute little journals on minted to write my babies notes around important events like birthdays, nights before schools and other big days or small days that I feel should be documented. Have you ever asked your parents, "When did I crawl", "I didn't throw tantrums like this did I" and they kinda just agree, nod, or come up with a date or age. (just kidding Mom, I know you remember exactly). I know there are baby books for big events in babies lives but what about the not so big, or the not so good? I want to know if I was sick a lot, or when did I start or end my terrible twos. Was I really a terrible sleeper and when did it end? I hope I continue writing them. Maybe they will get full ones on their wedding days, or when they have their first child.chelsey (ThingstobeStroudof)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16521211971638418136noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3159404335871913945.post-42832239619530227642015-02-06T06:00:00.000-08:002015-02-06T06:00:09.649-08:00Happy Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1. Yes I love making festive baked treats…but this photo has more significance than that! I made it to Target with both kids, only 1 in a diaper, for the first time since being a Mama of 2!</div>
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2. One of my instagrams from this week. This girl rarely gets her prescribed tummy time because to be on the floor with a 2 1/2 year old brother, a great dane, and a lab is actually dangerous! She rarely gets alone time because the love her brother has for her is unmeasurable.</div>
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3. And yes, a 3rd, all about my children, because that is all I'm doing these days. I feel like she is giving me a look that I will see when she is 13.</div>
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4. I am attempting to do some sort of exercise a couple times a week. I know or at least hope that my weight will start going down after a couple months of breastfeeding, but I would like to be a bit toned these days. I can't really join a gym because I refuse to put a tiny baby in a daycare that is surrounded by the least vaccinated children in the nation. So, I purchased this outfit and realize in order to get in 30 minutes of an exercise video, I must wear it all day long and do it in increments.<br />
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5. And if I can't tone before the first bathing suit outing, I will be sporting a one piece, for the first time in my adult life!</div>
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This past week I got this cute legging/headband combo from a cute shop on etsy. There is something I love about good finds on etsy and I am definitely willing to spend a couple dollars for these talented shop owners. This specific purchase is from vintage stitches.</div>
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2. DIY project. Since becoming a mama of two I have not been too crafty, so I am feeling pretty successful that I was able to accomplish this project!</div>
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3. For our last Sunday dinner, I made my first greek inspired meal! And I conquered some homemade taziki!</div>
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4. Love. The love that this boy has for his sister. He always wants to be in her crib. One morning this week he collected toys and just played in there for about 45 minutes (she wasn't even it in). </div>
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The birth of Madelyn Eve </div>
I woke up remember at 38 weeks and 2 days I went into labor with Easton, so this could be the day. I had my NST & Fluid check at 8 a.m. followed by a 10:30 OB appointment. Due to the amniotic fluid being low my Doctor was thinking about inducing me, but decided I could safely wait a bit longer at this point. I went through my day, taking "it easy" per recommendations since I didn't have much amniotic fluid protecting the baby.<br />
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I had invited the whole family over for dinner and while cooking I started to have mild contractions. After about an hour or so, I started my "contraction app" and they were coming about every 5-7 minutes. I wasn't too excited since I had been having contractions for months. Once everyone said their goodbyes and left. I decided I would watch some tv and relax, the real test. When they didn't decrease, I told Tucker we should probably do Easton's bedtime routine so that he is good and asleep if we have to go to the hospital. Of course at this point I cried while looking at Easton play before bedtime. I was so emotional thinking that I was about to rock this little guys world and things would never be the same. He was being cuter than ever and I did not want to leave him.<br />
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Once he was good and asleep I realized they were still happening very regularly, but still mild. I couldn't sleep and after awhile was certain I was in pre-labor. I wanted to labor at home for awhile, like I did with Easton. I got in the bath, had my phone on the edge of the tub (so that I could continue to press start and stop during the contractions) and of course painted my nails. I wanted to be distracted as possible.<br />
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Fast forward to 1 a.m., I woke Tucker up and said, "If you want to shower before we have this baby, now would be a good time". I went downstairs, to attempt to get some rest on the couch. I texted my Mom to let her know that I would be calling shortly for her to come over so we could go to the hospital. I dozed off for a little bit and woke up in active labor and holy moly, it was intense. I can honestly say I never once felt one of those contractions with Easton's labor, maybe I already had the epidural by the time they hit, or maybe it was my drinking of raspberry tea leaf that made them much stronger this time. Tucker came downstairs at about 2-2:30 and asked what I was doing on the couch…he obviously wasn't really awake when I told him to get in the shower. He showered, I labored and was waiting for these awful contractions to be 3-5 minutes apart, I would have one every 2 minutes then every 10 and was in so much pain. I was adamant about staying at home until they were regularly 3-5 minutes apart. That was until I said I don't care how progressed I am, I am going to the hospital NOW. I called my Mom to come, it was now about 4:30 a.m., walked to the car and then realized I had to get in the car. You know your in real active labor when you can't imagine possibly sitting in a car. We drove to the hospital, thank goodness there wasn't anyone on the roads. I had a couple contractions on the way, it took under 10 minutes. Tucker was about to pull into the hospital over a speed bump, I thought I would die, mid contraction going over a speed bump. So we stopped in the middle of the road until the contraction was over (again, thank God it was the wee hours). We parked outside the ER, walked in (with a contraction stop on the way) got checked in and wheeled up to labor and delivery. By now it was about 5 or 5:30. I am one of those patients that no one wants to start an IV on and 3 nurses attempted and then they called the anesthesiolgist who after a couple attempts got it! I had to wait for the fluid to finish being infused (to prevent the massive drop in blood pressure that I had with Easton) and then finally got the epidural. I enjoyed being pain free for a little bit, but couldn't quite rest because I was shaking so bad. I started to feel all the pain again, pressed my call light, and the nurse said, "you're probably ready to push". Tucker called my Mom and told her if she wanted to be there, she better come now (by this time my sister was at my house). And about 15 minutes later at 7:52 a.m. Madelyn Eve was born. My mom didn't make it.<br />
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My poor Mom was woken up all night by me, then had to come over at the butt crack of dawn, then rushed to the hospital to be there for the delivery. But when she walked in, I was already holding Madelyn. She shockingly said, "She's already here?".</div>
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Tucker watched while she got her assessment and first bath. And she was screaming the whole time. (If I had one less chin, I could post our first family photo)</div>
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All of her aunties and uncles came to visit while she was in the hospital, and her cousins too!</div>
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Big brother Easton showed up too. Top left photo, the first time he laid eyes on his sister. I think it was love at first sight!</div>
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We are so happy she decided to come before her Christmas Eve due date, so that we got to spend Christmas together as a family.</div>
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Our last photos as a family of 3. I contacted the photographer that so beautifully captured Easton as a newborn and had her snap some shots of my growing belly and our family. Looking back at our sweet boy, he seems so little, and then he became a big brother and seems so big. I am so glad we have these photos as memories. </div>
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<br />chelsey (ThingstobeStroudof)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16521211971638418136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3159404335871913945.post-41427145702065805862015-01-14T08:55:00.002-08:002015-01-14T08:55:45.454-08:00Madelyn: 1 month<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
These newborn days surely do fly by. Madelyn has been apart of our family for a little over a month and we are all obsessed and in love with her. Big brother Easton would prefer if he was always holding her or if he could be in the baby swing with her. </div>
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During the first month of life this little girl got to celebrate her first Christmas, go to the mountains and sled (or sit in a sled), attend a birthday party, go for a hike and many walks, read books, and so much more. (way more than her big brother got to do within the first month because this Mama was scared to even put him in the car seat). </div>
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At one month Madelyn is waking about 2 times a night to eat, around 1245-145 and then again around 4-5…not bad! She rarely cries, but is definitely starting a fussy time in the evenings. She is eating every 3 ish hours.chelsey (ThingstobeStroudof)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16521211971638418136noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3159404335871913945.post-79904645409761728382015-01-12T15:26:00.001-08:002015-01-12T15:26:05.506-08:00Weekend in Photos<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We had a raining weekend but still managed to get to the park with Grandma. We had family over for dinner. And then family over for the football game and made some yummy lunch, I tricked the boys with a greek yogurt "ranch dip". Oh and Madelyn slept a 5 hour stretch at night, big news!<br /><br />chelsey (ThingstobeStroudof)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16521211971638418136noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3159404335871913945.post-79293405958884438682015-01-09T07:11:00.000-08:002015-01-09T07:11:09.489-08:00Happy 5 on Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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2. I am trying to learn and learn quickly that life is not about accomplishing "tasks" and keeping a clean house. These things are nearly impossible at this stage in life. I used to have time to make a to do list and actually put some check marks not that list...<br />
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3. I am loving my "E" and "M" <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/alex-and-ani-initial-adjustable-wire-bangle/3580992?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=alex_and_ani_'initial'_adjustable_wire_bangle:952478&cm_pla=women:jewelry:bracelet&cm_ven=Google_Product_Ads_pla_online&mr:referralID=cd1b659d-9810-11e4-8d82-001b2166becc" target="_blank">bangle</a>s that my husband got me for Christmas. </div>
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4. One random day this week we headed up to the mountains for a little sledding. This boy was in love. Last week Southern California got snow all around, but the mountains got quite a bit. Even though it had warmed up to 55 degrees, the snow was still everywhere! Perfect sledding conditions.<br />
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5. This meal is amazing! I pinned it and have made it twice. One of the reviews said to add a fried egg on top…and I did! I've made it for the whole family and everyone agrees! It is not too involved and I love me a good <a href="http://damndelicious.net/2012/07/21/pesto-pasta-with-sun-dried-tomatoes-and-roasted/" target="_blank">pesto pasta</a> any day of the week. </div>
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Our little miss arrived December 12th just before 8 a.m.</div>
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Big brother Easton was pretty excited to meet her for the first time.</div>
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For my 28th Birthday we celebrated with dinner in our backyard. (It was many months ago, but so delicious and fun that I don't want the photos lost…so I must blog.) We had a delicious appetizer board, crab legs, the coolest dinner bread ever, my favorite homemade cake and some spritzers. </div>
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And yes I was a couple months pregnant so I opted for a "virgin spritzer".</div>
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Oh did I forget to mention we also had a slip and slide? I'm not sure if the husband purchased this for me, him, or Easton. </div>
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My sister got married in North Carolina in September and as a growing family of three we decided to make the most of our trip and fly to Charleston, South Carolina since neither of us had ever been to this part of the U.S. before and then road trip to the wedding destination! Two vacations in 1. </div>
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The forecast wasn't totally in our favor as it was overcast and misting the whole time we were in South Carolina, but it did not stop us! We walked and toured the city and loved it. </div>
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We had delicious coffees and wonderful meals and really enjoyed our time. Easton was a traveling champion, but couldn't quite make it through every dinner… Thank goodness Daddy loves to cuddle too!</div>
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A homemade ice cream sandwich with a glass of milk…a pregnant ladies post dinner dream!</div>
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1. Our family got a little big bigger and a whole lot sweeter this week! My niece was born and we are so in love. She is beautiful!</div>
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2. Online Christmas Shopping and Deals. I am oh so thankful for the wonderful service on online shopping this time of year. Being 9 1/2 months pregnant and being on "modified bed rest" during black Friday deals with a 2 year old makes Christmas shopping nearly impossible. But this year all the stores basically had the same deals online and free shipping! I scored these adorable pillows for our couch from west elm.<br />
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3. Had to share this. When I was told by my Doctor last week that I shouldn't be doing "any house work or walking and should take it very easy" due to low amniotic fluid levels, I wondered how it would work. Well here it is. Attempting to side lay on the couch while being climbed on by a ninja turtle. Bedrest = impossible!<br />
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4. This weekend I hope to continue doing some decorating! Hopefully Easton loves his felt tree as much as he did last year (or more). </div>
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5. Although Santa has been sitting in the mall for weeks…I am not sure that we want to tell him what we want for Christmas after last year : /</div>
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I love the nursery planning process and will love the finished product even more! We have a couple finishing touches to hopefully tackle this weekend...</div>
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Crib: Jenny Lind</div>
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Ruffle Crib skirt: Target</div>
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M & Frame: Hobby Lobby</div>
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Curtains: Ikea</div>
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Child rocker (for Easton to hang out in): Ikea</div>
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Deer doll: Smitten for the Wee generation</div>
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Night Light: Etsy</div>
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Arizona Day 2 was fishing day. Easton had his fishing pole for about a week or two prior to vacation and he learned to cast and reel in his fake fish. We practice in the bathtub, of course.</div>
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He continued to cast and reel his fake fish in the lake…and loved every second.</div>
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A couple of weeks ago we road tripped to Tucker's aunts family home in Arizona. Although the Dr. did not "recommend" a 7 hour road trip at 34 weeks pregnant, she kinda understood that I was going and would be careful. We had been talking to Easton about this vacation for weeks and he was so excited to go, and so were we!</div>
We decided to leave at 5 a.m. so that Easton could sleep part of the way, since we knew we would have to stop many times for this preggo mama, making our 7 hour trip into more like 8 or 9. The second Easton saw the car packed and ready at 5 a.m. he screamed with joy "vacation" and was wide awake…luckily we made record time and he was a champ for the car ride!<br />
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The cutest little stud muffin you ever did see.</div>
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He was so happy to see the chickens…the chickens were not so happy to see him! He couldn't quite contain his excitement in his voice or his movements, which seems to scare them a bit. </div>
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Tucker's aunt would either leave or put eggs out each morning so he could go get them from the chicken coup…pretty amazing!</div>
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And of course he got to ride "the motorcycle" and his little hands were freezing, but he didn't care one bit!</div>
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And all this fun was accomplished day 1...chelsey (ThingstobeStroudof)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16521211971638418136noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3159404335871913945.post-9741920925828226082014-12-02T15:55:00.001-08:002014-12-02T15:55:46.478-08:00Baby Bumpin'<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Oh the progression of a growing belly! </div>
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Sadly, I really don't know what week each of these is and yes I could go through and sort through the dates and figure it out…but my to do list is a little bit too long to have time like that! I can't even believe that I have 2 weeks before this little bumpkin is here! I can't wait to have her in my arms…although I am a little sad seeing my 2 year old baby be moved to big brother. At breakfast the other day he said, "I'm not a baby anymore, I a big boy" and I got teary eyed…He doesn't realize he will always be my baby.chelsey (ThingstobeStroudof)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16521211971638418136noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3159404335871913945.post-63657865638365299852014-11-24T12:32:00.001-08:002014-11-24T12:32:34.573-08:0035 weeks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Last week we hit the 35 week mark! I've been attending my NSTs twice a week and had a regular OB appointment. So far so good! </div>
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The growing belly is getting harder to dress! I didn't buy any "winter" clothes with Easton since he was due in August and I don't really want to spend much seeing as I only have a few weeks left! That calls for lots of repeats and lots of cramming into pre pregnancy shirts and sweaters…which is not that flattering!<br />
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So much to do a and I feel like so little time with a sweet toddler around. The nursery still has a ways to go, bags need to be packed, laundry to be done and everything else! At least it is all fun stuff. </div>
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1. This past weekend we had our "family/maternity photos taken". A couple of them are up on our photographers <a href="https://www.facebook.com/alex.nicole.photo" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. </div>
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2. My sweet sister and SIL arrange a little brunch sprinkle for me…cutest ever and it was absolutely perfect! A post coming next week on the adorable decor.</div>
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3. This week we "test drove" strollers around the baby stores. I say test drive, because with this MAJOR expense it's almost like purchasing a car (maybe a bit of a dramatic statement). We found the one we want and went on to amazon and it as delivered days later! We were deciding between the BOB and the City Select. If I was a marathon runner that had a nanny for my outings, I'd get the BOB. But since I will be trucking this kids to actual necessary places like the doctors and other random tiny aisled stores, the city select it is!<br />
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5. And yes it is still November so I will stay in the Fall festive spirit. This weekend I am gonna try this recipe…</div>
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