Baby Under Construction!

The baby, the bump, and the new little life growing in my belly have been hot topics in our home recently! Is it going to be a baby brother? Baby Sister? Is it kicking? Is it eating? Is it crying? (haha :) ). Or more commonly asked by Tate is "Can I have my baby brother now?" And my common answer..."Not yet, the baby is still growing". Yep, that little one is still under construction and my new maternity shirt from Mind-theBump describes this perfectly! I LOVE my new Baby Under Construction Top from Mind-theBump. It is humerous, fun, and looks great too. One of my favorite parts is that the shirt fits nice and snug...so everyone can actually SEE the baby bump...and it actually looks like a bump (not just like I ate too many burgers for lunch! hee hee :) ). The petrol blue colour is gorgeous as well and people can't help but notice what your shirt says and admire the detailing beneath. It's a great way to "announce" what's going on inside your tummy. By the way...I know, I know...the belly looks like it is non-existant in this picture...but really, it IS there! If you must have a peek at my current belly status...click HERE. (you'll also be able to see how nice and fitted this tee is in this picture!)

Mind-theBump doesn't just focus on maternity clothes though. They've got everything from baby clothing to baby slings to toddler t-shirts to Daddy Tees and more! Their selection is truly fabulous. Check out this sweet One piece body suit in Tomatoe that Mind-theBump sent along for our new little babe. Isn't it just the cutest outfit? Perfect for a boy or girl and perfect for PJ's or for wearing all day long! It is made from 100% combed cotton with foldover cuffs. Adorable and versatile...we can't wait to use it with our newest addition this spring. :)

I would definitely recommend Mind-theBump to any of mothers or moms-to-be! They carry products from all over the world, which include graphic, printed, and swarovski crystal tees and dresses. Some have fun sayings, some are simple yet stylish...there's sure to be something to suit every occasion! Be sure to check out their latest additions of organic clothes as well!

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Mind-theBump is running a great promotion/giveaway from Thanksgiving until Christmas. Spend $100 at Mind-theBump and receive a free Tee of your choice! So whether you're short on maternity clothes, need some fresh, new outfits for your toddler or need to finish off some last minute Christmas shopping, Mind-theBump has got you covered!

The Melters of Our Hearts

Heart Melter #1What could be cuter than a shivering blue elephant after a GREAT time at swimming lessons? ;)

Heart Melter #2 Or what could possibly be sweeter than this little raspberry eater?! (Tate thought she was SO funny and kept saying "What's THAT on her cheek?!?!?!" haha :) ).

Cushy Tushy for You

When it comes to keeping your hair out of your eyes, a clip is usually the easiest solution! Emily loooves her clips and will point to them and "ask" for one first thing in the morning...guess she's really not a fan of her curly locks hanging in her eyes. ;) We recently received an envelope full of cute Tuxedo Bows from Cushy Tushy Designs! My favorite part about her website is the amount of ribbon choices you have...and I love that for certain listings you can choose exactly which styles/colors of ribbon you'd like in your set of clips! It was wonderful to be able to pick a few colors of clips that we were lacking...and a few Christmas ones too. Every hair clip comes complete with no slip grip and heat sealed ends to prevent fraying. The tuxedo bow on top of the clip adds a little extra flair too - especially with the solid colors. My only issue with the clips was that there was extra hot glue gun strands/residue on the clips when they arrived...which caused a bit of an issue when we first tried to use them. Other than that though, the tuxedo bows stay in Emily's hair very well and as I said...I love that you can get them in a rainbow of colors! :)

Cushy Tushy Designs also has a TON of other products and accessories for you to check out. Why not take a peek at their huge selection of Korker Bows? Or their headbands? You're sure to find something sweet for the little girl in your life. :) Cushy Tushy Designs is also offering a FREE headband with the purchase of any 3 listings, so if you're shopping here be sure to take advantage of that!

Head over to Glimpse for a great giveaway from Cushy Tushy Designs!

So much for no snow! haha. :)

So yes...I know, of course it HAD to snow right after I posted about how happy I was that it wasn't snowing. :) We all knew it would happen. haha. :)

Oh well! There's no question about whether or not we'll get snow this winter...we will...and we did! It's just a teeny tiny bit of snow, and it'll probably melt but STILL!

Well...at least one little boy was happy about the snow! :)

Btw...it's supposed to snow again on Thurs! So I have a feeling that pretty soon it'll be here to stay!

No Snow Yet!!!!!!!!!

I can hardly believe that it is already NOVEMBER 22ND and we have NO SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it. Love it, love it, love it. I could definitely live the entire winter without a snowflake to be seen...but that of course will not happen where we're living. In fact, the weather is broadcasting a chance of snow for Tuesday now. But my point is, that I'm beyond happy that we've almost made it to the end of November with NO SNOW!

Usually we are looking at big snowbanks and have already shovelled our driveways a ton of times by now...and probably even had at least one, if not more, snow storms come through.

But this year? The grass is still green. :) :) :) :) :)

We're still wearing toques and parkas since it is rather chilly out, but I just had to share my huge amount of happiness over the fact that there is still no snow. :)

(and now that I've shared it with you it'll probably snow every day this week! haha...I hope not. ;) ).

He's a Thinker.

Tate thinks. A LOT! Especially when he's laying in bed...I guess there's really not much else to do when you're lying in bed trying to fall asleep (or waiting to get up! ;) ). We have a few rules in our house when it comes to sleeping - like no one gets out of bed before 7am (except to go potty of course!), or like when you're in bed you're quiet - so no talking out loud, clapping, jumping on the bed, etc. Anyways...he thinks a LOT.

Here's a peek into the mind of a 3 yr. old :) He's full of questions these days...

"Mommy, Where's God?"

"Does God have a jacket?"

"Does God have a tummy?"

"Is the baby in your tummy sleeping?"

"Is the baby crying?"

"Mommy...what's (insert friends or relatives name here) doing?"

"What's God doing?"

"What are the firetrucks doing?"

"Where are we going today?"

"Is the potty stuck to the floor?" (haha!! I love this one)

"Does the garbage truck have a garage?"

"Is Emily sleeping?"

"Where's my shadow?"

"Is it still dark outside?"

"Mommy, are you tired?" (yes, Tate...yes at 6am I am tired. ;) )

And if it's not questions, he's busy telling me about various thing that have happened recently that he was remembering...like about the car with a broken engine we saw being towed the other day, or about putting his face in the water at swimming lessons, or about how the garbage trucks don't have garages, and how some of the police cars are driving around...or tonight - about how his best buddy Josiah accidentally put his toes in the toilet the other day (haha!) The topics are endless really.

I heard somewhere once that smart kids don't sleep as good - they are too busy thinking! ha. Well, we definitely have a thinker on our hands so even though he's tired, at least he should be smart! haha.

P.S. Gotta add this funny story. He's so dramatic sometimes. Today at supper we have a conversation...

Tate: BIG Sigggggggggghhhhhhh I don't feel good. (said in a whispered, dramatic-sounding voice).

Mommy: Really? What's wrong?

Tate: Another HUGE sigh while resting his head in his hands. I have a cough. (also said in that dramatic whisper)

Mommy: Oh really? Well, if you eat your food it will help you to stay strong and help your cough to go away. (he does have a cough - but nothing serious, just a slight cough that's been hanging around)

And that's where I lost it and started to laugh. :) Tate dropped the oh-so-serious look and started to giggle too. So much for not feeling good. ;)