{Confessional Thursday} A Bunch of Randomness

It's Thursday which means it's time for a good 'ole fashion confession session. Since it's been so long since I've been around here, I have so many things to talk about but I'll try to narrow it down a little and save some for another time. But regardless, buckle up and get ready for a whole lot of random.
I confess...
>> I cried not once, not twice, but three times yesterday after the fact that my child has started regressing in the potty training department. We started potty training about three weeks ago and it took Harper a good week of afternoons and/or mornings at home to get the hang of it. But last week she did phenomenal. We ventured out and about, did some shopping, headed out to grab lunch and dinner, and not an accident was had. And yet yesterday,  she had accident after accident after accident. The thought of starting all of this over has me so frustrated. I've prayed and prayed it was just an off day.
>> I can't tell you the last time I saw a television show other than Paw Patrol, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, or Sheriff Callie. My DVR is quickly running out of space and at this point I'm fairly certain it'll be Christmas before I catch up on all I have recorded.
>> I've got photos dating all the way back to the spring of 2015 that I keep meaning to upload to Facebook but haven't. I figure I'll get around to it at some point but considering my iphone keeps telling me my storage is almost full, I gather it'll need to be soon.
>> We've made approximately a gazillion cupcakes for our business and honestly, I'm not sure I've tried more than 5 of them. I'm pretty sure that makes me a bad baker but I trust the opinions of those around me.
>> I start my Christmas shopping every year in July due to Target marking all of their toys on clearance to bring in the new ones. That also means my children's Christmas lists are done and we've already started making purchases... including this Power Wheels Thomas the Train and Track Set for the little man.

>> Mail is my biggest pet peeve. We have a basket that sits directly next to our door that's meant to be our mail catch all but for some reason, it rarely makes it to the basket and ends up on the kitchen table one day and the kitchen island the next. Until eventually  it feels like it's taking over my kitchen.
>> A few weeks ago I decided to order the kids Pottery Barn Anywhere Chairs and I seriously deliberated over what colors to order for two solid days. I couldn't decide whether or not to have the chairs match our living rooms (where they'll be at first) or have them match their bedrooms where we'll eventually move them too. In the end, the living room won.. but thankfully the colors I chose will coordinate with their rooms too!
>>  I've been eyeing these shoes for a month now after my coworker wore them one day. They're the perfect Tory Burch knock offs for less than half the price but I just can't pull the trigger on a sandal that pricey that I really don't need. 

Well that's all the random I've got for this Thursday. Be sure to grab the button above and link up with some great ladies. 

Confessional Thursday

I confess...

Since Boston made his debut, I just don't have time to sit down and blog like I want to. I pull out my computer each morning and as soon as I start to blog, he inevitably needs something. 

Since I haven't been able to blog, I've yet to finish his birth story even though I posted part 1 three whole weeks ago. Don't even get me started on his first month post. #momfail

This morning I woke up at 1 am and couldn't go back to sleep so I spent two hours shopping online. My bank account is telling me I should have taken some sleeping pills. 

Kevin and I ordered a car a month ago, for the second time, and when it arrived it wasn't what we ordered. Also for the second time. So Monday the dealership called saying they'd gotten Kevin what he wanted and it would arrive yesterday at lunch. Only when it arrived, it also wasn't what they had ordered. I'm starting to think Kevin's not meant to have this vehicle. 

I'm in that awkward postpartum stage where the clothes I wore during my pregnancy are too big and my pre-pregnancy clothes are too small which means I'm living in yoga pants each day and I'm not hating it. 

I'm loving the tribal print vibes and I pulled the trigger on this beauty last week. It arrives today and I can't be more excited to rock it to an upcoming baby shower. 

Two of my best friends are having babies and I think I am obsessed with buying for their little guys as I am buying for my own. Their showers better hurry up or Kevin is going to kill me. 

We went to the beach this past weekend and I refused to leave before my entire house was clean and all the laundry was done. I absolutely refuse to return from a relaxing vacation knowing I have work to do. Please tell me I'm not the only one who is OCD about this...

And with that, that's all I have today ladies! If you want to join in on the fun, pop over to Jessica's blog and link up!

Confessional Thursday

I confess...

I'm in serious nesting mode despite that my pregnancy is over. Maybe it's spring fever?

I have an addiction to HGTV's Fixer Upper. I'm pretty sure Joanna Gaines and I could be best friends. And for real, how cute are her and Chip? Their fun and flirty relationship inspires me to do better at loosening up and having fun in my own marriage with every episode I watch!

Speaking of Fixer Upper, I've totally binged watched the entire third season in less than 24 hours. As a result, I'm contemplating where I can add shiplap in my home. Kevin says I have a problem. haha

Last Tuesday, we purchased a new SUV. Like signed papers, got a loan, and everything. Here's the kicker... we haven't even seen it yet. It's coming straight from the factory as a custom order and all I can say is... it better be what the hubs wanted. 

Now that Boston has arrived, I'm dying to go shopping! I want these pants in every. single. color. If you don't have any of these pants, do yourself a favor and go get a pair... like NOW! For just barely over $20 a pair, you can't beat the price and they are so flippin' comfortable. You'll thank me later, I promise. 

Since Boston arrived, I have treated myself to a few new items to help make myself feel a little bit better about my new body shape. I grabbed this adorable striped elephant shirt, this precious striped shirt dress (it's cuter on than it is on the model!), and this adorable white with black stripes piko. I've yet to wear any of these items but as soon as I do, I'll let ya know what I think!

I'm dying to see the Bachelor on Monday. The previews have me questioning who he is going to choose and if he's in fact going to send one girl home and then call her back because he realized he made a mistake?! What do you ladies think?!

And with that I'm done ladies! Be sure to pop over to Jess' blog and join today's link up!

{Confessions} Pregnancy Edition

Let me preface this post by saying that I am so, so, so very thrilled that my lovely friend Jessica over at The Newly has started a weekly link up for confessions. Because let's be real, us gals always need the opportunity to get a few things off of our chest. I mean, who doesn't? So without further ado, let's get this 'fess session started.

I confess...

{1} That despite the fact I'm ready to meet our little guy, I secretly wish he'd hang in there a bit longer. I'm sort of dreading the long nights with a newborn and even longer days with a toddler who isn't going to be too appreciative of our newest family addition. 

{2} I've yet to install Boston's car seat in mine or Kevin's car. I keep telling myself a family member can bring it to us if he comes early. 

{3} Same goes for our hospital bags. I have things laid out at random places in the house and all my toiletries are packed in my make up bag but I've yet to put everything in a suitcase. But again, I keep telling myself someone else can throw it in a bag and bring it to the hospital if need be. That's what best friends are for and all (; 

{4} I had a minor meltdown over the fact that Kevin is going to be working non stop the next few weeks and I've yet to clean out Boston's closet which means we still have baby shower gifts sitting in our living room. Will they still be there when Boston gets here? Probably. Because, you know, toddlers don't allow for time to clean out closets. 

{5} It seems that when you're pregnant and already walking a thin line of mental breakdown everything can go wrong. Our dryer isn't working right, Kevin went to the doctor thinking he may need back surgery, and we may/may not have a major leak in the main drain on our second floor. I'm almost afraid to ask if anything else might go wrong this week...

{6} I confess that as excited as I was to wear regular clothes this entire pregnancy, I'm starting to hate my pikos, leggings, and tunics that I have in rotation as much as I hated my maternity clothes with Harper. They may just have to go in a donate pile when all is said and done. But we'll see. 

{7} Since I'm starting to resent my current wardrobe, I have my eyes on a few new pretties. I already pulled the trigger on this pretty pale pink number and I'm currently debating tossing this lace beauty in my cart as well.

{8} I've downloaded about 20 books onto my kindle and haven't started a single one in hopes that I can find time to read them during my time at the hospital and during my maternity leave. Is that wrong?

{9} Blame it on pregnancy but I finally grew a backbone and may or may not have been a bit rude to a seller on ETSY. Three weeks ago, I paid for a custom order to have the most adorable onesie and hat made for Boston and a coordinating shirt and matching monogrammed hair bow for Harper. My intention was to have the two of them sport their new shirts and accessories during our fresh 48 session at the hospital. When I requested my order, the lady assured me she could have it done in 4 days. Fast forward 2 weeks later and it's yet to ship and she hasn't responded to my four emails. By the fifth one I was so ill I reported her to ETSY. Now I'm in limbo as to what to do about their outfits...Do I find someone to make one and risk it not being here in time or just pick out another outfit that isn't half as cute... Womp, womp, womp. 

And that's all I have for today. I tried to round it out to ten things but you know... pregnancy brain and all has my mind all messed up (; 

See you ladies tomorrow for our usual Five on Friday!

{Confessions} A Random Brain Dump

It's been a long time since I've done a random brain dump/ confession style post. Since I've been in and out of the blog here lately, I thought this would be an ideal time to share some random thoughts, tidbits, and happenings. So prepare yourself ladies; this blog post is going to be a bit all over the place. 

1} I admit that I am obsessed with The Bachelor. However, I'm not a huge Bachelorette fan. Yet, this season, I decided to jump on board and watch it on Monday nights. I was totally Team Kaitlyn at the beginning but not so much now. I'm not sure if it's the fact that she reminds me of Miley Cyrus or the fact that she can't seem to keep her tongue in her own mouth, but I'm liking her less and less each episode. Yet, it's still like a train wreck that I can't stop watching and tuning into. 
2} While we're on the topic of television shows, last week while I was at home with Harper, I came across a television show called Married at First Sight. If you're unfamiliar with the show, it's a reality series where three couples are matched up by four experts and they don't meet until their wedding day. The show follows each couple for six weeks where they tackle all the ins and outs of marriage while trying to get to know the person they just met and married. I'm just gonna throw it out there that I may or may not have watched the entire second season in two days. I'm currently dying to see the finale tonight where each couple will choose to either stay married or get divorced now that their six weeks is up! 
3} It just dawned on me last week as I was flipping through photos on my camera that I've yet to share a post about our trip to Charleston that we took back in April. Oops. Be looking for that post soon... maybe. 
4} I'll admit that Christmas with a child is so much more fun than when it was just me and Kevin. In fact, it's so much fun that I've already started working on Harper's Christmas list for this year. On her list so far is her very first American Girl Bitty Baby, a doll cradle and high chair, an adorable Pottery Barn doll diaper bag and stroller, a soccer goal like her cousin Chasen's, and this adorable Land of Nod bow striped sleeping bag. Please tell me I'm not the only mama who has already started planning this?! I mean geez ladies, Christmas is only six months away and a mama has to spread out all of these purchases (; Any items I should go and add to this list? 
5} Speaking of preparing way in advance, I have a serious case of baby fever and I may or may not have already started pinning away nursery ideas for our next child... be it a girl, boy, or even twins. & yes, I've even figured out how we're going to make the big announcement. Kevin thinks I'm a bit crazy but what can I say? I like to be prepared for when the time comes (; 
6} I'm still addicted to my Fitbit Flex. If you don't have one and you want to be motivated to get up and move, go buy one now. They are worth every penny. And when you do buy one, add me so we can motivate each other to do better each day!
7} I have an obsession with two different shirts right now. The first being Piko tops. I've purchased a black one, white one, and now I'm contemplating adding navy, yellow, and pink to my closet. Is it crazy to own five of the same shirts? The second shirts I'm loving currently are the Simply Southern tees. They are so great to throw on with some colored or denim shorts paired with some cute colored studs or pearls. In the last year, I've purchased this navy God is My Anchor, yellow elephant, pink Elements of a Preppy Life, mint bow tie, gray Southern Tie That Binds, and this pale green North Carolina tee. And there are currently two more I've got my eye on (; 

Well that's about all of the randomness I've got going on today. Please send up prayers today and tomorrow for all of my third grade babies as they take their end of year tests! See you ladies tomorrow!