As usual, linking up with Neely & Ashley this week for another round of the Sunday Social!
1. What is something you have wanted to do but are afraid of?
Oh, I’m just going to bust it out here on the first question. New visiting readers? This is how I roll. Old readers? You’re used to it!
A VBAC. I’ll admit, I actually really loved my c-section experience, despite the fact that it was not what I planned on. I loved staying in the hospital for a very long time, loved not having a messed up hoo-ha, everything.
But next time? I want to experience it the other way. The way I feel it should have happened. The way I originally planned.
Sure, I’ll miss the 5-day glorious hospital stay, and my lady bits will probably hate me forever, but I just want to experience it! Despite how much I want this to happen, I’m SUPER scared about it.
2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
If I get my way, I’ll be mothering 3-4 children, at home. If Derek gets his way, I’ll be mothering 2 children, at work. HA!
Is that bad to say, “my way” “his way”? I know this is a partnership and all, but you know, sometimes just we differ on the details.
But for real, I really want to find some kind of work that I’m good at, I love, and that I get paid for – that’s the dream.
3. What are you looking forward to before the end of 2012?
Selling this house! Come on buyers!
I’m also looking forward to making it through Benjamin’s first birthday without having a complete mental breakdown, but I’m doubtful that will happen.
And, I’m super-dee-duper, really freaking excited, fingers crossed, for Benjamin to hopefully outgrow his dairy allergy, and throwing us a DAIRY PARTY! I’m talking pizza, mozzarella sticks, ice cream, yogurt, cheesy potatoes, cookies, the whole bit.
4. What are your hopes for your blog?
I’m guessing I won’t become a billionaire, but I’d love for it to be a way to make my family’s life a little better by making a little extra money and be able to enjoy products to review, etc. Seems reasonable, right?
I also want to continue making new friends (it’s the best!), and having the blog serve as a scrapbook of my family’s life.
5. Do you always see yourself living in your current town/city?
Absolutely not. Hence the fact that we are currently trying to move! I want to be where the action is, not in the middle of nowhere. I want to be able to go for walks with Ben in our neighborhood and not risk being attacked by rogue pit bulls. I want to live in our new house with all the upgrades and fun things that we couldn’t get when we built this house. I want to be able to start thinking about a little Benjamina (yes, a little sister… ha!) without worrying about where we’re going to live and when we’re going to get there.
Let’s get this show on the road, peeps. I’m finally ready, so let’s make it happen. NOW.
6. What is your morning routine?
Well wouldn’tcha know, I have that all documented in photos already. How conveeeeenient.
Diaper changes, makeup, coffee, breakfast, blogging, playtime… and then Benjamin’s favorite show, Kathie Lee & Hoda!



Fun, right?
Happy Sunday, friends!


I hope yall sell your house!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love that you already have your morning routine in pictures, lol.
I used to think "Oh, I'd prefer a c-section" because of the reasons you just stated. BUT, my friend told me about the burning, seering pain, the accompanying headache, and the annoying recovery. That scared me. Truly, I don't think there's an easy way to get a baby out anyway, ya know?
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the VBAC. I had an unexpected C-section and while I did love the long stay and being catered to while I was recovering, I don't know if I could be out of commission for that long with my son and a new baby. My son was in the NICU for 4 weeks, so I was able to recover at home. I always planned on having a regular delivery and kind of feel "cheated" out of the experience.
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The Pretty Pinhead
I love the picture of your little boy in front of the TV, I'm so happy to see my kids aren't the only ones! And dairy party? Oh my gosh, I think my kids would starve without dairy. My 3 year old still likes to drink bottles from time to time, and they are both crazy about cheese products.
ReplyDeleteMy son has lactose issues. Whole milk and ice cream makes him sooo sick, but he tolerates pizza pretty well. So weird. I think your dairy party sounds like a blast!
ReplyDeleteNow I have to ask do you put makeup on even when you are home with Benjamin? I'm so lazy I only do it if I'm going out.
A dairy party sounds AMAZING! I hope your house sells soon!! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteHopefully you will be able to have a VBAC! Good luck selling your house. Haha, love the pictures of your morning routine. That is so funny your little guy sits and watches Kathie & Hoda, we get stuck watching Mickey Mouse clubhouse, lol. Visiting from the link up.
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Whitney
http://somethingbroughtyouhere.blogspot.com/
Love the pictures of your morning routine :D
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Grace @ http://gracefulwolf.blogspot.com
I am with you on the VBAC, I think. We aren't sure if we will have any more little ones, because I didn't handle the first pregnancy well. Baby fine, mommy not. I guess that's how I'd prefer it, right?! :) I hope you get your wish and your doctor agrees with you.
ReplyDeleteGood luck selling your house! Hopefully it will be soon.
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Giving birth is another thing that scares me. I have no problem carrying the baby for the 9 months and everything in between but actually giving birth to it doesn't make me very excited - but I hope to do it one day!
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I had a wonderful c-section. Not planned and it was an "emergency" one but seriously my recovery was a dream. If I have to do it again I hope to have the same recovery.
ReplyDeleteI'm also hoping for a VBAC though.
Katie Lee and Hoda god I love those women hahaha
Lovin' that your routine is already documented. :)
ReplyDeleteI can personally assure you that the hoo-ha goes back to its original form. GH thought he'd give 'it a go' before the 6-week recommendation so, I can DEFINITELY assure you Hoo-Ha does miraculous things. O_O
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