7 Quick Takes

— 1 —

Sunday before departure.

Today marks the end of my brother's first week at Navy boot camp. Other than the 2 minute call he was given upon landing in Chicago, we will probably not get to hear from him for another 8 weeks. We think about you every day little brother! Can't wait to see you graduate in October!
— 2 —

The first outfit we bought.

We had our big ultrasound last Wednesday, and were very surprised to find out we are having a little boy. I had been mentally preparing myself for a girl, since I've generally been a nanny to mostly boys. Brian was also convinced he was following in his grandfather's footsteps and we were going to have six girls. I'm glad God has his own plans. :)


— 3 — I wanted to do something fun to tell my parents the baby's gender, rather than just a regular phone call. Right after the doctor's appointment we took a trip to the baby consignment store and bought our first baby boy outfit, and a little bear that says "It's a Boy!" to surprise them. Of course while attempting to shop for these items my mother was texting and calling excessively, and in our attempts to evade her and tell her to wait just a bit longer there might have been some swear words. Hahaha.
There's something about torturing your parents with good news that brings a smile to my face.
Anyhow, we got home and FaceTimed them, and on a 1-2-3 count held up the outfit and teddy bear while shouting, "It's a boy!" It was so much more fun to see their reactions and to have some suspense built up rather than just tell them over the phone, so I'm glad we held out (and that my mother didn't suffer a stroke)! 
— 4 —

I don't have anything to add here. This looks good.

— 5 — Baby registries. They really suck to plan. I think I have an idea of what I need, but I just know I'm either going to forget something really important, or bulk order crap I never use. 
What are your registry must haves? Do you have any recommendations? 
What do I put on my baby registry and what do I buy myself?
What does a baby absolutely need in the first year?
WAKE ME WHEN IT'S OVER.
— 6 —

20 weeks - the halfway point!

I can't wait to get to the point where people stop giving me the crazy eyes while they scan my body doubtfully when I tell them I'm pregnant (not only pregnant, but halfway-to-baby-birth pregnant). Dresses seem to completely hide my bump, but they are the most comfortable so they've been my go-to outfit lately. Surprising, considering I used to hate dresses. Yesterday I told hubby that I actually felt pretty in them! Sign of the Apocalypse for sure. 

— 7 —

I haven't wanted to say anything until it was finalized, but...WE ARE MOVING! Obviously our tiny one bedroom hotbox in Santa Barbara wasn't going to cut it anymore with a baby on the way. I was also demanding a dishwasher and a washer/dryer and that was out of the question here. 

So we are relocating 40 minutes south to Ventura/Oxnard where the prices are more reasonable. So reasonable in fact, that we are moving into a 4 bedroom townhome with a two car garage, dishwasher, washer/dryer, and air conditioning, for LESS $ per month than a two bedroom with none of those things in Santa Barbara. The only downside is Brian will have to commute to school. Still, we think the benefits far outweigh the cons, and we will actually be a lot closer to family and friends in the LA area - yay visitors and a guest bedroom!

Wish us luck in our big move - we start September 1st and will be moved in by September 9th! Decorating before and afters sure to follow!