It's Ok Thursday

Hey, It's Okay...

• That I haven't had a chance to blog since Monday's giveaway because I've been busy playing matchmaker for a friend (which is so much fun but also hard work when you have to spend the night out of town to get a group together...).

• To be proud of myself for working out again. I love the gym I'm going to and the classes! Feeling myself get stronger is so awesome.

• To still enjoy eating dessert!

• That I love cutting up fresh strawberries and bananas and storing them in the freezer to use in smoothies. We pretty much drink smoothies every single day! Emily loves them too!

• That I think of blog post ideas way more than I actually write them.

• To watch older TV shows! I love watching my DVDs of Friends, my sisters DVDs of Gilmore Girls, and lots of other shows on Netflix!
• That I only wear makeup these days when I'm getting together with friends and family. Grocery shopping, gym, at home, etc.? Not so much.

It's Ok Thursday

It's okay...

• To have a gigantic bag of Skittles in the fridge (because candy is always better cold IMO)!

• To agree to play COD on PS3 with my husband because it makes him happy. And also because I love the name I came up with for myself. ShellGetYou  - GET IT?! Hahaha! I'm so clever. Lol, just kidding. Kind of.

• That I actually like dog sitting for my parents because I get paid but also because I love him!! Here are a couple pictures of him in all his fluffy hair glory. He is a Portuguese Water Dog, in case you are wondering. And really needs a haircut!!

Laying on Emily's couch :)

• That pictures of Emily playing with bubbles make me happy! Look at the pure joy on her face!

• That although I don't agree with many outfits Michael puts Emily in, they do make for great pictures. Legwarmers on arms, anyone??

• That I've watched this video so many times and I still crack up every time!

Hey, It's Ok...

It's OK....

• To take breaks from blogging because you are enjoying life away from the computer.
• That I'm obsessed with Scentsy and love how amazing my house smells all the time!

• To believe with all your heart that your kid is the cutest in the world...that's ever existed.
• That I am not ready for baby number two quite yet!
• To gain a few extra pounds if it means you can enjoy the foods you really love...right? Haha.
• That my dog sleeps under the covers in my bed.
• That our mailman probably hates the fact we don't get our mail every day.
• To have dance parties with your one year old because she won't judge you, lol.

Hey, It's OK

It's been a while since I have linked up for this but I have some time right now and thought it would be fun! Here we go!

Hey, It's Okay....

...that I like to eat some kind of dessert every night after Emily is in bed.

...to love getting presents for your birthday but hate being in the spotlight.

....that I wish I could travel more just so I could meet a bunch of my bloggy friends!

...to go out with Emily and feel proud when I see so many people smiling at her and adoring her.

...that I ache to hold a tiny newborn again. I don't want another one yet. I just want to snuggle one!

...to want to repaint and redecorate your house.

...that I like to watch old TV shows over and over again. Same goes with rereading books!

...to blog about my daughter almost every time I blog. She is my world!

...that some days I go without makeup and even go out in public without it sometimes.

...that I would rather sit at home and watch a movie than go to the movies.

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"It's Ok" Thursday

You know what today is, right? Today is Thursday, which means I get to ramble about what's "OK" with Neely and Amber! Feel free to link up too! It's fun!

It's Ok....

To whine about still being pregnant. Every day. I'm so glad my husband, family, and blog and twitter friends have let me vent and continue to encourage and support me!

That my in-laws have a bet going for who will be right about what date I will have the baby. But anyone who dares breath a word about how I will probably go past my due date because it's my first time better watch out. Michael made that mistake. Once. I don't need those kinds of negative thoughts!

That I go into the babies nursery and look at her things to feel closer to her.

To worry that nobody will want to enter my giveaway even though I think it's a great deal!

That I don't get what the big deal is about Targets' Missoni collection.

To have a sleeping schedule that isn't the norm.

That I love to smell candles but have to resist the urge to buy all of them!

To look forward to cooler weather so I can wear my new boots!

To love to read books over and over again. I'm in the middle of rereading the Hunger Games series and Breaking Dawn! I'm preparing for the movies coming out!

That I keep begging Michael to let us get a DVR so I don't have to worry about missing all the shows I love when I'm taking care of a baby I love even more. 

To eat. A lot. And then worry about your weight. But still eat. A lot. I can lose this weight after the baby gets here, right?! Ugh. Sometimes I can't help but just have one more snack before bed...okay then another and another.

That I love obsessing over TV series that I can watch to my hearts content because there are tons of episodes on Netflix. Right now my current obsession is Desperate Housewives. I'm pleasantly surprised with it! I've watched five seasons so far!

"It's Ok" Thursday

I'm linking up with Neely at A Complete Waste of Makeup and Amber at Brunch with Amber for "It's Ok Thursdays"!

This was really fun last time I did it and I'm finally getting around to linking up again! Here we go!

It's Ok....

...if I love to browse random YouTube videos. This is one I found yesterday that made me smile.


...that I can not wait until the Hunger Games movie comes out! I think it's going to be just as crazy fan-wise as the Twilight movies. It might even be bigger than those because these are more guy friendly. After reading the books to Michael, even he wants to see it. It looks like it's going to be good!


...that sometimes the only thing that gets me out of bed is the thought of breakfast. I've been waking up STARVING lately and so we got a bunch of breakfast foods besides cereal to spice things up a bit. Oatmeal, Cream of Wheat, English Muffins, and Blueberry bagels with strawberry cream cheese. Mmmm!

...if I am already creating a mental list of clothes/shoes I want to buy as soon as I lose the baby weight. I'm thinking of trying straight jeans with flats and some new boots.

....to want to be done with pregnancy. Of course I want Baby Girl to stay in as long as she needs to, but this mama is ready whenever she is! Just knowing that I am full term is reassuring.

...that I have gained more weight than I wanted to. My midwife says I've gained the perfect, healthy amount so I try to keep that in mind whenever I have to step onto a scale.

"It's Ok" Thursday

 This is my first time linking up for this meme with Neely and Amber!

It's Ok....

If I love my pup more than a normal person does...and let her sleep in our bed. Under the covers.

That I never do my hair anymore. I'm pregnant, uncomfortable, impatient, and hot. No need to do my hair and make it harder!

"To have a friend who lives over 1000 miles away" :-)

That I waddle when I walk.

That I love to have PB&J pretty much on a daily basis.

To not constantly check Facebook, Blogger, and Twitter. Sometimes I like the distance from social media! Especially after long stretches of not seeing Michael. Then my attention is on him, not the computer or my phone!

That our "date night" this week was Michael BBQing steaks and corn on the cob and then eating at the table instead of on the couch, watching tv. 

That I am gaining weight. I am pregnant and it's what should be happening. I tell myself this every time I see the number on the scale.

To let Michael pick things up when I can't bend over to get it myself.

That sometimes all I can talk and think about is being pregnant or having this baby!

To sleep with a million pillows to be comfortable. 

That Michael and I have a strange sleeping schedule. Pretty much 2 or 3 am to late morning. It works for us.

That I'm going to a two year old girls birthday party tomorrow. Alone. I do what I can to support friends and I feel that that's how it should be! Unfortunately there are those "friends" who are only there when it's convenient for them. I try to always be a good friend. It's important to me and it really bums me out when it's a one way street.

That lately when Michael is playing his video games, I sit in the room with him and read The Hunger Games to him. He likes it.