Jude Maxwell Bolton
Our little man arrived August 6th at 5:23pm weighing 9lbs and 6oz and measuring 21 inches long.
He is complete perfection.
God is so good, and we are so in love!
Much more to come soon...
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Monday, August 5, 2013
Thoughts...
Still no baby. I'm officially 40 weeks today. If you told me weeks ago I'd still be pregnant, I wouldn't have believed you {and probably would have smacked you!}. Thought the babe was coming Friday night, but after a whirlwind of packing up the car, dropping of G with friends, calling out of town family and heading to the hospital, we were sent home for false labor. Luckily the grandmas are here, and we enjoyed a relaxing, restful weekend. We are now ready for baby!
So many thoughts rush through my head as we prepare to welcome this new little one. Thoughts on how will I be as a newborn mom all over again. How will G adjust to life as a big brother? How on earth will I physically be able to run on the little sleep I'm about to get? The main thought {and excitement} that keeps going through my mind {and heart} is, who are you baby?
I love not finding out the gender. It's exciting. I know some people would beg to differ with me, but I think it is the best surprise ever. Wondering who is in there yet all the while knowing you love them unconditionally regardless of their gender. I read this blog post a while back, and it really resonated with me. It's as if she took the words right out of my head {yet in such a more eloquent way than I could ever articulate!}. I too hate the question of "what do you want?" It so doesn't matter boy or girl. You really don't have a preference. For me, not finding out truly has allowed me to focus on praying for a healthy baby and focusing on God's providence.
I had this print in G's nursery and have moved it to the baby's nursery. Oh how I love this verse. Only He knows who this child is because He created him or her and has given me the incredible opportunity to be his or her mom. I don't go back and forth on whether I think it's a boy or a girl or whether or not I want a boy or girl because I know {and take great comfort in knowing} the Lord has known from day one who this baby is. Just as Blair writes, He chose this baby to be a boy or a girl to bring glory to Himself and good to my family. So that is what I take such joy and peace in knowing. Now just get here already, baby! We cannot wait to meet you.
So many thoughts rush through my head as we prepare to welcome this new little one. Thoughts on how will I be as a newborn mom all over again. How will G adjust to life as a big brother? How on earth will I physically be able to run on the little sleep I'm about to get? The main thought {and excitement} that keeps going through my mind {and heart} is, who are you baby?
I love not finding out the gender. It's exciting. I know some people would beg to differ with me, but I think it is the best surprise ever. Wondering who is in there yet all the while knowing you love them unconditionally regardless of their gender. I read this blog post a while back, and it really resonated with me. It's as if she took the words right out of my head {yet in such a more eloquent way than I could ever articulate!}. I too hate the question of "what do you want?" It so doesn't matter boy or girl. You really don't have a preference. For me, not finding out truly has allowed me to focus on praying for a healthy baby and focusing on God's providence.
I had this print in G's nursery and have moved it to the baby's nursery. Oh how I love this verse. Only He knows who this child is because He created him or her and has given me the incredible opportunity to be his or her mom. I don't go back and forth on whether I think it's a boy or a girl or whether or not I want a boy or girl because I know {and take great comfort in knowing} the Lord has known from day one who this baby is. Just as Blair writes, He chose this baby to be a boy or a girl to bring glory to Himself and good to my family. So that is what I take such joy and peace in knowing. Now just get here already, baby! We cannot wait to meet you.
Thursday, August 1, 2013
A little sprinkle...
Wow where has this week gone? I feel like I have been the worst blogger lately and this was going to be the week I actually kept up with it. Ha! Oh well, no time like the present.
I think I have been in a funk this week. Not quite sure why considering all the excitement that is about to be upon us. I guess given all the activity and progression with my pregnancy these last few weeks I so thought we would have a baby by now. I never experienced any of this with George and always anticipated him being late {ironic he ended up being early!}. With this one, these last few weeks I have been so antsy and anxious.
The good thing about still being with child? I got to enjoy a lovely "Sprinkle" my sweet friends planned for Baby B and me! I have the most amazing friends who truly outdid themselves and know how to make a gal feel special. Nothing like sweet treats and lots of laughter with the girls to put me right back where I need to be. Excited and thankful for this new bundle of life we are about to welcome {whenever that may be!}.
Friday, July 26, 2013
Five on Friday
Happy Friday, friends!
It's time for Five on Friday with these lovely ladies.
Here's what I'm loving this week.
1. Royal Baby
I must say I'm just loving the new Prince's name {obviously I'm partial!}.
What I'm really loving though is Kate.
I mean, how amazing does she look?
Good for her for showing off her post baby bump!
Now if only I could look half as good leaving the hospital...
2. Pampelonne
With my baby arriving very soon I've got cocktails on the brain {cannot wait!}.
Stumbled upon this new wine and am dying to try.
Hoping to find here in Nashville and cannot wait for their red wine sangria!
So I know I usually have some fattening frozen sweet treat on my favorites list, but this week I am all about this granola.
It is amazing.
I've been dipping apples in peanut butter and granola each day for lunch and cannot get enough.
Don't worry though, still also enjoying plenty of ice cream and gelato each night.
I love Land of Nod and was dying this week following them on Instagram as they launched their holiday line.
There are so many gifts I want for G and Baby #2, but this camper is at the top of my list.
How adorable??
Cannot wait to watch my little ones playing pretend together.
5. My boys
As excited as I am for Baby #2 to arrive, I have to admit I am really enjoying soaking up these last few days with B and G as a family of three.
We are making the most of our time with just our little man and know he will be the best big brother!
Here's hoping you all have a wonderful weekend!
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Hospital Staff Thank You Gifts
So in true procrastinator fashion, what do you do when you should be finishing the nursery, picking out a name or just trying to get some rest? You come up with another project. :)
I so loved my last experience at the hospital delivering George and was so appreciative of the staff. From the nurses to the people who brought us our food, everyone was amazing. I wanted to make sure to have a little something to show our appreciation.
Thought this was simple and easy, and who doesn't love chocolate?
B and I may or may not have put a good dent in this bag.
And we might be short a few of these baggies...
Here's hoping the baby comes sooner rather than later otherwise we might not have any nuggets left for the nurses!
Did you take any treats during your delivery?
Here are some more adorable gift ideas for the hospital staff.
Monday, July 22, 2013
Scenes from the weekend...
Our weekend was simple and just what I needed. The theme was certainly resting and nesting. Laid low Friday night, and Saturday my boys let me sleep in while they went and got donuts. Thankfully they brought some back for mama! Made it to a first birthday party even with G on his sugar high {three donuts really do a number on the little man} and spent the rest of the day nesting in anticipation of this little one. Ventured out for what I'm thinking was our last date night before Baby #2 arrives and enjoyed tasty mocktails, yummy Italian food and fabulous company with some of our favorite friends. Sunday was more resting {did not get out of bed until 10am!} and nesting {cleaned all.day.long.}. The hospital bags are packed, house is clean and fridge is stocked ready for the grandparents to arrive and take care of the little man while we have this baby. Of course as I type this I'm probably jinxing myself and it'll be another week. Here's hoping your weekend was wonderful and cheers to the start of another week!
Friday, July 19, 2013
Five on Friday
It's Friday which means it's time to link up with these lovely ladies and see what five things everyone is loving this week.
Here are my five favorites!
1. Name Blanket
I am obsessed with this adorable online shop I found via Instagram.
I will be ordering this personalized baby blanket the minute I pop this babe out {assuming we can finalize our names!}.
So many friends and fellow bloggers have this fun water play table for their kiddos and have raved about it.
Finally ordered one for my little man, and he LOVES it!
We play outside with it all day every day.
His favorite is taking the scooper and pouring water all over his mama.
Another fun find via Instagram!
If you know me, you know I have a husband who loves to hunt and a family ranch that has lots of deer.
In other words, we have a lot of antlers.
Hoping to get crafty and recreate some of these!
When I was pregnant with G I craved s'mores and would make them all the time!
Just this week I started craving them again.
Stumbled upon this recipe and am so hoping to whip these up this weekend.
My little man
This little guy is at the top of my favorites list this week {and every week!}.
I have been feeling so run down, and he has been such a trooper.
Sleeping in, playing in his crib and just lounging with mama.
Love him so much and cannot believe I have just two weeks left just the two of us!
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