December 31st, 2010
Not too much to report on the Poppy front for this week, which is a good thing indeed! It is kind of just a waiting game from here on out…
I’ll keep this post short as it’s New Year’s Eve and be back soon with our 39th week post (where we currently sit). I think I’ll save our little bit of news for that post. My mind has been very full lately.
I hope everyone out there has a safe and fun New Year’s Eve. Thank you for sticking around! I’m grateful for a place to share our lives.
Here’s to a beautiful new year full of light and love, brightness, laughter, and joy.
All the best to you and yours.
Sweetest wishes, Xs & Os, Katy
tags: Maternity Series, Poppy
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December 29th, 2010
This girl has my heart.
Sometimes I think I am soon going to undergo a transformation like that of the Grinch’s. Not in that my heart begins two sizes too small, but that I think it is getting ready for expansion.
As Dr. Seuss puts it:
“And what happened then? Well, in Whoville they say that the Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes that day.”
I think that day is coming sometime this week.
Because right now this girl has my heart. And it will remain that way forever.
So what is there for my heart to do but grow another size or two for the little popcorn on her way?
I don’t think there is anything better.
tags: Ella, Poppy
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December 29th, 2010
I didn’t get out to take any maternity shots for our 37th week on account of being so under the weather. We did, however, get to peek at the sweet little chubbin in my belly a few times! I thought I’d share those images instead…they’re so much cuter anyway.
I love those kissy lips. I love that they are exactly the same from the side as little Ella Faye’s. And Ella Faye’s are the same as her daddy’s.
And Poppy Lucille has definitely got that high Verga cheekbone that Ella possesses too.
I love that I can see these features of Ant’s so clearly in my girls.
I’m so anxious to smooch all over those tiny lips and puffy cheeks!
tags: Maternity Series, Poppy
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December 27th, 2010
Just a quick note to look back on someday when I feel like I need some centering.
It is the most wonderful, serene day here in my life. I feel completely at peace, so calm, living in the warmest factions of life at this moment.
This morning Ant & I plotted out our week to come. With his entire week off and it being the last one before Poppy arrives, we want to squeeze in as much family time as possible. Today’s simple agenda: lunch out with my parents, grocery shopping, and naptime.
This afternoon while little Ella Faye slept, I fixed the makings of a big Italian feast. Prepped the meatballs, stoved over my homemade spaghetti sauce. It felt good to get back in the kitchen, chopping and dicing and stirring and mixing with my hands.
When the wee wakes up, it’s off to Yaya and Papa’s for some more playtime, and I will get to have some play of my own. Crochet time for me, maybe outside under the grey clouded skies.
This evening we’ll feast with my parents, then head out for one last walk through the Christmas lights with hot cocoa in hand.
Everything is done with the quiet assurance that our new baby will be here any day now. Always in the back of my mind. This makes me peaceful, grateful, and full of beautiful life.
All is calm, all is bright.
Sweetest wishes,
XO – Katy
Edit: Funny, before I got to post this, Ella woke up in her current afternoon anger phase. I am still posting this for the reason stated above. Some moments are serene, some are hectic, and that is life. I am still adjusting to living in a toddler’s world.
tags: Inspiration
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