Hello, reader! I'm sure you noticed that I took an unexpected hiatus from blogging. Or maybe I am thinking too much of myself and you didn't. But, I did, and I'm sorry I dropped off the face of the internet. It was a little burnt out-ness, a little busy-ness, and a lot of tiredness and morning sickness....or as I like to say all day sickness. Yep, Mr. Bean and I are having a baby!! Baby Bean is expected to make his/her debut around January 27th, 2013. As much as I would love to say 'that sounds so far away', Mr. Bean and I are hoping time slows down a bit because we have a lot to do before then and we are already wondering what we got ourselves into. In a good way.
I know we shocked quite a few people with the announcement. I think most people gave up on us, but that made the surprise that much sweeter. We wanted to do something special to make the announcement to Mr. Bean's parents, but knew to keep it simple because they aren't extravagant people. So, I made some cupcake toppers and a cupcake banner with the news. They were definitely surprised and over the moon. I think my FIL calls me more now than he ever did Mr. Bean or Billy Bean. My FIL is a man of few words, so Mr. Bean is always surprised when he comes home and I am talking to his dad.
I am overwhelmed with the amount of love and support we've received from friends and family. Especially Mr. Bean's family. I get calls/texts/emails all the time from friends, uncles, aunties and cousins just checking to see how I am feeling. While I don't always feel like talking - the morning sickness has been worse for me in the evening - I can't tell you how much I appreciate their thoughts and kindness. I know the "highly anticipated" - as my MIL says - Baby Bean will be loved wherever we take him/her. And that means the world to me.
Now on to my August obsessions.
The Olympics. I missed July's obsessions post in a big way, but I can tell you the only obsession I had. Because it carries over to this month's obsessions list: The Olympics. Mr. Bean and I LOVE the Olympics. I pretty much cry every day at least once. Love hearing the athletes' stories. Love seeing the athletes getting their medals. Love hearing the national anthem. Love the competition.
butter LONDON. And speaking of the Olympics, my friend gave me this Heavy Medal Collection from butter London as a gift. Too cute. butter LONDON is an eco-friendly nail polish line that I'm quickly becoming obsessed with. I have used all three colors and can't decide which is my favorite yet. But, I think I will have to start stocking up on other colors because me likey. Find out where you can buy their products here.
That's all for this month. I promise to start working on some more posts!
I know we shocked quite a few people with the announcement. I think most people gave up on us, but that made the surprise that much sweeter. We wanted to do something special to make the announcement to Mr. Bean's parents, but knew to keep it simple because they aren't extravagant people. So, I made some cupcake toppers and a cupcake banner with the news. They were definitely surprised and over the moon. I think my FIL calls me more now than he ever did Mr. Bean or Billy Bean. My FIL is a man of few words, so Mr. Bean is always surprised when he comes home and I am talking to his dad.
I am overwhelmed with the amount of love and support we've received from friends and family. Especially Mr. Bean's family. I get calls/texts/emails all the time from friends, uncles, aunties and cousins just checking to see how I am feeling. While I don't always feel like talking - the morning sickness has been worse for me in the evening - I can't tell you how much I appreciate their thoughts and kindness. I know the "highly anticipated" - as my MIL says - Baby Bean will be loved wherever we take him/her. And that means the world to me.
Now on to my August obsessions.
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Bob Dylan. I have had an ongoing obsession since about April that I haven't shared since I haven't blogged much. Mad Men. I started with season one on Netflix and am now down to the final two episodes of season 4. It took a few episodes to grow on me, but I was definitely intrigued with the clothes and the furniture so I pressed on to total obsession. It's a pretty scandalous show and sometimes I find myself yelling at Don Draper hoping he'll hear me, but I can't wait to get started on season 5. I also love the music the show plays as the closing credits roll. Heard this song on one ep and have been listening to Bob ever since.
That's all for this month. I promise to start working on some more posts!
