Hello, hello!!! I can't believe it has almost been a month since I last blogged. I decided to take a little time away from it but am happy to be back! Connor was going thru a rough patch with not napping, waking up 3x a night and being more fussy than normal so that didn't leave me much free time. Now that things have gotten much better I hope to get back to it.
So, I am back for 5 on Friday!!
1. We took Connor to a local pumpkin patch last weekend and had so much fun! We took pictures with the pumpkins, fed and played with animals at the petting zoo and played on the swings. Things like this make having a baby so much fun! Seeing him smile and reach out to pet the animals and watching him squeal and laugh while swinging made my heart so happy!
2. I know I am a few weeks late but I am SO SO happy all my Fall shows are back. Fall TV is the best.....Revenge, Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, The Voice, DWTS......
My DVR is full and happy!
3. 2 friends I met thru IG and I hosted a Fall themed gift exchange a couple weeks ago and it was such a success and so fun! We posted about it on IG mid-September and gave moms a couple weeks to sign up, then drew names and matched up each mom with another mom, then everyone sent gifts to their partner and their babies. We had about 40 moms from all over the US sign up and since then we have had another 40+ ask us to do it again so they can sign up too! So, we will definitely be doing another one around Christmas time.
(sorry for the bad pics....I had to use screen shots from IG)
Make sure you follow us on IG so you can join in!
@lesliebcoxon @lauraflusche @laurengiles
Here are a couple examples of gifts that were sent....
4. I started Baby Boot Camp last week! It used to be called Stroller Strides but the name has changed. A lot of cities have one so you can look it up to see if there is one close to you.
But basically it is a boot camp style workout for moms where you can bring your babies/kids in their stroller and work out with them! And let me tell you....it is HARD. They definitely don't take it easy on you because you just had a baby. On top of that 2-3x a week I have started running again (it's more walking right now though! ;) ) So, my whole body hurts every day since it has been over a year since I have ran/worked out. I am loving it so far though. It's a great way to meet other local moms, get in shape and get out of the house with your kids!
5. I tried a new recipe I found on Pinterest last week and it was amazefest USA (as Guiliana Rancic would say). :) It was super easy and so yummy. Definitely one of my fave Pinterest finds so if you are looking for a new recipe to try, give this one a shot....
Find the recipe here.
Linking up with April and a few other ladies for 5 on Friday!
I am linking up with April, Darci, Natasha and Christina for their 5 on Friday link up! One of my best friends, Jen, has been doing this for awhile now and it looks like fun, so here I am =)
1. I have a friend who has always wanted to open a bakery in our area and she has started making and selling lactation cookies! She brought me over a few to try and I fell in love. So, now I have bought 2 bakers dozens from her. I can't stop eating them! Not only are they so yummy, but they really work! I pumped 7 oz in 4 minutes earlier this week! If you are in the Houston area and want to try them let me know and I will send you her info!
2. I started working on a shadow box for Connor's nursery for his "going home from the hospital" outfit and his first blanket. I originally wanted to include his hospital wrist band and a couple other items from the hospital but I think I like it with just the blanket as the back ground and his outfit and hat! What do you think?
3. I have a new addiction. These chips.
They are the best chips in the history of chips. If you are in the Houston area and live near a Central Market/HEB, go buy these immediately.
Can't.stop.eating.them.
4. This weekend marks the beginning of football taking over my husband's life for the next 6 months. Every year we host my husband's friends NFL draft party at our house, so this Saturday is the day. 10-12 guys will take over my house and will spend the day drinking, eating and choosing their teams....and making a mess of my house ;) I'm making pulled pork, pasta salad, baked beans and a couple desserts for them then Connor and I are leaving for the day!
5. We have started the process of transitioning Connor to his nursery and crib and out of our room. I have been putting him in his crib once or twice a day for naps but have not tried it at night yet. At first it was not going well but the past 2 days he has done great! So, I think some night soon we are going to try putting him in their at night. This Mama is a nervous, emotional wreck when I think about doing that though. I have loved having him in our room so close to us every night for the past 3 months but I know it's time for this change. If you have any tips for making the nighttime transition easier I would LOVE to hear them!
