I really hate to say this and jinx myself, but I think we are pretty much baby ready – I mean, as much as people could possibly be. Prepared? Maybe that’s a better word. There are, of course, a few little things that would be nice if I could get done (looking at you baby shower thank you cards and freezer meals) but nothing I feel like has to be done or my life is just going to suck once he is here, you know? So now we wait!
Now that my brain is a little less full of all the things between work and home that I need to do to prepare for the baby I feel like I have a little actual mental space to form coherent sentences together on this blog. So today you get a Top Ten, AND I have two more posts started (both baby related, of course). My oh my, how lucky are you all?!
1. Well, let’s start with the most awkward, shall we? I’m not sure if I’ve ever confessed on this blog the fascination I have for polygamy – but now you know! I have read so many memoirs of people who escaped from it in real life and Big Love is one of my favorite shows of all time, for real. It’s been several years since I last watched it, so I started up again a few weekends ago. It’s so good, guys. The only downside is I have them on DVD and getting up to change those discs can get really annoying – first world probs. Thanks for spoiling us all a little bit more, Netflix.
2. Several of you have read and recommended Luckiest Girl Alive and though I’m not far in, I am really liking it!
3. Icee cravings while Target shopping have been real the last few months. I’ve stayed strong, until I didn’t about two weeks ago. Now I’ve had three. Whoops.
4. We finally got our new (king!) bed up and it’s an actual dream come true. We ended up returning this Nate Berkus bedding (I liked it a lot, the color was just a little more cream than I liked) and replacing it with this pure white one. I also picked up these white pillow covers and these teal ones. Love love love. Some day I’ll have new bed side tables and not be too embarrassed to show a picture of the actual bed in our room. #goals
5. So happy I finally found a place for this Target vase – on the new dresser in our room. Now do I want cotton stems or cherry blossoms to fill it? Ps. There is so much Target going on in this post today. It could also be named “Top 10 Target Purchases as of Late.” The Icees made me do it.
6. You may have seen on Snapchat (rachelemily_49) but I totally gave in and tried that alcochol-removed wine (well champagne) The brand is Fre and it was on clearance at Target (sheeesh THERE IT IS AGAIN) for less than $2 so I thought, what the heck and made myself a faux-mosa when I got home. It is 100% ok if you are judging me right now, I’ve totally judged other pregnant women for drinking it but dang, it really hit the spot.
7. First, I’m super unhappy that none of you told me that Emily Blunt was playing the lead role in The Girl on the Train. I don’t love to be out of the loop on these things, guys. Anyways, the first trailer came out this week and I can.not.wait. It looks so good! If you haven’t read the book do that before you see the movie!
8. I’m working on collecting things for a gallery wall to go over our new living room bookcases. This Beautiful Mess sign from Jaxn Blvd would be such a perfect addition.
9. We joined a couples Growth Group (small group, life group – whatever your church calls it!) a couple of months ago and Nathan and I are both loving it so much. It is the most perfect fit for us and have both said multiple times that we are so glad we were brave and took this step! I’ve been in a few small groups in my life but Nathan never has and I’m so proud of how much he is opening up and putting himself out there. Good looking out, God.
10. My sweet tooth has been out of control in these last few months of my pregnancy – which is probably a direct result of indulging in it a little more often than I usually would but that’s not the point here. Sunday when we were at my mom’s for lunch I was reminded how satisfying a simple bowl of strawberries and cool whip is. So this is a dream mostly. Until I can get to the store after work today 
There you go! 10 things I am loving right now. What are you loving these days?
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