Time Marches On.

And quickly, too!  Can you believe it's almost October?  It was starting to feel a lot like autumn here in the last few weeks, but a heatwave this weekend has made me reconsider getting out all my cardigans and sticking with t-shirts for the time being!  At least the tree at the front of our apartment seems to realise the seasons are changing, the leaves on it are looking prettier every day.

We've only had a little bit of rain so far, so we've been enjoying gorgeous blue skies and lots of sunshine.  I just hope it gets properly cooler soon, I'm like a walking furnace at the moment.  Speaking of being hot and huge...

Holy baby bumps!  I have very rapidly expanded!  I've hit week number 35 in my pregnancy and I'm really feeling it.  Thank goodness the end is in sight!  I feel very lucky to have had such an easy pregnancy, with only the usual discomforts to moan about.  I thought I might get away with having a teeny bump right up until birth but the bean has clearly decided she needs a growth spurt and as such, I have been eating all the things and getting plenty of rest.

Looking so jazzed.

We've got a buggy and a cot and a car seat, now we just need to stock up on the essentials like a ton of wipes and nappies.  It's exciting, getting towards the end and knowing that very soon we're going to have a little baby (and I'll hopefully be able to roll over in bed with ease once more!).  With all the excitement comes a good share of nerves, too; with the actual birth drawing ever-closer, I've been thinking a lot about what it's going to be like and trying to prepare myself for the event.  I'll be glad when it's all done and dusted and we're bringing home our little one, that's when the real fun begins!

In the spirit of taking it easy and eating, I'm spending this evening on the sofa with a movie and some popcorn!  As much as I'd like to scoff all the delicious but unhealthy things (I'm looking at you, ice cream) I thought I'd pop some corn from the kernels on the stove and add a little bit of icing sugar (the powdered stuff) for a touch of sweetness, just enough to curb my craving.

I hope you've had a great weekend and you've got a wonderful week ahead of you!  Happy Sunday!

Love, K.

Tiny Little Hats.

I haven't crocheted in the longest time.  It feels like an age since I last settled in for an evening of crafting, mostly because I've been too lazy to dig out my hooks and wool from the cupboard.  Since we moved, and I handily knew where everything was located, I decided that Saturday night would be a great time to cuddle up with my pup, watch a movie and try to remember how to crochet.

Luckily, I recalled enough to whip up a couple of hats for the little bean.  I'm so pleased with how neatly they turned out, considering I'm a little rusty!  In a weird way, making these hats gave me a big reality hit; I feel her moving every day, I go to doctor's appointments and I see my tummy growing, but it was sitting and creating something for my baby to wear that brought it home for me.  One day, in the not too distant future, I'll be able to slip these little hats onto her head when we get ready to go out.  That's crazy.

I really enjoyed taking it easy for a couple of hours while I watched 'Snow White and The Huntsman' and Pearl snoozed on the sofa.  I see a trip to Michael's in the near future to pick up some super soft yarn and attempt a little something else for the bean.

Have you been creating lately?  I hope you had a fantastic weekend and you've got an awesome week ahead!

Love, K.

Thirty-One Weeks.

Holy cowbells.  I've hit the thirty-one week mark in my pregnancy.  While my bump is not that big, the doctor said that it's a good size considering my short torso and that baby and I are doing just fine.  The perk of the tiny torso is the little bump; the downside is I feel every kick, nudge and wallop, most of which seem to be aimed at my ribs!  It's great to feel the little bean squiggle around in there so I can't complain too much!

We've decided that, with two-ish months to go before the bean arrives, it'd be nice to let everyone know...

We were both jazzed to find out that we're having a daughter!  She's certainly an active one so I've no doubt we'll have our hands full when she arrives.  I've not had a lot of experience with babies but thankfully, Pearl has been helping me practice my baby-cuddling skills.

What a sweetie!  She's got such a gentle nature, I know she's going to be such a gem when our little one is here and that they're going to be the best of friends.

So, the countdown begins!  Over the next couple of months, we've got lots of planning and preparation to do to be as ready as possible for our new addition.  I'm looking forward to checking out buggies and car seats and packing my hospital bag and doing all that fun stuff before the hard work really begins.  It's an exciting time for us!

I hope you had a great weekend and you've got an awesome week ahead of you!

Love, K.