Cranky Day

You know those afternoons where you're a little cranky because you're pregnant and achy, a little cranky because you're sick, and a lot of cranky because your hungry?


Well, today I'm thankful for good solid cries, a warm bed, and my husband. My husband who, despite the fact that he cannot fathom why I'm crying, still hugs me tight and lets me know all is well!

18 weeks

Size: 5 1/2 inches long, 7 ounces... the size of a sweet potato

Movement: I have not felt anything yet but I am ready and waiting for it. Sometimes I lay on the couch very still and say "Ok baby I'm ready now, you can move around!" 

Weight gain: 4 pounds

Maternity Clothes: Nothing yet but with a couple of my jeans I am using a rubber band looped around the button to give me a tiny bit more room.

Cravings: Taco salad

Aversions: Nothing really except the normal foods I dislike.

Election 2012

On Tuesday, November 6th we re-elected President Obama. This was my very first time voting for a president and it was quite fun. In the state of Washington we have mail in ballots which isn't as cool as going down to a voting station, pulling the curtain back, and casting my vote but in the comfort of my own home with my husband we filled in the bubble on our ballots! How fun it was to have that opinion and contribute! What an excellent privilege we have as American citizens to be heard as we are casting our votes for presidents, ballot measures, governors, etc. I'm thankful for that opportunity and it has honestly made me way more excited for 2016 when we get to vote again. I already am predicting who is going to be running, not that I'm a political expert by any means! :)

Happy Halloween