mm hmm.

( Imagine the following spoke in one breath)

OK, well the most recent doctor's apt determined that each little kiddie weighs a little over 2 lbs and turns out I have gestational diabetes. BUMMER.

Currently I am staying with the Auntie and SEVEN other family members (yep) and the hubs and Hank are at home riding out the storm.

The ipod has many new downloads, very exciting.

I HATE everything sugar free.
( and did I mention that diabetes could actually be a result in a increase in hormones and might not be affected one way or the other by what I eat. Yet I still must diet)

January please don't tarry I am in need of a MAJOR VACAY with the hubby and pals!

oh irene.

Are you serious? A Hurricane! Hmmm, 100 mph winds, rain, no power, lightening, thunder...shew. For those of you who don't know, I am a major SCAREDY CAT. I swear with every wind gust and roll of thunder the world is coming to an end, Jesus is coming, and my house stands no chance.

I usually leave the island asap, but to be quite honest, I am having a hard time drumming up the energy to plan and make any type of trip. An ultrasound is scheduled for Thursday, so the weights of the two dumplings should be at reach..and my blood results will be in to determine what the plan for the ol body will be. Big week people, Big week! Oh, and school, yeah Raelyn was supposed to start on Thursday.

Even in times of disaster and complete mayhem, its always smart to have the most chicest pair of rain boots,

via blogs.cutekid

Hey Look! It me and the hub...oh wait. Haha clearly that's not us, but they are rocking the timeless Burberry Rain boots that have been a desire of mine, well since forever.

Stay dry.

falling.

I'm usually not one to rush seasons but I must say I certainly am looking forward to the fall. I'm am ready to retire the bikini (until Jan of course), slip on some jeans a lite scarf and gold eyeshadow for a fresh breeze out the door. The hot weather is literally causing the body to move at a glacieral pace. And call me crazy but at this house, um yeah we count down for the start of the new school year (Ive never claimed to be mother of the year).

xoxo
Giving way to the last days of summer!

a sweet treat.

Well its Monday, and if that isn't enough..guess what I am prego with twins and still have 9 WEEKS to go. Sure, some would say, "oh but you are so close," mm hmm but I'm not sleeping and my body I don't believe has ever felt soo crazy. I am tracking right along with high sugar levels and extremely low iron..whoop whoop.

Ha aha, sorry for the negativity it just feels good to get it out there. On the flip side there are many positive notes going on at the moment. For starters, I have been given the best Mother and Sister a girl could possibly want! Yep they got me an IPOD TOUCH!!!! and to make it that much better they had it engraved just for me, just to let me know how much they love and appreciate me. I know, its the sweetest. Time to fill that puppy up with tunes, a calorie counter (for when this step is complete), and tap colors (clearly the best game since The Oregon Trail.)

Speaking of Tap colors, I so need these...

via Nordstrom

Cant stand it! J Brand you have stole my heart once again. Although due to my size I'm wondering if Forever shouldn't be the way that I go. Anyway, enjoy the day and seize the moment, you never know when you might be carrying twins!

at this moment.

Better Luck Tomorrow.

stand still, and breathe.

via flickr

I'm not for sure where to even take this post, clearly my mind is moving in a million directions. At one point I have absolutely nothing to say to anybody and within the next breathe I literally cant shut my mouth (whether it be talking or chomping ice). My emotions are running rapid and I'm not for sure, is this my type of journal entry or just a cutesy little "thing" I do to keep everyone up to date?

One frustration I will share is waiting, at the doctors office! Oh yeah, that grabs a similarity within us all. Yesterday at my OB appointment, 1 HOUR 40 MIN...spoke with the doc for maybe 15 minutes. However is that necessary? And who is to blame? The Doctor, the receptionist, or the creep of an intern that kept herself extremely too close for comfort? Regardless, blood pressure rapidly rising.

If one long wait wasn't enough, Esta Marie had an infection in her eye today and needed to be seen. The kiddies and I, in a 5x5 room waiting patiently for 45 minutes for a 5 minute diagnoses. Once again I ask why? (although the use of plastic gloves and alcohol wipes made me feel like I was paying them back in a sense, and it kept the girls occupied)

Turns out both babies are doing good, I'm continuing to grow on schedule and the eye infection is nothing major. The trick being...getting her to take her medicine. "Please try this really cool pink drink," isn't working.
xoxo.

its the bees knees.

Doesnt Etsy complety blow your mind? I can hardly stand it, where do all these creative people come from? And how ever did I get skipped in my gene pool? Not a day goes by that a fellow blogger or friend doesnt bring up Etsy and some fly idea that is a must on everyone's list. Im sure this is no suprise to most of you, but WOW, the stuff I need! I dare to post pic's for this post, I dont want to give anyone injust to the creative work in which they display.

Get out and make something.

Another Sunday.

I LOVE Sunday's!! Its simple, the day of rest. You have church, giving you your spiritual dose to start the week, we have Family dinner..which although can be hectic, is pure joy, and then couch time with the hub while the kiddies quietly play or nap (you know, on a perfect day). In the past, summer Sunday's have often times been family beach days or clamming or something somewhat adventurous, but with the rapidly growing belly and the unbearable heat I feel no guilt in the least to enjoy the sunshine through open blinds. Today I envision open blinds full of sun, me on the couch reading "The Help," and taking for granted the great life in which I have been given. Its part of my growing patience process. Sit with me, patience is a VIRTUE.

via asctents.

Are you familiar with Swiss Tents? Aren't they the cutest? Do you think they would withstand 90mph wind speed? Just wondering.

now, hold your breath.

There you have it people! This post will probably be the ONLY post in which you will view the belly. As I type my anxiety is growing, but when I made the commitment to blog, I wanted it to be completely raw. So here you have it.

Your probably looking at the picture and thinking, "hmm, that's not too bad," well its the angle. Observe.

Yep, check out those legs, butt, and swollen knee caps. So cute. At least the water in the back ground was absolute divinity.

I'm trying to keep it light, but the bikini will probably be retired from the pool. These pictures were taking on Saturday,  Friday before at the pool:
Little girl (maybe four) : "Ewh, why is your tummy so fat?"
Me: "Haha, two babies are living in there."
Little girls mother: "OMG, I am so sorry".
Me: Don't worry, I look in the mirror and wonder the same thing." haha

Although the tummy is growing by the second there is nothing like my little kiddies and me at the beach.

Oh sweet summer time!!