And, we started!

Two weeks ago we started school for the new school year. I knew we needed to start early so we could allow for a 'baby break' for when this wee one comes in the winter. This mama is not gonna want to school and have a brand new baby in the house! We're gonna need a break. I'm gonna need to get some sleep under my belt before we start again. But I'm getting ahead of myself. *sigh* We started and now I'm just tired. But, good tired. Tired because we were very productive and got thru a whole two weeks of school without any tears! *cheer* I am so happy with my choices thus far (both the ones that are the same as last year and the ones that are different.). E. is really sailing right thru her independent work and A. is doing great with her first year of structured school (well, as structured as we get around here!). They are both happy to be back in a routine, as am I. I guess I really am a type A at heart and just wish I was the free spirit type....

   Every year I take school pictures in the same place, the same way (more to document growth and such.). And while I am posting them here, I think I'm gonna change it up and take some more exciting pictures soon. I (of course!) have seen some cute ideas floating around on pinterest and think they could just be an exciting way to document this year. This year has really been a year of change for us. Not noticeably to some, but change nonetheless. I even have an idea for incorporating the new baby into this year's school pictures... 

 

 I promise to post a  belly shot this week (I know! It's been too long!). But, keepin' it real- last week was a l.o.n.g. week for this mama! And, I just couldn't get it all done. Sorry that you (all?) had to suffer silence on my end, but I choose my family over my blog. And, I would hope you would do the same. 

Have you started school yet? What do you do to commemorate the start of a school year? Any great picture ideas???

What's up with that?!??

Well, this is what my latest craving has looked like. Chips and Salsa from my local Mexican food restaurant. It is a need, not a want. Really. The cravings have been SO intense. One night it was fried chicken. One night Chinese. Lately, Mexican. A lot of Mexican. It is what is it is. Although some will swear that this baby in the belly is a boy (more on that later), but all I know is these cravings have never been stronger. So seriously, what is up with that?!

So if your nearby and would like to bless me (and relieve my husband of his midnight snack driving duty!) I would happily accept any Mexican food. And, I'd be most appreciative. My belly will thank you. Or better yet, if you could stop by and watch my big girls so the hubs and I could go on a date (when was the last time we did that??? Really, I can 't remember!), that would be even better.  *laugh* 

So as I re-enter reality, I will tell you that this pregnancy has been different. Though my husband tells me I say that every time. I go back in for a check this next week and will post the infamous belly shot from a week or so ago. *wink* I'm just keeping it real. Cravings, belly shots and all. 

Have you craved something while pregnant?? What was your strongest craving?