Not Much to Say Today...

Except this:

One of my colleagues just asked if I would be here for "The Writing Test," which is THREE WEEKS from now.  As in, are you going to have the baby before then?

I mean, really?  I'm almost NINETEEN weeks pregnant.  Pregnancy lasts FORTY weeks.

I know people say ridiculous things when you are pregnant.  I was prepared for this. But, honestly, I'm still caught off guard sometimes.

I know I'm big.  I feel huge.  But really, do I look like I'm about to pop? Have you ever seen a woman who really is "about to pop"? Am I that much bigger than every other 19 week pregnant lady in the world?  Really?  (18 week picture here)

(And, not to be vain or brag or awkward... But my weight gain and measurements are right on track... Maybe even on the low end --- which is only because I was overweight to begin with... But still.)

Just had to vent.  And maybe warn you not to say things like that to pregnant women.  I don't really care if you touch my belly... I'm fine with that.  But, could you please just tell me I look cute and not like a gigantic beast?  That's why I like you blog readers.  (Among other reasons.)

Thanks.

P.S. Because sometimes when I write these part-serious-part-satire posts people get confused and think I'm on the verge of a nervous breakdown or something... I'm not REALLY mad.  I'm mostly just amazed, and a little frustrated --- in a light-hearted kind of way.

Wedding Wednesday: Anthropologie

A lot of bloggers participate in "Wedding Wednesdays."  And, with the recent release of Anthropologie's new wedding line - B H L D N - I couldn't resist the opportunity to join in!

So, have you checked it out yet?  Although I'm sad that it's way past my time, and my friend Amanda just barely missed it with her wedding last summer (this stuff is so her); I'm still excited to browse the pages and daydream.  My new sister-in-law maybe?!?!  My sister one day?

Of course, the clothes are pricey and not exactly traditional; but I am LOVING everything about the line.  They thought of everything --- including bridesmaid dresses, shoes, accessories, and even little cover-up cardis etc.

Here are a few of my favorites to "wet your palette," if you will:

Anthropologie, what took you so long?

A Sister

No, I'm not announcing Baby C's gender... And, I'm definitely NOT going Father of the Bride II style and announcing my mom's pregnancy. 

But, this is just as exciting:

I'm going to have a new sister!!!!

Congratulations to my brother-in-law Daniel and his brand new fiance Jayme!!! They got engaged last week and are planning a Fall (ish) wedding.

We are SO happy and SO excited to have Jayme as part of the family!  Plus, we honestly weren't sure this would ever happen for Daniel. ;)

Even better, Daniel said: and I quote:, "I am giving all my decision-making power over to Elizabeth."  Woo Hoo!!!  Wedding planning here we come!

What an exciting year it will be for the Chapman family!