Mr & Mrs Smith

Finally!   28!!! 3rd Trimester!! Oh I don't really like this picture much, but it's a time of celebration nonetheless. almost there people!! (kinda not) Mr Smith & I decided it's time for a budgetary game plan.  This weekend we're going to sit down & plan out meals We'll begin cash only grocery shopping & stick to the allotted amount. It's going to be tough folks, but I've been wanting to do it for awhile. I've just been lazy. Not anymore! It's time to count those pennies each month and live smart. So grocery shopping is phase 1 of the live smart plan.  (especially now since we kinda have food storage...stored) However, I'm super glad Mr Smith insisted on a body pillow splurge at Walmart ($8 for pillow, $8 for cover) I am all over that pillow at night. It's just marvelous! And maybe it is helping with the back pain. Oh I ...

I want Mr Smith to make me french toast for breakfast because I am soooo lazy. I think he fears making french toast though because he always makes me do it. Waffles in the waffle maker? That's his world. This is also his world (#fridaynightsmarriedliferocks): I swear our apartment isn't that cold (and it's not because I have an extra layer of flubber these days - okay maybe it is ) but it's definitely cold outside. We don't get nice little snow flurries - we get ice pellets. Which means people don't go more than 20 miles an hour on the road (even if it's a perfectly ok road to go 35+ on) so that means Kayla doesn't go on the road. Anxiety attack just waiting to happen. (this is from the first snow a few weeks ago  - and horizontal stripes that make me look slimming) My managers were sweet and let the pregnant lady go home before anyone else because they were concerned about falls in the parking lot or car accidents. I don't no...

So for some exciting news, my back hurts and my . . . pelvic area? . . . make even sitting & then standing difficult these days. But I'm not the first one.  I think maybe I'll get used to the pregnant walk, give me a few weeks and I'll be able to stand up and walk straight without obvious "she's pregnant" stares. Actually, no, because by that time I'll still have a huge gut that screams "I'm pregnant, stare, hold the door, stare, and get me snacks" But who knew your stuff starts loosening so soon. I seriously feel like it could all fall out any second. Don't be like Mr Smith and start talking about pre-term labor and I'll start crying. True story.  Tangent   warning - But not as much as I cried when they killed off Lexie in the Grey's Anatomy season finale! I'm a little late on catching up with the previous season. Lexie & McSteamy die (or failed to re-sign their contracts)?!? OVER IT. Could care less abo...

This weekend: we FINALLY went to the temple and upon coming out heard my youngest brother, Troy, got his mission call Ogden, UT - Spanish speaking We're so excited for him!! And then I got to meet little man this weekend. And say hello to the beautiful Mrs Abby.  So that's life's update as much as I'm willing to give it.  Baby girl is very much alive these days.  And I feel like my joints down there have shuffled making walking slightly different, but I guess just one more thing to get used to? I feel like a blubbering fool most times when I speak to people, but from today's lesson I just want to say how very grateful I am for the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. I think too many people are willing to lower their standards and live by the old worn-out phrase "live today, die tomorrow"  I know the Savior requires more from us than tolerance & idleness, and in return we receive more blessings. People seem to get...

Dear other lovers, your friend is getting bigger . . . oh you want to see my stomach? BAM Symptoms? I feel great. minus the back pain I just have to get up slowly so that I don't pee my pants. real-life

Alright, I'm going to admit I'm crazy, but you already knew that! I'm going to show you my list. 3 months before the due date and I already have 100+ things on the list! Oh dear, but let me explain myself . . . These are things you won't find on the list  ( see Mr Smith, I'm restraining myself!) actually some of it is cause I already bought it =) soothing sound system + bassinet + changing table because it all came with the pack and play which is also why I don't have a crib. The one I'll eventually get is cheapest at Walmart so honestly the mattress + sheets aren't super urgent either. Crib set is overrated. plus Mom also got another popular bassinet thing for the first few months. My mother brought a swing  too so that's done.  Monitor - we don't have a big place. You can hear. Wipes - just got 1120 at Costco and that's a good start Wipe warmer  - she won't be a pansy Dresser (craigslist) & Lamp (T...

You know, Mr Emo doesn't really captivate me like Mr Smith does, but I just close my eyes and picture my lover and his big blue eyes. This is a song for our magical monday. You know those adolescent days of day dreaming about your first kiss. Or getting lost in songs on your iPod that allow you to fantasize about that dark & handsome man you can't get out of your head? I think sometimes we forget to fantasize when we get married. We take for granted that soul that wakes up with us and kisses us goodnight. That person who would do anything at the end of the day to make you happy, to see you happy. Sometimes we forget how much we care. Why - because it's just another day, expected, no longer mysterious? When we get used to things we become entitled instead of privileged, blessed? Every day is a miracle, especially when it's one more day with you, my love.  I just watched that Greys Anatomy episode where the 25 week old baby finally passes away. So ...

Oh and I forgot to announce. I now own a size 38D. (I'm pretty sure the cup size runs small) I mean how do you go from 34B to 38D - it just made me feel...fluffy. Cause I swear my boobs didn't grow (I'm cursed), they just became swollen and needed more space without wires and padding. I didn't realize my rib cage was also gathering some extra fluff. Whatever. It feels SOOO much better. We'll see what happens in three months.  Mom, maybe that will be a mission for you when you come (one of many). I'll need nursing attire, but I will NOT want to go and try things on. So you can pick out the gray, neutral colors that you think will fit best. How to be comfortable, but not frumpy while being easy to get to if you know what I mean. I don't even want to think about it.  I can already hear Mr Smith's response to this post "really kayla?" Outside of my father, I think any other possible readers are definitely women. it's a big deal...

Because I would like someone to decide for me. I swear, we go to the store, spend enough, carry them up three flights, spend 10 minutes putting everything away and then I'm like "now what" - I have no more energy to even think about the possibilities.  I worry I'm starving my husband. I eat smaller portions and can be satisified off random leftovers and cereal. Mr Smith doesn't like cereal or grilled cheese so I throw my hands in the air. But he will ask you for another piece of chocolate cake. He has locked focus on the newest/lastest dragon book. He'll hate me for calling it that; I just know it's fantasy. And I feel like there is always a dragon in fantasy books. But let's not lose focus. I need your easy, good tasting recipes (that don't make you too fat) Here is what we currently have on our list: enchiladas (these are good & I don't need a recipe and therefore - no extra energy) quesadilas - see above. h...

I like lists. And I plan on doing a baby one later on. I have been through several lists of other peoples thoughts and I'm excited to discover what I appreciate for myself. So I did this with the wedding registry for those who may be heading that way. Sometimes, it's just hard to know what's most important. So here's my list of "I'm so glad people bought me this when I got married" 1. Non-stick pots&pans set . Target? BBB? Can't remember, but I LOVE THEM. I am so grateful to my coworkers who pitched in for those. 2. Silverware . I sometimes wish we took more time when picking this set out, they don't stay all shiny/new for long, BUT they are strong. And we use them every day. Durability. It's great. 3. A trashcan . Because some awesome friends in VA knew me just enough to get me the trashcan of my dreams. I love it to this day. The lid pops up with your foot. No lid that pops off or pushes down. What were people thinking with...

I think this is the lamp I want to go on top of the baby dresser except for the fact that you have to purchase the two parts separately! No longer a good deal. UPDATE - found a pretty $20 white one at Target. These are also cute (if Mr Smith would decide on a name)  and what site doesn't offer free shipping these days? apparently that one. Land of Nod-a For everyone else, this is a good site for deals: http://thekrazycouponlady.com If you want to try couponing, they make it easy for the people who aren't so great at it (me) For example, I would totally do this if I had the Smart Source coupon on the pasta.  But we're getting some Ragu cause I don't make my own sauce. And is this too good to be true at Costco? Are these Huggies wipes bad or something? Can't you see I'm obsessed with shopping these days? sheesh. I wish I'd get obsessed with photography again, but I'm busy making my model. It'll come...

Okay Okay there is cinnamon chocolate chip banana bread in the oven. The apartment smells glorious right now all thanks to my rockstar self. I'm so glad I finally just sucked it up and made something of those dying bananas. Something that's going to rock my fluffy world. Guess what - it's 25 weeks ! And no, I don't have a belly picture for you. Cause guess what. I come home and the first thing off is my bra. And then I just give up and pick my feet up. They feel so heavy after walking up and down the baby isles. I found a Baby Depot on the way home today. Here's to the next best thing . . . A $70 diaper bag for $35.  I could have peed my pants. (seriously, all it would take is for me to sneeze) And that's how exciting my life gets these days. It wasn't my #1 pick, but it was #2 and it turns out the price factor trumps. My pregnancy: "Mr Smith is dying because I am not feeding him" "I have gone all day with...

And apparently it's baby stuff. It's worse because I'm so practical and don't want anything I wouldn't 100% love & use, but how do you know when you don't have the baby yet? Well, some things are always great and I just read reviews BUT I know for most things I just plan on waiting. I'm not great at waiting though, so I indulge myself from time to time (only when they are on sale). Like tonight on diapers.com: Estimated Delivery:  Friday, Jan. 11 Qty Description Item Price Discount Subtotal 2 Boogie Wipes Unscented 30 Count - 3 pack $11.89 $11.89 $11.89 1 Carter's 2 Piece Plaid Tunic & Leggin Set - Grey Gingham - 3 Months $6.49 $0.00 $6.49 1 Baby Signs (Board Book) $6.99 $2.10 $4.89 1 Haiku Baby (Board Book) $6.99 $2.10 $4.89 1 Indestructibles Flutter! Fly! $4.95 $1.49 $3.46 you can currently buy 3 and get 30% off each book (if new customer) or buy 3 and get the 4th free bookworm.com With the $1.50 I had as a credit from pu...

I probably spent too much at Target yesterday, but that's the thing if you don't get official "Christmas" gifts - everything becomes Christmas. I love 100% of everything I got. Things just add up too quickly.  I got some sweaters for me. Some zip-me-ups, as I call them, for the little one. Some frozen lunches (snacks) and yogurt. Maybe two little Sassy toys and some J&J baby oil lotion as well. I didn't forget about Mr Smith. I got him a pair of knitted winter gloves.  For those mornings when he scrapes the ice off my windows. He left before I did, but by the time I finally made it out to my car, he was just then pulling away. I then saw all my windows scraped and I just thought about his selfless, freezing hands. I love that man. My doctor's visit went better yesterday as well. I got the older black MALE doctor. I've avoided him, but it turns out he's a lot more pleasant than the lady. Go figure. I proceed to ask him about my weight a...

Oh and by the way . . . if you're interested . . .  I got Huggies Snug & Dry for 10 cents a diaper (on sale $40.79) for a 258 box count: Click here to view product $2 off using the manufacturers (ecoupon) 20% off (if it's your first diaper purchase) with code OHBABY20 $10 off if new customer using BCEXPECTS I doubt they'll let you use OHBABY20 and the BCEXPECTS together but worth a try? I used another $3 off code instead of OHBABY20 but it expired last night. {I know that the ecoupon and BCEXPECTS will work for sure which will give you 11 cents/diaper} I'm looking for Pampers newborn & size 1 discounts - it looks like Amazon mom might be my best bet - but 10 cents a diaper for Huggies aint bad! Costco has the same diapers but in size 2 right now for 14 cents each. Free shipping on both sites; however, at diapers.com the order has to be greater than $49, so I threw in some destin & lanolin cream I know I'll need.

So it's the first day of the New Year and the last day of my vacation .  And I guess the world didn't end. It's not such a laughable concept though. But I'm not talking about the end of the world. Just about today, 1 January 2013 .  16 weeks and I will become a mother. One with a live, screaming child. But hopefully a child that just coos, don't ask me how to spell it . Mr Smith may get the job offer we're looking for and that may mean we'll be in Winston-Salem for another few years. And chances are, we'll continue to live in the same apartment. I'm looking up diaper deals (Amazon mom & diapers.com) and still deciding on one of those diaper bags. What kind of stroller do we think we'll need? (not the one Mr Smith nor I could intuitively unfold in the store). Do we need to let that dictate the car seat? These are the current questions. Will our baby be healthy? Will the pregnancy continue without complications? I pray n...