tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30967826769469429012024-02-19T00:22:42.711-05:00Raising Southern GraceSydney @ Raising Southern Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302315166831419952noreply@blogger.comBlogger215125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096782676946942901.post-19935519685105437242016-06-20T07:43:00.001-04:002016-06-20T07:43:34.639-04:00Father's Day Weekend 2016I have said this before, but this was definitely a weekend for the books. As a family we are so busy during the week with work, meetings, gym, house stuff, and other errands that we really rely on the weekends to unwind and really spend some good quality family time. It is something I will never take for granted. <br />
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This guy right here. I love how he loves our boys and is just the best Dada. <br />
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We started off Father's Day weekend with just Luke and I on Friday and we had a day date. This never happens, so it was a nice treat for us both. I made a surprise reservation for us at a Brazilian Restaurant. Not counting the chicken hearts that were offered to us, the lunch was amazing! We will defiantly be heading back there. After lunch we both took a nap. Again, something that never happens and it was much needed. <br />
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After we got the boys from school that afternoon, I...I mean the boys couldn't wait to give Dada one of his gifts. The boys gave Luke a "<a href="http://tbeapparel.com/collections/adults/products/dad-tee" target="_blank">Dad</a>" shirt that has some of the most perfect adjectives to describe their Dad. <br />
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Saturday, Luke had some one on one time with Coleman which Griffin and I snuck away for a little date. I decided to go ahead and pull the trigger and take Griffin to go see his first movie, Finding Dory. I hope zero expectations and was okay if we had to leave the movie over. He isn't one to sit still for long so I had no clue how he would do. After having Finding Nemo on repeat at the Edwards house for the past few weeks I was excited for a little change up. Griffin shocked me. He never moved. He either sat in his own seat or in my lap. He didn't say a word and if he did he whispered. If you know my son personally, then you know the kid goes nonstop and never is quiet. He loved every bit of the movie. If you haven't seen it, go! Its adorable.<br />
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Sunday we were able to share yet another Father's day with Luke. This is such a special day and we enjoyed spoiling Dada all weekend long. We are so very blessed for this guy and I couldn't ask for a better role model for our boys. <br />
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A special Happy Father's Day to these wonderful men as well. My daddy, brother, father-in-law, and brother-in-law. You are all loved so much by us.<br />
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Father's Day is always bitter sweet for me. Or at least it has been for the past 4 years. My Daddy got to spend his Father's Day in heaven for the fourth year in a row. Although I would love to be selfish and have him back here, I know he is rejoicing with his Father. Love you Daddy. Miss you so.<br />
<br />Sydney @ Raising Southern Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302315166831419952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096782676946942901.post-91071494978396346662016-06-15T03:00:00.000-04:002016-06-15T03:00:14.889-04:00Coleman's Room Tour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Now, I don't know if we can call it a "room tour" but this is definitely a little peek into my little man's room. In a perfect world I would have perfect pictures. Once everything in our home is "finish" I hope to hire a professional to come in for some crisp pictures. But for now you get these.</div>
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Coleman's room is actually my master closet. When designing the house we only put 2 bedrooms downstairs, ours and Griffins. Right before we moved in, we found out sweet boy was coming and we were in a bit of a panic on where to have his nursery. I was totally against having the boys share a room because it was not worth the baby waking up Griffin. I was also against moving Griffin upstairs too. So, my master closet became Coleman's room. Still not ideal, but it has really worked out in our favor.</div>
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This weekend sure was a hot one. I am not a fan of the heat and I am so glad we were able to spend a portion of our weekend at the pool. This is Griffin's first pool experience since he was two months old and it was Coleman's first time. Griffin had a blast! The excitement that came from his little body was almost uncontrollable. </div>
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This was Coleman 90% of the time. It didn't take long for him to fall asleep, thanks to all the waves Griffin was making. His hands go straight to his eyes every time he gets a bit sleepy and they stayed that way. <br />
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Sweet boy couldn't hang. The pool was a little cool for him, but it didn't take long for him to get relax and fall right to sleep.<br />
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Griffin is defiantly going to be my water baby. After Saturday, I told Luke we needed to invest in a pool and give this little ham what he wants. I mean, who wouldn't want a water day every weekend?<br />
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After a glorious 3 hour nap by the entire Edwards family, the boys woke up with smiles on their faces. These two love each other. Griffin is always very attentive of Coleman and his needs, and Coleman just can't keep his eyes off of him. Thankful for these brothers. <br />
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Sunday night, I went to IG and asked friends if they had any organizing advice for this mess. Both boys share this closet, Coleman on the left and Griffin on the right. Coleman's side is divided in top row being clothes he hasn't worn and bottom clothes that he has. Griffin's top shelf is shorts and pants and I turn the hangers backwards for items he hasn't worn yet. The bottom is shirts. My type A personality isn't quiet happy with the set up so any advice on how you organize your kids closet would be oh so helpful!<br />
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The chick-fil-a mobile app is a game changer. I have used this several times for the past two week for Luke and Griffin and it just makes like easy! Every Friday, we get Griffin dinner from here and I order on the app and let them know when I arrive in the parking lot. My card number is saved on the app, so there is no going through the line to pay either. You walk in and they are handing your bag that second. It is amazing! Way faster than the already fast drive thru, too. My only recommendation would be that they have a parking spot designated for the mobile app users and they could bring your food out to the card. This would help for the parents with young children in the car and make for a smooth process. If you haven't downloaded this app and your a chick-fil-a lover, this is a must!</div>
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I firmly believe in children rear facing as long as possible. My goal for Griffin was to make it to 3 years old if not to 4. In all reality, adults would be safer if they were rear facing as well. Sadly, Griffin was messing with his safety buckle trying to unfasten it. It made me worried since I wasn't able to see him fully in the mirror, so we opted for his safety, so turn his car seat around. Even though I hated to do it, Griffin loves it. He talks non-stop in the car about everything that he is seeing and he loves that he can see Coleman better too. </div>
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Coleman is on the move! Well, he is trying really hard to be on the move. This little booger is getting up on his knees and is constantly rolling around. I can turn my head for one second and he has inched his way a good two to three feet from where I left him. I have a feeling we may have an early crawler...which I need to mentally prepare for.</div>
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Griffin started 2K this week! He is at the same development center that he has been in since he was 3 months old. So far this week he has told me that he made new friends and played a lot with cars. What more could a boy ask for, huh? This week he has been asking to sit on the potty more. He hasn't used it at all this week, but I think asking to sit on it is a start. Potty training starts at home in July/August and training starts at school in September. </div>
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Sydney @ Raising Southern Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302315166831419952noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096782676946942901.post-21423539996459457052016-06-08T13:40:00.001-04:002016-06-08T13:40:15.684-04:00Coleman | Five Months<br />
My baby boy is five months! How are we already to close to being a 1/2 of a year? Time seems to go back quicker the second time around and it sure is a shame that babies just don't keep.<br />
To play a little catch up, here is Coleman one through four months.<br />
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Life with you has been so much fun! You are learning more and more every single day. You seem to have changed in a blink. <br />
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This month, you had your first sick day. I'm going to call it teething because your little hands stay in your mouth 24/7. You got to enjoy your first pool day with your brother and cousin, even though it didn't last long.<br />
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Learning out to eat from a spoon has been an experience this month. Griffin loves to help feed you and does a great job at it. You love for your brother to be around and your eyes are always glued to him. <br />
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You are still doing great at rolling over. It is hard to keep you in one position for long because you want to be on the move so badly. You are also starting to get up on your knees...Mama can wait a little longer so hold off on the crawling, bud!<br />
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We had you screened this month to see if you need a cranial band like your brother. Turns out, you have tightening in your neck which has led to a small flat spot on the back of your head. Dada and Mama have been working 24/7 with your head and we hope it will correct its self soon. However, if you end up needing to have a helmet, I already have a fun paint design picked out for it!<br />
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You are loving your jumparoo! You can get a little fussy after you eat and we can place you in it and you become such a smiley babe. Sometimes, we have to turn on Mickey Mouse if your really fussy. Works like a charm!<br />
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I have some prayers for you for the next month. I pray that your acid reflux improves because it is no joke and I know it makes you uncomfortable at times. I also pray that your head shape evens out and that we don't have to go down the path to a cranial band. Thank you Coleman for being such a joy to us. You were the best unexpected surprise and you are such a miracle. We love you!<br />
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Sydney @ Raising Southern Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302315166831419952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096782676946942901.post-8779239858453839842016-06-06T13:22:00.000-04:002016-06-06T13:22:43.266-04:00{griffin: 5 months}<br />
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<span lang="EN" style="line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Month five has been full of excitement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your sweet personality continues to come
through, and we love how vocal, active, and wiggly you are becoming.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Can we talk about how your laughter just melts
me?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You started belly laughing in full
force, and always let out the biggest sigh when you’re done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s </span></span><br />
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You are doing a lot with your hands this month. Aside using your hands to put every toy/object in your mouth, you have figured that you have fingers attached to your hands and they make the perfect soother. I hope that you don't continue to suck your thumb, but if you do, at least you are adorable while doing it. You have also mastered holding your own bottle. I guess you've decided that if you want it bad enough, you have to do it yourself.</div>
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You got your first taste of rice cereal this month too...and you HATED it! I think hate is an understatement too. I just knew that you would love it and I wouldn't be able to feed you fast enough once you got your first bite of it. Wrong. I'm not sure why you not liking rice cereal never crossed my mind, but it didn't. Thankfully, after a week of you pushing your lips tightly together, gagging, and pitching the biggest fit of your life, that hurdle has passed and you are liking it now. </div>
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You have started having a preference of toys. You know which one you want and are not happy until you get it. Once you see the toy that you want coming near you, you give the biggest grin. Little Stinker.<br />
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You have had some special time with Dada this month. He has been so busy building your house and time has been precious. He is really good and getting your giggle box turn on and the belly laughs you give him are so funny. Mama just sits back and laughs with you.</div>
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You were sick...again. This time was a viral infection. You had it for a whole week, but we are so happy you are back to your normal self. When you are sick, you are a stage five clinger!! You need to be held so much more and I am perfectly okay with that.</div>
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It's Monday friends! Have we recuperated from our three day weekend? Me, I could always use an extra day at home with my boys. Our Memorial Day weekend was perfect. Low key and we hardly left the house. Perfection.</div>
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Griffin is still obsessed with Mouse (Mickey Mouse). He always asks for a mouse shirt...which are usually all dirty at the same time, so we had to make do with a mouse spoon and plate instead. I think he was happy with it. He loves the different sections of the plate and it is perfect for a little "dip dip".</div>
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Over the weekend he was also introduced to Toy Story. Last week his Ma'amaw had him watch Finding Nemo and after seeing it about 10 times, I was ready for something else. "Toys" will probably stick around a little longer. <br />
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Both boys spent some time in the playroom too. We aren't in here a lot because it is just easier to have both kids downstairs while we are getting things done around the house or cooking. It was nice to take a break from everything and enjoy this room. Playroom tour will come soon. <br />
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We brought out the pool one last time. It was on its last leg so we wanted one more swim. This picture reminded me on the song "Dirt" by Florida Georgia Line. "You don't have to see the world to be worldly. Just raise good children, bake enough pies, and the world will come right to your kitchen window." Tear jerker, right?<br />
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The water was a little too chilly for Coleman, so we promoted him to Head Lifeguard. He seemed a little too relaxed to me.<br />
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With two kiddos, a "perfect" picture is hard to come by. However, I do love that Griffin's eyes are on Coleman. He is such an awesome big brother to his Bubbie.<br />
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Still, can't keep his eyes or hands off.<br />
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Monday night was full of family and food. Both were awesome! Griffin had some great play time with cousin E.C. I can just imagine how the three boys are going to be in a few more years. It's going to be fun!</div>
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<br />Sydney @ Raising Southern Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302315166831419952noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096782676946942901.post-16519513707654770202016-05-19T03:00:00.000-04:002016-05-19T03:00:13.698-04:00Suddenly I'm 30: Life LatelyLife at the Edwards Nest has been busy to say the least. It has been 6 months since I have graced this blog and its something I have missed. I have taken several breaks throughout the years and every time, I miss it.<br />
Today, I turn 30...officially, and I thought it was a prefect day to get back on the wagon. So, here is a little life lately update.<br />
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ready to expand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was also holding out
and never released the gender.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our sweet
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Griffin has been a great big brother. I couldn't of asked for a better transition for him. He takes his role of big brother very seriously and loves sweet Coleman.<br />
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This was taken about 10 days after I had Coleman. Coleman was delivered by C-section and I was told I would not be able to lift anything over 5 pounds for 2-4 weeks. Griffin weighs 25lbs. Griffin did fine with me not being about to hold him, but Mama, not so much. At 10 days post-op I begged my OB to allow me to carry by boy. I got the okay to pick up, carry, snuggle, and love on my oldest son and that's just what I did. This was good for my heart.</div>
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Coleman is now 4 months old and such a joy. He is a very content baby and fits in with out family like a dream. Will be updating you on his month by month soon.</div>
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On the home front, things are still progressing. We moved in this past June and we are steadily doing stuff. I am one to make it feel like home and want things decorated and done. Some rooms in the house are complete and others are not. We were able to get grass planted for the yard and had some bushes planted around the house. Still a work in progress a year later and I am sure this time next year I will be saying it again. <br />
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Griffin has grown so much over the past 6 months and even more so within the past 4 months. Since bringing Coleman home from the hospital he has seemed to really be blossoming. His language is out of this world and some of the things he says blows my mind and has me taken back. He is learning so much in school and is getting ready to move to 2K! He turned 2 in April.<br />
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That's a quick update. More to come soon. I am so thrilled to be back. This is a community that I love to be apart of and I love having this forum as a type of online scrapbook for our life. Hope you all have a blessed Friday-Eve! I know I will...taking the day off to celebrate my birthday with the ones that I love. <br />
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<span id="goog_91656173"></span><span id="goog_91656174"></span><br />Sydney @ Raising Southern Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302315166831419952noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096782676946942901.post-62916783344516726552015-11-02T08:20:00.002-05:002015-11-02T08:20:52.980-05:00Halloween WeekendAmok Amok Amok! Thank you Sarah Jessica Parker for that amazing quote. Best movie ever!<br />
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This Halloween was one for the books. It was a great weekend spent with family and we loved having a little festive outing. You may remember that my little guy was a Pro-Fly Fisherman this year. I think he played the part well.<br />
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We took Griffin Trick or Treating this year for the first time and he did really well. We have been working on saying "Trick-or-Treat" for the entire month of October and hearing him say it in his sweet little voice was priceless.<br />
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We only went to three houses that were in walking distance for him. Next year will we do more but I didn't want to overwhelm him on his first little outing.<br />
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We finished off Halloween night with watching the Tiger play. It was a nail biter, but thankfully they pulled out a win.<br />
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Griffin got in some quality time with his favorite animal.<br />
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This picture just melts my heart. Griffin seemed proud of his Papa and loved having a photo op too!<br />
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The rest of the day was spent playing and catching up on some reading. This little boy is turning into a book worm for sure. I love listening at him "reading."<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since you turned 12 months old, the months just seem to be flying by. You are growing everyday and changing so, so much.</span></div>
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You have always been a Mama's boy, but that role is soon changing. You have clung to your Dada and in your eyes, there is no better person. Dada takes you on "Gof Car" Golf Cart rides and you demand them nightly. You get so excited when you know you are going on a ride and you run around the whole house until your feet reach outside.</div>
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Over the past few months, books have been your favorite. Your MeMa bought you some new books and the Doggie one is always your first pick. You flip through the pages and yell "Dog" every time you see a new one. You love doing the sound that a dog makes, too.</div>
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Your vocabulary grows daily and I get so surprise when you say something new that I know we haven't worked on. </div>
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You can say Mama, Dada, Ma'ama, Mammie, Papa, SaySay (for your Aunt Sara Margaret), No, Yes, Please, More, Thank You, Night Night, Golf Cart, Cow, Dog, Bird, Duck, Cat, Pig, Head, Foot, Socks, Shoes, etc.</div>
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You also know the animal sounds of a dog, rooster, cow, sheep, goat, etc.</div>
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You became a big cousin for the first time ever! Edwards Carlton was born last month and you seemed to be very loving to him. You were not too rough and you liked playing with his feet. I see a lot of play dates with this dude often!</div>
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<br />Sydney @ Raising Southern Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302315166831419952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096782676946942901.post-86828149157828229522015-10-27T11:05:00.001-04:002015-10-27T11:05:01.729-04:00Halloween 2015I have said it before and I know I will say it 100 times more, but Holidays are just more fun when there are children involved. I love being able to do festive things with Griffin and look forward to doing them with his sibling soon too!<br />
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Here is a recap of Griffin's Halloween costume in 2014. This is really my favorite and I think it will always be. Those sweet cheeks stuffed inside those overalls with the cutest "hay" cuffs around. Miss G being this little.<br />
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I purchased the costume off of Zulily for $15 and had a co-worker jazz it up a bit. I love how everything turned out.<br />
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It blows my mind how attached Griffin is to his Dada. Not only is he attached, but he watches every move he makes. Luke works from home and always has his laptop with him. Griffin takes note and works on his tablet while Dada works. <br />
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College football has started and we couldn't be more excited. We "enjoy" watching football to an extent, but its the activities that surround the games that we enjoy. This was our first year going to Clemson's First Friday Parade. Griffin was running around everywhere but as soon as it started, he was glued to what was going on. He is a nosey people watcher like his Mama.<br />
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This dude got his third haircut this week too. I loved his long hair but it was getting matted in the back from his car seat. I am so happy we decided to cut it because he just looks too cool!<br />
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The littlest babe is doing well too. At our anatomy scan last week the baby was measuring 3 days ahead. So happy that we got a good report.</div>
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I have finally picked out Griffin's costume this year. I wanted him to be a scarecrow again so bad, but I honestly didn't think I could top last years.<br />
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When people say how fast their first year flies by they aren't kidding. But what they don't tell you is how fast the 4 months after the first year goes. It is crazy how life has been flying by and I now have a 16 month old.</div>
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Griffin has become such a sweet little man. He has taken the new house by the horns and loves exploring every inch of it. He takes full advantage of the stairs and so do I for cute pictures.</div>
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He and his Dada have really became to peas in a pod. I have watched their bond grow and my little Mama's boy has turned into a full fledged Dada's boy. I love it.</div>
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Nightly rides in the golf cart are a must whenever Dada is around. Trip around the pond are one of his favorites.</div>
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You are loving learning new animals and the noise that it makes. Your favorite is of course Dog. We are working on cat, cow, bird, goat, and pig and of course the sound they make. </div>
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We are also working on body parts. He has nose, head, and mouth down pat. Eyes and teeth are a work in progress. </div>
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I have noticed this month that his language has really picked up. He still can mimic just about any word we say but has a few that he says on his own.</div>
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Dog, Mama, Dada, Moose, Bye, Please, Papa, Pappy, Mammie, Ma'amaw, No, Socks, Pancake, Shoes, Paci</div>
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"No" has become one of his favorite to say and he has learned to say it with a little sass. We are working on that, because that could get him in trouble.</div>
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Bath times is still one of his favorites. He has learned to put his face under water and while holding his breath. It scares me to death, but he thinks it is the funniest thing.</div>
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When we talk about the new baby in Mama's belly, he always hits his own belly and says baby. It's cute now, but I hope he doesn't go to an individual in public and hit their belly and say "baby."</div>
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You are a great help with getting dressed in the mornings and can "put your arms up" when I take your shirt off. You also do a great job helping me put your socks and shoes on. I think it tires you out because a lot of the times you end up like this.</div>
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You are loving your new class at school and you are loving being able to go outside. Hopefully, the slide will become one of your favorites.</div>
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We love you so much Griffin Mark and can't wait to watch you become a big brother to your new sibling.</div>
Sydney @ Raising Southern Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302315166831419952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096782676946942901.post-16579894109106534402015-08-26T08:30:00.005-04:002015-08-26T08:30:52.258-04:00Oh Baby: Week 20 with Baby Edwards 2
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<strong>How far along?</strong> 20 Weeks!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<strong>Baby's Size: </strong>A banana </div>
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appointment I was still down 1 pound from pre-pregnancy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My next appointment is next week, so I am
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<b>Baby's Movement:</b> Yes! I am so happy
to finally be feeling these little flutters. I'd say I feel the baby move
10 times a day if not a little more. I have to be really still and
concentrate so I know I am not missing them. I always feel the kicks down
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<strong>Maternity Clothes: </strong>Yes, Yes,
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<b>Sleep:</b> Not well at night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I toss and turn all night long and the
restless legs have started up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not fun. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<strong>Belly Button In/Out: </strong>Still
in. It never popped out with Griffin so I would expect the same thing to
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<strong>Stretch Marks: </strong>None. I
only got one (on my hip) with Griffin but I didn't find it until after I
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<b>Symptoms:</b> Back pain, headaches,
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<b>Cravings:</b> This week I craved the
salad dressing from Chipotle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you haven’t
tried it you must, soon. </div>
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<b>Miss Anything?</b> Can’t
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<b>Best Moment This Week:</b> Nailing down
nursery ideas for sweet baby.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We don’t
have an extra bedroom downstairs and we aren’t a fan of sending Griffin
upstairs yet, so the new baby will have its own room in my walk in closet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thankfully, it is spacious enough for our
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<b>Worst Moment This Week:</b> Nothing I can
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<strong>Looking Forward To:</strong> Next week’s appointment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will have our anatomy scan then and I always
look forward to seeing the sweet little bean. <o:p></o:p><br />
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<b>How's Husband?</b> Still doing well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is a great help in the mornings to help me
get Griffin ready for school so I don’t have to wake up earlier than I already
am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He has also taken over bath time
since my belly seems to be getting in the way more and more. <o:p></o:p></div>
Sydney @ Raising Southern Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302315166831419952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096782676946942901.post-44021394854475482762015-08-21T08:12:00.001-04:002015-08-21T08:12:07.727-04:00Oh Baby! 19 Weeks and Counting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>Baby's Size: </strong>A tomato</div>
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<b>Gender</b>: We know, but we are still going to keep it to ourselves a little more longer. </div>
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<b>Weight Gain:</b> At my appointment last week I was still under pre-pregnancy weight by 1 pound. Even though I feel and look like I've gained at least a good 10 lbs.</div>
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<b>Baby's Movement:</b> Yes! I am so happy to finally be feeling these little flutters. I'd say I feel the baby move 10 times a day if not a little more. I have to be really still and concentrate so I know I am not missing them. I always feel the kicks down low right under my belly button.</div>
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<strong>Maternity Clothes: </strong>Maternity pants are heaven. Heaven I tell you. They are so comfortable and help with the expanding of the belly as the day goes on. Regular shirts are still being worn, but I know it is coming to an end soon.</div>
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<b>Sleep:</b> Pretty good. The tossing and turning is what keeps me from getting a great nights rest.</div>
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<strong>Belly Button In/Out: </strong>Still in. It never popped out with Griffin so I would expect the same thing to happen this go around.</div>
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<strong>Stretch Marks: </strong>None. I only got one (on my hip) with Griffin but I didn't find it until after I delivered him. </div>
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<b>Symptoms:</b> Back pain has been sticking around more this week, other than that I feel great!</div>
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<b>Cravings:</b> None that I can think of. Food wise I don't ever just have to have something because I am craving it. I eat a pretty hardy breakfast but I tend to snack the rest of the day. The amount I can eat is very little and if I do overeat, then I pay for it the rest of the day and feel horrible.</div>
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<b>Miss Anything?</b> My energy. </div>
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<b>Best Moment This Week:</b> This past week I was patting my belly and saying "baby" to Griffin. I know he has no clue what is going on but I would like for him to at least know there is a baby in Mama's belly. He automatically hit his own belly and started saying "baby"! I was a great highlight this week.</div>
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<b>Worst Moment This Week:</b> None I can think of.</div>
<strong>Looking Forward To:</strong> Picking out a name. We know we want some type of family name, but nothing is telling us "Yes, that's it!" We knew within seconds of finding out we were having a boy, that his name should be Griffin. Who knows, baby #2 might be nameless until the birth.<br />
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<b>How's Husband?</b> Doing well. I think he is starting to realize that soon we will have two children under the age of two. We better get as much rest now as we can. </div>
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In case you missed yesterday's post, I gave a little peek into our new kitchen. You can click <a href="http://raisingsoutherngrace.blogspot.com/2015/08/kitchen-update.html" target="_blank">here</a> to see all the pictures. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I would love to thank </span><a href="http://www.dlawlesshardware.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">D.Lawless Hardware</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> for the of all the hardware for our kitchen. We worked with Derrick on picking out the perfect handles for our space and we love that quality. The handles we picked out were from the Venetian Bronze Liberty Kentworth Collection. Upon receiving the handles, we were blown away by the quality. The finish was smooth and the handles were nice and heavy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.dlawlesshardware.com/" target="_blank">D. Lawless Hardware</a> is a small business that has the best prices and service around. You wont regret working with this company and picking out something spectacular for your space. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In case you all don't remember, here are some before and during pictures of our kitchen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am not sure that our kitchen will every be 100% complete. I want to add more décor and I am sure I will continuously change out items too. As rooms in our house get "completed" I will be sharing room by room as we go. I will also be able to feature more handles by <a href="http://www.dlawlesshardware.com/" target="_blank">D. Lawless Hardware</a> that was used in our bathrooms.</span><br />
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<br />Sydney @ Raising Southern Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302315166831419952noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096782676946942901.post-21042733771303991492015-08-17T13:27:00.003-04:002015-08-17T13:27:20.840-04:00Life LatelySo after yet, another break, I am back. I hope.<br />
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Here is our life lately.<br />
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Griffin has been breaking in the new house. He is loves having all the room to run around and loves having his very own playroom. This is his favorite spot when we are in his playroom.<br />
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My brother came home from Philly for a short visit, and by short I mean 36 hours. He flew home to pick up some furniture from my parents' old home and took a U-haul back to Philly. In addition to the furniture he took my Mom with him. I know she is having a blast with her other 2 grandchildren.</div>
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We have been taking advantage of having Skype. Griffin loves being able to see his Ma'ama.<br />
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This past weekend I went to Hawaii. Well, not really but I attended a wonderful birthday party with authentic dancers and fire throwers. It was amazing!</div>
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Also, lately Griffin turned 3.<br />
It amazing me how Big my sweet little 15 month old looks. I am over the moon excited about making him a big brother and I look forward to the time he sees his new sibling for the first time.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Most of you know that we have finally moved into our home!! Finally! We have been there almost three weeks and I feel like we are kind of getting our groove back. Here is a sneak peek at our living room. This was taken the first few days we were there and it has drastically changed since then. The "TV" table was our old kitchen table and it will be moved to the back porch as soon as we find an entertainment center we like. We are in the middle of mixing some Sheetrock and paint issues so everything is covered with tarps and plastic until this weekend. After that "small" project is completed and I am able to get all the Sheetrock dust cleaned up, I will start doing room tours as I finish certain rooms.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This little bug as been in heaven in the new house. He is so happy to have so much room to run around and loves exploring. He has already mastered the stairs (we are still behind him) because he knows that his playroom is up there. I think all this running around has him crash hard at night. He has been an awesome sleeper because of it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Next week is going to be a fun week. My brother is coming into town for two days to pick up some furniture from our old home. I with the entire Hale family could come, but one is better than none. Next weekend I will also be hitting up a huge consignment sale to stock up on fall and winter clothes for Griffin. I'm sure I will be getting things for Baby #2 there too! In case you missed it, here is my <a href="http://raisingsoutherngrace.blogspot.com/2015/07/oh-baby-16-week-bumpdate.html" target="_blank">16 week bump date</a>. Happy Friday!</span></div>
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Sydney @ Raising Southern Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302315166831419952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096782676946942901.post-31017019055150727002015-07-30T13:46:00.003-04:002015-08-21T07:48:05.528-04:00Oh Baby!! 16 Week Bumpdate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here we are again. I hate that this blog has turned into doing bump dates only. I don't know what it is about being pregnant, but any extra time I have is spent resting/doing nothing. </div>
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Let's hope right into week 16!</div>
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<strong>Baby's Size: </strong>Avocado</div>
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<b>Gender</b>: We know, but we are still going to keep it to ourselves a little more longer. </div>
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<b>Weight Gain:</b> Unsure. At my 14 weeks ultrasound I was down 3 pounds, but I will get an update at next weeks appointment. I would say I am at least back to pre-pregnancy weight, because this belly is fully in charge.</div>
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<b>Baby's Movement:</b> Yes! I am so happy to finally be feeling these little flutters. I'd say I feel the baby move 10 times a day if not a little more. I have to be really still and concentrate so I know I am not missing them.</div>
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<strong>Maternity Clothes: </strong>Maternity pants are heaven. Heaven I tell you. They are so comfortable and help with the expanding of the belly as the day goes on. Regular shirts are still being worn, but I know it is coming to an end soon.</div>
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<b>Sleep:</b> Pretty good. I try and go to bed no later than 10:00pm. Some nights I am fast asleep by 8pm. No complaints here though. I get up to use the bathroom at least once a night, but the tossing and turning is what keeps me from getting a perfect nights sleep.</div>
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<strong>Belly Button In/Out: </strong>Still in. It never popped out with Griffin so I would expect the same thing to happen this go around.</div>
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<strong>Stretch Marks: </strong>None. I only got one (on my hip) with Griffin but I didn't find it until after I delivered him. </div>
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<b>Symptoms:</b> Same as last week. Exhaustion is not fun. Luke is having to pick up more "parent duty" than I am in the afternoons because I feel so wiped out in the afternoons.</div>
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<b>Cravings:</b> None that I can think of. Food wise I don't ever just have to have something because I am craving it. I eat a pretty hardy breakfast but I tend to snack the rest of the day. The amount I can eat is very little and if I do overeat, then I pay for it the rest of the day and feel horrible.</div>
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<b>Miss Anything?</b> My energy. </div>
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<b>Best Moment This Week:</b> Not baby related, but I am looking forward to my brother coming home next week. We have not seen him since Griffin was 6 months old and even though it is for 2 days, I am going to be selfish with my time with him. </div>
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<b>Worst Moment This Week:</b> Me personally, I have not had a bad moment.</div>
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<strong>Looking Forward To:</strong> Picking out a name. We know we want some type of family name, but nothing is telling us "Yes, that's it!" We knew within seconds of finding out we were having a boy, that his name should be Griffin. Who knows, baby #2 might be nameless until the birth.<br />
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<b>How's Husband?</b> Still wonderful! The extra help with Griffin has been wonderful. He has been in charge of bath time and has been giving Griffin his last Milk before bed.</div>
Sydney @ Raising Southern Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302315166831419952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096782676946942901.post-33040833419809374442015-07-23T11:31:00.003-04:002015-07-23T11:31:42.393-04:00Baby Edwards: Week 15 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I can not believe we are already in week 15. The weeks are flying by and we are so thrilled with this new addition.</div>
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Here is what has been going on for week 15.</div>
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<b>Baby's Size: </b>An apple</div>
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<b>Gender</b>: Coming Soon! </div>
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<b>Weight Gain:</b> Not sure yet. My last appointment I was down 3 pounds, but I don't know if those have found its way back yet. Even with those 3 pounds lost, I feel like the bump is large and in charge!</div>
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<b>Baby's Movement:</b> I can finally say YES! They are few and far between but they are there. It is one of my favorite parts about being pregnant.</div>
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<strong>Maternity Clothes: </strong>Same as last week. The maternity pants are in full force, but my regular shirts are still working for now.</div>
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<b>Sleep:</b> Wonderful! Husband and I purchased a King mattress and it has been wonderful! It is really life changing.</div>
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<b>Symptoms:</b> Still some heartburn and exhaustion. I'm waiting on the exhaustion to subside, but not sure if that will happen while I am chasing Griffin around 24/7.</div>
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<b>Cravings:</b> I don't really have cravings, but I had a skittles craving last week!! I haven't had skittles in years, but the fruitiness of it sounded so good to me. Don't worry, the craving was fixed, and I enjoyed a whole bag to myself.</div>
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<b>Miss Anything?</b> Energy!! Enough said.</div>
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<b>Best Moment This Week:</b> Finding out the gender!! We found out Tuesday and we are so excited to share the news of the sex of our new addition. Not sure when we will share, but it will be soon.</div>
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<b>Worst Moment This Week:</b> Nothing I can think of.</div>
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<b>Looking Forward To:</b> Picking out a name. It was very easy to name Griffin, but Luke and I are having a little more trouble naming Edwards#2.<br />
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<b>How's Husband?</b> Still amazing. I have been dead tired in the afternoons, and he has been pulling night duty for me so I can rest (catch up on some TV shows).</div>
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Sydney @ Raising Southern Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302315166831419952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096782676946942901.post-38660801197934748032015-07-15T08:20:00.002-04:002015-07-15T08:20:26.830-04:0014 Week Bumpdate: Edwards #2Still no picture of the bump. I promise that is coming. With moving in the heat and just being plain exhausted, it is crazy how little energy I have to pose for a bump picture.<br />
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<b>Baby's Size: </b>An avocado which seems pretty small for week 14</div>
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<b>Gender</b>: Coming Soon! We find out Tuesday what this little peanut is. I am saying Boy because I feel like I have had the same pregnancy so far as with Griffin. Husband thinks Girl, which I would love. </div>
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<b>Weight Gain:</b> At my appointment last week I was actually down 3 pounds. No complaining here. I have been sick and the amount I can take in at one time is very small compared to pre-pregnancy.</div>
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<b>Baby's Movement:</b> It is crazy to me, but I think that I do feel flutters every now and then. I didn't feel movement from Griffin until I was about 24 weeks because he was positioned behind my placenta. I've heard that the second go around Mama's can feel movement sooner because they now know what to expect and know that they feel like. Either way, I am loving it.</div>
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<strong>Maternity Clothes: </strong>Maternity pants, YES! I am still wearing all my regular shirts and I am hoping those hang out a bit longer before I have to purchase maternity ones.</div>
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<b>Sleep:</b> Sleep has been amazing this week. We moved over the weekend and I am just so tired from that that I have been sleeping like a rock. I have been in bed asleep by 8 or 9 at the latest. Feels so good to get a fun nights rest.</div>
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<b>Symptoms:</b> Heartburn has been in full effect. When I get it I feel it more in my back than in my chest, but it's nothing some TUMS can't fix. The fatigue has kicked up a notch this week, but again I am blaming that on moving.</div>
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<b>Cravings:</b> No cravings. The food aversions are still in high force right now. </div>
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<b>Miss Anything?</b> Nothing I can think of.</div>
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<b>Best Moment This Week:</b> We were riding in the car this week and I just started saying "Baby, Baby, Baby." Out of the blue Griffin starts mimicking me and says it. I know that he has no clue what is going on, but I know he is going to be a great big brother.</div>
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<b>Worst Moment This Week:</b> The exhaustion.</div>
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<br /><b>Looking Forward To:</b> Our gender scan next week! I am so ready to call the baby by it's name.</div>
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<b>How's Husband?</b> Amazing! Not only has he been knocking items off our punch list for the house, but he is the main one taking care of Griffin in the evenings for me. The extra time allows me to rest on the couch or take a good long bath, which is must needed. Thanks babe!</div>
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Sydney @ Raising Southern Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302315166831419952noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096782676946942901.post-68838511759628866972015-07-07T08:40:00.003-04:002015-07-07T08:40:33.339-04:0013 Weeks: Baby Edwards #2Good Morning Friends. As promised, here is a quick bump date for week 13.<br />
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The bump is large and in charge. It has definitely popped out quicker than the first go around. I'm waiting on it to firm up a bit and I will be sharing more later.</div>
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<strong>Best moment this week: </strong>I really haven't had a best moment this week, but I feel like I may be getting my energy back. </div>
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<b style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Worst Moment this week:</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"> I wouldn't call it a worst moment, but it is what it is. But, after not having any sickness for a little over a week, I all of the sudden got sick over the weekend. It kind of caught me off guard, because I was hoping it was all over with.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Miss Anything? </strong>Not a thing.</span></div>
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<strong>Cravings: </strong>I don't really have any cravings so far. I remember with Griffin all I wanted was chocolate milk...all the time. As of right now, I will want something to eat, but as soon as it is in front of me, I no longer want it. I just eat when and what I can.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><b>Looking forward to: </b>Finding out gender! We will be finding out the gender of our sweet baby on July 21st. I will be 15 weeks and I am very eager to see if Griffin will have a baby brother or sister.</span></span></div>
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Sydney @ Raising Southern Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302315166831419952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096782676946942901.post-81086891664102093882015-07-06T13:12:00.003-04:002015-07-06T13:12:21.641-04:00Life Lately: Without PicturesMorning friends!<br />
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Life lately has been anything but normal. <br />
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I don't know what it is with me and being pregnant, but life seems to take a halt. <br />
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Most of our afternoons and weekends are spent at home so I am able to rest. In return, blogging has taken a backseat. There hasn't been any fun weekend post, because lets face it, no one wants to see my weekend at home in my pjs.<br />
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I hope that life (and pregnancy sickness) will settle soon.<br />
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As far as the house, we are planning on moving this weekend. I have some fears and anxiety about moving and I am not 100% sure.<br />
Maybe it is the fact of having to move and realizing what kind of ordeal it is going to be. We have a lot of helping hands willing to help out which I am so grateful for. I hope the moving process goes smoothly and we can get back to our normal life.<br />
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Speaking of the house, Luke has been there 24/7. He has been working so hard to get us in the house sooner than later. He gets up early in the morning to help out with Griffin and then heads to the house. I normally don't see him until he gets home which has been about 10:00 lately. My bed time is getting earlier and earlier as I try not to nap in the middle of the day so I can rest better at night. Needless to say, we are very eager to have us a date night in the near future.<br />
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That is what life has been like the past 8-10 weeks. Hopefully the fun will begin soon!!<br />
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Happy Monday! Sydney @ Raising Southern Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302315166831419952noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3096782676946942901.post-53813181871851689852015-07-02T11:26:00.003-04:002015-07-02T11:26:55.248-04:00Toddler News:13 and 14<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Now that we are quickly approaching your 15th month, I thought that it would be about time to do an update on your first two toddler months.</div>
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I am shocked I have a toddler roaming around my house. And when I say roaming, I mean running, never stopping to take a breath.</div>
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Griffin you are the best parts of your me and your Dada. You seem to have his outgoing personality and you are a total morning person like me. We both have a witching "hour" which starts around 7:00.</div>
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You love to give kisses, but they have to be open mouth and your tongue is sure to make itself known in the process. You talk non-stop and it is so fun learning your new language.</div>
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You can say: dog, duck, bye-bye, night night, pap pap(paci), nana (banana) and Papa. You also know the sound a dog makes. You make the cutest little grunting noise every time you see a dog.</div>
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You are in heaven when you are outside and you are still coo-coo over anytime of balls. You have learned to throw and kick them.</div>
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You love to stack anything and everything. You enjoy playing with your mega-Lego's and attach them to your favorite little horsey. </div>
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You are still into everything. You love to get in cabinets and rearrange whatever you can get your hands on. You love to have soft things on your face. You will take the blankets and pillows off the couch and say "awe" when you put your face down on it. This is probably the only "down" time you have in a day.</div>
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You still have the same 7 teeth that you had 3 months ago, but I think more are coming in. Your fingers stay in the back of your mouth a good bit so it makes me think that your one year molars are coming in. I have learned my lesson I will no longer be sticking my fingers in your mouth to count teeth.</div>
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We learned when you were 13 months old that you were going to be a big brother. It was the most exciting news to happen to us since your arrival a year ago. One of my first thoughts was how thankful I was to be able to give you a sibling. It was a "worry" for me and I am so glad God answers prayers in his own timing. </div>
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We love you more than we can say.</div>
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