Are we there yet…

We’re down to less than a week and half before the big move. The house is full of boxes, there have been no (major) meltdowns, and we are beyond excited about moving into our new home.

At 22 weeks, I officially look like a linebacker. With big boobs. Hoping to become brave enough to post a pregnancy picture soon.

Spring is here. Well almost. We’ve had a couple of days of great weather and have loved every second of it.

We’ve taken on a few projects to get ready for the new house. G dusted off the skill saw and I have embraced the role as pregnant, project manager. I’m a big fan of the arrangement.

Our old white rocking chairs got a fresh coat of black spray paint to match the new front porch. Black buffalo-checked fabric pillows were also added to make the chairs pop.

I convinced G to turn our old wood filing cabinet into a reading cubby for the playroom. I’ll post more pics as soon as its complete.

March has proven to be another busy month for Petey Pie’s. My sewing machine has taken permanent refuge on the dining room table, alongside a bag of Doritos and a box of Little Debbies.  

The older, wiser, and wider I get, the more I realize that while time is money, time spent searching for coupons and good deals puts even more money in my pocket. Becoming a coupon-carrying, thrifty mom is much more rewarding and exciting then I ever thought it could be!

$18.88 in groceries (saved $26 in coupons)

Goodwill score for MR: 2 Lily Pulitzer dresses and 2 Orient Expressed dresses for $10

Goodwill score for baby Hutson: 1 Lacoste shirt, a pair of seersucker Polo shorts, and 1 pair of The Children’s Place shorts for $4

Another round of winter weather earlier this week meant more snow pictures, a few too many cups of hot chocolate, and lots and lots of snuggle time with sweet MR. We’ve had a busy, productive week and are glad that it’s finally Friday! We’re also happy that “baby bruder” finally has a name. We’ve decided to name him Hutson Garrett.  Hutson was my dad’s grandfathers name. Naming our little man makes me even more excited; I can hardly wait to meet him!

In typcial southern fashion, the snow was gone by the next morning and warmer temps returned! February has been the busiest month on record for Petey Pie’s. My little mail carrier and I are making at least 3-4 trip a week to the post office to ship out orders. 

Almost half way there. I’m big; I know it. But, I’m growing a precious baby boy who puts in frequent requests for Mexican, Lucky Charms, and Chic-fil-A.

G and I couldn’t be any more thrilled!!! At 19 weeks, we’ve still got a ways to go, but the thought of bringing home our little man is beyond exciting! We learned the news on Saturday, after my dad treated us to a 3D sonogram. Eleven family members (most of whom were betting on a girl) filled the room and waited anxiously for the results. G and I were not surprised at all by the outcome. Nor was MR. She had already begun talking about her baby “bruder”. 

As if the baby excitement was not enough, we also celebrated Nene’s third birthday this weekend. Chuck E Cheese and pink Hello Kitty cupcakes were at the top of her wish list. Happy birthday sweet Nener, we love you!