February 15 = Lazy Cat Day

These cats.

November 1 = First Bump Picture

Okay so we found out I was pregnant on October 5th.  Meaning today I am just over 7 weeks.  Most people at seven weeks do not have a bump.  But then again, this is my fourth pregnancy if you count the recent miscarriage which did bump out.  So my body's been here four times before and it just knows to pop on out there.  I have a concerned look on my face because I was going to MOPS and nowhere close to announcement time but it's kind of obvious... or maybe I just ate too much Halloween candy last night.

This is how I left the cats in the morning, and this is how I found them when I got home:

Also, Malia wasn't cool with her costume last night but she's all about it today.

October 22 = Pouty Day

Look at this pretty girl!

Now look at this pouty girl:

And look at these two lazy cats:

February 26 = Lazy Friday

Malia felt like relaxing today... she started by just crashing in our bed...

Then thought the effort of pulling the covers up would prove worthwhile.

Speaking of Malia... I saw this and it put into words something I want to teach Malia:

So many girls (and boys) have self esteem issues and I believe that they lead to unhealthy relationships- you've heard the saying "you have to love yourself before you can love someone else."  I think you also have to love yourself before you can accept love from someone else.  So, along with the million other things I want to teach Malia, I want her to confidently know that she is fearfully and wonderfully made- I tell her this every night before she goes to bed.  I want to teach her that everyone else is too so that she stays sweet... but I want her to know in her bones that she deserves to be treated well so that she won't accept any less.  I know we've got a while before we need to worry about that but... I don't think it'll hurt to start early :)

January 20 = Feed Minnie Day

Sweet little Malia is such a nurturer. I'm convinced she's going to be a nurse.  Here she is feeding her little Minnie Mouse doll.

 And here's a FaceBook meme I found hilarious.  And wish I could say myself.

And... let the snow begin.  This is our skylight in our bathroom and as you can see, the upcoming blizzard got an early start.  I'm praying we don't get too much snow- being stuck in a house with toddlers isn't exactly ideal- but we'll make the best of it if it comes to that!