Double Denim

 top: jcpenny   jeans: old navy   shoes: ?   necklace: old navy 

I feel like its much fewer and farther between these days that I find an outfit that I really like.  The biggest part of that is due to the fact that my day to day far requires me to get dressed for real, and I spend so much less time getting ready.  But this outfit I really like.  

I know I've read people who say that getting dressed for the day regardless of if they are going anywhere, makes them feel more energized and ready for the day.  While a shower may do that for me, I have to say if I'm staying home there is no way I am getting dressed in jeans or "real clothes."  

I know denim and denim is old news and I'm late to the game.  But this statement necklace? I got it at Old Navy for $2 way before statement necklaces were "in" so I was at least ahead of the game in something. 

What's your most recent favorite outfit? 

High Five for Friday

jeggings: Walmart    tee: old navy    wedges: shoe carnival     necklace: caroline g

1.  I am starting to feel limited in what I can wear and what is comfortable and am starting to wear the same pieces over and over like this jeggings from Walmart.  $10 was definitely money well spent!

2.  My class threw me a surprise baby shower this week.  It was wonderful!  One of the mom's made a little scrapbook/photo album and had the kids write advice for me.  I'll have to share some of them in another post next week!  

3.  As a thank you to my parent volunteers this year I made this popcorn.  I've seen many recipes like this on pinterest but managed to make it even easier than those. 

Pop two bags of popcorn and take out any kernels.  Melt one package of white almond bark and pour over popcorn.  Mix it all up.  Add a bag of M&M's.  Spread out on wax paper, pour sprinkles over it and let it hardened before breaking it up.  

It made plenty for these three bags and left me with lots to eat myself! 

4.  I am so excited because Chris and I recently found and booked our newborn photographer.  I get beyond excited when I think of all the adorable pictures she is going to take of our baby girl!  And I can't wait to use those pictures to send out baby announcements.  I love finding websites that have really simple and easy to edit cards like Signazon.  This is one of my favorite birth announcements.  

5.  Speaking of cards, I have been writing a few thank you notes already but have yet to have my main baby shower and know I will be writing a lot more! I found this cute baby shower card that I was able edit to say thank you.   I think it will be perfect for sending thank you notes after my shower!

Happy Friday! I hope you have a great weekend!

Pregnant Questions of an 8 Year Old

shirt: old navy   blazer: c/o wendybox   pants: H&M maternity   shoes: shoe carnival

I've had a few interesting conversations with my students about being pregnant, but this one definitely takes the cake for the funniest and most awkward. 
Mrs. Vale, when is that baby coming?  In about 13 weeks.  Did you get the thing you get when you're pregnant?  What thing?  You know where you vomit?  Yes. I was sick at the beginning but I feel really good now. So are you thinking about doing that whole breastfeeding thing? Cue embarrassed teacher and attempt to think quickly.   Um, yes. Most moms do that. So what. You think you'll do that for about 18 months or so.  Okay, time to get back to work. 

And within 30 seconds half my class had heard from another that he asked me about breastfeeding.  Let's just hope this wasn't a topic of conversation at multiple dinner tables that night.