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Is what a very satisfied college graduate looks like. Only took me 7 years to get a bachelor’s degree, but I already feel (and OBVIOUSLY look) smarter. Although I did just finish classes at ASU, so maybe not MUCH smarter…..is smarter a word?
On an unrelated note, I have realized how pathetic I am. I have discovered through experimentation that I can only survive one night without Mr. Stoneman. Anytime I’m at home alone, hear his voice on the phone, or hang up the phone after a conversation with him (or about him), I cry. I know! I know! It’s ridiculous. I’ve lost my independence.
Truth be told, I don’t know what I’m getting the Mr. for Christmas yet. The cats out of the bag. Sorry babe, it’s true. But, I WILL have something fantastic, and despite the fact that you tell me daily NOT to get you anything, you and I both know I will, and it will be glorious.
Let me clarify my previous post. My midwife did not up my due date, she just made it more accurate. My previous method of determining conception was less accurate, so no, my midwife is not horrible woman who makes up new due dates, just real good at what she does.
And finally, please, I beg of you, my sweet readership (do I have a readership? perhaps I’m speaking to myself here), do not, under any circumstances if we happen to converse one with another, tell me what my life will be like, what my marriage will suffer, what I will look like, or what hygiene I will or will not have before, during, and after having children. I know its hard. I know its exhausting. I promise, nothing you will say, as nothing anyone else said to you, will really sink in until it actually happens to me. I enjoy being informed, but please, I can’t take it anymore. And certainly not for 3.5 more months. Please. Feel free to forward this message to anyone who I might come in contact with.
Please also note that this is not a reprimand for any previous post comments, just a plea to others who might understand that for some reason everyone I have a conversation with feels it necessary to tell me my life will be miserable because of my decision to have babies. My heart (and psyche) just can’t take it anymore. (consider this my response to this post)
I will gladly accept any nursery (and gift) ideas! Indecision is crippling me. I’m thinking anthropologie forest?
9 comments:
YEAH ON GRADUATING!!!! Did someone really tell you that your life will be miserable because of the decision to have babies??? Haha...that's hilarious!
Luv ya!
anthropologie forest would be super cute! I have a cousin that has a playroom for his kids a forest and i love it. you could paint some animals into the wall decor and foresty trees. it would be tons of fun. he even has vines swooping down from the ceiling.
p.s. i totally feel ya on not wanting everyones "advice" or "knowledge" on the certain subject; & even though you said you wanted none... it's the best thing that will happen to you guys, how can these sweet spirits be nothing less? It's changed our lives amazingly;)
Soooo excited for you Rem!!
Are you kidding? You have brought nothing but joy and good things into my life. You and all your siblings. Babies are the greatest! Hard work yes, but soooo worth it.
Also, congrats on graduating. It's been a long road. Yea!
so I may sound a bit weird but when someone says "help me decorate", I get excited, I love it & can't help myself! boy nursery's are a hard one for me & I don't really know your style, I also don't exactly know what anthropologie forest would look like. But I recently saw this adorable room. Here's the link:
http://j-a-girl.blogspot.com/2009/12/tree-mural-tutorial.html
To see more of the room the next post down on her blog shows more pictures.
Now, I know it's a girls room but I actually like the tree( normally I don't like murals) & you could change the colors a bit. use a similar blue that you like and then incorporate browns & owls (owls seem to be very popular right now & it's boyish).
See what I mean, I can go on and on when it comes to decorating, good luck and have fun decorating.
Congrats on graduating and I use to hate it too when people would say bad things to me during pregnancy.
congratulations on graduating! Even if it takes 7 years, it's totally worth it. I get to experience the feeling in two days! WOOT WOOT! So i found this nursery a long time ago and fell in love. I don't necessarily like all the "stuff" in the room, but I like the colors and style. take a look...it might give you some ideas to start with...
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Congrats on graduating!! Those glasses totally make you look smarter...and yes I think that's a word:)
My go to book/baby bible is called Baby Wise! I LOVE love love that book. It helps you put your little ones on a schedule and pretty much answers any questions you have!
By the way, you looked beautiful on Monday! Pregnancy totally agree's with you:)
Congratulations on graduating! It's a good step!
Where is Cole? Randy's been out of town quite a bit lately for work- he's gone this week and this is his 3rd week. He's been able to come home for the weekends though! In January, he'll have to go back again a few times and hopefully, not go back for a while after that! Skype has really helped us a lot and we read scriptures together at night whether it be on the phone or skype. I don't like it when randy leaves but at the same time, I love it when he comes home after not seeing him because I miss him and I want him to know it! :)
holla! i am very excited for you, college graduate! i think you and tony were on the same 7 year plan. must be a patterson thing. and he ended up with one from asu after blessing three other universities with his presence.
have to say that I agree completely with your request about not hearing how "hard" life is with babies.
Know that you are only embarking on the greatest experience to come. You'll love it. And obviously be amazing at it now that you are that much smarter;)
(Kev and Whit's friend Missy)
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