Agustus Gloop, You are my soulmate!

Day TWO of blogging and I'm already using the blog to rant about something. Niceeeee. Normally I'd be a little less INTENSE as I re-enter the blog-o-sphere but a few things have changed since you heard from me last. For starters-- I'm pregnant. Open and shut case, Johnson! Being preggers has made me a lot more aware of how many opinions I have. (My friends reading this are probs like, "HA! Since when have you NOT voiced your opinion?? It's you who never fails to remind me that I could 'use a little more bronzer!' Or lipgloss...and to not date boys who drink out of straws!!" Touche. Well played, friends. But this is different). Being pregnant means people treat you in a different way (sometimes good, but in today's example...bad) and so now I have a new set of opinions on things. Pregnancy Opinions. (I'm tempted to make this a weekly corner: Pregnancy Opinions with Charlie Nixonsleeve....it has a nice ring to it!). OK, let me explain...

Everyone knows you get bigger when you're pregnant. It's inevitable. Unless you are one of The Chosen Ones, most women get bigger everywhere, not just their stomachs. What I didn't realize is that the general population of humans think it's OK to mention how big you're getting. And not just your "cute little basketball tummy" I'm talking like, "Wow, your legs are getting BIG! You need to watch that!" No joke. Someone said that to me today. My boss. Wait. Really? Is Ashton PUNKING pregnant women now? Because I'm pretty sure that's the worst thing EVER to say to an emotional pregnant lady who, evidently, has big legs. WE GET IT...I've gained 30 lbs (I'm 26 weeks). Glad you've noticed. Those #5 8 packs at Chick-fil-a don't eat themselves, thanks.

And men? Men are worse than women. They all should just pipe down. They haven't a clue what's going on with us, so they should just say nothing. I'm pretty sure my dad will do ANYTHING to avoid talking about how pregnant I look. And why? Because he is wise. Because he knows nothing good comes from talking about women's weight now...or ever.  The only thing men should ask is, "How are you feeling?" or "Can I get you anything?" or better yet, "Would you like fries with that?" Those are man approps questions. My husband who is so cute and lovely has learned through trial and error that when in doubt? Just ask me if I want a Chai Creme Frappuccino. Because that my friends? Is a delicious drink. And will ALWAYS illicit a positive response!

Chai Creme Frapp= What I imagine an angel's tears to taste like. Heaven.

Listen. I'm a first time pregnant woman, and I have a lot of feelings and emotions, and I'm trying to handle all of the changes. I just don't need extra things to think about....like my tree trunk legs.

Here is a pictorial analogy:

Charlie Nixonsleeve*

Agustus Gloop

Charlie Nixonsleeve= Augustus Gloop

Wahhhh!!

OK am I being too sensitive? Has something similar to this ever happened to you? Am I the only one with big legs roaming the earth!? Help!!!

-Charlie

*My friends and I think it's funny to have pregnant women pose with beer

let the cookie making begin!!!

the way to a man's heart.....

the shortcut: These bad boys are just one of God's many gifts to wives who STRIVE to make their home a happy, sweet smelling place for husbands to return to after a long cold day out:) in 10 super fast minutes the house smells better than all the candles I have lit at once--and "homemade" cookies just seem so much more civilized than all the other processed crap I will typically eat all day long. No joke. Don't you all agree?

boy oh boy I love working from home

and taking allllll day to come up with this neat recipe for the world's best cookies!!

ps. I am going to the gym tomorrrow. there. I said it.

Final Rose Ceremony??

 

GIRLS!!! Oh my goodness, it has been too long since I posted. I haven't had a free moment with school, friends, boys...the whole nine! I was originally going to post a hilarious slash RANDOM story about this Marine I met, but I've decided to hold off. Not because I like torturing you all (NEVER!) but because I actually met a different boy and I don't want to jinx THAT. Does that make sense? You know when you get butterflies and you think to yourself "this is too good to be true!!!"?? That's where I'm at right now. Eeek!!! I'm really really into this new guy (he actually isn't THAT new, I've had a crush on him since seventh grade)!! But it's one of those things where I'm afraid if I talk about it too much something bad will happen, you know? I'm a total weirdo like that. All of the sudden its raining men and this NEVER happens. Lulu says it's like I'm on an impromptu episode of The Bachelorette!! Anyway, I've spent everyday of my Thanksgiving Break hanging out and going out with J (as we will call him) and I'm so so excited!!!! Be patient with me and I'll keep you updated on who will get The Final Rose! Ha!!

I've been in lala land but I promise I'll start posting regularly again!!!!!!

xoxo,

Charlie

I'm sorry if this post is so random and spazy :) :) :)

this is a real tomboy-ish post

And I generally do not have any tomboy in me at all. hahahahahaha

#1. Anyone else's man out yesterday? It was the "first day"in Virginia or "opening day" as I think the hunters call it...and actually my sweet love is really a bow and arrow kinda guy but he was out yesterday too for the opening day.

Ughhhhh.

Lord, help me because I think deer are the most gentle and beautiful creatures ever! I truly just block the whole thing outta my mind but the saving grace is that he donated the deer to Hunters for the Hungry. Saves me from learning how to cook venison. So there's a silver lining.

Happy Sunday all.

#2. Eeeeppp!!! Watch out--I think the Redskins are gonna beat the Cowboys today--Sorry to my Dallas friends!!!! ;)

xoxo,
Lulu

PS--does anyone else love this picture? I just think she looks so adorable here and really Jessica Simpson has nothing to do with how Tony Romo will play but still this pink number 9 is like the cutest thing

"A woman who doesn't wear perfume has no future."-Coco Chanel

[perfumes! by hOshi metamorphosis ]

I really really love that quote. Coco Chanel is the kind of icon that can get away with saying anything. I love how straight forward it is- honestly I don't disagree!!

Anyhoo...for various reasons, it's time for me to choose a new scent! Any suggestions? Since we are heading into the winter months, I am leaning toward something less floral, and more rich smelling. I need help, and I thought who better to ask then my lovely blogging beauties! I'm sure you all smell fantastic! Ha! Let me know what you think :)

xo,

Charlie