Tuesday, August 28, 2012

End of August.

I've reached 22 weeks in my pregnancy. By now there is no mistaking that I'm pregnant. On most days, the baby is kicking and moving around so much that I've grown accustomed to the fluttering in my belly.
So many changes are coming upon us. In just a few short months, mine and my husbands lives are going to be changed forever. We will learn even a new side of one another as we both venture off into parenthood.
I'd like to think that It'll all be easy as pie one she comes into this world kicking and screaming. Though I know I must prepare for struggles, hardships and new the learning curve that will be tossed our way. One thing I do know is that we are strong enough as a couple to face the challenges. With that foundation, we can do anything.

It's no secret that our house is up for sale. Today, the realtor came to put the sign in our front yard. The listing has been up since yesterday. This is something that we've talked about for a couple years, but just got motivated enough to do it now. Now that the baby will be here in about 4 months. We're hoping everything will move along smoothly, and we'll be in a new home by the time she arrives.
I'm not even going to entertain the idea of how stressful it is going to be on both of us. Such huge life changes, in such little time.
But, we can do it. Together.

My photography/art related things have been non existent for months. I had some shoots lined up in the beginning of my pregnancy, but due to complications, they were put on hold and eventually cancelled for good. I'm getting out and about now, but still even too much activity leaves me feeling uncomfortable at the end of the day. So I try to just keep things simple.

Today, I finally had down time to get to some much needed art time. There's something about the ability of creating a life inside my own body that has inspired me to be more creative in other areas. I forget how much I need my art time for my own mental wellness.



Growth

Today, I was inspired by Anthony & the Johnsons. Not so much the lyrics of the songs, but by the melody and mood of their music. The kind that seems to reach in and pull out your soul and tap into your sub-conscious. 

Today, was some much needed art time.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Oh, Hello!

Is anyone else ready for an update?
I would apologize for the lack of updating, but I've done that a few times already the past couple months. Wow, has my personal life taken a backseat lately.

Well we found out weeks ago we are having a GIRL! 21 weeks along today, a wee bit over halfway there. I'm so ready for January. My belly has bulged, my energy level has started to rise and the vomiting has pretty much vanished.

Since my photog has been on hold for months, I have been gearing up to do another big shoot. Trying to plan it all out within the next couple of months so I can get it done and over with. The problem is, is that I can't seem to narrow down the theme I want to go with. 


I promise promise promise I will get something good out there as soon as I can! But... ya know.. my mind has been preoccupied with other things as of lately. And I know that before the baby comes, my life is going to be a lot more hectic being that we have taken the next step in contacting a real estate agent and actually getting them out here to start the process of getting our house listed so we can move a bit further upstate.
Yes, we "plan" on doing this before January. It's going to be crazy. And exhausting.