I love bumps.

Hard to believe I've only lost 2 followers during this extended blogging hiatus. Even for an over-sharer like myself there's really nothing exciting or eventful to post unless you want to read about me wasting my entire Saturday afternoon baking a double batch of cranberry-banana Pinterest muffins that tasted like a$$ {not that I know what that tastes like}. In the recipe's defence I tried to health-ify the ingredient list by making some whole wheat flour, greek yogurt and coconut oil substitutions;  insert Pretty Woman* quote, "big mistake, HUGE".

* for the record I know every line from that movie #sadbuttrue

I think I mentioned awhile ago that I hopped on the Kardashian train just as Kimmy was having unprotected sex with Kanye. I'm the type of person who - unless you've got no business being knocked up (as in child protective services has your other 5 children and you have a $100/day crack addiction) - gets pretty excited for a woman sporting a bump.

Aside from my uber lazy 'I think I'm gonna hurl' 1st trimesters, I l-o-v-e-d being pregnant. The transformation went well beyond the physical, not only did it alter my waistline (and bra size), but my spirit, my purpose, my self-confidence... for 9 months (x 2) I felt beautiful and stopped hating every single curve on my body. Even when the scale settled on the 200 lbs mark #holla, my growing baby and changing body brought me incredible bliss. Nobody ever called me fat or made fun of my - in hindsight - embarrassing Facebook bump-dates. I felt celebrated.

me {and Gabe} | photo credit: milk & honey

I wonder if the middle Kardashian sister can say the same? I doubt it. Hollywood forgets that not all us look like we ate a basketball for breakfast when preggers. Some of us gain poundage in other areas. I haven't followed any of the stories pertaining to Kim and her baby weight, but I was saddened to see an entire rack of magazines dedicated to unflattering photos and painful headlines about her baby body. 

Why does this entertain us?

Is this not just bullying on a larger scale?

Do we honestly believe that fame & fortune repels the sting of cruelty?

I don't know about you, but I think she's gorgeous and while she may want to reconsider some of her wardrobe choices, I'm celebrating her, 

                her curves 

                          and her billionaire bebe to be...

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co-parenting complications.

Those who know Trevor know that my husband is a pretty laid back guy; it's one of the many reasons our marriage remains intact. I gotta say Paula Abdul had it right when she penned the 'opposites attract' lyrics although I'm not quite sure she was the songwriter behind that 80's hit.

Anyways it's always entertaining when 'go with the flow' Trev puts his foot down on parenting decisions that are typically left to me; especially ones concerning our kids' appearance.

Right now he's taking a stand on hair and shirts {totally random I know}...

NO cutting Saige's hair  &  NO popping Gabe's collars.

Those are my instructions, but he forgets I'm not all that great at following directions.

Obviously Trev's not the primary brusher of rat's nests in the morning and clearly he has NO fashion sense when it comes to toddlers (or himself).

I tend to dress Gabe in clothes I wish Trev would wear himself, but I doubt I'll be seeing Mr. Knol in a pair of crimson skinnies and boat shoes anytime soon. 

photo credit | white linen photographers

Seeing how we're on the topic of White Linen (always), I'm finally gonna meet the ladies behind the lavender logo! #dreamcometrue. I cannot wait to share images from the sentimental photo shoot we have planned this weekend. Brooke and Michele just happen to shoot Nikon which may have influenced my D7000 Mama's Day purchase - along with it's awesome reviews, stellar price tag and your helpful recommendations. I'm already SO happy with her (my new camera that is), she's just waiting on a name and an official test drive.