.the athletic one.

On another completely different note from this morning, I just want to express a 'momma-bear-proud-moment' with you all.....

And although Peter would say I am making a bigger deal out of this then I should [it's usually what i tend to do!], I am super proud of my husband, who this past weekend ran the Canadian Derby Edmonton 1/2 marathon in 1:40:54! Pretty darn impressive, no?

I think that works out to 137 out of 1261 people! That's pretty cool, babe.

What a guy. And I love him so.

Also, I want to mention Peter's Uncle Mietek, who ran the 1/2 marathon in 1:30:08 [he's our family runner!].....

....And our very talented friend, Chris, who ran the full Marathon in 2:43:13! Yeah, he's kinda a wicked running phenomenon. 4th in the City! Congrat's Gentlemen.

.loving: the wrap by solly baby.

[image via]

Sometimes when I find something that intrigues me I just have to share. And today, my friends, I am doing just that. It's a very cool product that I have been on the search for, to wrap up baby t in cuddles and love [and to be able to tote babe around safely], that seems like forever. It's called The Wrap by Solly Baby.

This bamboo/organic cotton wraps simply fold around momma or poppa's body and becomes a hands free baby carrier! It's lightweight and small, so easy to wear on those hot summer days and nicely folds up into your diaper bag not taking up too much space.
I also love how close this wrap allows you to be to your baby. It's like getting a big, sweet hug from your little one every time you wear it. Perfect for some momma/poppa bonding. And I couldn't think of a more sweeter way to tote around your little nugget.
Also they look just so darn cool. I'm totally partial to the grey/natural stripe myself.

And check out this sweet video The Wrap by Solly Baby has filmed. Makes me want to stroll through gardens and share a cup of tea with my girlfriends. All while snuggling my sweet little baby.

Here's the general idea, in case you need a visual...

*this post is not sponsored in any way. i just think these are really rad wraps.

.baby things: Baby T's favorites.

The little peanut isn't even born yet, but here are some of it's favorite items that momma has picked up for it [and baby doesn't have a choice...their all it's favorite's because momma said so! i'm starting to boss early i guess! ha]

Just a mix of random things that I can't get enough of and that I can't wait for baby to wear/play/cuddle/read/use.

::Blabla Andiamo Dog [no.1] - I actually got three of these adorable critters for baby t [Licorice the dog & Mini Socks the Fox], but this is one of my favorites. He is soft, tall, cuddly and just so darn cute. I just know baby t will be totting this big guy around the house tucked snuggly under it's chubby little arm. 

Also side note: totally spotted this guy in the movie 'Friends with Kids'! Looks like baby t already has cool kid style!

::Aden + Anais Swaddle Blankets [no.2] - These swaddle blankets have got to be one of my favorite purchases and maby because after I washed them, they seemed to get softer and softer! Maybe because I picked up the Bamboo versions? Who knows, but they are incredible and little baby t will have one cozy sleep all swapped up in them. I personally adore [and picked up] the Mela pattern, but have also purchased Diwali and now have my eye on Liam the Brave and B-Jeweled too! Now to teach the husband how to tuck + roll the little one in!

::Embryo Copenhagen [no.3] - This lovely little Etsy shop grabbed my eye after a long search for a cool pacifier clip. I wanted something unique, modern, not too bulky and uni-sex. The search was not as easy as it looked and then this little gem popped up! A very modern wool-felt pacifier clip! I love shopping and supporting small business [this shop is in Calgary! Awesome!] and when I received my custom order [she happily obliged to my color pattern] I was even more in love with how it looked and the quality of it. I now have my eye on purchasing the Earthy Newborn Baby [yellow|grey|brown] and Somewhere Over The Rainbow [a kaleidoscope of colors], as I'm sure we will need a couple of these lying around. Needless to say, I am in love with my clip and know it'll be perfect for little baby t.

::Joe Fresh Kids [no.4] - OMG, where do I even begin with Joe Fresh' new kids line? [for you American folks, keep your eyes peeled at your local JC Penny, apparently they will be stocking these lovely items soon!]. I have started quite the collection of Joe Fresh pieces for little baby t, even though I'm not sure if it's going to be wearing dresses or bow ties! I just can't help myself. I love the stripe sweater, the heart sweater, the dot sweater, and the moto jacket just to name a few pieces [and have picked up one of each!]. I figure at that price, I can pack away whatever doesn't get used this time around for perhaps the next! Awesome job Joe Fresh, this baby momma likes a LOT.

::Jennifer Adams Baby Board Books [no.5] - These baby/toddler books are simply the sweetest I have ever seen. The author takes classic stories and converts them to modern, learning hardcover books for children. Brilliant! I can't get over just how sweet they are and have purchased every single one of them [Jane Eyre | Pride & Prejudice | Romeo & Juliet | Alice in Wonderland]. I even pre-ordered the two new ones above [Dracula and A Christmas Carol] so that I can get my hands on them asap. 

::Gap Moccasin Bootie [no.6] - I have to give major props to Gaps new fall lines. I especially adore the entire Park House and Maine collections for Boys. Something about it just speaks to my kind of fall style: Warm, cozy sweaters [i bought this fair isle sweater and love it!]. Deep red and blue plaids [this may be my next purchase!]. Moccasins [i adore them so much and so will baby t!]. It all has me craving a little boy to dress. Although the Maine girls collection is pretty darn cute too!

.at 32 weeks.

dress: Joe Fresh [similar] | shoes: Kenneth Cole [similar] | necklace: Tiffany & Co.  [gifted] | watch: Fossil [gifted] | sunnies: Tiffany & Co.

at thirty-two weeks:

::i feel significantly bigger, but my weight hasn't changed too much. i'm just a little more awkward i guess. 

::babe still really enjoys chocolate. and ice cream. and pie, my newest craving. oh, delicious raspberry rhubard pie topped with vanilla ice cream! heaven!

::i've basically resorted to a 'no-pants' policy when i'm at home. underwear is where it's at...which is basically a downgrade from living in my jean shorts full time like i was previously. win some, lose some.

::my husband has resorted to calling me a 10 year-old boy simply because of my full-time-only-underwear-at-home situtation, as per above. and i think it's sort of funny.

::i've finally discovered what heartburn is all about. and it kinda sucks, but i'm so so so thankful for tums.

::the heat was really starting to get to me. thank god for this rain to cool things off.

::i'm still 99% sure it's a boy.

::i love crossing things off my baby to-do list, which is insanely long.

::i'm a lot more sleepy than usual. naps are a glorious thing.

::i finally feel justified to park in the "expectant mothers only" parking spots. and i happily do it.

::i'm still feeling ridiculously good. besides the extra weight and a little pinched nerve in my back every now and again, i am still loving my baby belly. so very much.

For those of you who don't think in terms of weeks...this works out to 8 months pregnant with only 2 more months to go!
And yes, I cheated by taking these pictures at my 30th birthday party but I was feeling happy and radiant that day. But who doesn't on their birthday? 

.little person laundry.



When my laundry day looks like this, with a bunch of little person clothes needing to be washed, it sure makes for a pretty darn awesome afternoon.

And even more awesome is that there is less than 2 more months before our littlest treb is in them!

ps. lets all 'ohh & ahh' over my new washer. Life just got a little more easier [it steams, handwashes, and even cleans baby clothes with it's allergiene cycle!]. I simply cannot believe how much I am in love with that piece of equipment. It's actually sort of embarrasing how much I enjoy that machine.