Leslie Brinkley

I had plans to spend the last few weeks before baby catching up with friends, having a date or two with the hubs, going on special adventures with B + G {before adding another little man to their soon to be trio}, getting a mani/pedi with my mom {our pre-labor and delivery tradition}, showing off that 9 month baby bump where people love to ask you if you are going to explode baby at any given moment and just generally enjoying all those last few kicks, rolls + punches of the rambunctious little one in my belly. I was induced with Brooks {who was almost 2 weeks late} and I was also induced Graham {who we took 2 weeks early} so during my appointment over a month ago, we tentatively scheduled an induction on Easter for this little guy. where I don’t really know if it’s safer to keep him locked and loaded in my belly as long as possible or if getting in and out of the hospital as soon as we can – before any possible surges in PA hit – makes more sense. Trying to spend the next few days focusing on staying calm, cool and collected with everything going on – going to soak up my two little boys at home and give them lots of extra love and attention – and from there we will see.

and I’ve been pregnant for the past 9 months, plus 3 months before that – so basically pregnant for the past 12 months, which is crazy to think about! because I was 3 months pregnant, then had a miscarriage, then got pregnant again right away, the weight is a little wonky. Maternity Clothes: Because of the weight gain being a little on the smaller side, I’ve been able to make a ton of my non-maternity clothes work for so much longer this time. At every appointment and for every scan he’s been super active, so I’ve mentally prepared for another wild & crazy little one, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

So I am so dang proud of how my DIY Christmas Tree Stand Box turned out {in my blog post and in real life} that I couldn’t wait to share with you how much second Holiday DIY project turned out as well! Like I said before, I have been having so much fun getting my DIY on this holiday season. I chose to follow along with the Christmas Tree design as shown, because I have a serious love for Christmas trees this year {in all shapes and sizes} – This worked out perfectly because with this design we used all 50 lights in a package, so we didn’t have too much excess cord where we plugged into the wall, which was nice.

She’s got a ton more options in her line, be sure to check them out + let me know what you think! Another personalized piece that’s an amazing price {under $30} and something great for anyone on your list – Cool as Ice tumbler. These pieces are beautiful and totally the kids of things you want your kids playing {and learning} with but also the kind of thing you don’t mind having out in your living room, because they are so pretty. – a few of my favorite things that I am loving lately that are totally giftable and still super easy to get in time for the holidays!