The pictures of H's lunches have stopped. The reason?! I got TOLD. She's one independent gal. Yes, I'm sure she gained that trait from me. So...I have stepped aside and she's in charge of making her own lunch now. Another piece of my apron strap has been snipped.

I'm so blessed to be the mother of a son and daughter. It really isn't necessary to take advantage of modern technology and confirm the sex of baby number 3? Really? I am strong and patient. I can just imagine the surprise on his or her birthday to have the final reveal... the doctor announcing, "It's a boy!" or "It's a girl!" All I really really wish for is healthy and happy newborn child, it doesn't matter if he or she is a he or she. Right? There are so many of you out there who are telling me I need to find out.... I need to be prepared... I need to know what to expect, so I can be organized for this new bundle. There are also so many of you I'd love to hear from...I'm looking for your opinion. Wait or NOT to wait? What is your answer?Is it really so awful to decorate and shop for neutral colors only? Do I really need to follow the trend of "pink means girl and blue means boy"?

Last month, one of my posts was really a complaint about my developing muffin top despite all my sweaty time at the gym. I couldn't figure it out and joked it was due to my love of cupcakes. Surprise! Cupcakes are not to blame! Turns out muffin top isn't quite right either... but a "bun" in the oven.

This is the bun's first ultrasound picture taken at 7 weeks. Expected debut December 12, 2011.

I am so sorry to you all. It's been 4 weeks since my last post. Shame on me...especially after my promise to post 1/365. I admit that was one huge promise! In the beginning it was fun I had saved up enough photos and ideas to post and it was quite easy to hold the promise. I am always up for a challenge. Right?! Wrong! After four months it became (I hate to admit) a chore. So, going forward, I'll need to approach this blog differently. This is a fun and creative release that I surely enjoy. Hopefully you do too. So, I plan to continue but not with the huge pressure I originally placed on myself. I'll post when the passion hits me. I'll post when the blog juice is flowing. I'll post when the time is right for me... because I want to, not because I have to. Do what makes you happy...right?! Right!