18 Weeks: Things I Want to Remember.
Because when wine tasting isn’t an option, you go olive oil tasting instead.
I’m in a weird place somewhere in-between “this is going way too fast, someone please slow this whole thing down so I can figure stuff out” and “okay this has gone on long enough, someone please get this baby out so I remember what it feels like to be normal again.”
- Finding out Baby Jacobs is a BOY. Opening the envelope with Chris and finding out we’ll be adding a little guy to the fam was so surreal, but at the same time, I felt like, “Well of course you’re a boy! Duh.” This whole journey so far has been insane, but no matter how scary and confusing it gets, the further along I get I keep having more and more moments of, “Of course it’s supposed to be this way. Of course this is what’s supposed to happen.”
- Taking a weekend road trip. The picture above is from an olive oil tasting bar. I repeat, an olive oil tasting bar. So, that’s something you need to add to your bucket list. Chris and I went to a little town about 45 minutes away for a day-trip on Saturday, and it was one of the best days we’ve had in a long time. There were vintage stores and flea markets and an old bookstore-turned restaurant. It was magical, and it made me so excited to think about all the adventures we’ll go on once the little guy is here.
- We started his library this week! We found a vintage bookstore on our trip, and Chris asked if I wanted to get the babe some books. Um, yes please. These are the first things we’ve bought for him together, and it was so sweet.
Bambi, because of course he needs all the Disney books. The Poky Little Puppy because my little brother was obsessed with that one when we were little, so I’m hoping this kid is too. And This is my Family is a book Chris and I both had. This kid is going to have an excellent library.
18 weeks down, 22(ish) weeks to go. Baby Boy Jacobs, I can’t wait to read to you.
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That vintage book collection is the sweetest. I loved The Pokey Little Puppy but I don't think I've found it for Baby Girl yet. Oh, the adventures that are to come š So fun to think about, isn't it?
I about squealed when I saw The Poky Little Puppy. Best book EVER.
I love olive oil tasting, isn't it funny how different infused oils taste? YUM!
Love your books, so sweet, they remind me of childhood.
i feel like you are going to be the perfect little boy mom! can't wait to follow along with your journey!
Baby book libraries are one of the best things on earth. He will love being read to by his mom!
All great memories–awesome you have the blog to document all the special moments š
You look fabulous! Belated congrats on your pregnancy!
You look so happy! Sounds like a great mini road trip, my advice is to fit in as many of those as you can NOW before you get further along. Time goes by so fast š
Oh my gosh- I have been to an olive oil store like that. i never ever wanted to leave!! They had flavored vinegars too…amazing.
LOVING the books you chose for his library, great classics – so nostalgic <3
I love shopping for kid's books. It brings back so many memories. And olive oil tasting is definitely something I need to do. š
We went oil tasting when we were in Sonoma Valley, and it was so much fun! Love baby boy's vintage book collection!
Oh his library!!!
Olive oil tasting sounds like a dream come true, and how cute is that library…enjoy all these little moments…so sweet!
Aw congrats! Baby boys are the best!!
Olive tasting!! haha!! Girl, I would do that now and I'm not pregnant š ha!
The Poky Little Puppy! Aaah, I loved that book as a kid. š
We have an olive oil shop like that one close by and going to sample oils and vinegars is one of our favorite date nights.
Congrats on having a boy! Being a boy mom is a lot of fun! š
Awe! So sweet! Your trip, the books. Everything. Congratulations to you & Chris!
Argh Golden Books! Perfect! What is a childhood without them!?!
Perfect start to a little one's library š xx
congrats on finding out that he's a boy! So precious and I'm so excited for you! And Golden books = the best library there ever was!
Great memories! Love that you found a vintage bookshop with the Golden Books! Essentials!
I love the vintage books! Congratulations on starting his (eek!) library!
Since I've been living under a rock the past few months I had no idea you were pregnant! HOW EXCITING! Congrats to you guys!! š
This is all so exciting for you! I am so happy for you love!
xoxo Lex // LexMeetsWorld
The Poky Little Puppy! I loved that one! š
And olive oil tasting! I've done that before… it's a little weird. š What was your favorite flavor? I love, love, love rosemary olive oil. I use it all the time when I saute or roast veggies. Sometimes I throw a little lemon olive oil in with it.
I had all those books on my shelf as a little one. My mom kept all of our books, so I'm excited to pass some of them down to my future little ones!