Our Love Grows As My Belly Does [MOMLIFE]

A couple of nights ago, I felt like my belly just popped! (as I was nearing the end of 36 weeks).

I was about to take Nui Nui to bed and she began to hug me (in chinese, it's called 'deh', which means when a child cuddles close, just like little kids do, with the ones they are closest to) and play with the baby. That's right. Every once in a while, she will kiss, tickle, touch, or rub her nose (what we call 'ugga mugga') on my belly, her sibling. It's the sweetest and one of the signs why I believe she's going to be a great big sister.

It was late and she (as was I) was tired. Nevertheless, the girl still has got a lot of love in her no matter what time of day it is. These are the days. xo

Royal Blue Striped Midi Dress! [FASHION]

This is a bit of a throwback (almost two months)— you can tell because I didn't color my hair yet :>. I filmed a video at the start of the July 4th weekend and took these pics too. I'm still working up the nerve to edit that video of exhaustingly prancing around like a fool :> One of my subscribers requested I do more fashion videos and it's been on my mind since. I'm using Pinterest to rile myself up and trying to bounce back from a rough month. Post a Comment to nudge me more, I could always use more nudging :> xoxo

I heart midi dresses and skirts. For work, they're the best length. They're sleek, professional, form-flattering, and comfortable. I definitely recommend getting ones made of a forgiving material (with a little bit of stretch and wiggle room) :>. A detail I missed when taking these pics is the hole in the lower back. On hot days, you can show a little skin. Other days, you can just wear a tank top underneath to stay covered up.

Regarding accessories, I stuck with the striped theme with both a cuff (heart cuffs!) and ring. My most favorite accessory for the outfit, though, came with a panda face, heart pants, and striped paw-shaped pockets :>

What's your favorite time of dress? Share in the Comments below, we'd love to hear! :> xoxo

OOTD - All-American Girl!

There's a funny story behind this Outfit Of The Day.

I put together Nui Nui's top [a red onsie that reads: My ♥ Belong to Mommy] and blue-striped pants, and Pau Pau helped pick out a sweater, as we were in a rush. I came out of the shower to see which sweater she chose and Pau Pau 'jokingly' asked if I approved, knowing I would be semi-picky of what she chose. I think we were going out that night with friends so was actually going to be picky about it.

I was, however, pleasantly surprised. Pau Pau matched the outfit perfectly and actually made it even better. Everything tied in so nicely— consistency of stripes and the red-white-blue theme. I had forgotten she had that sweater, the sweater that Pau Pau actually insisted we get. Now I love it and we laugh about it and Pau Pau rubs it in my face, which is ok because I deserve it! :>



Do you ever buy clothes and think they're only so-so but the more you wear it, the more you love it?

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All American Girl In The Sand!

Ok ok. I admit it. I'm a babeaholic. I took a bunch of pics of Nui Nui this past Sunday— when I took her to the park... [70degF in December!]— and can't decide which to post so I'll be posting most of them— mind you, this is not ALL of them! :>

Nui Nui is wearing a really nice, thick-materialed onsie that states: My Heart Belongs To Mommy. Ok ok, I admit again, it's vice versa but whatevs.

I then put her in a really nice pair of blue striped pants that have subtle bows on the ankles. I was in a rush and asked Pau Pau to get a sweater for her and she chose this red- and white-striped number. Pau Pau was in fact the one that picked it out in the store. H&M in case you're wondering— both the sweater and pants. Really nice quality, really stylish. I was skeptical of what Pau Pau might have picked but I love it.

Bam! [Stamped!] Approved! :>

Pau Pau was insulted by my doubts but just another thing to laugh about. :>

And here we are. Nui Nui rode the swings, crawled through the tunnel, climbed up and slid down the slide, steered a wheel, looked through a wooden car, and watched the other kids. The park: it's always a good time! uh o uh o ohhhh, always a good time.... Wheeeeeeeee!!!!!

Eat this! ...[Tommy Hilfiger ain't got nothin'!]... :>

M's Lookbook: Feeling Better In A Fluffy White Vest

Nui Nui was definitely feeling much better than yesterday— not feverish— though her throat was still hurting her at time. She took Tylenol at breakfast, lunch, and before she went to bed. She also took a really long nap in the afternoon. I'm guessing about 3 hours.

I gave her a bath in the morning and dressed her in some of her new clothes— she's seriously outgrowing her regulars (which isn't a surprise— they are 9-12 months.. admittedly :>) It's so funny the way kids clothes work. You think they are tiny to begin with but you end up using them past the sized age. You also think you don't like something at first but after seeing them in it so many times, you begin to love it. Kids have that magical power of making everything beautiful :>











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