Hello! It feels good to be back to the world of blogging, although I must admit I did enjoy my time on my mini simple smattering break. But much like a good friend, simple smattering, absence has made my heart grow fonder for you. And I return with many fun things and much news to share.

Look! This is the news I have wondered how I was going to share. We are pregnant! I thought about leaving hints, or some creative picture but the truth is I just found myself delaying sharing the news because I couldn’t think of how I wanted to present it. So here is a picture of me, in the comfy glory of my university sweats and soft t. Point blank! This was taken last week, at 11 weeks, when the little bambino was a bit over an inch and a half long, about the size of a fig! I have decided that simple smattering will continue to be a place for my thoughts and passions, which includes the little peanut now.

Wes and I are thrilled at our surprise and feel honored to be pregnant. I have felt wonderful, except for a brief weekend stomach flu that left me wondering if that was “morning sickness”, but low and behold it passed after three days and I am back to feeling great. I could definitely use an afternoon nap, and I’ve actually thought about converting part of my desk into a nap corner-although my boss doesn’t seem to agree with that idea. Nevertheless, smells have become stronger than ever which poses a bit of an inconvenience at night when all I want is a pineapple popsicle. But in the midst of all of these minor symptoms, I find myself so thrilled to be experiencing them because it reminds me that this little baby is busy growing and forming! So while I wish I could take a nap in the afternoon, baby is growing a brain! I mean the comparison makes me realize I have it sooo easy!

So that is our news thus far and I will be updating based on baby news and life news as we continue on with this journey.