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It's before noon and it is 25 degrees outside. They (whoever "they" are) think it will get to 29 today. Yesterday was a scorcher too. I'm growing out of my maternity clothes and the ones that still fit are way too warm. Today I even tried on a pair of Lance's shorts to see if they were an option. Yeah right -- did I think the zipper would actually be able to shut?
So this morning I set out on a mission -- aquire maternity clothes that will keep me cool. I returned home semi-succesfull -- one dress, which I like a lot, and a skirt that is okay ($4, so it's worth a try). Camrose has no maternity clothes store so I had to see what I'd find in the thrift store (skirt) and the kids/maternity consignment shop (dress). I had been hoping for a top but there were zero options. I checked out plus sizes too -- my problem here is that my belly is, of course, way out of proportion with the rest of my upper body - I won't get specific here. So if a shirt fits the belly then I'm just swimming in the rest of it. Looked for shorts too and found only small or huge. Hopefully the skirt and dress will help stretch my wardrobe to the end.
Speaking of stretching... they arrived. A week or two ago I discovered stretch marks. I figured they were inevitable, especially with a twin pregnancy, but since they took so long in coming I was beginning to get optimistic. Oh well. Something was bound to give.
I have a Drs appointment today so I'll give you an update on the little ones later.
House: coming along very well. All the painting is done. There's linoleum in the bathroom and laundry room. Today Lance and his dad are working on the laminate flooring. After that it's just finishing stuff -- like nailing on baseboards. I am so excited.
On Monday and Tuesday I actually got to help by sanding and priming the trim pieces from the nursery. They were all removed (to install the flooring better) so I got to sit outside and help out. It felt really good to be able to contribute to the project.
Okay I better get going. Hope you are well and not too hot. I ran into Jenna while I was on my mission -- she said it's supposed to be hotter in Camrose than Florida today. Oh boy.
Aimee
ps. Here are some photos (taken with my new camera!!)
On our anniversary picnic (haven't learned how to use the timer yet)
Lance took some shots of me and the twins.
Bleeding hearts.
Weeping birch leaves. |
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Super beautiful pictures Aimee!! I can see your freckles - very pretty. Lance's glasses frame his kind eyes nicely. And what a lovely mommy shot. All beautiful. Thanks for posting.
Love,
Mom
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I've found that stretch marks fade to a not-too-bad silvery colour after a few years - but they are shocking when you first see them! Nice and purple - I have them on my hips, which grew really fast. Take heart though - they get better.
The pictures look beautiful (especially the one of you and your belly - I like that one the best.)
Katelyn
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aimee i have always loved your pictures...
camrose has no maternity clothing stores? that's a shame! didn't it used to? i seem to remember a certain someone buying a maternity dress in our first year of bible school ~ just because it was so pretty! i think it was yellow... am i right?!
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wow, aimee those pictures are amazing! you are looking so beautiful...can't wait to see what kind of pictures it can take of BABIES!!! soon, soon (but not TOO soon!)
-heidi
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no promising comment on the stretch marks. I had three one morning and 3 million the next morning. totally ruined my swimsuit runway model plans.
most maternity styles are SHORT so dont feel too bad that you didnt find a maternity store. (twin belly gets way big last weeks) may these last couple weeks of being frustrated with nothing to wear fly by as you cook your supersized bundles.
and BEAUTIFUL photos.
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that shot of the two of you -- it's so good, it makes me feel like a know you better for looking at it.
nice photography skills -- gosh!
-de
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flawless skin vs. two perfect little babies you had a part in knitting together... i'll take stretch marks please. :)
-de
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aimee, you should really start posting a picture with each blog entry. you have such a gift. maybe take a picture to tie in with each entry you write. just a thought.
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posted by Aimee at 
Super beautiful pictures Aimee!! I can see your freckles - very pretty. Lance's glasses frame his kind eyes nicely. And what a lovely mommy shot. All beautiful. Thanks for posting.
Love,
Mom