It's true, at least for me: the second time around your much bigger than the first time around...

See for yourselves: 25 Weeks

Shocking really. I wish I could put them side by side... Sorry.

Also notice that before I had a toddler I actually straightened my hair. Blow dryer and all! Now - HAT! Always the hat or the headband. Here's the dilemma. Harrison wakes up as soon as he hears the slightest noise in the morning (if he isn't already awake). That means I can't take a full hour to get ready. OR I wait to get ready until his nap but at this season in life, pregnant and all, it's either a nap or looking beautiful. I'd rather be fully rested and a happy mommy than beautiful :) I have to admit, today at the Doctors office I noticed a mom with great makeup, great hair, slim as a rail with a pedicure and manicure and the first thought that came to my head was: is she for real? I had other mean thoughts as well... I hope to step out of the hat phase by the time Harrison starts grade school :) Lord what I wouldn't do for easily manageable hair...

Note: it took my mom's begging for "belly" pictures to post this one. It's actually quit painful to be in front of a camera the second time around.

-Love