What I'm thinking...

For the babies crib...
This is my inspiration, but I will not buy this crib. First, I don't want to pay $700 for anything, much less a crib my child will use for 2 years. Second, it costs more than our bed did...Third, it's gorgeous and I love the look, but it doesn't get great safety ratings and isnt' recommended in Baby Bargains- my go-to baby product book. (Pottery Barn Kids Madison Crib, $699)

So, with that in mind, this crib seems like a good idea...it has the same 'look', is good for a baby boy or girl, and is MUCH more affordable...what do you think? (Carters Casual Convertible Crib from Babies R Us for $219)It doesn't have the curved top, but I really like the look and clean lines. Not too architectural, still classic, and most importantly, safe!!

I'm also obsessed with the stripes in the Pottery Barn nursery, but I also love the yellow color that the guest room/future nursery has now, so I don't think we'll be striping it up anytime soon.

Any recommendations for cribs or other baby furniture are welcome! I am not buying anything until after Christmas at the earliest, but it certainly is fun to look :)

Hope you all had great Halloweens! We had a great time at M's party and I'm really looking forward to the Scout Home Show this weekend, email me at Preppypitbull@gmail.com if you want an invite and directions to my house :) :)

xoxo Mrs. Pit

Furry Friday!

Welcome to Furry Friday! Meet Jean Paul! Bonjour Jean Paul!
Jean Paul is a mastiff and what a handsome boy he is!! His write up is great, and I bet he's just like Lil' Pup in that he looks huge and ferocious but all he wants to do is snuggle! (or in the case of Lil' Pup all he wanted to do last night was play fetch, in the house, with the World Series on...but, I digress)

Here is his write up, he sounds like a love!

Affectionately known as "French Fry", J.P. is as handsome on the inside as he is on the outside!! He walks very nicely on lead, takes treat gently and really loves to cuddle on the bench and watch the world go by (or is that bye-bye?) Please consider this charming and affectionate frenchman for a lasting tryst... He's a keeper!

So, as always, go check out Main Line Animal Rescue today, and pick up a Halloween treat for yourself!!

Mr. Pit and I are going to a FAB Halloween party on Saturday night hosted by my BFF M, and though my costume is sitting untouched and unfinished in my closet, I have high hopes for how it will turn out come Saturday night! We are going on a date tonight to Wegman's- fancy, I know- but we need candy and groceries and we need dinner, so what better place to go than somewhere you can get it done all at once!?!

Also a big shout out to friends C and S who made the big move from Manhattan to Hoboken this week, their first place together and they get married in 13 months, yay! I am also thrilled because C's sister A moved down to the Main Line, so now we're closer than ever...a win win if I've ever heard of one :)

Hope you all have awesome Halloweens and weekends, I hope the pending rain doesn't spoil anyones trick or treat outings!

xoxo Mrs. Pit

Cravings

Ok, so I have to admit that I have had cravings for a LONG time. I mean, from when I was little. I was always in the mood for something specific food-wise, so now that I'm pregnant it's just magnified. However, it is not that fun, because everything I crave is on my DO-NOT-EAT list for pregnant people.

I almost lunged across a table at a meeting today because my boss was eating a hoagie that looked SO delicious I could barely stand it. Right...no cold cuts for this one. With the risk of listeria, it's bad for the baby to even go near a deli counter. KNIFE.TO.MY.HEART. I LOVE cold cuts. A turkey and american cheese sandwich is about the best thing ever. And no, I can't have one until at least May.

Oh, and don't get me started on sushi. I freaking LOVE sushi! I can still eat the cooked stuff, so California Rolls are ok, as are any rolls with eel in them, but all I want is a Philly Roll (Salmon and cream cheese, sometimes with avocado, sometimes without) OMG, I want it so badly. May can't come soon enough to get some of that in my tummy. YUM.

Those are really the only two things I've been craving craving, but it's nearly impossible since my lunches at work were normally one of the two! Now they consist of a different Au Bon Pain soup each day, which are delicious, but definitely not affordable!

Anyways, I shouldn't complain, I've had a really easy time with everything else, I just really want a big fat wawa shorti and I can't have one, wah!

What do you crave...I can't be the only one, can I?!

Hope everyone has a great week and Halloween!

xoxo Mrs. Pit

Monday Funday

Hi all,

Mr. Pit and I had a great weekend despite the downpour on Saturday.

Some highlights included...

*Getting my halloween costume at Walmart for $16. TOTAL.

*Buying my first maternity clothes. Actually not as dowdy or gross as I thought they'd be. Plus, I got them at quite a discount, so I'm pleased with the purchases. I wish I could afford Pea in the Pod, but Motherhood will do for my first set of stuff.

*We watched Bottle Shock on Saturday night, amazing movie that I had never even heard of!! You have to see it, amazing!

*We had another amazing dinner at Spice in Newtown Square. Totally yummy Indian and Thai food, and we saw some great friends too, a great end to the weekend :)

Tonight I had my 14 week doctors appointment and everything went well. The babies heartbeat clocked in at 150 bpm, which is slower than the first two times, but still healthy and loud. It was the first time Mr. Pit heard it on the doppler and the smile on his face was priceless. I don't go in for another 4 weeks and then I have another ultrasound in 6 weeks, and then we'll be half way through, crazy huh?!

I am having a REALLY hard time not buying anything for the nursery yet, but I told myself if I can wait until after Christmas, I can get even more for my money. So, yeah, that's what I'm trying to do...I'll let you know how it goes!

Oh and I love One Tree Hill...even 41 minutes into it, it's SO good this week!

Hope everyone is having a great week!

Oh, and the Scout Home Show is officially ON! It's November 7th, from 12-5 so if you want directions to my house, let me know, I'd love to have you!!

Furry Friday!

Hi all and welcome to yet another edition of Furry Friday!

Meet Reily!

Reily is a beagle/boxer mix, and just look at that face, too cute! Here is her write up from our friends at Main Line Animal Rescue

Reily is an adorable mix of boxer and beagle (and who knows what else!). She has a very short coat so low shedding and beautiful black and white markings. Reily is a very sensitive dog, and she is overwhelmed in the shelter environment, but once she is outside in the play yards she is a totally different dog - she wags her tail non-stop, gives kisses, runs and plays and really enjoys herself. She just needs a bit of time to adjust to new situations and she truly is sensitive so she needs an owner who will be patient with her and allow her time to adjust to new experiences and environments. She will be so grateful and you'll get the cutest, sweetest affectionate girl in return. She is a volunteer favorite - that cute face and soulful eyes get us every time! She is totally housetrained and good on a leash. If you think Reily may be the right fit for you, please fill out an application and come meet her.

Go out and adopt Reily this weekend! The rain won't last long and Sunday is a great day for a walk at Valley Forge :)

Mr. Pit and I are headed to the Shipley Shops tonight for an alumni event and then we have a pretty low key weekend which I'm really looking forward to. Mr. Pit is going to homecoming at Villanova on Saturday (as he's a current Wildcat in their MBA program) but I am going to needlepoint instead. I have a project I have to get done before the Clara Wells trunk show at Stitch Haus in November! Other than that I am going to head up to the mall to buy my first pair of maternity pants...yes, not so flattering, but when the buttons won't close, something's gotta give. Plus, I've been going to work in yoga pants for the past 2 weeks, and while I don't think anyone minds, I want to dress a little more professionally if I can.

Oh, and the biggest announcement of all, I am hosting another Scout Home Show on November 7th from 12-5. I am getting ALL of their new products and patterns and there will be tons of incentives and free stuff just for stopping by! Below are two pictures of what I'm offering, email me at preppypitbull@gmail.com for details!



The first picture is the new pattern- choco-pink and the second is the new 'spirit liftah' wine tote!

Oh, hi!

Hi guys, sorry for the delay in posting, there is a lot of drama going on at work lately and I am trying my best to stay under the radar and out of trouble, which for one means staying off the blogs and facebook :(

But, I did have a great weekend with the big USC win over Notre Dame. Mr Pit made some fabulous chili and we had friends over and were as social as possible given the yucky freezing rainy weather.

Then last night, Mr Pit had a school meeting so I snuggled up with Lil' Pup and watched my two favorite hours of TV every week, One Tree Hill and Gossip Girl.

OTH was awesome last night. The Renee drama while annoying is a good plot twist, but I have to say I'm a little worried about Millicent in this big bad world of modeling. Miss Alex "I'm a slutty model" was also getting on my nerves and I was thrilled when Brooke fired her. I am a HUGE Brooke fan, and I liked how she stood up for herself this season. I am Brooke, hear me roar! Plus, I don't want her to break up with Julian, he is such good eye candy after all!

Now, onto Gossip Girl...I hate to say this, but last night I was bored! Even with the whole Chuck Bass I've kissed guys before thing, I wasn't impressed. Blair is turning into a caraciture of herself and frankly it's old. I liked how she sat with Vanessa at the end, but please, her story is done. I am not happy that she and Chuck are fighting, but Blair has to learn how to play nice, especially with those you love. The Serena/Carter thing is old too...I totally figured he wouldn't want the bail out and leave anyway, he's trouble and she should have known. SNORE.

Hopefully my 2 favorite shows can finish strong at the end of the fall, One Tree Hill looks like it's in the bag, Gossip Girl however, has work to do.

Until the next time I can sneak a blog in, have a great week!

xoxo
Mrs. Pit

Oh, and anyone in the Main Line Area remember that Shipley Shops starts on Thursday!

Furry Friday!

Hi all, welcome to Furry Friday!

Meet Sissy!
Sissy is a 2 year old lab mix who was rescued in downtown Philly. She loves to run and play and would be a great addition to your family!

Here is Main Line Animals write up of her...she sounds awesome!!

"Sissy is a gentle lab mix who was rescued from the streets of Philadelphia. When she first came to us she was very skinny and very scared - she didn't have an easy life you could tell. But thanks to the patience of the volunteers and staff, she has come out of her shell already and learned to trust humans again. She now walks proudly around the farm with her head held high and her tail up. It was a wonderful transformation to watch and to see how resilient dogs truly are. She is a young girl, maybe 2 years old, and when she gets in the field you realize her age since she runs SO fast and all over the fields. She is such fun to watch! If you'd like to continue on with the progress we've made with Sissy please fill out an application and come meet this cute girl!"

So, as always, click HERE to go to Main Line Animal Rescue's site and check out a dog or cat for yourself and your family today!

In other news, it's really gross and yucky in Philly today, my car thermometer said 37 when I was driving into work...and it's pouring rain and will be that way for the next 2 days. This is the kind of day that I just want to curl up on the couch and do a whole lot of nothing! But, alas, a whole work day is in front of me, oh well!

And to answer a question posed from yesterday, we are NOT finding out the babies gender. As curious as we are, we really want to hold out until the day off and then we'll name the baby that day as well. That way we don't have to discuss the name or gender with people for the next 6 months.

Mr. Pit and I have a completely open weekend this weekend and I can't wait to sleep in tomorrow and get a lot of stuff done around the house. I think I have about 2 weeks of mail to go through as well as getting our winter/cold weather clothes down from the attic.

Hope you all have great weekends!
xoxo Mrs. Pit