Thursday, October 20

124 Awkward and Awesome Thursday!

Shoes: c/o Nine West {Martina}, Jeans: Gap, Button Up: F21, Sweater: F21, Necklace: c/o Pree Brulee
Awkward:
- Can I just generalize and put "my body" here? The non-sleeping, the walking, the bending over, the breathing, the cramping, the tummy itching, the contracting, the ... other stuff, the creaking, the shaving {or lack thereof}. Shall I go on? No. You're all done? Me too.
- Becoming so relaxed during a hypnobirthing session that I completely lost all self awareness and full on open-mouth drooled. Sprawled out on the couch, huge belly and all ... it was a flattering moment, let me tell you.
- Aaaaand. That's all the awkwards I remember. Thanks brain. You're really killin' it right now.
Awesome:
- The fastest trip to the salon I've ever had - an hour in and out. Plus it was 25 bucks. I've never been a good coupon clipper. But Groupons ... Groupons I can do.
- My habitually long evening showers. There is nothing more blissful right now than hot water pouring over my neck and back every night. Probably not so blissful? Our water bill.
- Waking up to rain, an open window, a dim room and a husband who's not motivated to get out of bed just yet {which never happens}. Oh, the cozy.
- The gigantic rainbow colored bruise on Tys's calf from a football injury. His awesome. Not mine.  
- Looking forward to a wonderful weekend out of town with my mom and sisters ... while Tys stays here and sets up the nursery
- Getting to slip on a new pair of heels for a minute- even if it's just to sit and work. Makes me feel like my old self again.
- Going over to a girlfriend's house for the evening while our husbands work late. Bonus: she cooked dinner AND gave me some extras to take home for Tys. I realize that this probably makes me look like the most pathetic wife, but hey ... I guess I'll claim that title right now. In a few weeks, maybe I'll be as awesome as you Lauren ;)

124 comments:

Daniela October 20, 2011 12:07 PM  

Can't wait to see this baby :) I can imagine how uncomfortable you are.... but it's all worth it!

Ivuš October 20, 2011 12:09 PM  

you look amazing! :) and i hope that will be better :)

christine October 20, 2011 12:11 PM  

Seriously gorgeous!!! And might I add you ankles look lovely :) lol

melissa October 20, 2011 12:12 PM  

I don't think I have met anyone who looks better than you in heels while being pregnant! Oh the perks of pregnancy :)

Nothing like a nice long hot shower :)

Alexis October 20, 2011 12:12 PM  

Where did you get that "bookshelf"? I have been looking for something just like that for my kitchen!

Jessica Barney October 20, 2011 12:13 PM  

Gorgeous. Simply gorgeous. :)
Oh, and I love that you full on drooled, haha.

Alison October 20, 2011 12:14 PM  

I hope I can someday make pregnancy look this put together and polished! You look lovely :)

-Alison
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Rhiannon October 20, 2011 12:15 PM  

you look amazing, you are so so pretty!
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Catherine October 20, 2011 12:15 PM  

LOVE that outfit! You are simply radiant and you always know how to make me laugh on Thursdays.

PS: Don't worry, we are all droolers at one time or another. Some of us (including me) more than others...oops. So awkward.

kaitlin October 20, 2011 12:16 PM  

yay for groupon :) and that adorable outfit! babies are awesome

tales from kyle October 20, 2011 12:16 PM  

well arent you just the cutest pregnant woman i've ever seen...


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Alivia October 20, 2011 12:19 PM  

This photo of you?
Completely lovely.

Pamela October 20, 2011 12:20 PM  

You're glowing! Seriously, I don't know how you have the motivation to look so adorable and cute when preggo! I lounged in sweats and tank tops and just looked frumpy.

Pamela @ pbjstories.blogspot.com

Stephanie October 20, 2011 12:21 PM  

despite the preggers awkwardness you look lovely =) your little awkward and awesomes always make me laugh out loud!

Christine October 20, 2011 12:22 PM  

I love your pregnancy "awkwards", they definitely bring up pregger memories for me. :)

You look fabulous {as always} by the way :)

JenLynn October 20, 2011 12:25 PM  

Your look today is so gorgeous. A combo between the messy hair, idyllic makeup, and simple but appropriate outfit.

Whitney October 20, 2011 12:25 PM  

Yay I am so glad that you did an Akward/Awesome, they are always so entertaining. And you look great!! I love your hair, did you go lighter??

Whitney
cwdavenport.blogspot.com

Joanna October 20, 2011 12:28 PM  

Hilarious! Absolutely hilarious! I remember those pregnancy 'joys'!

Checkme out and enter my Ruche giveaway!

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janel October 20, 2011 12:28 PM  

Don't you just love preggers brain? Cute post! I love reading about your pregnancy!

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Courtney B October 20, 2011 12:29 PM  

You look GORGEOUS!

Teri B. October 20, 2011 12:30 PM  

hardly pathetic - that's what girlfriends are for.

teri
www.bockting.blogspot.com

Stacy October 20, 2011 12:37 PM  

Wow I like your new...or changed hair. My sister fell asleep when she was baby sitting once and when the mother woke her up there was a huge puddle of drool on their light grey suede couch. ha ha this is reminiscent of that.

Rissy October 20, 2011 12:37 PM  

you are totally awesome no matter what else you do besides growing a human inside your belly! that will suffice on the awesome wife front for awhile I'm sure : )

Gee pregnancy sounds glamorous.. haha but you still look that way in the pics!

Haleigh Barrett October 20, 2011 12:38 PM  

OH MY GOSH SYD. you look gorgeous. like absolutely beautiful. your hair looks AWESOME. and I CANNOT WAIT for your little E to pop on out! hurry up, lil man!

tiarenie October 20, 2011 12:43 PM  

you are the most adorable pregnant woman! love the simple outfit..

myradollsworld October 20, 2011 12:44 PM  

You look so pretty!

Katya October 20, 2011 12:47 PM  

Gorgeous as always! It's like you glow a little more each time.

PS. Groupon is addicting. Careful ;)

xx
thistimeisacharm.blogspot.com

projectdowhatyoulove October 20, 2011 12:47 PM  

You look lovely, pregnant and all! Love the sweater!

Natalie
www.projectdowhatyoulove.wordpress.com

Kaitlin Mattingly October 20, 2011 12:48 PM  

you are the cutest momma to be around.
from your pointy pumps to the sweetie pinks. i love it!

kaitlin xo
kaitgirl.blogspot.com

Candace Stevenson October 20, 2011 12:48 PM  

long showers are the best! I'm grateful I don't have to pay for water in my apartments. Just gas. So hot showers love to crank up that gas bill. worth it!
Lovely Little Rants

my soul is the sky October 20, 2011 12:55 PM  

your hair never looks the same length or the same color

Kelsey Belle October 20, 2011 12:57 PM  

so cute! love your blog and this weekly post!

xo, Kelsey

www.happiereading.typepad.com

dailydoily October 20, 2011 12:59 PM  

Love these. Have fun going out of town with your mom + sisters. I'm going out of town with my mom too :) We'll be in southern cali :) Can't wait!

Kara October 20, 2011 1:00 PM  

Your hair looks amazing! Love the color!

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caley October 20, 2011 1:02 PM  

You look great Sydney! Glad to hear that things are going well for you on the other side of the country! Cute bookshelf too...you should photograph your home. I bet it's adorable! I'ved tried to do that every time we get settled...they are good memories too for when you move on. ;) xoxo

The Jones October 20, 2011 1:09 PM  

I am so excited for you...just can't wait for your baby to arrive! You look absolutely darling pregnant by the way...I just hope I look half as adorable!

<3 Cambria
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Gertrude October 20, 2011 1:10 PM  

You're nearly there Sydney! :) Love the colour of your sweater x

Pamela October 20, 2011 1:15 PM  

How is your hair different? The color?

kelseywilliams October 20, 2011 1:16 PM  

nice job with the hypnobirthing! is there an online class you take?

Bloggin in PA October 20, 2011 1:16 PM  

Awesome is your outfit and that necklace! Also awesome is how good you look with your cute preggo belly!!!

Awkward: random stranger commenting on your belly...

lori October 20, 2011 1:17 PM  

the pregnancy awkwards always make me laugh. still looking fabulous, mama!

Fashion Flirt October 20, 2011 1:20 PM  

Love the look of the books on the wire rack... I have the same one (wire rack, that is), and NO idea what to do with it. Now I know!

Alyx October 20, 2011 1:21 PM  

Those shoes are rockin'. I think I would topple over if I was wearing them while pregnant, but you work it!

Acacia October 20, 2011 1:26 PM  

your blog? amazing. your outfits? amazing. your photos? amazing. your posts? oh. don't get me started i like them. a lot.

Ashley October 20, 2011 1:26 PM  

I love the cozy-in-bed-with-a-boy-doesn't-normally-do-that feeling, it's top 5 for me :) Glad your awesome list outnumbers your awkward list!

DiamondsandTulle October 20, 2011 1:35 PM  

You look gorgeous as always! Groupons? My sisters and I are all addicted! Sounds like you have a great weekend planned! I played along with A&A today too if you want to check it out. :)

xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com

Sierra October 20, 2011 1:36 PM  

You are looking great! Heels can make someone feel better...well not guys I guess but it sure makes us feel better :) Hot water...aching back...I agree :) Sierra
Keep Growing Beautiful♥ (Cause You Are!)

It's A Love Story October 20, 2011 1:40 PM  

you look so pretty!

Lisa Griffin October 20, 2011 1:44 PM  

Wow I am psyched to see some baby pics but you look amazing!!! You are totally allowed to awkwardly awesome in this position
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SADBBLOG October 20, 2011 1:45 PM  

YOU LOOK AMAZING! I wish I was that cute pregnant either time! lol
Love your outfit!

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-Crystal October 20, 2011 1:46 PM  

You are the cutest prego! And taking leftovers home to your hubby doesn't make you a bad wife! At least you were thinking of him! lol

Shug in Boots October 20, 2011 1:55 PM  

Hey! I want a friend to cook for me and give me extra to bring home for Anj. Oh wait, I'm not preggers and have no legitimate excuse to get that treatment. But, it is fun to go over to a girlfriend's house while hubs is otherwise occupied. Never get too old for fun with girlfriends. :)

Marjorie October 20, 2011 2:02 PM  

your gorgeous! love these thursday posts.

marcella October 20, 2011 2:04 PM  

you look stunning
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Mary Kate October 20, 2011 2:13 PM  

I love your outfit! You look soo great!!

Kathy October 20, 2011 2:17 PM  

Your tummy is just the cutest! (The rest of you too, of course.)

I love Groupons! They make me spend more than I might otherwise, but then I get to feel like I'm treating myself when I actually don't have any free cash for spending.

Hang in there, pretty lady. Your babe will be here sooner than you know it.

Kelsey October 20, 2011 2:26 PM  

My favorite part is the belly sticking out in the last picture. :) So cute!

m+b October 20, 2011 2:45 PM  

You are simply stunning! And your second awkward happening made me laugh hysterically!

ali October 20, 2011 3:00 PM  

seriously. i hope i can pull of pregnancy the way you are. so cute! love that necklace!

 write up your ali

Raquel October 20, 2011 3:04 PM  

WHY do have to to look so damn gorgeous when pregnant?! I swear, I don't think i've ever seen someone look this amazing while pregnant! haha :) Oh and you must show pictures of the nursery when it's done!

{lauren} October 20, 2011 3:14 PM  

your adorable <3

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Eda. October 20, 2011 3:18 PM  

That baby bump is beautiful darling, I bet you're so excited to bring a baby into the world


Eda ♥

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Nicole October 20, 2011 3:18 PM  

something different with your hair, lovely?!

so beautiful.

xoxo

{molly beth} October 20, 2011 3:23 PM  

You still got it, even if you are about to burst :] You are gorgeous, and look perfectly in shape! You're beautiful, Syd!

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Caroline October 20, 2011 3:32 PM  

I like your honesty!!!! Enjoy your day!! XO!

jennawinters October 20, 2011 3:42 PM  

Love your hair blonde. You are sure a cute prego too! I was doing some creepin' and in one of your old posts forever ago you said something like "this picture is from when I was blonde, don't worry it won't happen ever again" or something like that. HAHAHA Well I am glad you did it's flattering on you!

Mr. Taylor and his Lady October 20, 2011 4:04 PM  

oh my gosh, you are simply glowing. of course, the sunlight seeping through the window also adds to the dramatic affect. you also just look so much older. like a momma now...but a hot momma! so beautiful!
xo TJ

Jessica Gitler October 20, 2011 4:22 PM  

you are probably the most stunning pregnant women ever... I know things don't feel as great but you do look wonderful!!
jess
www.jesscauseblog.blogspot.com

monkeyshines ♥ October 20, 2011 4:32 PM  

beautiful!

Bises,
monkeyshines
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Emily October 20, 2011 4:35 PM  

I LOVE LOVE this outfit. I want to copy it somehow (hopefully I have something similar in my closet). I have especially loved following your blog lately... it's been really hard for me to dress my pregnant body this time around, but your outfits are always so cute.

eryka {from abcde} October 20, 2011 4:37 PM  

i hope i look as chic as you do when im prego!!! love the hair!!

Marie @ Lemondrop Vintage October 20, 2011 4:38 PM  

But you will look back on every minute with a smile (ok almost every one) And putting on the shoes to feel yourself is a wonderful idea! Have to do it now and then.
Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
I'm having a giveaway...

Jenni Austria Germany October 20, 2011 5:07 PM  

you really are the cutest pregnant woman ever. in case you didn't figure it out by the other 2349 people who've commented the same. :)

katie [the bright life] October 20, 2011 5:18 PM  

Your hair + that pale pink + those spicy heels = so pretty. How doooo you do it? :) Xo, Katie

Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird October 20, 2011 5:50 PM  

Yay for having more awesome things than awkward ones!

Kate October 20, 2011 5:51 PM  

You are the most beautiful pregnant woman I have ever seen. You always look so great!

kate

wildrosesinfaith October 20, 2011 5:56 PM  

Aw you look beautiful! So excited for you!
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Liz Johnson October 20, 2011 6:01 PM  

You look so gorgeous! I hope I can look like that when I'm pregnant! :)

Catherine October 20, 2011 6:01 PM  

Pregnant body awkwardness aside... those ankles are looking sliiiiiiiimmm!

- Catherine @ The Spring

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Chic in Vancity October 20, 2011 6:32 PM  

Looking fabulous darling!! Absolutely adore your outfit!! Beautiful baby bump :D
Bella xo
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Ray October 20, 2011 6:46 PM  

Your "open-mouth drooling" reference just made my day. Full belly laugh!

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Petchie October 20, 2011 6:53 PM  

You look so beautiful! and I always love your awkward/awesomes, you are soo funny!!

xoxo
Petchie
http://itsallofthelittlethings.blogspot.com/

Abra October 20, 2011 7:02 PM  

Just discovered your blog :) Super cute. After stalking (ahem, reading) some older posts, I went out today and bought that Maybelline mousse cheek color... HEAVEN. Can't wait to see pictures of the little boy

O B S E S S I V I S I O N October 20, 2011 7:36 PM  

You are in the homestretch, hang in there ;) I have an 18 month old and still get a little teary eyed when I think back to his birth. Time flies. http://obsessivision.com/

Michelle October 20, 2011 7:40 PM  

You are soooooooo Beautiful Syd!!!!!!! I am LOVING your blonde hair!!!!!!! I have to tell ya that you are seriously one hot Mama :) Great post too!!!!!!!

Tanner Ham October 20, 2011 7:41 PM  

you just make me laugh! you look great!

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Kelly October 20, 2011 8:06 PM  

Sydney, you look phenomenal!!! Your hair is gorgeous.

CessOviedo October 20, 2011 9:20 PM  

The bigger your belly gets, the cuter you look, that's awesome!

Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

Happy Hour October 20, 2011 10:42 PM  

I wanted you to know that I was a faithful reader until like May? I don't know. Life happened, the computer and I grew apart, and then the semester started, and everyone knows how that goes. But I had a free moment, and I checked out my blogger feed for news. I saw a thumbnail from one of your posts and thought, "Sydney! I haven't seen something fabulous in a while!"

So naturally, I followed the link. Did you know that you're pregnant? Because this kid just found out...Congratulations! :)

Rachel October 20, 2011 10:45 PM  

i cannot wait to see this little one.

you are glowing, love.

Verity Kae October 20, 2011 10:53 PM  

oh.ma.gosh. your hairs look so fabulous! that little chunk baby has a good looking momma!!!!

dailycostumes October 21, 2011 12:40 AM  

Since a few weeks I'm following your lovely blog and I'm ALWAYS loving your outfits! I wish I could take a peek into your closet:) How often do buy new clothes? Do you spent a lot? I'm so into leopard print shoes right now! You look radiant! Lots of greetings from Germany, xoxo!

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Sarah October 21, 2011 12:47 AM  

Awkward: looking at all of your old outfits and posts for a ridiculously long time. not creepy, just awkward.

Awesome: realizing we grew up in the same town of little old Clemmons!

I'd say my awkward is also an awesome, too.

The F Girl October 21, 2011 1:01 AM  

I remember those times with a belly so big bending over means falling on your knees and getting out of bed seems like an exercize. It had it's charm (I mostly decided to just laugh about it, that was better than feeling frustrated) ;-)

But you look lovely. Have a wonderful trip!

Katie October 21, 2011 1:44 AM  

ohh your hair is looking FABulous! Groupon is the best.

Katie x

Amy (Oh, My) October 21, 2011 3:23 AM  

You look amaaaaaaaaaazing, girl. Gosh darn I hope I look half as you when I've got a big prego tummy :)
x

Collette Osuna October 21, 2011 4:41 AM  

You are the cutest!!! Cant wait to see the nursery....happy Friday!!


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Acacia October 21, 2011 7:01 AM  

these are awkwardly awesome.... love!

Anna Louisa October 21, 2011 7:16 AM  

Seriously, you have the most fantastic maternity style I've EVER seen. I'll be combing back through your looks when I'm there myself to keep me from living in leggings and my husband's t-shirts :)

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wildchild October 21, 2011 8:40 AM  

you're so pretty syd :) i love your new hair. anddd have fun this weekend!

Southern Elle October 21, 2011 9:07 AM  

Adorable! You still look great.

Audrey October 21, 2011 9:28 AM  

You look beyond amazing! xo www.casualglamorous.com

Emily M October 21, 2011 10:25 AM  

your hair looks gorgeous down and styled like that.

Ashley Murphy October 21, 2011 10:31 AM  

Your leopard pumps are to die for especially with the light pink. Your gorgeous pregnant!

xx
Ashley
http://goldendivine.blogspot.com

chanel October 21, 2011 1:32 PM  

You are adorable! Enough said!

Laura October 21, 2011 2:14 PM  

You look beyond amazing! My dream, to be as cute as you when I am pregnant. I love your new blonde do, I liked your natural color a lot too, you can rock both :)

Sari October 21, 2011 2:32 PM  

you're GLOWING! my gosh... can't wait to see the baby!

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Julie October 22, 2011 4:46 PM  

absolutely love that first photo. so beautiful! :)

Fox and Sparrows October 22, 2011 6:03 PM  

You are more stylish being pregnant than I could ever hope to be not pregnant! When I was pregnant I wore big unflattering clothes. Not great for the self esteem. You are give me some much needed inspiration! You go girl!!!!

Julie October 22, 2011 7:20 PM  

you look so lovely Sydney, you truly do!!!!

Katie.Daily October 22, 2011 9:49 PM  

lovin the new hair dooo

Holly &amp; Sarah October 23, 2011 6:52 AM  

So you look gorgeous.

Though I'm not pregnant, I have started to really appreciate that importance of a long, hot shower on my stress levels. Cheers to that!

So-So Good October 23, 2011 7:05 PM  
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So-So Good October 23, 2011 7:06 PM  

You're probably one of the most gorgeous mamas-to-be that I've every seen! And a very stylish one at that. I love your Awkwardly Awesome series; waking up to a cool rain is one of the best things ever... well maybe not on a work day LOL.

Casariego Family October 24, 2011 9:37 PM  

You look adorable!!!! Love every moment that you have right now! You will be wanting to push your baby back in, in about 2 weeks! haha

yvo October 25, 2011 4:39 AM  

im so excited to see your baby!

yvo October 25, 2011 4:39 AM  

im so excited to see your baby!

Kelsey October 26, 2011 10:07 AM  

Your hair looks great! Are you seriously still rocking high heels? I had to give them up once belly got to be a certain largeness. Plus the pregnant clumsiness does more damage when it's paired with heels. And even now heels make my back ache later in the day... FYI my son is just in his diaper right now. He had trouble getting off his sleeper pajamas (don't know why he suddenly wanted them off) so I helped him out. :) Yes, we're getting dressed soon... Anyway, I saw your mom wrote that you're 4cm!! That's great!!! I hope everything goes well! Love you! :)

thegirlkyle.com October 26, 2011 11:02 AM  

You look fantastic! I see you're starting to have contractions... hope Baby comes soon!

hello poppet October 27, 2011 11:22 AM  

please please please let me know how you get on with your hypno-birth. i've been looking into doing a course myself and would love some real-life insight. and by the sounds of it, you're about to give it the full-blow test.

hope everything goes wonderfully and you're at home with your wee boy very very soon.

Scrappy Gifts October 27, 2011 5:53 PM  

You are just glowing! So beautiful. Good luck with everything.

Sarah-Anne October 28, 2011 11:46 AM  

ohhh, goodness. i want to look like you do when i'm preggo because GIRL! you are rockin' that belly. :)

alyssa October 29, 2011 1:17 PM  

this is such an adorable post! congrats on the pregnancy..i just stumbled across your blog (and i'm following)

love the shoes as well!

xx
alyssa
http://wereaucourant.blogspot.com

Poppy November 03, 2011 6:47 PM  

You look so beautiful, I love that outfit :-)