The View vs The Talk

The View


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The Talk


Since I have been at home for 2 weeks now without working have been watching some daytime TV. A new show started this week called "The T.alk (TT)" on CBS. I first saw this show on Tuesday (the 2nd day on the air) and have been watching it daily since then. I also have my daytime favorite show "The V.iew (TV)" which I watch daily as well. I even recorded this each day when I was working and would watch it most days.

Although the shows are similar in set-up there are quite a few differences I've noticed.
TV tends to focus on more controversial and political topics in their opening segments ("Hot Topics") whereas TT is more lighthearted and focus on mom issues and current pop culture. I've also noticed the big difference in guests on the 2 shows. TV has much more of a NY vibe with their guests where TT has a lot of actors and LA based people. I can understand why this is of course because it's where each show is based, but in my mind it is a striking difference.

Those are my random thoughts of the day : )

Target Experience

Last night I went to Tar.get to get Halloween candy and a few other last minute items. As I was checking out the cashier was chatting with me about the baby. I must have gotten distracted because I walked out of the store without a bag. When I got home and wanted to light the new pumpkin candle I bought, it was nowhere to be found. I also realized I was missing a few other things too. I went through the receipt and realized it was close to $20.00 that I was missing. I called the store and she informed me that if I came in they could replace the items. Today I went and just as she said I was able to collect the items that I had left. I was so impressed with their customer service. It was amazing!

39.5 Weeks

Dear Baby Boy,

Today I am 39 weeks and 3 days pregnant, just 4 days away from your due date. I can't wait to meet you! Daddy and I are so excited. If you choose not to come on your own the doctor and I have decided that Monday, Oct. 25th would be a good birthday for you. We are planning to induce labor on that day to make sure you don't get too big and to keep you right on track. I have gained 30 pounds so far (yikes thats on the internet!) and it's amazing to feel you stretching around in there. I know it's getting tight! The exciting thing is that my body is ready for your arrival and you are in position to enter this world with your head already low and ready to go. I am not too physically uncomfortable at this stage. I've just had a little heartburn (which could indicate you have a full head of hair), and I have to go to the bathroom a lot. I must say I am most looking forward to loosing this water weight and being able to wear my wedding rings again. If I'm remembering correctly, I haven't worn them at all in this 3rd trimester.

I sit here wondering what you will look like. Will you have blue eyes like me or brown like your dad? Will you be long? How much will you weigh? Who will you look like? Whatever these answers are, it doesn't really matter. My number 1 wish for you is that you are healthy!

I can't wait to share your name with the world. It's been quite difficult keeping it a secret!

You bed is ready for you. You will spend the first few weeks/months in our bedroom in a bassinet. I've heard from a few first time moms that they recommend this method especially since we are downstairs and your room is upstairs. Although, I'm not looking forward to the sleepless nights I am looking forward to providing for you in a way only your dad and I can do.

We have quite the line up of visitors scheduled to come visit you. I'm especially excited that your 4 month old cousin, Michael, is coming when you will be about 2 weeks old. You guys are going to experience a lot of "firsts" together. We also have quite the Christmas vacation trip planned - NY/NJ, GA, then SC to see LOTS of family. You will be about 8 weeks old when your great-grandparents will be meeting you. I'm so excited and I know they are waiting anxiously to hear of your arrival!

Now I am just waiting for nature (or medicine) to take it's course and bring you into this world. I have been experiencing contractions for the pat few days, but nothing of big significance. Each night your daddy and I say, "maybe tonight will be the night!" We can't wait!

See you soon! Love, Mommy

Charleston, SC 1966

Charleston, SC 1966 is the newest album by Darius Rucker (from Hootie and the Blowfish). I have listened to all of the songs at some point last night or today and they are wonderful. I just love his voice and it doesn't hurt that the lyrics are very Southern focused. This is his 2nd country album but he has a few extras if you buy it on itunes. One of my favorite songs is "Let Her Cry" which he put on the album as a bonus track. It is a more stripped down version that he did for a small CMT audience. Check out the video below if you want to see something similar he did in Austin about a year ago.



If you like country music and/or you like the sound of Hootie and the Blowfish check out this newest CD. I have both of them and they are wonderful in my book!

Monogramed iphone

I currently have a lot of free time on my hands waiting for baby boy to make his apperance so today I found out about a new iphone app where you can monogram your wallpaper. So fun!

I have currently changed my format 2 times today. It's pretty neat!

You can check it out here:http://www.3initials.com/