Dumb Things People Say To Me, the Pregnant Woman

I thought I'd write down a few of the quotes people have been saying to/asking me lately. For the record, I have gained 9 lbs, and I'm 33 weeks along. I'm just sayin...

"You are so cute, when are you due?" After telling them, they respond, "Wow!
You're really big already!"

my thought- wow, you sure know how to make a preggo feel bad about herself.

"Are you having twins?"

my thought-nope, but thanks for making me feel fat

"How are you standing up?"

my thought-ugh, with my feet genius

"Will I get that big when I'm pregnant?"

my thought- gee, I don't know... will you be this rude when you're pregnant?

"Your belly is Huge!"

my thought- well, I am carrying a person inside my body


I just thought I would state for the record that I'm not bitter at all. I just thought maybe you'd think these people were as "smart" as I thought they were. I mean, what makes people say stuff like this? Do they think it will make me feel "good" about myself. Do they walk away and feel bad about it? Not one person has apologized after saying one of these things. I take it all in stride, and have a good laugh. Afterall, I am very blessed! Hope you have a good laugh too!

White Elephant Manger

Last night, our family went to the Calvitti's Christmas party. It was so nice! We loved spending time with everyone there, and had a great engaging in meaningful conversations. We had a "white elephant" present exchange. Tony picked a package that was this plastic/resin nativity scene. Tobin has been playing with it the whole morning! I could hardly get him down for a nap because he wanted to sleep with it! I'm not sure who brought this gift to the party, but it is being used for a wonderful purpose... To teach a two year old about the "true" meaning of Christmas.

Just FYI: This is his favorite person in the manger... yes, the black Wiseman from afar. He carries him around everywhere! Love it!

Monkey Blessing

This morning, Tobin and I went to Kohl's to run some Christmas errands. We were standing in line to check out and they had the usual $5 stuffed animal display. I hate it because every time we go, Tobin begs for whatever animal is there. Anyway... He named the different animals, and the sounds the animals make, then he said "Tobin's?" "Pwease?"

I said, "No buddy, not today"

He said, "Pweeeease?"

I again said, "I'm sorry Tobin, not today"

The older woman standing in front of us said, "I would love to buy one for him."

I said, "No. Thank you very much, but we don't need one."

She then responded, "I would like to bless you today, if you would let me."

Well, what was I supposed to say?

I said, "Of Course" and thanked her wholeheartedly.

Needless to say, Tobin was thrilled! I am in a very fragile emotional state now(those who are around me often understand what hormones have done to my body). I cried, of course.

Thank you woman, whoever you are!

Thank you, Lord for blessing us today! It's amazing what a mere $5 can do for a child!

Baby Girl photos!

(click on photo to enlarge-please excuse the scanner smudges/marks)

We had our 30 week ultrasound today. Baby Girl Cobb is measuring a week big…surprise, surprise! I thought you might like to see some photos of today’s visit. They are all three a 3D photo of her face. In the top photo, you can really make out her puffy lips; her chin is resting on her arm. Photo number two is also her face. In the third photo, her arm is over her face, but you can see her eyes and nose peeking above.

The doctor said she has hair! She is measuring in the 68th percentile, except her belly- it is in the 94th percentile! Tony said, "What does that mean?" The Doctor replied, that's the first part of the body that gets chubby! We both laughed. It looks like she might be a big one, too. Well, however big she is, we cannot wait 8 weeks until we meet her. Please continue to pray for our sweet baby girl, and continued health during the duration of my pregnancy! Thanks! Love you guys! Miss you tons!

Here are some photos snapped while we were there:

big screen on the wall- that's how we watched the ultrasound.

Proud Daddy!

6:30 came a little early for our tobin boy

Tobin, looking at "baby sissy!" Please excuse my work boots! hehe

Getting to Know You... Christmas Edition

Okay... this is for my global family. I have caved to the pressure! They have been emailing these all week. I thought I'd post mine on my blog for others to "enjoy" as well. Feel free to copy!


1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Clothes, always wrapped in paper. Oddly shaped items go great in bags! I always save the bags/wrapping we receive!

2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial

3. When WILL you put up the tree? We put up the tree the day after we get back from our Thanksgiving trip.

4 When WILL you take the tree down? After new years... We'll see what happens this year with the baby coming.

5. Do you like eggnog? Love it! I guess I inherited that taste from my daddy

6. Favorite gift received as a child? My doll house, and Barbie house with real light up lights, carpet, and balcony (I thought Santa loved me the most that year! Thanks mom and dad!)

7. Hardest person to buy for? Dad! If he wants it, he gets it for himself.

8. Easiest person to buy for? Tobin! I wish I had a lot of money to spoil him with!

9. Do you have a nativity scene? yes, I have a collection of many that people have given me over the years. They are my favorite decoration to set out! I do need to get one Tobin can play with, though.

10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Since we have a child, we send out photo cards through snail mail each year.

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? A new windshield for my car... courtesy of "Santa" a month before. It was definitely needed, but not too much enjoyed.

12. Favorite Christmas Movie? How the Grinch stole Christmas-original cartoon version of course!

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Eeek! I am definitely a procrastinator!

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Not that I can recall

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? The homemade goodies people give us (pastor's families) each year.

16. Lights on the tree? Who doesn't put lights on the tree?

17. Favorite Christmas song? 5 little shepherds... I do have a toddler people.

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Christmas Eve with Tony's family... Christmas morning at our home with Tobin... Then we load the car and go to "Papa and Nonny's" house(I do miss the pecan waffles on Christmas morning, mom!).

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? Not tonight with my pregnant no-brain absent-mindedness

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Both

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? The "Season's Greetings" and "Happy Holidays". I had a hard time even finding a "religious" card this year! What ever happened to "Merry Christmas"?

23. Favorite ornament theme or color? Our tree is gold and red, but I LOVE the ornaments with Tobin's photos in them. I do one each year.

24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Mom's homemade dressing with Dad's gravy... and of course, "Cottie's" rolls, too! Mmm... I wish I had some now!

26. Who is most likely to respond to this? Kristyn- Tag!

Christmas Sock PJ's

Tobin had to pose in his new "sock" pj's. They are Christmas pj's I got on sale last year after Christmas. They have Christmas trees with stockings hanging on them, Reindeer with Stockings hanging out of their mouths, and snowflakes randomly placed. They are pretty cute! Anyway, Tobin says they are NOT stockings, they are "socks"! I guess... to him, they are just "socks". I mean, why are they called "stockings" anyway? I guess I need to research the history on Christmas Stockings. I snapped some photos of him posing in front of the tree with his "Christmas Sock Pj's" tonight, and thought I'd share them. Enjoy!
I have no idea where he learned to "pose" like this. But, when you take his photo, he says "Cheese" and folds his hands under his chin and tilts his head. What a ham!

Happy boy!

He LOVES to play behind, and underneath the Christmas tree. There are a collection of his things back there. Oh well, he's only two years old for one Christmas, right!?

Thanksgiving Holiday in Arkansas

31 weeks prego

Nonny and her Tobin boy

laughin at the "baby"

Tobin loving on his papa

Tobin and his papa laughing at each other

What a pair!

Tobin playing on the playground at my old elementary school.

1st time swinging in a big boy swing!

Tobin and his uncle Nathan staring at Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.

photo of Thanksgiving Table.

Aunt Sarah shooting clay birds

Uncle Nathan being silly with clay birds

Aunt Serina

Thanksgiving Table. So yummy and beautiful!

"what a family" photo!

Tobin loves food as much as the rest of us!

Daddy arrived just in time for Thanksgiving Supper!

Serina and Sarah asleep on the couch after supper. Ha!

Tobin with his Grandaddy and Grammy (great grandparents)

posing in front of their RV. Tobin called it their car home ;)

We had a terrific time in Arkansas. We miss you our family already! Sorry it took so long to upload these photos. I hope you ALL had a truly thankful Thanksgiving!