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iPhone blogging, paranoia, and other matters of life and death

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  • In five short hours I will be loading Will into the car to see his baby girlfriend
  • This is my first attempt at iPhone blogging so forgive the misspelling (oh wait you do that anyways)
  • I’m super excited slash semi hyperventilating in nervousness about going tomorrow to the Haven conference.  I hope I don’t pee, spit or vomit.  Unless its medically necessary of course…in which case, i have great trajectory so be warned
  • The rest of this weekend will be filled with Petersiky goodness…I can’t wait to see those dear friends and squeeze their cheeks 🙂
  • Stop wondering which set of cheeks.
  • I decided tonight that I officially need more cute flower headbands.
  • I also decided that I am ridiculously lucky to have Jeremy.  We just didn’t click today.   We annoyed andirritated each other.  And got into stupid petty arguments.  And then we said our good nights,gave long soothing hugs and confirmed to each other that it will be better tomorrow…and that we are just so darn lucky.  I hate these days but I love them too… It gives us a chance to remember and appreciate and in my case….apologize.  It is amazing how sweet marriage can be even when it’s not 🙂
  • Is it too hot to wear jeans to a conference…because there is a high chance that i am carrying this baby in my backside.  Either that or it’s a girl and she’s like her mama with loads of goodwill junk in the trunk.  And frankly my trunk looks fractionally smaller in jeans
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  2. Can’t wait to read all about Haven from you and other bloggers!

    I always think jeans are fine. I even wear them on road trips and long airplane rides. They are so comfy to me.

    I hope that you end up with some funny iPhoto auto corrections! I hate the auto correction. We just recently got a iPhone and I always say Heyy (with two Y’s) and the iPhone turns it into “Jett”… so my friend is like “Hey Elisa” and i’m like “Jett” and she’s like “Umm”

    I get you about the stupid marriage days… as long as it ends with hugs and sorry’s, it’s all good 🙂

  6. I adore your honesty. My husband and I def. weren’t clicking yesterday. Normally I would get quiet and snippy and just be not who God would want me to be. Yesterday, I tried something new. I waiting until we put the baby down for the night and asked my husband to sit down and just talk, just to figure out what wasn’t going right. We both stayed calm and just talked some things out and both feel a billion times lighter today. and I’m hoping God is smiling at us today as I’m sure he was expecting us to handle difficulties how we usually do!

    I can’t wait to read what kind of trouble you and the Petersiks get in to!

  7. Please take so many pictures of Will and Clara. Dressed up in a suit and white dress. Holding hands. And kissing. They will appreciate it in 20 years at their rehearsal dinner. Mkay thanks! Have a great time!

  9. i agree, marriage is made much sweeter by apologies and forgiveness. funny how that works, isn’t it. i like to think it’s a reflection of how God designed marriage to be — a reflection of His love for us, which is sosososo sweet because of the forgiveness it provides.

  11. My wife swears by iphone/ipad blog writing, but I still prefer the computer. Adding and editing photos is much easier IMHO. If you use your phone, you need to have the photos already on your phone. Hope you don’t vomit or have any other bladder ‘accidents’ at Haven!

  13. Yay for roadtrips and visiting with good friends. Hope you post some new bump pictures soon.

  14. I know just how you feel about marriage, we had one of those days yesterday too! Thanks for being such a great example of a real marriage, and that it’s not all sunshine and roses all the time. Also when will you find out if you are indeed having a girl or a boy? I know we are all excited to know! 🙂

  15. Haha, thanks for the early AM laugh Katie! I especially appreciated your honesty about the bickering with Jeremy. Thanks for keepin’ it real, happens to all of us! I love your viewpoints on marriage, keep ’em coming girl! 😀

  16. You are SO funny! Thanks for the giggle, and have a great time! Remember that there is nothing more gorgeous than a pregnant gal!
    Jo-Anna

  17. We expect that either you or Sherry will post some Will & Clara photos!!! We have to keep track of their courtship through the years and you know we all love seeing pics of Will & Clara.

  18. My guess is you’ll mostly be indoors in a frigidly air-conditioned hotel, so unless you plan to head out to a playground with the Petersiks or do other outdoor stuff, you’d probably be fine in jeans. Have fun!

  20. Hope you have a blast at Haven!! Can’t wait to hear all about it!

    And I totally hear you on those tricky marriage days. I especially hate when I can feel myself being a jerk for no reason. That hug at the end of the day always makes things better though.

  21. The hubby and I have been having an off WEEK since he started a new job, has to commute an hour and half each way and I’m 38.5 weeks pregnant with a toddler at home. Yeah, those two situations don’t mix well. I was griping at him that he needs to help me out more and he was complaining that he doesn’t get any “him” time once he gets home. Ah, the age old argument. But apologies happened (the next day) and things got better. 🙂

    Its always nice to know that you aren’t the only one going through things like that. 🙂

  23. You and Sherry should make some more videos together! I loved the other Q&A and Goodwill videos that you guys did together!!!

  24. Wondered if you’d be going when I saw the Petersiks were… Yay for fun friend fotos to come!
    Have a great time, feel well, and enjoy!

  25. Thanks for the reminder that it’s completely normal to not always be 100% sunshine and roses in a marriage. I had a moment the other night where I was lecturing my husband (over how to best make the dog sit on command of all things!)…I could hear how annoying I sounded, but I didn’t stop, and he ended up snapping at me. I apologized, we kissed and made up, and all was right with the world, but I must admit I’ve been tinged with guilt since then.

    I like your view of your situation, and I’m going to try to remember to think like you as well: those days that aren’t so great should just serve as a reminder to be thankful for a forgiving husband and the chance to always make things better the next day.

  27. When do you find out what type of genitals you are working with? I keep checking and I swear you should know by know!

  28. Haha I’m so horribly awkward. I saw you today and just blurted “HI KATIE BOWER!” and kept walking… because I am an introvert who belongs behind a computer and not in public. Haha, but you look fabulous, and Will is gorgeous.
    xo
    Cat

  31. Packing for a trip always makes me CRANKY and snippy with my husband! Why can’t he just read my mind and do what I need automatically? 🙂

  32. Hi Katie! I enjoyed meeting you today at Haven. As far as I know, you did not pee, spit or vomit so I’d say the day was a success! 🙂 Will is adorable by the way. I look forward to following your blog!

  34. My original 20 wk appt was scheduled for today but with Haven happening…well…I gotta put priority on all those awesome home bloggers over my baby genitalia 🙂 hopefully next week we’ll be able to know!
    Xo kb

  35. I wish you would have stopped me…sometimes I get so nervous I just keep talking to distract from the nerves…random folks got an earful as well as a few brick walls. Next year just tackle me….I have brothers – I get it 🙂
    xo kb

  37. Well, as far as I know, you didn’t spill any bodily fluids. And neither did I. Whew!

    Katie, you are the real deal, and I love you even k more after having had the pleasure of meeting you in person.

    xoxo

  38. Katie,

    Like many others, the 20th was a beast of a day (at least for part) of it with me and the hub.

    I’m not sure which of the following factors it was: day 3 of driving across the country (as in 8-9 hours a day), recovering from teaching middle schoolers, focusing on details when we get back home in 5 days so we can move back across country 48 hours later, or his wanting to sleep while I drove extra shifts (something this preg woman wasn’t so thrilled about).

    Oklahoma had its own new trail of tears, but Texas has been good so far! Thank Heavens! Hub has a big race in less than 48 hours… Buffalo Springs Lake 70.3!

    Enjoy the travel and thanks for being honest…it was comforting to read the comments that others had a tough time that day, too!

    Peace!

  39. Katie, i just gotta say… you rock! your honesty is a breath of fresh air.

    your comments are super funny!

    enjoy yourselves and we all can”t wait to hear all about Haven!

  42. Ok, so I am commenting in response to your need for cute flower headbands…. my sister in law has an etsy shop that you should check out……. http://www.etsy.com/shop/clorentzen
    She makes beautiful hair items and accessories for adults and little girls. You can also find her on FaceBook… http://www.facebook.com/PaletteDesign.
    I have no stake in the sale…. just love her items and thought you may as well! 🙂
    Hope you are having a great trip!

  43. You looked absolutely adorable in your jeans with your little pregnant belly.

    Every time I got close to you, my heart started beating fast, so I didn’t introduce myself. My friend did offer up my services as a babysitter for Will, so I hope you didn’t find that creepy.

    Great to see you in real life though! 🙂

  44. Have fun with the Petersiks! Will and Clara are just too cute!
    And, my husband and I just had one of those days (honestly, it was one of those weeks). I’m always glad to hear that we’re not the only ones! Thank you for your ever honest heart!
    Btw- where are the pics of your growing belly?? Have I missed them?

  45. WHAT?! How dare you not say hi! I felt so weird because almost everyone I talked to was like “oh so you must be the babysitter…do you blog too?” but I totally felt more comfortable because I’d rather be the babysitter!
    xo – kb

  47. Maybe next time I’ll muster up the confidence to say hey to my blogging idol 😉 Your blog is so great!

    And I would never have guessed that people were thinking you were the babysitter. You totally looked like you belonged as one of the big name blogs! You’re definitely a cool kid Katie Bower!

  49. Hi Katie,

    What a sweet post. Bet you rocked it and didn’t pee or vomit. I’m curious to hear about Haven- it is being talked about on a lot of mommy blogs!

  51. Where are the baby bump photos?! I’ve wasted a shameful amount of time scouring your blog looking for them but all I can find are the two from a few months ago! Is everything okay with the bee bee?

  52. As far as we know! We feel the little baby kick a lot so hopefully they are just working off all those extra calories I am putting in 🙂
    xo – kb

  53. If you’re carrying the baby in your backside, you are totally having a boy. I’ve had three girls, and each time, I looked like I swallowed a basketball! Best wishes on an easy and healthy delivery!

  54. Just the babysitter?! Surely Sherry told you how the room exploded with cheering when she mentioned that the adult supervising Clara and Burger upstairs was THE Katie Bower?! I can’t speak for Katelin, but I was not at all expecting to see you at Haven and when you appeared, I totally clammed up! Then later, blurted out something weird about Katelin’s babysitting abilities instead of simply saying Hi…

    Oh well, I’m really glad we got to see you at Haven- you looked fabulous and Will is absolutely adorable! And like Katelin said, maybe next time we’ll have the courage to actually say Hello =)

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