Week 31 | North

As a final weekend getaway mom and i had planned to head up north to SLO for a couple days. I have been wanting to take Isaac to the farmers market there for quite a while, and I always love visiting the central coast town I called home for several years. It gives me an opportunity to revisit restaurants I loved, beaches that I often think about, and is always a good way to slo down for a couple of days. This time around we stayed in Avila beach, and made use of the wonderful calm inlet. Isaac loved running in the water and under the pier. It was seven years ago that David and I took our first trip together, and it was on this very beach that I have very fond memories of getting to know one and other. We did get a chance to enjoy the farmers market, some great meals, and very unseasonably hot weather. I always enjoy the time away with mom and isaac. I felt very aware this time that it was the last time there would be just three of us, and with that came both sadness and excitement. I have been feeling a complex range of emotions over the past week, and ultimately I have concluded I just need to take it day by day. What seems insurmountable now, will be a new reality soon.
I know everything is possible.




aches and pains of week 31: cold, congestion, insomnia, indegestion, swelling in feet and hands at night, difficulty breating, tightness in lower abdomen

Week 30 | Nursery Time

This week was a huge push to get the office cleaned out, the garage organized, and the nursery in place. Thank god mom was available to help out a couple days. Together we were able to do a huge amount of work in a short amount of time. The garage is fairly organized, many of the large pieces from the office are now in the garage, and the Nursery has a home. Both David and I were surprised how well it worked out. The printers fit perfectly in the closet, the curtain is a great way to conceal the desks, and the room feels spacious and lovely. David and Isaac painted over the weekend bringing a new life to the room with a rosey coral hue. I think for David this made everything seem all the more real (as if the huge belly wasn't enough of a reminder of our #2 to come). Many of my anxieties about preparing the space have been put to rest, and I have been enjoying working in my new little nest. As for the cherry on top... the room is complete with dolls that I so adore they make me smile everytime I see them.

aches and pains of week 30: indegestion, swelling in feet and hands at night, difficulty breating, tightness in lower abdomen

Theo & March

WELCOME!!! Theodore Tommaso Barillaro & Marchello Antonio Barillaro were born September 28th. Mom managed to avoid a c-section, and the boys are healthy and happy. We cant wait to meet you!!!