I went to McDonald's for hash browns so much during my first trimester that I had to find a new one because the same lady was always working and I started getting self-conscious.

I spent a few months thinking way too much about my Instagram feed. Do we all do that or is it just me? I used to post 2-3 times a day and now sometimes I'll go days without sharing a photo. I think a lot of it is that I've been working more and spend a lot less time out and about. Also is it weird to think about social media this much? Sometimes I don't know.

If I go on a walk without my smart watch or do something productive that wasn't on my to-do list it almost feels like it didn't count.

I think I have poor short term memory. Also I'm terrible with names. But I can remember almost every little detail from most experiences I had years ago.

I have a bit of an obsession with Adam Driver. I feel like he's just this really cool, super talented person who doesn't care too much what people think and has managed to stay kind of weird and I like all of that. I also think it's crazy that he was both in the Marines and went to Juilliard. I want to be his friend but would also probably not even know what to say to him.

I want to dip my fries in mayo, not ketchup.

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I'll be the first to admit that summer is far from my favorite season, but I am a pretty huge fan of big chunky sandals. The wedges I've had and loved for years finally bit the dust this past season, and the other pair I have are just a little too high for everyday use, so I'm on the hunt for a good pair that I can wear with everything, from shorts to sundresses (and well into fall with leggings and jeans).

So far these are my top contenders:

• I love the mix of black and canvas on these espadrilles.
• These frayed beauties would look so cute with some skinny jeans.
• Still obsessed with pretty much every pair of Swedish Hasbeens I come across, and these ones are no exception. 
• These are a little on the dressier side but the price is definitely a bit more reasonable compared to some others.
• Such a dainty little pair of wedges!
• I've never tried on any Toms other than the classic flat ones but I bet these are super comfortable.
• I didn't think I'd like the whole flat platform trend, but actually now I think I'm kind of into it.
• These might be my least favorite that I'm linking to. They're cute but they seem like they're almost a bootie, and I'd rather just have a bootie. Maybe they're a bit more sandal-y in person.
• I love the lace-up detail on this pair.
• These are really cute but maybe a bit too strappy for my taste.
• Can't go wrong with black details and a chunky heel.
• These might be my all-time favorites in this list. I love the height, the ankle strap, the combination of brown and white. It's kind of between these and the other Chloe ones (right here).

Check out all the shoes I linked to above right down here as well, you can click around in this widget:

Which are your favorite? And do you have anything special on your summer shopping list this year? 

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GIRL!

Rob and I were so surprised at our appointment last week to learn that this little baby is actually a she. Rob is one of four boys and his oldest brother has two sons--ever since we've been together I always pictured myself as a mom to sons.

For the past few months I've tried to picture this tiny person in my head and couldn't do it--I thought it must be a boy, but maybe it could be a girl? I never had that gut feeling one way or another, so I figured I'd wait until the ultrasound and just be as surprised as anyone. And still, part of me felt like it must be a boy, not because I knew it in my bones or anything, but because I just always assumed I would have a son first, maybe only sons. I guess I always pictured our family looking somewhat similar to my in-laws'. I wrote down two boy names for every girl name and refrained from adding anything pink to our registry.

And then there we were, unknowingly watching our daughter on the screen, waiting for the sonographer to let us know what we were looking at. 

"How do you feel about a girl?" she asked.

We looked at each other and burst into laughter. But our hearts immediately felt so full. Maybe on some level I had already known it, but at that moment it felt like the best surprise in the world. A girl! Born in California, just like her mom.

I'm so looking forward to meeting our daughter in November, and I get teary-eyed thinking about Rob as a dad to a little girl. He is going to be the absolute best. I went home that afternoon and added some adorable pink moccasins to the baby registry, because why not?

I think I could get used to this.