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my tiny valentine.

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tank top is j.crew, navy and white striped sweater is gap.

Today I am so thankful for my tiny valentine. This little lady, who I have never met, has already stolen my heart. She's my favorite and I don't even know her yet. The emotional roller-coaster that comes with waiting to become a parent is so awesome and yet so overwhelming. And by overwhelming, I mean terrifying.

Today I am taking it slow.

Today I am most likely re-watching Pitch Perfect.

Today I am soaking up our last few days in this townhouse by the beach.

Today I am waiting for news that the notary is ready for me to sign our loan paper work.

Today I am looking at all my lists of stuff to do before we can get out of this house and into the next one and saying a quick prayer of thanksgiving that we're more ahead than behind.

Today I am missing my guy, who's halfway around the world.

Today I am loving my girl, who's tucked away safe and sound.

Happy Valentine's Day.

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44 responses to “my tiny valentine.”

  1. natalie Avatar
    natalie

    love to you, sweet elise!

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  2. Tiffany Avatar
    Tiffany

    Happy Valentine’s Day, Elise! :]
    Pitch Perfect is a wonderful movie!

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  3. Small Catalogue Avatar
    Small Catalogue

    I’m not usually a celebrator of Valentine’s day, but this morning my daughter brought me breakfast in bed and said I was her favourite and best and I knew it was going to be the best February 14 ever. Hope you and your baby girl have a wonderful day together and that you get to share the love with your favourites and bests.

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  4. Susan Black Avatar
    Susan Black

    Happy Valentine’s Day to you Elsie &
    to tiny Sweet One too ! xoxo Susan

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  5. Jessica Lauton Avatar
    Jessica Lauton

    appy Valentine’s Day! To you and
    to sweet baby girl too!
    bjbj

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  6. Bernice Avatar
    Bernice

    Happy Valentine’s Day, Elise and baby girl Cripe! Pitch Perfect is an excellent choice 🙂

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  7. Kelsey Avatar
    Kelsey

    Happy valentines to you and baby girl! Pitch perfect is the best, good choice 🙂
    xo Kelsey @ Time Stand Still

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  8. Lori Avatar
    Lori

    Bless you, your tiny Valentine and your hard-working Valentine around the world. My daughter (my 3rd child) was born 4 months ago and I’m enjoying the opportunity to somewhat relive that beautiful pregnancy through your new experience. As much as I LOVE having my daughter (how fun is that to say?!) here to love, snuggle, feed and adore, I will always miss those magical months of pregnancy where she was tucked safely inside, hearing my thoughts to her. Just mine. All mine. Enjoy and Happy Valentine’s Day!!!

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  9. Holly Avatar
    Holly

    Lovely post!
    Also isn’t pitch perfect the funniest?!

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  10. Lori Avatar
    Lori

    OH! P.S. – This is absolutely my favorite picture of “you”.

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  11. tammy Avatar
    tammy

    “And by overwhelming, I mean terrifying.” I literally LOL. I have 3, ages 8-12. It is terrifying. And also the absolute best adventure. 🙂 So glad I found your blog recently, I find myself rooting for you.

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  12. Erika Avatar
    Erika

    Happy Valentines Day! Your bump is so adorable!!

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  13. jodi Avatar
    jodi

    so very, very sweet.

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  14. Kelsey McEvoy Avatar
    Kelsey McEvoy

    Such a sweet post, Elise (and photo + bump + sweater)! Happy Valentine’s Day to you and both of yours 🙂 Fingers crossed your phone rings soon with that good news you’re waiting for!

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  15. Sherry Eckblad Avatar
    Sherry Eckblad

    Happy Valentines Day to you as well. We are doing the same thing, watching Pitch Perfect yet again. I love it, especially Fat Amy.

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  16. kate Avatar
    kate

    the sweetest ❤

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  17. Little Gray Pixel Avatar
    Little Gray Pixel

    Such a sweet post. And, may I add, your outfit is perfection.

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  18. yours truly, melissa Avatar
    yours truly, melissa

    Happy Valentines to you and your little sweetie!
    Re-watching Pitch Perfect? I like you even more now! I have watched that movie several times by myself and then with a group of girlfriends. (I even posted about it.) One night my girlfriends and I quoted that movie over dinner and worked ourselves up into hysterics!

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  19. Charisse Avatar
    Charisse

    Happy Valentine’s Day, Elise!! You are so sweet, and I love this post! I’m an Army wife with a three month old baby girl, and my husband is about to go away to training for a month. I know it’s nothing compared to a deployment, but it’s so, so nice knowing I have my little lady to keep me company during that time. It really does make things so much better, and even though your lady is still in your belly, I’m so happy that you have her with you this time around. 🙂 I hope you have a great day!

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  20. creole wisdom Avatar
    creole wisdom

    Sending you love on this Valentine’s Day. I’m glad things are plugging away with your to-do lists and moving, how exciting that must be! I’m sure Paul wishes he was home.

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  21. Suzanne Avatar
    Suzanne

    Happy valentines day to you and your little lady 🙂

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  22. Paula C. Avatar
    Paula C.

    love love love!

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  23. breanne Avatar
    breanne

    you make such a beautiful pregnant lady! love your little belly!
    it is SO totally terrifying… and amazing. i thought it was so much more terrifying when the baby was inside because you can’t check on them every day but with all the crap on the outside, my gosh it’s even more scary!
    love to you, elise!

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  24. Camille Avatar
    Camille

    Such a sweet post. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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  25. susi davis Avatar
    susi davis

    Happy Valentine’s Day Elise! What a beautiful little Valentine you have growing inside you. Your blog has been my favorite since I followed a link from Marta Writes and the new layer of waiting for Baby Girl Cripe is so inspiring and lovely. That phase of my life has passed and from my experience I feel you are so far ahead of where I was as an expecting Mother. You are going to be such a great Mother! Thanks for sharing little slices of your life as well as your amazing creativity and organizational tips and projects. Enjoy every minute of this beautiful part of your journey.

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  26. amanda fair Avatar
    amanda fair

    Happy Valentine’s Day to you, too!

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  27. Denise Avatar
    Denise

    Your post make me happy!

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  28. elly Avatar
    elly

    … (Michael Bubble says :
    “And I know we can be so amazing
    And Baby your love is gonne change me
    And now I can see every possibility!!!!”
    Happy Day !!!

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  29. Danielle Avatar
    Danielle

    the way you love her makes me so excited to become a mother, happy valentine’s day to both of you ❤
    also, Pitch Perfect is the BEST 🙂

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  30. Ashlee Avatar
    Ashlee

    Happy happy Valentine’s day, friend!

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  31. Kaisa Avatar
    Kaisa

    Have a lovely Valentine’s Day! I love your pink top & striped sweater combo!
    xx Kaisa
    http://reindeertrails.blogspot.com.es

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  32. Lorie Avatar
    Lorie

    I watched Pitch Perfect last night…..and again today. It just makes me laugh.
    Cheers to babies in June!

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    jemarzion@gmail.com

    just wait, the best is yet to come! xo

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  34. Brianna Avatar
    Brianna

    Happy Valentine’s Day!

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  35. Kristin Z @ Country Fried Egg Roll Avatar
    Kristin Z @ Country Fried Egg Roll

    I definitely think I need some pointers on how to get ahead on the list of moving items. We’re moving back to South Carolina from China in 6 weeks and my list is long! And scary. And I’m losing 2 weeks to travel in Beijing and Vietnam. Oh MY! Now I wish I hadn’t read this so I could stick my head in the sand a little longer.
    (p.s. We are OBSESSED with Pitch Perfect in this house. Seen it 10 times in the last month.)

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  36. mary ann Avatar
    mary ann

    oh so sweet…:)

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  37. Sarah Stäbler Avatar
    Sarah Stäbler

    Happy Valentine’s day to you and your little girl, too. Hope you had a relaxing day filled with love from near and afar.

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  38. Christine Avatar
    Christine

    The love just grows and grows until you feel like you will burst when you watch them play, learn, smile, laugh. My 10-month old girl is just incredible and I can’t believe she’s mine.

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  39. Danette Avatar
    Danette

    Incredibly sweet, congratulations.

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  40. J3SS1C4 Avatar
    J3SS1C4

    I’m glad you were able to spend the day with your little valentine even if Paul wasn’t able to be there. I think it’s awesome that you’ve had your first valentine’s day with her!

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  41. Pink Ronnie Avatar
    Pink Ronnie

    That is one beautiful photo, Elise.
    Thinking of you!
    Ronnie xo

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  42. Kirsten Varga Avatar
    Kirsten Varga

    Thank you for your beautiful words. As a mom to 4 little girls I know exactly how you feel. Magical, Brave and Strong!

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  43. Cate Holst Avatar
    Cate Holst

    How very sweet! Hope you enjoyed your restful day and good luck with everything

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  44. Debie Grace Avatar
    Debie Grace

    I am excited to meet the baby, Elise! Belated Valentine’s day to you and your family. I hope you had a good one! 😀

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