One of the first things that happens after the pregnancy test is the arrival of the book “What to Expect When you are Expecting” by Heidi Murkoff. I don’t think I know of one woman who didn’t have this book in their house during their pregnancies. Not that is the end all be all of all pregnancy books, but it is truly helpful for you to understand what is going on with your baby week by week and what you can expect to happen or not to happen. I cannot even imagine being pregnant 50 years ago (or more!) when all you had were stories passed down. As much as I love to hear everyone’s pregnancy stories and enjoy telling a few myself, there is something much more comforting about knowing what is going on day by day with your baby without the emotional or sometimes scary stories attached.

So now, imagine, this amazing book put together in movie format! Imagine some of Hollywood’s best acting out what we all have thought and read an put it into a movie.  If you go and watch the trailer  What to Expect Movie Trailer on YouTube you will be sure to have a good laugh while picturing your husband doing the same things as these guys, well maybe not quite as bad, but you can see how they can pull some of the wildest stories and bring them to you on the big screen.

What to Expect When you are Expecting is opening in Theatres on May 18th. And I have a double pass to give away to for the Ottawa Premier on Wednesday, May 16th at 7pm at the Empire 7 Theatres. If you would like to see Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Brooklyn Decker, Cameron Diaz, Joe Mangianello, Denis Quaid, Chris Rock and more in this sure to be hilarious movie and are available on Wednesday, May 16th to attend the Ottawa Premier leave a comment telling me, What was the most fun thing about being pregnant?  and if you haven’t been pregnant tell me what is your favorite restaurant in Ottawa (cause well, I want to find some new places for dinner).

Draw for the double pass (this means you and a guest will get to go see the movie together) will take place on Sunday, May 13th. Otherwise known as Mother’s Day. Hope to see you there!

*Passes were provided by Thomas Allen & Son and Alliance Films

Sorry to have left you all hanging there with my Night Out with Ford. Things have been crazy around here with lots of exciting things happening. The worst part is that I can’t talk about them yet! Oh but when I can, you will be the first to know.

For a wee bit of an update, I will say that we have been hanging in there with the not so stellar weather, our frequent trips to Maryland and Delaware are keeping us happy in all things Beachy. From only getting to the beach usually once, perhaps twice a year, this year has been a Blessing for sure. I have now seem my most loved Beach four times since January, not something I take lightly, I truly know that it is a gift to be able to travel there so much.

The desire to eat better was derailed by Easter chocolate and treats on the road, but I am happy to announce we are back on track and proudly have not eaten out at restaurants in two weeks. Hence, the lovely photo of a bowl of Edamame, something that has become a staple of enjoyment and much better for you than a bowl of chips. I have convinced the children to give it a try and so far we are two out of three in favor, now to win over Hubby and we will all be better off.

We celebrated A’s 20th Birthday this month, hard to believe the little guy I first met when he was three is now 20. I can no longer say he is a good ‘kid’ as now, I think it would be safe to say he is growing up to be a good ‘man’. He lovingly hangs out with his younger siblings on his days off and often asks if I need any help picking them up from school or watching them when I go out for work. I hate to ask him, but try to take him up on his offers when I can.

I can’t wait until I can share everything with you all, it is like a dream coming true.