Yesterday afternoon Caroline and I went over to hang out with Gulley and her boys. When we got there I walked into her house and noticed immediately that her kitchen was a mess and I was all like, “WHAT UP with the kitchen?”
She explained that she had spent the entire morning and half of the afternoon preparing food to take to one of her husband’s co-workers who just had a baby. And let me tell y’all something, when Gulley brings a meal she doesn’t just show up with some sad-looking tater tot casserole. She goes ALL OUT. I’m talking creamy pork tenderloin, fresh green beans, homemade cinnamon cake AND pigs in a blanket for BREAKFAST the next day.
I would seriously consider having another child just for Gulley’s food.
Anyway, we sat and visited while she cleaned up the kitchen. I asked how the new mama was doing and Gulley said, “She’s just in that raw state of new motherhood”. If you’ve been there, you know exactly what she meant by that. Nothing prepares you for how much you’re going to love that little person, how worried you’re going to be that you’ll do something wrong, and how little sleep you can live on for endless weeks.
It’s RAW.
I remember many a night where I rocked Caroline endlessly while bargaining with God to just please make her go to sleep and please don’t let her have an explosion in her diaper the minute she finally drifts off. There was one especially bad day in those early weeks when my friend Jamie called me and I think I burst into tears. She said, “I know it’s hard to believe right now, but there will come a day when you will be able to go to put her to bed at 8:00 and she will sleep until the next morning.”
I’m still waiting for that day.
Oh, it’s a joke. Kind of.
But that simple statement was like a life preserver at that moment. I just needed to hear something from someone who had been there and lived to tell about it. I needed someone to tell me what Gulley told that new mama yesterday, which was, “You can’t screw them up at this stage. Just love them to pieces and they’ll be fine.”
Anyway, the point is that as we go through different stages of life, it helps to hear encouragement and practical advice. Sometimes you just need to know that what you’re feeling is normal and no one is about to cart you off in a white jacket. (Insert “Saturday Night Fever” joke here.)
Last summer at the She Speaks Conference, I got to (briefly!) meet Marla Taviano. She is a witty, practical, eloquent wife and mother of three girls who has taken the time to share what she has learned about marriage, sex, impending motherhood, and being a mama in four incredible books.
Her most recent book is called “Expecting” and it’s a beautiful devotional book that guides you through 40 weeks of praying for your baby as he/she/they develop.
You can go read more about her books and even some sample chapters by visiting her blog and looking on the right sidebar where it says “Books by Marla”.
And here’s the best part. Marla has agreed to let three lucky winners pick their choice of one of her books plus some gift card action to Target. Mossimo goods and a new book. Who can say they aren’t interested in winning that?
So here’s what you need to do.
1. Go visit Marla’s blog and check out all her books.
2. Come back here and leave a comment letting me know which one you’d like to have and maybe if you thought about leaving your husband with your newborn baby and finding the nearest hotel to get a good night’s sleep.
3. I will pick the three winners using Random.org on Sunday, February 1st.
1st place: Choice of one book and a $25.00 Target gift card
2nd place: Choice of one book and a $10.00 Target gift card
3rd place: Choice of one book4. If you can’t wait or even if you don’t win, you can purchase Marla’s first three books for the stunningly low price of $20.00 on her site.
Y’all have fun and I’ll see you tomorrow with a brand-new Fashion Friday unless some unforeseen circumstances arise.
How’s that for hedging my bets?
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I would pick “Is That All He Thinks About”
Thanks for a chance to win and have a great day.
I can’t believe that I am the first to comment on this blog…never happens on this blog for me.
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They all look good! I’d have to go with “Is That All He Thinks About?”
I love Marla! I’ve been reading her blog for a while… she’s great.
I think I’d like to have “Is That All He Thinks About?” as well. I already have Blushing, it’s a good one!
I have to pick, “Is that all he thinks About” and I seriously need this book. That is all I’m saying! Ha Ha
Is That All He Thinks About for me as well
And I actually thought about smothering my husband in his sleep one night while nursing the baby. Just because he was sleeping.
I want Is That All He Thinks About?. Because reading is good, but sex is better.
Is that all he thinks about? Thanks! (jhschaal@msn.com)
I”m obviously MUCH older than the other posters, who all seem to want “Is That All He Thinks About”. (I’m more in the “What Were We Thinking About.. just a minute ago” stage. Anyway, either the Expecting or Changing the World One Diaper At a Time would be great, because I have nieces and nephews who are now in the baby making stage of marriage, and either of those would make a great gift!
i would choose ‘Expecting”. Just the description brought me to tears. Seems like everywhere i turn someone ‘is’ expecting or struggling to conceive, this book would serve as such a poignant memoir for any women in this season of her life. An excellent gift idea.
WOW-looks like a popular book, My book pick Is That All He Thinks About? Thanks!
All of the books look great. I would choose “Is that all he thinks about?” and I may have to come back and get some of her others as well. They all look so good! Thanks for the offer. Have a great day!!
I’m going with the crowd on this one – ‘Is That All He Thinks About’ looks good – I loved the cover photo.
Adrienne
I have heard about her books!! I would love to read, Is that all he thinks about?!
I can honestly say I do not miss those raw days of having a new baby and very much enjoy the days of them in bed by eight and sleeping all night!!
Oh, yeah, like there’s any question: “Is That All He Thinks About?” Of course, probably if I still had a tiny baby or I was pregnant I would choose one of the others!
She looks like an amazing woman; Christian wife & mother who has a great sense of humor. And she shares it with everyone else too!
It appears that “Is That All He Thinks About” might be a sellout book soon! That’s the one that I would choose also. Seems like a great topic to learn a little more about.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Laura, in Michigan
I would choose “Expecting.” In October, I gave birth to my son, Isaac, who wasn’t expected to live because of complications with his development. He lived for 16 minutes before going to bewith Jesus.
I feel like “Expecting” would he a great book for me to read when (if) I am pregnant again…
She looks like a really neat woman!
I would pick Changing Your World One Diaper At A Time for my daughter. She is the new mommy in the family.
I choose “Is that all he thinks about”
And, yes, I have thought about leaving the kids w/ the hubs overnight just so I could get some sleep!
Is That All He Thinks About? –not technically true for my husband…but maybe reading the book, I will gain some insights.
Also…I am dying to need: Expecting and
Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time…I am praying for a second child after suffering primary and secondary infertility. Only a few more days to test…say a prayer, or two, or a thousand! Your the greatest…
Amy
Is That All He Thinks About? Since Brandi and boys suggested this one, I’ve wanted to read it! Thanks.
I would benifit from “Is that all he thinks about me”. I had the hardest time just letting go of my life and realizing this is what God intended for me to do and it may not always workout the right way but this is how it should be.
The book from Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife looks great! I got married in June and I’m still trying to figure out this whole marriage/wifey thing.
I would love the expecting book since i am expecting #2 in sept.
I would love love love to win her “Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife” book. I have been looking at it almost daily, but just don’t have the money right now!
As for the baby thing, I’m not help with that. But I do like a good hotel stay!
My pick would be the Expecting book. Great idea to gear ones self up for the upcoming adventure!!! and I have that same pink hairdryer too:)
Thanks for the great giveaway. I would have to pick “Is that all He thinks about”.
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My choice is “One Diaper at a Time”. All her books look great!
Hi! I would definitely choose “Expecting” as I am 14 weeks pregnant right now with my 2nd child. I am nervous this second time around to go back to the newborn stage and remember vividly feeling like running away to a hotel or anywhere when I was so sleep deprived the first time around! SIGH!
Seems there’s a trend growing…I think I’d jump on the “Is that All he Thinks About?” bandwagon, too! Thanks!
I’d pick “Is that all he thinks about”…sounds funny and seems like some good readin! Have a great day, thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
Although I am expecting myself and would love that book, I would pick “Changing The World One Diaper at a Time” for my unsaved friend who is really struggling with motherhood right now.
“Expecting”–but not for me. Let me be clear! We have so many pregnant/trying to get pregnant women in our lives right now. This would make a GREAT gift.
All of the books look great, but the one that I would choose is “From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife”. I am one of your 40 something readers, so I would be giving it to a dear friend who is getting married in June.
Is That All He Thinks About? sounds great. Thanks.
Tha books all look great, but I would love From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife!
I am pregnant with our first baby and would love to have a copy of Expecting! Thanks for doing a giveaway!
i would choose “One diaper at a time”… i’m mentally hiding right now from a three year old who’s demanding green milk for her cereal. who knows where she got the idea green milk would be yummy? *sigh* off I go…
One diaper at a time.
Because yesterday, my daughter peed, pooped, spit up on me. She bit my head, sneezed in my face, and pulled out my hair. It was a long day.
i think ” one diaper at a time”. i have three children and the sleep deprivation is very very hard. i do know it ends at some point because my 12 year old does sleep thru the night. just waiting for the day the other two do. and i absolutely have thought of “running away” for a night just to get sleep.
I would want “Is that All He Thinks About”!
I am through having babies but would love advice in this area!
ha ha ha…I’m just laughing at all the women picking “Is That All He Thinks About?”…count me in.
My first baby was a cleft palate child and was unable to nurse…I was pumping and taking care of him 24 hours a day…RAW! That’s a great word for it.
I would love the Expecting book as I am 5 months pregnant and that book sounds so neat. I read about it on Angie Smith’s blog the other day.
I want the se…x book! I read Marla’s book “Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife” and LOVED it.
“Expecting” would be my choice to give to my daughter when she is “expecting” one day in the near future!
I would choose Expecting. Thank you!
I’d actually choose “Is That All He Thinks About?” just because it’s an intriguing title. If I won “Expecting” I would give it to one of the young pregnant women at our church. It would make a great baby shower gift.
Thanks for hosting this, Melanie.
I’m 22 weeks pregnant and would still love to read “Expecting”…and “Is that all He Thinks About” would be a good one as well
hi there~i wd love to give changing your world to a friend of mine who is a new mommy of a darling boy they adopted! thanks!
“Is That All He Thinks About” is my choice. I do like the “Expecting” book to give as a gift…just about every friend I have is pregnant! Thanks for a great giveaway…(truth is…you had me at “Target”)
I will have to follow the crowd and choose “Is that all he thinks about”. Thanks for a great giveaway!
What an interesting woman! Thank you for introducing me to her work! I would love to read ‘From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife’. Even if I don’t win, I believe I’m going to buy this one!
Is That All He Thinks About? would be my choice.
Yes, my second child was not a good sleeper and we had many nights of 1-2 hours of sleep. A hotel would have been a dream!!!
Off to Target!!
Is That ALl He Thinks About?
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i would choose is that all he thinks about…after 17 years if narriage,we both need to think about it more
Is that all he thinks about? Yep…that would be the book for me.
My daughter has triplets. ‘Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time.’ sounds perfect….
I would also pick Is That All He Thinks About. This is a great giveaway. Thanks!
All look so good and I just may buy them myself if I don’t win! I really like the Expecting one even though I just had my baby but maybe for the next time! What an awesome concept for a book!
I would like “Expecting” to give as a gift to one of my good friends who is expecting her first child in August!
Thanks for the great giveaways.
I’d love to win, From Blushing Bride to wedded wife. I’ve been married almost 28 years and my plan would be to read it myself, then pass it on to one of my newly engaged/married young friends. Thanks!
“Is That All He Thinks About?” would be my choice, along with many other commenters! How helpful.
Is that all he thinks about, because.. Hello, I’m married.
Thank you!
“Is That All He Thinks About”. Sounds very interesting and from reading some reviews maybe even enlightening.
Ah yes. MANY TIMES have I thought of leaving the house and getting some rest! Sometimes even when the hubs wasn’t home. {don’t worry, I never did..} A breastfeeding baby and her momma are not easily seperated. Anywho. Love the giveaway!! I am interested in 2 books. MAN! But I think I will choose “Is that all He thinks about?” I hope I win.
Well, since I’m way beyond the having babys stage, but I’m not beyond the having you-know-what stage, I think I’d take “Is That All He Thinks About?” Good title! But it’s the Target gift card I’m really hoping for.
P.S. I put up a post this morning about all the many things I learned about Texas last weekend. There’s a photo you might especially enjoy.
I would definitely choose “Is That All He Thinks About?” I think intimacy is an area that can ALWAYS be worked on in a marriage. I love hearing Christian perspectives on the topic.
‘Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time’ – love the title, and the message it conveys. I may have used up all my ‘winning luck’ over here with Mr. Dr. Quinn DVD’s, but then I don’t believe in luck, so please add my name!
I would have to go with the book “Is That All He Thinks About?” I think it would be a great book to read, especially going into our 3rd year of marriage.
We are also trying for our first baby, so “Expecting” would be another great book to read, hoping that we will be expecting in the near future!
Finger’s crossed!
Expecting because it’s the only one I don’t have yet… I’m sure it’s great too!
I’m thinking “Is that all He Thinks About” would be a great book. Since I’m past the baby stage of life I should probably focus on keeping the home fires burning.
I loved Marla’s blog – thanks for sharing!! I have to go with the majority here, my pick would be “Is That All He Thinks About” I’m so glad I’m not the only one that feels that way!
“Is that all he thinks about”? Love the title and would love the book.
I would love “Expecting”. THANKS!!!!
I’m sure they’re all good. She can surprise me. (although I am expecting!)
I would love to read another one of her books. I got a couple of them last year for mother’s day. They are wonderful! And I would love to be expecting again, so that book could be a perfect fit!
I just started reading Marla’s blog and would love to get a copy of “Expecting” for my friend Sarah who is trying to get pregnant.
I thought I’d choose “Changing Your World, One Diaper at a Time,” but the more I looked at each book, I realized I probably NEED “Is That All He Thinks About”! It looks great, and I plan to buy it if I don’t win.
I would love to receive “Expecting” or the “Changing the World One Diaper at a Time” to give to my sister-in-law. She’ll be a new mom in July!
Thanks Big Mama! Not just for another fun giveaway, but for giving of yourself. I recently came to your blog from Bring the Rain. It was the scarf demo that hooked me-not that I wouldn’t have been hooked otherwise. You have an incredible way of sharing your life with others that we can totally relate to. And you are sooooo funny!
Is That All He Thinks About
And YES, I actually considered LAST NIGHT leaving the children with my husband and heading off to a hotel room ALONE. The sad thing? My kids are 10, 7, and 3. It was “one of those days” here yesterday.
Obviously, “Is that all he thinks about?” would be my FIRST and ONLY choice ..
and yes after 3 of my children were born, I wanted to escape to the nearest Rooms to Go and sleep in the biggest bed they had and be their newest “living” model for their comfy mattresses. Why pay for a motel? hehehehehe
This new Bride would LOVE From Blushing Bride to wedded wife. After our “talk” yesterday about finances and “my money/your money” I know I could use an attitude adjustment.
I would definitely choose “Expecting”. My best friend is going to be a mommy again after 17 years!! She deserves this book!!
As for that new mommyhood thing. My youngest was a colicky bundle of weeping and wailing for 7 months to the day. Forget the hotel. I would have curled up in a refrigerator box in my backyard if it meant catching some Z’s.
Take it from me. This too shall pass.
I would love a copy of Blushing Bride for my friend Lauren who’s getting married in March. I have two of Marla’s books and really love her writing. It’s so clear in her books that her aim is to help women to laugh and not feel alone and to share stories of how she and other women deal with the issues we all face in our marriages.
“Expecting for a friend
I think I would have to pick Is That All He Thinks About. I have three small children, the youngest 10 months who is nursing and not sleeping through the night yet – that exactly describes my life right now.
I think I’d love to read “Is That All He Thinks About” because I know the answer is YES
Regarding the new baby thing…no way in heck would I left my first born alone OVERNIGHT with his daddy when he was tiny. Now, the second born – you betcha!
Is That All He Thinks About? sounds like the right one for me. Thanks!
I would like to get “Is that all he thinks about it” for my married daughter!
“Is That All He Thinks About?” is the one for me too!!!!
I would love to read Changing Your World, One Diaper At a Time. I have a one year old, and am expecting #2 in August.
I still feel in that “raw” state sometimes, and hope I can function with 2!
I would pick Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife as even after several years of marriage I’m still trying to figure it out!
I am a faithful reader, but have only left a comment a few times. We are expecting a baby girl the end of March and I have devouring anything I can get my hands on so I think Changing the World One Diaper At a Time would be great!
I would love to win “Changing Your World One Diaper At A Time”!
I would pick Is That All He Thinks About…and my hubby would appreciate it too, I’m sure!
I would pick “Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife.” It looks interesting!
I would pick “Is That all He Thinks About?”
I totally totally want “Is that All He thinks about.”
OH, and? Right this very second I am contemplating not coming home after I take fourty zillion loads of laundry to the laundromat tonight… We’ve been without water for several weeks now. Ask me how happy that makes me!
I would say I would love to have “Is that all he thinks about” or possibly “Expecting”. I have two children who are 4 and 3 and I the first few weeks after they were born walking around like a zombie. I think there are so many emotions and so little sleep that it overwhelms you. You get through it and I always tell other girls going through the same thing “you won’t always feel the way you do right now”. Someone said that to me and it gave me hope! By the way, I LOVE being a mother and I love my children more than life! Being a mom is the most fulfilling thing in the world….
I would like, “Is that all he thinks about”, and yes i have definitely thought about escaping for the night! thanks for the giveaway!!
I pick “Is that all he thinks about?”
Of course. Haven’t we all had that sentence run through our head a million times.
Is That All He Thinks about would be great for me and some friends. Ahem. But, any of them would be great shower gifts. I know people who are pregnant, have newborns and are engaged to be married this spring.
Winning would seriously save my gift budget!
Difficult to pick one of her books, but From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife will serve a dual purpose for me, I can read it (as I could use some help “communicating about IN-LAWS”) and my bestest friend is getting married in May so I can pass it along to her to read… Have I mentioned yet that I LOVE your blog?
“Is that All He Thinks About?” would be great!
I love reading, especially books by Christian authors.
I would like the book Changing Your World
One Diaper at a Time. Looks like a good read. Thanks.
Expecting looks awesome!
I have actually left my newborn with my husband and gone to a hotel for a goodnight’s sleep (with hubbie’s permission of course.) LOL!
Seriously, the night away made me a better mommy and I was able to think straight the next day!
Blessings! Thanks for your blog!
I would love “From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife.”
My best friend is getting married next month and I think it would be a great gift!
Hi! Is That All He Thinks About? would have to be my pick. Thanks for the chance to win it!
I would pick Expecting. We are currently trying to get pregnant know and I love the concept!
I would love “Is That All He Thinks About?”
Thanks!
“Expecting” sounds amazing. And my first born is expecting her first. Hard to believe we are here. The miracles continue. She is about 15 weeks along now so this book would be so cool for her to have. Thanks for the chance to win!
I would love to win “Expecting” since I’m expecting my first baby in July.
Thanks for introducing me to Marla’s books. I’m definitely going to purchase some of them, even if I don’t win… and thanks for the chance to win. I love Target and I love to read so this is a perfect giveaway as far as I’m concerned!
Have a great day!
I think I’d have to go with “Is That All He Thinks About?” That looks like an interesting read. And yes, as a matter of fact, I had considered running away to a hotel when both our boys were very small. Sleep is a precious thing and the lack of it can make you a little bit crazy!
I would pick “All he Thinks About” – after 12 years of marriage, I still don’t understand the ’16 year old spaghetti-armed boy’ he turns into!
My wonderful Hubby travels a lot, so about every 6 months or so he uses some of his Hilton Hotel Points to treat me to a weekend away – alone! I eat alone, shop alone, go to the movies alone,…
It’s extremely re-newing!
Thanks for the give-away!
Have a Super Day!
Jen in Jax
I would love to read both “From Blushing Bride To Wedded Wife” (Although I’ve been married 4 years, it feels like we just married yesterday!) and “Changing Your World One Day At A Time”…because I have a 2 year old and hope to have another sometime soon!
Thanks for the chance to win!!!
I am going with “All He Thinks About.” Thanks for the recommendations!
I’d like to have “Is That All He Thinks About?”
I would love, love, love “Changing Your World One Diaper At A Time”, but I also would like “Is That All He Thinks About”. Might have to go and do some book ordering! Thanks!
I would love to have the “One diaper at a time” and the “Is that all he thinks about?” Can I have two??? I’m about to re-enter late night feedings and diaper duty all over again after 2 years. And what new mom doesn’t need to think about sex a little more?
I would love expecting…I read about this book a few weeks ago and although I am not pregnant I would love to have this book for when I am.
I would get expecting for my darling daughter who is trying to get pg.Please pray for them to conceive soon.
I would love to get my hands on “Is that all he thinks about?”….and I’m hoping there’s a chapter in there titled…”Will I ever think about it as much as he does?!?!” Or I’d even settle for “Will he ever stop thinking about it long enough for ME to be able to think about it on my own?!?!?” This was probably TMI…;-)
Hi Big Mama! I love your name, especially because you are so small. You have cracked me up on many a days! Thank you for sharing your life adventure with us. I am interested in Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time. I have 2 of Marla’s books already and am so sad to just now find out about the Expecting one. I am 36 weeks prego with my first and counting. We are in West TX, which part are you in again? Thanks again.
I would pick “Expecting” with the hope that I will be sometime soon!
Oh wow! I have just been put in charge of our “Blessed Expectations” ministry at our church. I’ve been trying to come up with some new ideas and a book is right up my ally! Thanks for the idea, who knows maybe I’ll win one and be able to share it with someone!
Jennifer G
I would choose “Expecting”. I am expecting my first baby in August and could really use the book although they all sound great!
I have a 2 month old little girl, so I would choose “Changing Your World On Diaper at a Time”.
I love your blog
I would pick “Is That All He Thinks About?”
My darling husband is returning from a year-long deployment next month, and I am already trying to decide how long to wait before I run away for a full night of sleep.
I would love either “Expecting” or “Is that All He Thinks About”. Probably both great books to have on hand!
As a tired momd of 3 girls – I need “Is that All He Thinks About?” Pronto! Thanks!
I would have to say “Expecting”. I am not expecting but it looks like a book I would have liked when I was, and therefore a great gift idea!
I am SO glad I’m not the only one to request “Is That All He Thinks About?”. It’s an issue I really need to work on!! But I am torn because my sister will be a wedded wife come September, and I am betting she could benefit from “From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife.” Crossing my fingers!
I would choose “Is That All He Thinks About?” This is a constant battle at our home.
As a new mother of a 4.5 month-old, I’m all in for “Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time”. I’m way interested to hear what she has to say on the realm of “overly helpful” grandparents
I will admit that while we are blessed with a good sleeper (she sleeps 11 hrs/nt already!), I did have my moment. That moment when, even though she was already going 5 hours b/w feedings at a wee 1 month old, I still sobbed to my husband about needing more than 4 hours of consecutive sleep. He took the hint and woke up with her to dish out some pumped milk – he did that twice – the weekend after I sobbed. Never again. That’s a man for you
(I really do love him and think him wonderful, lest he stumble upon this, with the extreme frequency in which he reads the blogs of moms he doesn’t know, and think I was complaining about him. He’s a marvelous father.)
All her books look great. I would have a hard time choosing. I know I don’t need the expecting book. No more babies for me.
I would love to get “Is That All He Thinks About?” Although, “Expecting” seems incredible as well. Thanks for the post! I will definitely look into adding one or two to my collection.
Yes, reading is good! And, of course, so is Target.
I’d love to have Expecting to give to my sister-in-law (when the day comes….)!
“Is that all He wants”—although I think I already know the answer!
However, I’ll take any of the books…I love to read. And I think they would make fantastic baby or wedding shower gifts!
And here’s my funny story. Shortly after the birth of my second son, I decided I needed a small break, just a short outing…a trip to the local Wal-Mart for diapers. And so, I left my husband with our 2 year old and 2 week old sons. The Wal-Mart was only 8 blocks away. I was gone for about one hour. When I arrived home, my husband (holding our newborn) and 2 year old son met me at the front door. With my 2 year old screaming in his best southern drawl…”Fire, Fire, Mommy, fire”. And my husband stood with a very apologetic and stunned face, saying over and over, “I’m sorry, Kimberly, really I’m sorry”. He had attempted to cook some french fries in hot oil….and burnt the kitchen cabinets, and knocked the pot off into the floor that burned straight through the linoleum—that was a good thing, I hated that blue speckled flooring.
I would love to have the “Is that all he thinks about” book.
~Brenda
Since I am expecting right now, I would pick Expecting.
I’d have to go with “All He Things About.” Great giveaway!
Since my SIL just had a baby, I would choose Changing the World. She’s in the raw stage right now, and I think this would be encouraging to her.
So I actually JUST ordered Marla’s book “Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time” a few days ago. I have a four month old and honestly I have been quite at the end of myself. I love her so so much, but had no idea it would be so HARD. And she was doing fantastically with the whole, you know, actually sleeping thing – but then the holidays and two weeks of being held, toted, traveling etc — and now she STILL wont get straightened back out. For instance, last night she didn’t go to bed until 1 am! what baby does that? and yesterday? she took two refreshing 15 minute naps . . . and that’s it! She just doesnt sleep!
Anyways, all that to say I’m desperate for the arrival of her book — but would love another copy to give as a gift to my best friend who will be having a baby soon too!
I’d love to get “Expecting”. I’m not expecting, but we are hoping to be by the summer, and I’d love to have a guided journal for praying for a developing baby.
I actually KNOW Marla- our families worked together at a camp in Ohio for a few months, and she is everything you said & more!
I would probably pick Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time…or maybe Expecting…since I hope to be expecting sometime soon again… 
I would love to have a copy of expecting! As a “new” Christian I would love to read through Expecting. Thanks for the offer. I’ve bookmarked her page!
I would love to win Is that All He Thinks About?
It is!!!
Also, you can not beat a little shopping therapy at Target!!
I would love the expecting book.
I’m pregnant with my first child and would love to have “expecting”. I have the other 3 and they are great! Thanks!
I am having a hard time deciding on which book I would like the most. I really like “Changing the World One Diaper at a Time” because I have a 3 year old and I think I have never had such an important role in life than to train that child in the way that he should do. And I also think I would like “Is That All He Thinks About” because I also know that I will have my husband forever and my child (sob at the thought) will leave me one day to cleave to his wife. I will decide if…..(when)I win.
Cydney “Lou”
I have been married for a total of 1 month! I love it but, it comes with some interesting changes that I didn’t expect. It’s hard both books “Is That All He Thinks About” & “From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife” both sound great and I could use the advice. I know what the Bible says but, I never realized just how difficult it would be to act on it!
And I have asked the exact same question to myself that someone else posted…glad I’m not alone when thinking will I ever want it as much as he does!
After three kids and thirteen years of marriage….most definitely “Is that all He thinks about?”
Thanks for introducing me to an author I didn’t know about. Her books look great, I think I would love to get “Is that all he thinks about.”
From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife looks like something I need to read.
Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time sounds like something that needs to be in our library. Thanks for the give away!!
I would love to win “Is that all he thinks about”
I have also thought about walking out of the house leaving our crying newborn with his daddy in the middle of the night. But only thought about it. I haven’t done it. Yet.
I would have to go with “Expecting” since we ARE expecting. And a Target gift card for maternity clothes…yeah!
Can I just say that I feel so much better now that I read all the comments and everybody is wanting “Is That All He Thinks About?”
I will have to admit “is that all he thinks about?” is intriguing to me…
I would choose “Is That All He Thinks About?”. Even though “my baby” is 7 I would also consider the book “Expecting” because I think it would make a really sweet gift for an expectant mom.
I would LOVE to win “Expecting” since I recently foudn out that I’m expecting a little one in September!
I’d have to say the “Expecting” book since I’m hoping to be expecting soon.
I would pick “Is That All He Thinks About” Thanks for the chance to win!!
First of all, I LOVE your BLOG!!! I’m sure you hear that all the time, but seriously, you rock!…And I’m not just saying that because you’re an Aggie.
Thanks for introducing us to Marla…what a find! Can’t wait to start sharing her books with my friends…what great gift ideas! I think for now though I’d have to go with “Is that all he thinks about?”…because let’s face it…I’ve asked myself that same question many a times…usually at 3:00am after the baby’s been crying all night and I’m thinking “Really?…You want to do it now???” Thanks & Gig’em!
Hi Big Mama!
Long time reader first time poster. Ha! I think all of her books look FAB and would love to win one. Any of them would fit me right now. I think the title and cover of “Is that all he thinks about.” Is too funny! I have a 7 month old nursing baby so I am frequently very tired and I wonder that title quite often. TMI! I have read your entire blog in the last 6 months during nursing breaks. You are too funny! I was sad when I finished the whole thing and now have to just settle with the daily updates. You should write a book!
I would choose “Expecting” – even though I am not, I hope to be one day. LOVE your blog!
I definitely need to check into: Is That All He Thinks About? I’ve been wondering about this for 11 years now.
I would like the Expecting book. I hope to be “expecting” in the next year!
I love your blog by the way!
I’m interested in From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife. Thanks for the opportunity. I’ve just discovered your blog through Bring the Rain and I love it.
Thanks for the cool giveaway!
I think that I would love to read “Is That all He Thinks About?” Seriously, is it?!
I would pick “Is That All He Thinks About”. I’m finishing “The Language Of Sex” by Dr. Gary Smalley/Ted Cunningham right now and the hubby and I just attended the conference. It was awesome!!
Is That All He Thinks About? Definitely!
Is That All He Thinks About? sounds like a great book! Thanks for the opportunity!
I now have to add Marla Taviano’s blog to my daily must-read list. I would love to read, “Is That All He Thinks About?”.
Gotta go with “Is That All He Thinks About?” even though I already know the answer to that question!
I would have a very hard time choosing just one, but I would have to say Expecting. After 4 miscarriages mixed with a couple of years of infertility- I am so happy to be Expecting…I am 22 weeks today and my baby is thriving, growing and moving all the time! I would love this book to be my companion for the remainder of my pregnancy!
Thanks so much for the chance to win!
I would choose “From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife”. My son is getting married this summer and his darling fiance would enjoy it I’m sure. My daughter isn’t too far behind and will be getting married sooner than I think.
I’ve already read “Is That All He Thinks About?” and it’s great! I would choose “Changing your World, One Diaper at a Time” because it sounds like what I most struggle with as a mom–the dailyness of momming, or believing that how well I wipe a poopy bum is working for God and not for myself.
Since I’ve just had a baby, I’d love to win “Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time”. With having this new baby and a two year old, I recently told my husband I wouldn’t be returning from girls night out. He looked very concerned. I know he was worried about how he would juggle changing all the diapers. LOL
My sister also just had a baby, so it would be great to win this and be able to pass it on to her when I’m finished with it.
Even though that isn’t all he thinks about, I would like, Is that all he thinks about. I’ve been through the blushing, the expecting, and the diapers. This one sounds good.
I would sooo choose “Is That All He Thinks About”.
Hey Big Mama!Thanks for doing the giveaway.I would love to read “Is That All He thinks About?”But even if I don’t win I think that I will buy it!Thanks again.Love ya girl!
I would love the Expecting book to give my sister. Thanks for the giveaway–all the books look wonderful!
I would love to read all of these, but I guess I’d like the “Diapers” one for now. If I’d known about it sooner I would have loved the Expecting devotional book, but since I’m closing in on trimester #3 and have a 16 month old in the house, that much catch-up reading doesn’t seem like much of a possibility.
By the way, I think that the word “raw” is the perfect word for describing new motherhood. After my son was born, I burst into tears every time I looked at him… and no, I don’t mean my eyes welled up and I sniffed a couple of times… and yes, it happened in public places.
i think ‘expecting’ would be a great book to have for the next time we are preggo. i never found a great devotional book to read the 1st time i was pregnant!
thanks!
I love her. I would totally want “Is That All He Thinks About”.
Cause…..it is!
They all look great, but I’d probably pick “Is That All He Thinks About?”
I swear that’s the truth!
Is that all He thinks about?
I’m just getting back into reading all the time… I kind of forgot about it while I was changing diapers and trying to keep up with the house!
i forgot to add my email address!
kdrator @ hotmail . com
Oh wow! What a wonderful giveaway! Ok, lets see…..I’m praying for the Lord to open my womb and have been for some time. I believe I want the book Expecting….as a step of faith.
And thank-you!!
Jenileigh
Expecting would be my choice.
One day I’ll be pregnant again!
I’d love to get Changing the World One Diaper at a time…
I have thought about going to a hotel, but my wonderful husband gets up with our 14-month old every morning and feeds him breakfast while letting mommy sleep in. God bless him!
I came to your blog from Angie’s. Thank you for this post. Having a 3 year old, a 16 month old and expecting a new baby, I can relate to those moments.
I would like “Changing Your World One Diaper At A Time”.
Have a great day!
Amy
I have seen her new book on other blogs and would LOVE to win one!!!! I am pregnant now, so I would love to get “Expecting,” but I would also love to get “Is that all he thinks about?!?!”
Thanks for the giveaway….I hope I win!!!
i definitely could use “is that all he thinks about?” that’s pretty much the way it feels around here all the time.
i am expecting! so i’d love to read Expecting. ill buy it if i don’t win.
Is that All He Thinks About
And I just gotta say, that raw stage about did me in the first time around. I wish someone would’ve told me it was going to be so hard.
The “Expecting” devotional looks great and would be a great gift and so would the “One Diaper at a Time.”
I don’t have kids so I don’t have any great stories but I do feel like I’m a little over obessive about my dog and am afraid that will continue when I have children. That’s really more of a confession than a story and probably more information than you wanted!
Thanks for the giveaway
I would love to read”Is that all he thinks about”. No more babies here
I’d like to read “Is That All He Thinks About?”
I would lke a copy of “Is That All He Thinks About?” to read for myself and share with others.
Without a doubt – I would love to have Expecting… I’m in the early stages of seriously trying for a baby after 7 years of infertility issues. (Long story) Anyway – I’d love to have that book as I pray for the development of my first child.
“Is that all he thinks about” sounds good.
I would love to have “Expecting”. My hubby and I would love to have 1 more baby. Our second baby was a preemie, so I know that I will be a “nervous nellie” with the next pregnancy . . . might help me to focus and trust God. Thanks for the chance!
I just received my beautiful copy of “Expecting” and was surprised and thrilled to see that Marla signed it for me! It will make a wonderful gift.
I would love a chance to win “Is That All He Thinks About?” Thanks so much!
Okay, I’m going to go with Is That All He Thinks About? because I’m way too old for the others, and while we do okay in the hoochie coochie department, we’re always up for new and improved ideas.
And I’ll tell you what. About that hotel thing? With this last one I got to a point that, if it were possible, I would have hacked off a boob, handed it to my husband and screamed “Feed her!” as I ran out the door in my three day old pajamas.
But, I’m all better now.
I would love to read all of them, but I’ll choose “Is that all he thinks about”.
Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time
I’m a new mom to a beautiful 6 week old daughter. It’s been so exhuasting yet so rewarding. I didn’t know it was possible to love someone so much!!!
All the books look so great, but I am a newlywed, so I think “From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife” would be perfect right now!1
I think I would choose between Expecting (I’m expecting baby #2 in August) and Is that All He Thinks About? (I’m sure this would be a fun read no matter what). Do I have to choose?? Of course, I do- so #1 Expecting, #2 Is That All He Thinks About?
Crossing my fingers that I hope I win this time!!
I would choose Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time! Thanks! LOVE your blog!!!
Changing the World One Diaper at a Time. And what is so wrong about wanting to check into a hotel for a decent nights sleep? My kids have yet to learn that we don’t get up until Mr. Sun makes his appearance…
oh, yes…i have indeed thought of getting the hotel room for a good night’s sleep. i’m thinking i need to read “is that all he thinks about”…you know…so i can think of getting the hotel room for something else.
I’d choose Is That All He Thinks About? Great giveaway!! Thanks!
I think “Is That All He Thinks About” needs to join the flannel pyjamas, kleenex and hair clippes in the top drawer of my nightstand. I’m hoping that by reading this book, I’ll move the flannel jammies down and the satin ones up!
ooooh, i would choose expecting. i think it’d be an awesome gift for my best friend who just got pregnant for the first time. thanks!
They all look great, but I would choose Is That All He Thinks About!
“Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time” – we’re anticipating the birth of our first child and I just may need this one!
I would pick Expecting. I saw this book on Angie’s blog and must have it! I am 21 weeks with Boy #3 and in complete denial. My other two are 4 & 6, can get their own cereal, dress themselves, no potty accidents, no strollers, very little vomit. I keep forgetting all that “baby” stuff and I am getting nervous.
Plus I am really committing to be better at praying this year. It’s a weakness for me. Concentration is not my strong point!
I would love to receive the “Expecting” book. My husband and I hope to be pregnant in the next few months. I would love to have a devotional to get my days started off right and also some encouraging words to keep me going!
Wow, they all look good. However, I think I am past the “Expecting” stage of my life – unless God has some more surprises for us up His sleeve…
I am afraid to say this, out of fear that reading this book could lead to even more children (haha) but I think I’ll pick, “Is that all he thinks about?”
Thanks!
I would like Changing the Worls One Diaper at a Time. First because I love the title and secondly because my daughter are in the stage of life right now and they would love that book.
Thanks!
As the mom of a three year old and an eight month old, I think I’d like Changing Your Life One Diaper at a Time.
And a hotel room all to myself for a whole night? Would. Be. Bliss.
I’d have to say I would pick “Is That All He Thinks About”. Even though I already know the answer is yes! ha! I am so excited about the other books as well! What great wedding and baby gifts!
Oh, I would LOVE “Is That All He Thinks About” and since Sunday is my birthday, I will cross my fingers!! Thanks!
At first I was leaning toward Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time because every mom can use that kind of encouragement. But I think that I may get even more out of Is That All He Thinks About?
And do you think Gully would deliver one of her dinners to New England after I have my baby? Those pigs in a blanket sound really yummy!
I would like Changing the World to give as a gift to a new mom.
I would love “Expecting” since we’re expecting our first in July. Maybe it would get my mind off of all of the vomiting. Oh, please, make me forget about the vomiting.
I would definitely want to read “Is that all He Thinks About?” Seriously , no matter how your day has gone or how you are feeling that IS all he thinks about!
I pick “Expecting”
“All he thinks about”
And I have a six month old and it is so raw. But good.
I dont’t have to check her site. I know what I want. It is Expecting. I went to Barnes and Noble (had a 20% off coupon) the other day and they didn’t carry it. I am expecting and I would love to win.
PICK ME! PICK ME PLEASE!! PICK ME, PRETTY PLEASE!!!
Hi Melanie!
I would pick “Is That All He Thinks About?”
Thanks!!
They all look like great books, truly! But of the 4, the one that held my attention most was, ‘Is That All He Thinks About’. That might help to revolutionize my marriage.
And some Target cash could revolutionize my shoe selection. 
Thank you for this very generous {and fabuloso} giveaway! And seriously, a night away all by myself—that is goodness that is beyond the reaches of my vocabulary.
I am 13 weeks pregnant this week and “Expecting” has been on my wish list since I first heard about it. This is my first, so I can only imagine how I’ll feel when this little one arrives in August.
It would be a hard choice between two of her books. “From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife” would be great. After five years of marriage I still struggle with the whole submission thing. But I also feel like “Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time” would be a great tool for me as I raise my daughter. Such a hard choice!
Trust me, in the first five months that my daughter was here there had been several times I had thought about just leaving her with my husband and running off to Mexico for a weekend. Not for anything fun like drinks on the beach. It was just to be able to have a good night of sleep and surely if I was in a different country no one could bug me. Right?
Is That All He Thinks About? would be perfect right now…I ask myself this about twice a day
HA! That hotel line has me cracking up. I have a 4 y.o. and a 5 month old and I keep telling my hubby all I want is a night in a hotel all by myself!
I would love the book, “Is That All He Thinks About?” You know, for the hotel trips he comes along to. 
Thanks!
Ruthie
Since my kids are teenagers and I am past the baby-having days, I would choose “Is that All He thinks About?” but “From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife” looks interesting, too.
I think I might like From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife. I am recently divorced and hopefully God will grant me the gift of finding someone to love again…this time hopefully he’ll love me back, and I can be a blushing bride again…as scary as that sounds at the moment…
Thanks for doing this.
I think that Is That All He Thinks About? would be a good read for me. It’s always nice to remind ourselves of God’s plan for marriage.
Is that all he thinks about, would be my choice. Thanks
I’d choose “Expecting” which is what I am doing right now.
Is That All He Thinks About? sounds really good. Thanks for introducing me to a new (to me) author!
I think I’d choose “Is that All He Thinks About.” And the first 5 weeks of being a new mom were the hardest; I was/am nursing, and I just hated when my husband would tell me “she’s hungry.” But, it got better, and now, I love nursing– most of the time.
I would love “expecting” as we just found out last week that #3 is on the way. I have not ever thought about the motel to get sleep, but you bet I will this time around!! I’ll tell hubby to thank you for the idea!
I would love the Expecting book. I have a 3-year-old (awesome) daughter. We have been trying for another baby for over a year now, and I experienced two miscarriages this past year. Heartbreaking, for sure. I have hope that I will get pregnant again (we didn’t have ANY complications with my daughter), but I know that the second I see two pink lines on a pregnancy test, I will pray like I never have before. I prayed with my daughter’s pregnancy, but I took for granted how easily I got pregnant with her, carried her, and had her. I feel the urge to pray so much more now.
I would like to have changing the world one diaper at a time. I’ve got a friend who is expecting her first baby in April and she waited 10 yrs. before she decided to have one. I think she would enjoy reading this one.
Thanks for the giveaway and yesterday’s entry made me cry. I had a grandad who smoked a pipe and barbecued and had a big back yard. Their houses even resembled each other. He even wore the jumpsuits too!
I would pick “Is that all he thinks about”. I totally get the sleep thing. I breastfed my youngest and she didn’t sleep more than 4 hours for a year. OH YEAH. Mama ’bout went crazy.
I would choose “From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife” and then purchase “Is That All He Thinks About”
These sound like such encouraging books!
I have to agree, that, “Is That All He Thinks About” sounds like the one for me!
I’d love to have “Is That All He Thinks About”.
I have to admit, in the few first weeks of motherhood, I repeatedly asked my husband where the return counter at the hospital was, because I had made a terrible mistake and wanted my sleep (and sanity) BACK!
If I could only choose one, I’d have to pick “Is That All He Thinks About?” Because besides eating and sleeping, I believe it is!
I would choose Is That All He Thinks About?
My kids are 3, 4, and 10 – and I’m STILL waiting to sleep.
I’d pick Expecting…because I think it is awesome for a pregnant mom to pray daily for the well being of her unborn baby. GREAT IDEA.
Kelly S. in Michigan
I WOULD CHOOSE IS THAT ALL HE THINKS ABOUT.
HOPE I WIN:)
This is going to be a hard choice! I am torn between “Is That All He Thinks About” and “Changing Your World One Diaper At a Time” as my favorite:)
I think my daughter-in-law would enjoy One Diaper at a Time.
I would love expecting. I am trying for baby number 2 and would love to pray for him/her as they grow inside of me. For my first one, I prayed but her book makes it so much better.
I would love to have the “Is That All He Thinks About”
The “Expecting” devotional sounds so good. I’d love to get that later on for some younger friends having babies!! Thanks!
I am hoping to be expecting soon and would love to have the Expecting book!
I would LOVE “expecting” My husband and I have been trying for a year and a half, with a miscarriage last March. I humbly pray everyday God will help us conceive.
Thank you, this is an amazing give away!
Goodness sakes! Yes, there was a time or eight that I felt like hitting the road for a day or two.
I would love to read “Changing Your World…”.
Angie
From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife, seems like the perfect book for me to read. Thx
I would probably pick “Blushing”, because I’m not a mom. I could always be a better wife!
Whew! I’m glad I’m not the only one who would pick “Is that ALL he thinks about?”! Because, seriously, it might be all my husband thinks about.
I have no fun stories of wanting to kill my husband or leave him with a newborn, since we’ve never had one, but I do remember visiting a lady in my class who just had her first baby, and by the time I left, I was worried about caring for her baby! I totally get the “raw” emotion, or have at least seen it, if not experienced it myself.
I’d like to win “Is that all He Thinks About” too. Or “Expecting”. Or “Changing the world one diaper at a time”.
I’m a pastor and I need to read books I can recommend to women not just books for men!
I would love to have Changing Your World. Sounds like a good read – and besides, I do a lot of “changing” over here.
Thanks!
Heather
I would love the “Changing Your World…”. I have a good friend expecting for the first time and would love to give her this book.
Christy
I would love to win The Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife. Thank you for this opportunity!!
“Expecting” would be my choice! Thanks for the giveaway!
“From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife” would be great – We have 5 upcoming weddings in our church.
Thanks for the giveaway! I would choose Expecting because my husband and I are planning to try for a baby later this year!
hmmm i’m having trouble choosing between is that all he thinks about and one diaper at a time… my babies are now 4 1/2 and 11mo. and between teething and whatever my older sons sleep issue is… I would like to move to a hotel…just for a few nights! my hubby is doing his fair share I must say..but serriosuly how can little boys have so much energy on no sleep???? Especially when they come from parents who adore sleep???? Thanks for the contest big mama!
From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife
This would be a great book for my 23 year old daughter.
They actually all look great! I am considering putting a do not disturb sign on my door and sleeping for a week, just to get ahead before baby #3 comes, but that ain’t gonna happen.
I would love Changing Your World One Diaper At A Time…with a toddler and a newborn, I am changing a lot of diapers. And I actually looked online last week at the prices for hotels near us and when my husband got home from work told him I was thinking of going for the night…It is a joyful, tiring time!
I definitely would like the book, “Is That all He Thinks About” ’cause I have asked that question many a time;)
Would be delighted to win “Is that all He thinks about”. I do really wonder that. Yes I have debated whether or not to leave my precious newborn in the care of newbie’s Daddy and just catch a few winks. Hope I win!
changing your world one diaper at a time! cause we are still in that stage!
Would love to read Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time.. I have a little boy who is doing just that!
OR Is That All He Thinks About?! 
Thanks!!!
My cousin is expecting her first child. In fact, we just found out she is expecting. I expect she will be a great mom, but a pregnancy devotional called “Expecting” would be a fantastic gift.
Hi Melanie,
Another contest already…how exciting! Just wanted to say thanks for introducing us to Marla’s site. Her books look awesome. As far as which one is my favorite, its really a tie between Changing your world… and Is that all he thinks about?…those two titles pretty much sum up my life right now:) Oh, I also wanted to say how much I liked your entry today. Although my baby is already almost 1 year old, your mention of “raw motherhood” rang all too familiar–it seems like just yesterday…
Well I would pick Expecting, because it’s the only one I haven’t read! I love Marla, and I am not just saying that because I know her in real life and go to church with her! She really is a great writer and so funny!
I just came across your blog and can I just say you are darling! I particularly loved “how to tie a scarf”. Keep at it, precious one. You bring much joy and are tremendously gifted.
Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time. It looks really good. No I breastfed so I may have wanted to leave for some peace and quiet but it never would have been possible.
I’m going to go with Is That All He Thinks About! Would love to win, but love your blog more!
I soooo want to read Is That All He thinks About?. I am a girl in my early 20′s… starting to date and maybe settling down and finding out that is alot of what he thinks about. I would like ot know what other women think about this and her perspective. If I do not win I will probably purchase the book anyway!
Thanks!
I’d pick “Expecting”. I’m due May 29th.
Well for myself I’d like Is That All He Thinks About, but if I win I think I’d choose From Blushing Bride to Wedded Bliss for my daughter who is getting married in July.
I would choose “Is that all He thinks About?” Pick me, pick me!!
Is That All He Thinks About?
Thanks! Love your blog!
I would love “Is That All He Thinks About” or “Expecting” Either way, I want to check these books out! Thanks Big Mama!
Well, seeing as how I am expecting our 1st baby in a few months, I am very interested in “Expecting” and “Changing Your World One Diaper @ a Time.”
Both would suit me quite well as I make this transition into Mommyhood ( :
Nicole
San Antonio
WOW! Now I’ve got another blog to bookmark and read, Marla’s blog is GREAT!
I would love to have a copy of “Is that all he thinks about?”
Hehe…sounds like “Is That All He Thinks About?” is the book for me!
“Is That All He Thinks About?” is the one for me =)
I am expecting my first, a baby girl! Regardless of if I win or not, Expecting is a book I think I need to get!
“Is that all he thinks about” looks interesting.
Our kids are teens now but I still remember how simple my first was and how scary my second was. No sleep, he had eating problems, I had a maniac toddler….
Hey! Cool site – I just hopped over from Marla’s site. I actually just got all of her books for Christmas and am currently reading Is that all he thinks about. It’s so great – I was up until 3am reading it last night! I’d actually love an extra copy of Expecting though to give away to a pregnant cousin of mine. Have a great day!
Is that all he thinks about? And I would love to NEED Expecting, praying it will happen sometime in 2009!!!
“IS THAT ALL HE THINKS ABOUT” Sounds like a much needed book at my home. :0)
Great post! I would love to win any of them, but I think I’d pick Expecting. I had a miscarriage back in September, and we’re going to try again soon. This one is right up my alley right now.
And I STILL have those feelings of running away for a hotel stay, and my youngest is 19 months!!
I would like to win “Is That All He Thinks About” because sometimes I wonder….
Thanks for the giveaway!
I would choose From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife. Thanks Big Mama!
Is that all he thinks about? is my pick
My choice would be “From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife.” Sometime along the line I’ll need “Expecting”
Thanks for introducing us to this author!
I have two young children so I think “Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time” would be a great book.
Thanks for the opportunity to win this.
I would love a copy of “Is that all he thinks about?” Thanks =]
I guess I’m not the only one who would choose “Is That All He Thinks About?”.
…Is that all he thinks about?
Tough Choice! Either the “Changing the world one diaper at a time” or “Is that all he thinks about?” Both look like winners to me. Thanks for the giveaway and I thoroughly enjoy your blog!
since i am about to have a baby… i owuld pick “expecting”!!
although “is that all he thinks about” looks pretty darn interesting too!
thanks for this great offer!!
I would love to win- Changing Your World, One Diaper at a Time. I just gave birth to my first child, a girl, in December and know this book would be perfect for me to read. My daughter is 6 1/2 weeks old, so I have considered the whole hotel thing- but since I am BF- I fear my boobs may possible explode if I were gone that long!
Thanks!
is that all he thinks about? even though i already know the answer to that question:)
I would like to read From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife. It sounds good, and I can always use ideas, but I’ve also been looking for a good book to get for newly weds! Oh, and I’ve definitely considered leaving the baby with the hubby for a motel’s night sleep! And the other girls too!
I would pick expecting even though I am not. My friends keep poppin them out left and right so I am sure one of them would love this!
I would like to read, “Is That All He Thinks About?” I know the answer to that already but I also know it’s not all I think about when I’m homeschooling our 9,7,5 year olds, and maintaining our home!!! It would probably help me. Thanks for the great giveaway!!!!!
I have heard about you often from Marla. She just LOVES you to pieces.
I have yet to read her EXPECTING book. While I’m done having babies of my own, I’d love to take a peek at it and be able to pass it onto a friend whom is expecting.
THANKS for your ministry!
Every book looks wonderful. I would love to read “Expecting” even though I already have two boys. Praying for my kids is not new for me, but I feel like I could use more guidance.
I have to be honest here and say that I’m not married so none of these books apply to me. I’m really in it for the gift card. I’m hoping to find a husband on clearance at Target. Let’s go with “Is That All He Thinks About?”
changing your world one diaper at a time.
and yes, i too have wanted to abandon my children and leave my husband to have a sane moment
but then the next morning comes and everyone is all smiles and i forget the madness of the day before 
I like the book “Is that all he thinks about” info – would like to hear her perspective.
I was very blessed that I had a husband who “took turns” with our children. I knew that every Friday and Saturday night I could sleep ALL NIGHT LONG because those were HIS nights – and Wednesday was the backup in addition if it was an especially rough night. And don’t tell me breastfeeding precludes this wonderful husbandly/father contribution – either pump and bottle it or have him do the collection/change/bring-to-mama/singandputbacktosleep stuff. It was bliss and I didn’t feel the need to kill either one of them!
I’d like “Is That All He Thinks About?” Thanks for the giveaway!
I would like “Expecting: Praying for Your Child’s Development-Body and Soul”. Thanks.
I don’t have kids nor am I pregnant yet so I suppose I should want “From blushing bride to wedded wife” but I am a hopeful gal who is always looking towards the future so I would want “Expecting.”
I would choose “Is That All He Thinks About.”
I’ve asked Marla for “Expecting” for my daughter-in-law. She is having a rough early pregnancy and I think if would help.
I would want “Epxecting” because a dear friend is expecting.
I’d love to read “Is That All He Thinks About?” Sounds interesting!
As for a sleepless night story…I’m still working on making it through the night with my 11-month-old. I just keep telling myself, “Someday…”
I like “Is that all he thinkgs about?”
Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife.
Brenda B.
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I’d love to read “Is That All He Thinks About”!
I am single-parenting my 1 and 3 year old for a week and just finished cleaning up projectile vomit, so I think I may use your idea of checking myself into the nut house, I mean HOTEL, and reading a book when my husband gets back. IF I COULD JUST GET MY BABY TO SLEEP THROUGH THE NIGHT!
Thanks for the give-aways!
I would love to win “Is That All He Thinks About”.
Thanks she sounds great!
Bless
Amanda
Oh I so need, “Is That All He Thinks About!” Thanks for the chance to win!
I’d love a copy of “Changing Your World…” I have a 9 month old, so the memories of those colicy newborn days are still pretty fresh. I certainly felt like a crazy person!!
Is that all he thinks about?
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I would like “Is That All He Thinks About.” Thanks for doing this. It’s always fun to enter a giveaway.
After reading your post, I thought “Expecting!” That’s the book I’d want. We’re hoping to have another baby. What a wonderful book idea! Then I read the excerpt from “Is That All He Thinks About?” and, well, that would probably be more immediately useful. And I can think of a few women in my Bible study who would benefit from it as well. (We’ve been talking a lot about sex in marriage lately). Thanks for the fun giveaway!
I would like to take “Expecting” if I win.
P.S. I’m still waiting for Chuck to go to sleep at 8 and not wake up till 7. She’s now 18 months. I’m sure my wish will come true when she’s in High School.
My choice would be “Is That All He Thinks About?”. I’m hoping the equation is one book = two happy people.
“Is That All He Thinks About?” Thanks for the chance to win!!!
I think I’d go for “Is That All He Thinks About?” It’s a close tie between that and “Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time” though!
I loved the “Is that all he thinks about’ book! Thanks!
I would choose “Is that all he thinks about” because good golly!! Is that ALL he thinks about??!!!!
I’m just sayin’
I would love to have Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time, (I’m expecting my first in a little over 5 weeks
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how do I choose? they all look so great. I think I’d like “is that all he thinks about” because it has to be true…lol
I love her books and I can’t decide on just one, so my two favs are:
“Is That All He Thinks About?’
“From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife”
I think “Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time” sounds like a great one!
I’d probably choose “Is That All He Thinks About.” It sounds great!
I would love love love to have Is That All He Thinks About! Sounds awesome!!! Thank
you!
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My pick would be “Expecting” or “Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time”…. because that’s where I’m at… LOTS of Diapers!!
I’d chose “Is That All He Thinks About”. Sounds very interesting.
Oh, and I wanted to leave for the first 10 weeks of my son’s life….cute, but boy was he demanding!
Thanks!
I would choose “Expecting” since I am. Even though this is #4 for us, this stage doesn’t get any easier so it would be nice to have a little reminder of just why I am throwing up all day – it is worth it in the end!
Great giveaway!
I would LOVE the book Expecting, but they all sound great and I know of people I could give them all to. Like the rest of the ladies, “I’d keep Is that all he thinks about” for myself though
What clever titles!
Thanks for the giveaway.
Yes, it would have to be “Is That All He Thinks About” for me too… Thanks for the chance to win something! I love your blog – you always make me laugh!
I’d have to say…
“Is That All He Thinks About” would be my choice book. And not b/c I don’t ENJOY…well, you know. But rather b/c I’d love to know how to find the TIME and not be EXHAUSTED, so that I can well…you know…
I want Changing your World One Diaper At a Time AND Is That All He Thinks About.
Maybe if i win one free I can just buy the other one!
I have Is That All He Thinks About? It is a great book. I would give it as a gift!
All 4 looked great, so it was a hard choice. I would love to read Is That All He Thinks About.
LOVE your blog! Following it all the way from Germany.
Since I am done with having babies and have just moved out of the diaper stage I would pick”Is that all he thinks about”. I told my husband the other day we had a child in diapers for 8 years. That’s a lot of diapers!!!
I’m 21 weeks pregnant with my first baby (a boy!), so I’m pretty sure I NEED “Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time.” Pick me!
Defnitely “From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife”
OOh, yeah. I need “Is That All He Thinks About?” …. oh yes.
And, yes, leaving baby boy wit hubby for nearest motel crossed my mind a few times during those 3am feedings and diaper changes.
It would have to be Is that all he thinks about. and Yes I will leave him with the next baby to get a good night sleep!
I would pick From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife because I’m getting married in 3 months.
Please pray that the Expecting book won’t be useful to me anytime soon!
I want them all; they sound so interesting! But if I’d have to pick just one, I’d go with Is That All He Thinks About?
I would love to get,”Expecting,” or “Change Your World One Diaper at a Time!” because I think it would be fabulous for my sister to read either one…who is due with her first any day (actually…any minute)! Then, once she has read it, she could pass it on to me who will hopefully have a little one someday of my own!!
Awesome giveaway! Thanks a bunch!
Jess
“Is That All He Thinks About?” Who doesn’t need this book? (well, except for single people, they shouldn’t read this book, but married people, they all need it!)I was lucky, my oldest daughter slept through the night a 4 weeks old! But now, I would like it if she would stop getting up before 6 a.m.! My youngest daughter would sleep all night and all morning if I would let her.
I’d love to read Expecting. What a great giveaway!
Would def have to be “From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife”…. not ready for the kids book yet
I’d like to get the “Changing your world” book, for a friend of mine who is due in August.
It that all he think about……I thin it is
ok, i so need “chaning your world….” i thought i was done with diaper/baby duty but apparently God thought i needed a third chance to get this motherhood thing right. (sigh) i’m a tired mama, but i’d like to meet one that’s not! thanks for the giveaways.
i think i would like to win the changing your world one diaper at a time. i just ordered and recieved the expecting book yesterday i cant wiat to read it!
great giveaway thanks!
I would like to read “Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time.” It will definitely come in handy. I have five five and under with a set of twin girls on the end!
I loved reading “Changing Your World”; I ate up every word and I’m sure I would love (and could really use) “Is That All He Thinks About?” Seems to be a popular choice! Imagine that…..
I would pick “Is That All He Thinks About?”.
I have a 3 year old and a 10 month old and I still fantasize about handing them off to my husband and checking into a hotel for a weekend!!
Thanks for introducing us to Marla — very cute blog and all her books look great! I would choose “Is That All He Thinks About” because a good thing can always get better, right?! That, and, I love the photo on the front cover
Thanks!
Loved checking out Marla’s blog. I would love to read “Is that all he thinks about” as I think it would help my marriage!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
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Is that All He Thinks About would be my preference.
My husband was completely clueless with our first … totally confused when he left to go jet skiing with friends and I cried my eyes out.
He was a doll with #2. I couldn’t have asked for him to be sweeter.
With #3, he was annoyed that he had to help sooo much with the first two and somewhere in between …
I would love to have Expecting for when I am expecting (which is not yet but Lord willing will happen this year).
Is that all He Thinks About???? ( I think that all the time!) And No, I would never have left my newborn with my husband… he can sleep through anything and I would have been scared to leave them alone with him. (It would have been nice though!)
Would love Expecting even though I’m not! I would love to re-pray over every aspect of my precious son’s development even though he is almost three!
I never left my husband to spend a night in a hotel after baby’s birth, but I didn’t call my mom and tell her to come back to help me after she got on a plane and flew home! She had already been with us for five weeks! My precious husband!!!
Expecting. Definitely Expecting.
Not sure if we’ll go ’round three (that’s a long story!) but if we do, there’ll be a lot of prayer involved!!
I would like the book Is That all He Thinks About…and yes, I would have left my newborn with hubby for a full night’s sleep…except I was breastfeeding
I have Marla’s Expecting book & am reading it now…I LOVE IT!
I’ll choose “Expecting” since I’m hoping my husband and I can start trying for our first by the end of the year.
Thanks!!!
I would LOVE Expecting!!! I’ve been trying to get pregnant, and am having a hard time with how long it’s taking. I know that God is faithful and sovereign and His timing will be perfect. Sounds like a great book!
i’m all about ‘changing your world one diaper at a time’.
leaving the kiddo with hubby for a night of sleep? SO tempting…but someone else said…he would NOT wake up if alarms were going off and lights were flashing in his face. SO needless to say, he never heard our little guy during the night either. oh well. it sounds amazing though!
I would love to look at the expecting book, tho all of them look great!
I think I need Is That All He Thinks About. With three little ones, I need some encouragement in that area. Thanks!
I would LOVE Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time.
I’m having my 2nd child in 7 weeks. I should’ve been praying more throughout my pregnancy for this baby, so the Expecting book looks amazing too, but think I would use the other one more.
Pick me!
I’d pick Is That All He Think About. My girls are 2 and 3 and I still dream about sneaking out of the house and checking in to the Hampton Inn down the street for a good night’s sleep.
Is That All He Thinks About? What a great title! I love it!
I would love to win Expecting to give as a gift to one of my dear friends. She just found out she’s expecting twins and I think it would be the perfect “congratulations” gift!
I just bought expecting for my sister-in-law and she loves it. But I want the sex book!!!!!
Is That All He Thinks About for me. I Twittered her about it a week or so ago, and I’ll probably order it even if I don’t win. Would love me some Target bucks though!
sarah.valente@yahoo.com
I would choose Changing My World One Diaper at a Time. But, it was a hard choice. They all seem so good!
Another giveaway! You are too generous.
My vote is for “Is That All He Thinks About”! Thanks.
I would like “From Blushing Bride to Wedded wife” for my daughter who was married 3 months ago.
Well, since I’m not pregnant and plan to never do that again, and because I’ve been married almost 15 years, I think I’d have to choose, “Is that all he thinks about.”
By the way, my youngest will be 9 in May and we are lucky if she sleeps 2 nights a week all night. I’m still waiting for that magic switch to flip.
I would love “Is that all he thinks about?” or “From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife”
Hey there, Thanks for the opportunity to “meet” Marla Taviano. Her books sound wonderful. I’ll throw my name in the hat for “Is that all he thinks about?” Have a great Thursday.
I love give-aways! I’d love to read “From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife.” Thanks so much!
Put me down in the “Is That all He Thinks About?” group.
Btw, I was too dead tired too even have an idea as great as check in to a hotel for a night!
I really need that, “Is that all he thinks about”. Your blog makes me laugh!
Since I just found out we are having our 3rd baby I would love her book Expecting.
I like, “Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time.” I just had a baby four months ago and I love that she talks about the things that you’d love to know what other moms talk about.
I would love to win the Expecting book – but then again, with two other kiddos three and under, they all looked relevant.
I’m newly pregnant with our third baby and would love to have a devotional during this pregnancy. Our second baby was born with Down syndrome, and while I know that genetically our odd aren’t higher than anyone else’s for this baby to have the same syndrome, it does linger in my mind. Daily prayers and reminders that He is in control and has great plans for this baby and my older two children would be wonderful.
I would want “Expecting” because I have a great friend that is pregnant with her first. I want to encourage her with it! I have “Is that all he thinks about?” – I need to read it…
I love Marla… she’s a friend from college!
I have some friends that would enjoy “Changing Your World One Diaper At A Time”!
Is That All He Thinks About…sounds like a perfect read for me.
Love reading your blog! It always makes me laugh.
Mrs. Nurse Boy
I would love a copy of Expected! I have read Changing your World One Diaper at a Time and it was wonderfully witty and refreshing! I have soooo thought of leaving the kiddos with the hubbie and getting a hotel for some sleep! In fact, I kinda have… just go to any overnight crop! I have 5 kiddos under the age of 7 so it gets crazy around here!
I would choose Is That All He Thinks About? because sometimes I wonder just that.
Mostly it’s when I am trying to unload the dishwasher and I get attacked from behind or grabbed unexpectedly. Or is my hubby the only one who thinks a little squeeze here and there actually counts as affection.
I guess I really do need this book huh?
Would love Expecting! I am expecting my first child in September and a bit overwhelmed! Would love a prayer guide!
I’d love to get the Expecting book and give it to my sister-in-law. And as for escaping to a hotel and leaving the newborn with my hubby… I’m past that stage but I wouldn’t hesitate to leave the 6 and 8 year old with my hubby so that I could go somewhere and sleep
I could use Expecting right now. Is That All He Thinks About? sounds interesting, too.
I’m a big fan of Marla’s books–Expecting is the only one i haven’t read so I’d LOVE a copy!! Yes, I fully entertained the thought of leaving my child, my home, my dog, all of it and going away for a FEW nights in the early days of motherhood. In fact, I still entertain the thought from time to time
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I would choose Changing Your World, One Diaper at a Time. I am past the baby stage of our life, but I meet lots of new mamas who could use the practical stuff in that book.
Speaking of being “raw,” with our first-borns (twins), I remember sitting up in my bed at 2:30 in the morning, just exhausted, nursing my sweet girls, and my husband said, “It’s been 100 nights. 100 nights since we slept more than 4 hours in a row.” I sobbed. I was tired, overwhelmed, grateful, and, to borrow your word, raw. It got better.
I LOVE her books!
I would love “Expecting”!! My husband and I will be trying for a baby soon and it would be a great read for me. I have Marla’s other three books, but I’m saving “Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time” for once I have the baby. Thanks for the giveaway.
I would want “Expecting”… b/c I already have her other books and love them!
I have all of Marla’s books except for “Expecting” and would love to have that one to add to my collection!!!!
Thanks so much!!!!!
Love,
Abi
Ooooo I just love Marla!!! And I LOVE the way she writes!
I would choose EXPECTING.
Is That All He Thinks About? looks very interesting. Wish I had it right now. What a super fun giveaway, thanks!
You are a great writer!
I would love a copy of Expecting!
I think her book, “One Diaper at a Time” is a good one for me right now.
And yes, in the beginning of both of my kids’ lives, I considered sleeping in the CAR just to have more than two hours of shuteye at a time!
I’d pick “one diaper ay a Time”. I’m a new mom with a wonderful 1 month old, and a great husband who sleeps thru ANYTHING! I have considered waking him up (some how), even when baby was sleeping, just because, or because I was awake checking on baby! He tells me he can’t sleep b/c I’m not in bed with him……but the deep breathing and occasional snore says otherwise!!!
I just stumbled on her site a week or so ago. I read a chapter from “Is that All He Thinks About” and it was good. That would probably be my choice.
I would pick “Is that all he thinks about” or Expecting! Thank you for the giveaway!!
Loved this post! Such truth you speak!
Cathy T
A book AND a Target giftcard???!!! I would pick “Is that all he thinks about”. I read the part of the book on her website, and it looked good.
either “Is that All He Thinks About” or “expecting.” We have some friends who are trying for a baby and just had a miscarriage
I think I would pick the new book “expecting.” My husband and I are planning to start a family very soon and I am already praying over my womb. I think that this would be so helpful during pregnancy. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
My first pick would be “Is that All He Thinks About”. I’ve found myself asking that very same question on a few occasions. Thanks for the giveaway!
I would like “Is That All He Thinks About” This book sounds very intersting and enlightening. Thanks for having this GiveAway!!
I would love to give my sister-in-law the “Expecting” book. They’ve been trying for awhile to have a baby and I’m praying that happens for them soon!
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i’d like “is that all he thinks about” and i would LOVE to leave my husband home alone with the kids, but I would be scared to come home afterwards!
hi! just stopping in from Marla’s site!
i’ve enjoyed reading Marla’s books thus far and would love to add Expecting to my collection.
I would pick the expecting book because I’m almost 14 weeks pregnant. Sounds like a great book!
I, too, wonder, “Is That All He Thinks About.” Would love to read it in new jammies bought with my target card. And ice cream. Lots of ice cream.
Would love “Is That All He Thinks About?” And I do leave my 4 chldren alone w/ the kids and all are still alive.
“Is That All He Thinks About” looks fantastic. And, hasn’t every mother considered the hotel room?
I would love to read Expecting. I’m currently expecting my first baby (a little girl) and I need some prayer!
Wow – “Is That All He Thinks About” is definitely the most popular! It was my favorite too. You’re the best Big Mama!
blushing or is that all…either look great
thanks for the scarf video
I think the “Expecting” one is what I need, considering I’m 8 weeks pregnant with our second child and already had nightmares – I mean two dreams in which I had twins!
Marla! Yay! A GREAT giveaway! I am dying to give EXPECTING to my friend who just got pregnant! And yes I have NO DOUBT thought about those hotel nights, dreaming of what it would be like to have those sleep filled nights once again.
Haha!
Expecting! I would love to give to a Friend who is Expecting her First!
I would choose “Changing your world one diaper at a time” because I’m expecting in May!!
And tonight is my weekly night off–it’s so nice…hubby is cleaning the kitchen and getting the kids in bed while I pretend I’m invisible in the back of the house. Nice!!!
I’d pick Changing Your World One Diaper at a Time. Thanks for a great giveaway!
I guess I would pick “Is that all he thinks about”
7 children later I think we have some things figured out but who knows!
hi bigmama!
i’d love to win “is that al he thinks about”
thank you!
Ummmm….why did my eyes go straight to “Is that all he thinks about?” I think I was blinded from seeing the others….
Maybe I’ll be the “lucky draw.” I really need this book!!!
i mean… is that ALL he thinks about… not AL.
oh my.
I think i would choose Is That All He Thinks About?
And yes, i was so sleep deprived at times with my newborn that i thought throwing the little bundle of joy out the window would be kinda fun!! (crazy hormones) But sleep does get better as they get older, so thank God i never did that!
I would like that expecting book, even though I am not currently, but for future reference, or the “all he thinks about” book.
Is That All He Thinks About? I am so glad I am not the only one that wonders this!!! I know he has to think about other stuff… doesn’t he??? I would love this book… thanks for the opportunity!!
What a great giveaway!
I’ve been wanting to read up on marriage and sex and what God has to say about all of it and “Is that all he thinks about?” would be a great start!
Thanks Melanie, for a great giveaway and a great blog! I don’t know if you know but I read you every day!
While they all look like fun and like great resources – I would pick “Expecting.” I love the idea of praying through the stages of my baby’s development.
I think my husband would appreciate me getting “Is that all he thinks about?” Maybe if I get that, then I could get “Expecting” for our first not-yet-conceived child!
I would pick “Is That All He Thinks About?”
I love her books!
I would love “Expecting” for pregnant friends-to-be! Thanks for the offer!
As a bride-to-be, with a wedding coming in June, I would definitely love to read “From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife” I think I could really benefit from some words of wisdom!!
Thanks for hosting the give-a-way!
I think “Is That All He Thinks About” sounds great! Her blog looks like one I will follow now also! Thanks!
Jenny
Is That All He Thinks About? Sheesh, I thought I would be in the minority here. Who knew?
I could not have left any of my 3 kiddos with my hubby as a screaming infant. He was convinced there was something wrong with each & every one of them. (c:
Changing your life one diaper at a time.
I am a nanny and a tia (aunt) and I have thought more than once about putting them up for auction on ebay!!!! lol
Well, since I’m expecting #2, I’d choose Expecting.
Definitely “From Blushing Bride to Wedded Wife.” Thanks for the opportunity!!!
I am expecting my very first in April! So, Expecting would be my choice!
I would choose “Expecting.” I already have “Is that all he thinks about” and it has been very enlightening! I would love to read something else of Marla’s.
In week 15 of Miracle #2 – I would love Expecting!
I would choose….”Is that all He thinks about”, to join the rest placed lovingly on my nightstand………
I would love “Expecting,” but I’m already almost 25 weeks into my last pregnancy, so too late! So, I would also go with “Is That All He Thinks About?”…Sounds like it would be good for our marriage!
Thanks for the giveaway!