Showing posts with label Taking Stock. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Taking Stock. Show all posts

Saturday, January 11, 2014

{Taking Stock} 02



Making:: time to finish reading "The Fitting Room" by Kelly Minter.
Cooking:: French Onion soup with toasted bread later this week- tonight, though, out for sushi!
Drinking:: the limited edition Caramel Flan Latte from Starbucks. Best favor I've done myself all week.
Reading:: the Jesus Storybook Bible with Maylin every morning during our first nursing session. One of my resolutions is to read an entire story Bible to her over the course of this year. If you're looking for a theologically sound children's Bible that clearly expresses God's love, this one is it.
Wanting:: the Saints to beat those dirty Seahawks in this weekend's game.
Looking:: through Maylin's pregnancy photo book I made on Shutterfly. It perfectly captures all the exciting moments of our first pregnancy, and I can't wait to make another one for little sister.
Playing:: the latest album from The Civil Wars. Track 5 is my favorite.
Wishing:: this drab January rain would let up for a day so I can get out for a walk in the fresh air.
Enjoying:: rising from bed at 5:00 AM {when I had to get up that early to teach I never thought I'd be saying this!} to do prenatal yoga and pilates, then drinking coffee with M while getting dressed for the day. It's nice to be completely ready by the time Maylin gets up at 7:30. {This too is a New Year's Resolution.}
Waiting:: on my recently ordered fur vest from Brickyard Buffalo to arrive at my doorstep.
Liking:: the new body pillow I got for Christmas. I also like the good nights' sleep it's been giving me.
Loving:: cuddling and nursing Maylin. These special mama/baby times are about to come to an end {with her} so I'm trying to soak up as much memory from it as I can.
Smelling:: a new candle M got in his Birchbox- "Speakeasy" by Votivo. It's got just the right scent of masculine swag, and he burns it by his bathroom sink.
Following:: the eating_whole feed on Instagram for ideas for meals.
Wearing:: this metallic polka dot scarf from Target.
Noticing:: the little ways Maylin is growing up, as if she's changing before my very eyes.
Thinking:: about baby gear we'll need since we'll be adding an extra, such as a double stroller and a front facing car seat.
Bookmarking:: these tips about juicing and these ideas for overnight refrigerator oatmeal.
Procrastinating:: on cleaning the baseboards of this house. It's a dirty job, but it's got to be done.
Opening::  a five pound bag of fresh grapefruit I bought at the grocery store this morning. Maybe it's a pregnancy craving, but I can't get enough of this citrus right now.
Pinning:: ideas for Maylin's first birthday party.
Feeling:: content.
Savoring:: the sensation of two strong little legs kicking away inside me.

Friday, December 6, 2013

{Taking Stock} 01


Making:: plans for Michael's birthday at the end of the month. Which also happens to be New Year's Eve. Double Fun!
Cooking:: a pot of chili with Michael. He's got his secret ingredients going, my job is to quick soak the dry beans.
Drinking:: lots and lots of ice water. Gotta keep two babies and one adult hydrated with this body of mine.
Reading:: The Tiger's Wife by Tea Obreht, which sounds like a tatty romance, but actually won the 2011 Orange Prize for Fiction. And it's wonderful. 
Wanting:: to etch every second of Maylin's first Christmas in my memory this year.
Looking:: forward to our local Christmas parade next week.
Playing:: Straight No Chaser's Christmas CD. They take A Capella to a whole new level. You don't even notice there are no instruments.
Wasting:: time looking at gift guides from my favorite bloggers.
Wishing:: I could beat my husband in just one game of Words with Friends. Just one!
Enjoying:: a warm, cozy home while temperatures drop and an icy rain pitter-patters outside.
Waiting:: to wake Maylin up from her nap. It's one of my favorite things to look in her sleepy eyes while she reaches for me from her crib.
Liking:: the way Maylin and Deuce are starting to interact. She is always smiling and reaching for him now. He licks and licks...and loves that she's self-feeding now {more on the floor for him!}.
Wondering:: if our new little baby is Boy or Girl. I'm ready to know who will be joining our family next.
Loving:: alone time spent with Michael after baby girl goes to sleep. I treasure my time with Maylin, but I've found that the times when it's just Michael and me are priceless. I'd like to gather them up and hold them close. It's my favorite time of day.
Hoping:: for even just a smattering of snow this winter.
Marveling:: at how quickly the weather changes where we live. Two days ago it was 72*. Today the high is 36*. Not that I'm complaining. Bring on the winter chill!
Needing:: this reminder from Sarah Mae to enjoy life and get over unnecessary guilt.
Smelling:: the Pumpkin Caramel Latte candle burning on my mantle.
Wearing:: a warm plaid vest, comfy jeans, and booties.
Following:: the West Elm blog and getting lots ideas for home decor, gifts, holiday details, and the possible overturn of a girl nursery into a boy one.
Noticing:: Christmas lights going up around town on people's houses and in the downtown area.
Knowing:: how blessed I am with this life I have. I'm living the life I've always dreamed of having. How many people can say that?
Thinking:: about how I want to wrap gifts this year, perhaps brown paper tied up with string?
Bookmarking:: a few Etsy shops, including this one, this one, and this one that custom designs teepees.
Procrastinating:: putting away clean dishes and loading the dishwasher with dirty ones
Opening:: a package from Warby Parker with demo frames & lenses. Considering buying a pair of "accessory" glasses.
Giggling:: over Maylin's self-feeding antics. Sister gets that food everywhere.
Feeling:: Cozy.
Savoring:: Hot tea with lemon and honey.


This idea from Sydney's blog, and will probably be a monthly occurrence.