So, Joey's up from her nap and my sewing machine's out for delivery but not here yet. I've gotten the living room cleaned up(Joey helped). I got Joey's room a bit more organized. I finished one load of dishes and my second load is going now. I finished my meal plan for the week in my post earlier today (BONUS: all my menu items use things in my pantry and require no further shopping until Friday).
I still need to change the sheets on our bed and in turn make the bed and take out the trash but I figured I'd hold off until my sewing machine got here and I'd take out all the trash at once. I also waited until after Danny came home from class to change the sheets and make the bed since he tends to snack/nap in there on Monday afternoons while things are fresh in his head from class.
So, now my morning activities are done(Yay Me!). I've planned my afternoon quite loosely since I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with Joey when she woke up be we decided to bake cookies for Care Group tonight. Joey's been really into helping me cook & bake lately, which is super fun for me. I love having her help count out measurements and learn what's in things. This morning she decided that our oatmeal pancakes needed some apple in them, so we added some grated apple and she got to eat the apple nubs.
I think she eats more knowing that she had a hand in creating her meals. She also helps pick what fruits go into her yogurt blends, and her yogurt popsicles that we make. She loves to watch the berries and things ooze into purees in the top of the baby food grinder. Yep, she's nearly 3 and I'm still using the thing. It's the same baby food grinder that my mom bought when I was little, way back in the early 80's. Who needs modern gadgets when the older ones are way cooler anyhow. I may need to get a new 'O'-ring for it soon though since it'll be getting double use once our newest little is ready for real food. I've already put some little 4oz. mason jars on my wish-list for the canning season.
The only modern gadget I'm still lusting after is a Kitchen Aid mixer. *drool* I can't seem to kick that one, even though I know I don't need one.
I'd like an ice cream maker too but I deem that want rational since it would save us money and I don't really care as much about it.
Ok, enough from me, that cookie dough should have softened enough to handle by now. I had made a really big batch of cookie dough a while back and I froze what I couldn't make right away. I've had it in the fridge to thaw for a few days now but it was still a little hard so I left it out on top of the running dish washer and I'm hoping it's soft enough to scoop by now.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Easter Monday
Alrighty, the Holiday is over and it was lovely! I love Easter. Such a wonderful time.
The fasting of Lent always leaves me feeling refreshed, once it's all over. Danny and I still haven't plugged the cable in yet and I think we're going to see what we can do about leaving it that way. At least during the day.
Joey's been much more well behaved without it. Plus now she can't just turn it on when we're not looking and she actually has to do her chores to get a reward of a movie. And to be honest, movies are much better for us as a household. First off, no commercials. Secondly, they're not nearly as annoying as some of the shows. Thirdly, we try to keep educational or at least musical movies around (she and I just adore musicals). Lastly, it's helpful to be able to put on something with a definite end point and that holds her attention for most of the time.
We're watching the WIZARD OF OZ right now. Joey requested it.
I still need to get the Sound of Music on DVD, I love that one. It's on my list but I just haven't gotten to the 'wants' section of my list, I got a bit of the way through our 'needs' list and then we ran out of money. Our tax refund didn't go as far as we'd hoped this year. Danny is going to try and find work once the semester is over, 3 weeks and counting.
So, I've made some progress on our to do list for the day. Danny did some laundry while he was up late last night which was a huge help! I made oatmeal apple pancakes for breakfast. I organized some of the remaining laundry. I still have a bit left to go. I need to change the sheets, I need to make up the meal plan for the week, I am hoping my sewing machine shows up in time for me to do something during Joey's nap, I need to make dinner, I need to clean the living room, and I am hosting care group tonight while Danny's off doing school work.
So, first thing's first, MEAL PLAN:
Monday
breakfast: apple oatmeal pancakes
lunch: leftovers
dinner: mac & cheese & peas
Tuesday
breakfast: oatmeal & oranges
lunch: pb&j and milk
dinner: chicken tikka masala & rice noodles
Wednesday
breakfast: cereal & berries
lunch: ramen & beets
dinner: chicken nuggets & mashed potatoes
Thursday
breakfast: leftover pancakes
lunch: egg salad sandwiches & apples
dinner: pasta/asperagus/tomatoes/capers
Friday
breakfast: oatmeal & raisins
lunch: Sam's Club combo
dinner: grilled cheese & tomato soup
Saturday
breakfast: cereal & oranges
lunch: nutella sandwiches & veggie sticks
dinner: roast chicken & sweet potatoes
Sunday
breakfast: leftover frozen pancakes
lunch: snacks at church and pb&j
dinner: leftover chicken & potato salad
The fasting of Lent always leaves me feeling refreshed, once it's all over. Danny and I still haven't plugged the cable in yet and I think we're going to see what we can do about leaving it that way. At least during the day.
Joey's been much more well behaved without it. Plus now she can't just turn it on when we're not looking and she actually has to do her chores to get a reward of a movie. And to be honest, movies are much better for us as a household. First off, no commercials. Secondly, they're not nearly as annoying as some of the shows. Thirdly, we try to keep educational or at least musical movies around (she and I just adore musicals). Lastly, it's helpful to be able to put on something with a definite end point and that holds her attention for most of the time.
We're watching the WIZARD OF OZ right now. Joey requested it.
I still need to get the Sound of Music on DVD, I love that one. It's on my list but I just haven't gotten to the 'wants' section of my list, I got a bit of the way through our 'needs' list and then we ran out of money. Our tax refund didn't go as far as we'd hoped this year. Danny is going to try and find work once the semester is over, 3 weeks and counting.
So, I've made some progress on our to do list for the day. Danny did some laundry while he was up late last night which was a huge help! I made oatmeal apple pancakes for breakfast. I organized some of the remaining laundry. I still have a bit left to go. I need to change the sheets, I need to make up the meal plan for the week, I am hoping my sewing machine shows up in time for me to do something during Joey's nap, I need to make dinner, I need to clean the living room, and I am hosting care group tonight while Danny's off doing school work.
So, first thing's first, MEAL PLAN:
Monday
breakfast: apple oatmeal pancakes
lunch: leftovers
dinner: mac & cheese & peas
Tuesday
breakfast: oatmeal & oranges
lunch: pb&j and milk
dinner: chicken tikka masala & rice noodles
Wednesday
breakfast: cereal & berries
lunch: ramen & beets
dinner: chicken nuggets & mashed potatoes
Thursday
breakfast: leftover pancakes
lunch: egg salad sandwiches & apples
dinner: pasta/asperagus/tomatoes/capers
Friday
breakfast: oatmeal & raisins
lunch: Sam's Club combo
dinner: grilled cheese & tomato soup
Saturday
breakfast: cereal & oranges
lunch: nutella sandwiches & veggie sticks
dinner: roast chicken & sweet potatoes
Sunday
breakfast: leftover frozen pancakes
lunch: snacks at church and pb&j
dinner: leftover chicken & potato salad
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Happy Easter
Today was nearly the perfect Easter. I got to have a bit of a mellow wake up followed by some quick breakfast while getting ready for church which Danny and I both got to enjoy and not 'have to' do stuff for. Joey woke up and got to open her Easter basket. She was very excited about that pink crown in there.
We got to enjoy worship & most of the service with Joey with only one serious meltdown. Woo Hoo!! We had a lovely Easter Potluck luncheon with our wonderful church family. The kids had a fun little Easter Egg hunt and the Sun came out for it just in time.
What a lovely day it was! The only thing that would have made it better would have been if my folks could have come down. GOD IS GOOD!
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Rainy Saturday
You know, usually I'm not a huge fan of the rain but today, I really don't mind it. I think I might even prefer it to what would have been the alternative. I got to sleep in this morning and then Joey woke up and puked when Danny brought her to the kitchen to get her some breakfast. :-( I think she was just over hungry though because now she's dancing around the living room while Danny plays some guitar for her. I do so LOVE a good lazy Saturday with the family.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
So, Yeah
It's my one day of lull before craziness ensues.
Danny's birthday on Tuesday was wonderful. Lots of people showed up and loved on my hubby. He got lots of fun presents and everyone was super excited that I found him a bike that fits him. I'll have to post pics of the bike soon. It's being kept in the basement at the moment since it'd most likely be stolen if we left it outside. Danny's been itching for the weather to cooperate on his non-school days so that he can take it for a real ride but I think today's going to be it for a few days yet and he really wants to get his school work that's due next week done before holiday madness breaks out.
The other day, I finally started that painting that I've been wanting to get started on for my girls. I got a lot done so far. I'm still stuck as to how I want the sky to look and I can't really finish up with the rest until I get a new palate knife (I don't know what happened to mine). So, I'm making progress on that which makes me happy. I really love painting, I could paint for days straight if I were ever to have the time or space.
I was nesting really bad last week and I started some sewing projects and it seemed that just as I got all my pieces cut out and pieced together, my sewing machine broke. UGH! I proceeded to sew some of it by hand but hit a snag since some of my pieces need to have elastic attached. Luckily my mother-in-law is really great with sewing machines and used to work for a repair shop. She took a look at my machine and told me that what I thought was wrong was indeed broken and she couldn't fix it herself and that it would cost at least $100 to get it repaired. Oh well! Since I can get a new machine for the less than that, I said goodbye to that lovely machine(It lasted me almost 10 years). And will soon be moving on to a new one (Woot Woot!). I have it all picked out and I just need to go get it before the sale price runs out at the end of the month.
Tomorrow is Good Friday and Danny's actual birthday and we have tons going on this weekend. I really wish that I could somehow slow time down just for the weekend so that I can get everything done and still enjoy the whole thing.
P.S. Please pray that our Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday doesn't get rained out. For some of the kids that we put it on for, it's the only egg hunt that they can get to.
Danny's birthday on Tuesday was wonderful. Lots of people showed up and loved on my hubby. He got lots of fun presents and everyone was super excited that I found him a bike that fits him. I'll have to post pics of the bike soon. It's being kept in the basement at the moment since it'd most likely be stolen if we left it outside. Danny's been itching for the weather to cooperate on his non-school days so that he can take it for a real ride but I think today's going to be it for a few days yet and he really wants to get his school work that's due next week done before holiday madness breaks out.
The other day, I finally started that painting that I've been wanting to get started on for my girls. I got a lot done so far. I'm still stuck as to how I want the sky to look and I can't really finish up with the rest until I get a new palate knife (I don't know what happened to mine). So, I'm making progress on that which makes me happy. I really love painting, I could paint for days straight if I were ever to have the time or space.
I was nesting really bad last week and I started some sewing projects and it seemed that just as I got all my pieces cut out and pieced together, my sewing machine broke. UGH! I proceeded to sew some of it by hand but hit a snag since some of my pieces need to have elastic attached. Luckily my mother-in-law is really great with sewing machines and used to work for a repair shop. She took a look at my machine and told me that what I thought was wrong was indeed broken and she couldn't fix it herself and that it would cost at least $100 to get it repaired. Oh well! Since I can get a new machine for the less than that, I said goodbye to that lovely machine(It lasted me almost 10 years). And will soon be moving on to a new one (Woot Woot!). I have it all picked out and I just need to go get it before the sale price runs out at the end of the month.
Tomorrow is Good Friday and Danny's actual birthday and we have tons going on this weekend. I really wish that I could somehow slow time down just for the weekend so that I can get everything done and still enjoy the whole thing.
P.S. Please pray that our Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday doesn't get rained out. For some of the kids that we put it on for, it's the only egg hunt that they can get to.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Crazy Monday
So, it's Holy Week and Danny's 30th Birthday week. AHHHH!!! Can we say, crazy combo? His party is tomorrow and I have so much to do but I sit here blogging because I don't know where to begin so I thought, if I need to write things out to clear my head, I might as well put them here for all the world to see.
On my to do list for today & tomorrow:cut up all the cheese for my homemade ham(made in the slow cooker overnight lst night), cheese and cracker platter; put away all the clean laundry(joey helps with this one); clean & vacuum the living room; make lunch & dinner; adjust my meal plan since I forgot to take into account the hubby's party last week when I made it; figure out what joey wants to get danny for his birthday; do dishes; get danny's present wrapped before he gets home and tears into it before I can(major fail on this one); organize joey's room more; see if I can get into her closet and find her Easter sweater that fell somewhere(Could not find it in there)); try and make some progress on my craft projects(just to get it out of my head); print out my Target coupons(tmrw); get all the paper supplies for Danny's party; get Joey and I showered and clean(tonight); fill the pinata for the party; try not to forget about the to do list in favor of nesting projects.
Pretty exhausting right?!
It's not a lot of stuff especially since I do have Joey around to help with some of the things on my list and she's a really good helper. And I know that I can do it. I KNOW I CAN! I just have to keep moving & I need a soundtrack to modivate me(add that to the to do list). Now to start with my meal planning.
Monday
breakfast: eggs and ham
lunch: pb&j and oranges
dinner: shrimp lo mein
Tuesday
breakfast: berries and yogurt
lunch: Target coupon for the marketplace while getting party supplies
dinner: PARTY TIME
Wednesday
breakfast: cereal & bananas
lunch: leftovers
dinner: Leftover party food
Thursday
breakfast: oatmeal & raisins
lunch: cheese ravioli & peas
dinner: hotdogs & beans
Friday
breakfast: cereal & oranges
lunch: Sam's Club combos
dinner: grilled cheese & tomato soup
Saturday
breakfast: bagels & berries @ Easter Egg Hunt Outreach
lunch: nutella sandwiches & oranges @ EEHO
dinner: chicken tikka masala & rice noodles
Sunday
breakfast: cereal & bananas @ church
lunch: Church Easter Potluck
dinner: leftovers
OK, meal plan done, Joey's working on a card for Danny and I've found a playlist(at least for the time being). 3 down, 20 more to go!! Here's to progress(fingers crossed)!
UPDATE: I got most of that done before 2pm. I think I shall reward myself with extended craft time. Woot Woot!
On my to do list for today & tomorrow:
Pretty exhausting right?!
It's not a lot of stuff especially since I do have Joey around to help with some of the things on my list and she's a really good helper. And I know that I can do it. I KNOW I CAN! I just have to keep moving & I need a soundtrack to modivate me(add that to the to do list). Now to start with my meal planning.
Monday
breakfast: eggs and ham
lunch: pb&j and oranges
dinner: shrimp lo mein
Tuesday
breakfast: berries and yogurt
lunch: Target coupon for the marketplace while getting party supplies
dinner: PARTY TIME
Wednesday
breakfast: cereal & bananas
lunch: leftovers
dinner: Leftover party food
Thursday
breakfast: oatmeal & raisins
lunch: cheese ravioli & peas
dinner: hotdogs & beans
Friday
breakfast: cereal & oranges
lunch: Sam's Club combos
dinner: grilled cheese & tomato soup
Saturday
breakfast: bagels & berries @ Easter Egg Hunt Outreach
lunch: nutella sandwiches & oranges @ EEHO
dinner: chicken tikka masala & rice noodles
Sunday
breakfast: cereal & bananas @ church
lunch: Church Easter Potluck
dinner: leftovers
OK, meal plan done, Joey's working on a card for Danny and I've found a playlist(at least for the time being). 3 down, 20 more to go!! Here's to progress(fingers crossed)!
UPDATE: I got most of that done before 2pm. I think I shall reward myself with extended craft time. Woot Woot!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Meal Planning and To Do list
So, I've been slacking on my meal planning, I really need to stay on top of this. I have been more diligent on creating checklists to keep myself on task though. I'm starting to get ideas for some frozen meals for when baby comes. So much to do.
I've been trying to figure out organizational things for the apartment. Today I ordered some drawer organizers. I figured that I'm just not going to find the time or tools to make them myself. I've also been peeking at car organizers at Target but I'm pretty sure that I could make one myself for way cheaper. It's essentially just a apron with a bunch of pockets in different sizes and elastic or velcro closures. I have all that I need already to make something like that. The only thing that I think I will surely need to purchase is the soft, leek-proof trash container for the car. I haven't figured out how to make one leek-proof myself yet. :-/
I finished up the sketching of my painting that I'm working on last night. I'm hoping to get started on the painting sometime this week but I don't know when I'll find the time. I think it might be better to get started on the car organizer today since I can clean up the fabric and stuff easier than I can the paint.
So, my to do list for the day: start a project (just one), do dishes, make a meal plan, do two loads of laundry, vacuum, a nap. Not a long list but my brother's also coming over later to hang out a bit so a short list is better I think.
Meal Plan:
Thursday
breakfast: cereal and bananas
lunch: leftovers
dinner: frozen pizza
Friday
breakfast: eggs & oranges
lunch: sam's club combo
dinner: chicken stir-fry
Saturday
breakfast: fruit pancakes
lunch: mac & cheese & peas
dinner: hotdogs & baked beans
Sunday
breakfast: eggs & yogurt w/ berries
lunch: cheese ravioli & baby carrots
dinner: grilled cheese & tomato soup
Monday
breakfast: leftover pancakes
lunch: leftovers
dinner: chicken tikka masala & rice noodles
Tuesday
breakfast: eggs & oranges
lunch: egg salad sandwiches/ pb&j & celery sticks
dinner: cheese tortellini & sauce
Wedensday
breakfast: cereal & bananas
lunch: leftovers
dinner: balsamic glazed chicken & potato salad
I've been trying to figure out organizational things for the apartment. Today I ordered some drawer organizers. I figured that I'm just not going to find the time or tools to make them myself. I've also been peeking at car organizers at Target but I'm pretty sure that I could make one myself for way cheaper. It's essentially just a apron with a bunch of pockets in different sizes and elastic or velcro closures. I have all that I need already to make something like that. The only thing that I think I will surely need to purchase is the soft, leek-proof trash container for the car. I haven't figured out how to make one leek-proof myself yet. :-/
I finished up the sketching of my painting that I'm working on last night. I'm hoping to get started on the painting sometime this week but I don't know when I'll find the time. I think it might be better to get started on the car organizer today since I can clean up the fabric and stuff easier than I can the paint.
So, my to do list for the day: start a project (just one), do dishes, make a meal plan, do two loads of laundry, vacuum, a nap. Not a long list but my brother's also coming over later to hang out a bit so a short list is better I think.
Meal Plan:
Thursday
breakfast: cereal and bananas
lunch: leftovers
dinner: frozen pizza
Friday
breakfast: eggs & oranges
lunch: sam's club combo
dinner: chicken stir-fry
Saturday
breakfast: fruit pancakes
lunch: mac & cheese & peas
dinner: hotdogs & baked beans
Sunday
breakfast: eggs & yogurt w/ berries
lunch: cheese ravioli & baby carrots
dinner: grilled cheese & tomato soup
Monday
breakfast: leftover pancakes
lunch: leftovers
dinner: chicken tikka masala & rice noodles
Tuesday
breakfast: eggs & oranges
lunch: egg salad sandwiches/ pb&j & celery sticks
dinner: cheese tortellini & sauce
Wedensday
breakfast: cereal & bananas
lunch: leftovers
dinner: balsamic glazed chicken & potato salad
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Painting fun
I've been racking my brain lately. I have been wanting to paint something for my newest little one that we're expecting. Before Joey was born, I painted her a lovely fairy painting and I've been wanting to paint something for our new little one. I've been struggling to pick a subject matter but today it came to me as I was getting ready for work.
(BTW: I am loving my little piece of alone time on Wednesday mornings when Danny takes Joey to Lisa's house since his school and my work overlap one day a week)
It's a scene from Revelations. I know, I know... Revelations is a little heady for a kids room but bear with me, it's a beautiful scene. But I figured out that it should be a painting for the two of my girls to share. I'll also be making a baby blanket for our new little one and last year on our church's women's retreat, I painted a small painting of a butterfly for Joey so I'm sure I'll get around to making one (or several) just for this little one at some point too.
"And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.
In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.…" -Revelation 22:1-3 (KJV)
I sketched it out this morning before I left for work. It's looking great. I can't wait to get started painting. I don't know where I'll find the time but I'm hoping that I will get it done in time. I'm hoping that my girls will also get the duality that the tree growing on two sides of a river that divides it will also not be lost on them during their adolescent years since they'll most likely be sharing a room for a while.
I love divine inspiration!
I watched a movie recently where the main character was a artist struggling to find his voice as an artist in the midst of some serious life struggles. (Doesn't it always work that way) He was being mentored by a famous painter who was slipping in and out of depression over the recent loss of his one true love and was nearly unable to paint anymore due to some serious arthritis.
The movie opens with the main character telling his mentor that he was feeling lost in his painting and had been painting expressionism most recently. His mentor joked that expressionism could get one lost rather quickly and told him to paint what he loved, because love was the only thing that mattered. At the close of the movie, the mentor altered this statement slightly in a vast revelation. He said not to paint what can be lost but rather to paint the Light. Because the light always remains even when the things of this life have faded away. I found it rather profound.
I hope that I always remember to paint the Light. It truly is the only thing that lasts. My best painting have always been the one's that God has inspired me to paint. At least, I think so. So, I'm feeling inspired and ready to paint the light. Now, here's to finding the time while in the midst of life's toil, to get that done!
(BTW: I am loving my little piece of alone time on Wednesday mornings when Danny takes Joey to Lisa's house since his school and my work overlap one day a week)
It's a scene from Revelations. I know, I know... Revelations is a little heady for a kids room but bear with me, it's a beautiful scene. But I figured out that it should be a painting for the two of my girls to share. I'll also be making a baby blanket for our new little one and last year on our church's women's retreat, I painted a small painting of a butterfly for Joey so I'm sure I'll get around to making one (or several) just for this little one at some point too.
"And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.
In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.…" -Revelation 22:1-3 (KJV)
I sketched it out this morning before I left for work. It's looking great. I can't wait to get started painting. I don't know where I'll find the time but I'm hoping that I will get it done in time. I'm hoping that my girls will also get the duality that the tree growing on two sides of a river that divides it will also not be lost on them during their adolescent years since they'll most likely be sharing a room for a while.
I love divine inspiration!
I watched a movie recently where the main character was a artist struggling to find his voice as an artist in the midst of some serious life struggles. (Doesn't it always work that way) He was being mentored by a famous painter who was slipping in and out of depression over the recent loss of his one true love and was nearly unable to paint anymore due to some serious arthritis.
The movie opens with the main character telling his mentor that he was feeling lost in his painting and had been painting expressionism most recently. His mentor joked that expressionism could get one lost rather quickly and told him to paint what he loved, because love was the only thing that mattered. At the close of the movie, the mentor altered this statement slightly in a vast revelation. He said not to paint what can be lost but rather to paint the Light. Because the light always remains even when the things of this life have faded away. I found it rather profound.
I hope that I always remember to paint the Light. It truly is the only thing that lasts. My best painting have always been the one's that God has inspired me to paint. At least, I think so. So, I'm feeling inspired and ready to paint the light. Now, here's to finding the time while in the midst of life's toil, to get that done!
Friday, April 8, 2011
Dreams...
I have so many dreams and I always get distracted by life and wind up off course. I want to be a writer. I have a book that I've been writing for 14 years and have never gotten past Chapter 6. I have plenty of other book ideas that I have never gotten past the idea stage. I have had poetry of mine published, yet I don't write anymore. I love to sing and would love to sing with the worship team at church but I'm already doing too many things. I want to go back to school and get a degree but I ran out of money the last go 'round. I long to be a person that lives off the land and grows her own food and raises her own livestock and needs very little financial income to thrive but I've never owned any land.
It's so hard to start something that you've already stopped once. I never had intentions of giving up on my dreams. And my dreams are very much alive. I need to find a way to follow my dreams and still make life happen. Because one can not spend life dreaming dreams for the future but if I never make any headway or keep plugging away, my dreams will never come to fruition.
It's so hard to start something that you've already stopped once. I never had intentions of giving up on my dreams. And my dreams are very much alive. I need to find a way to follow my dreams and still make life happen. Because one can not spend life dreaming dreams for the future but if I never make any headway or keep plugging away, my dreams will never come to fruition.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Cravings & Gender surprises
So for the most part, I have been much lighter on the cravings this pregnancy than I was with our precious Joey. With her I craved Taco Bell & ice cream all through the pregnancy and on through nursing. This time, I haven't had any serious cravings really. A few bouts of, 'you know I could really go for some guacamole' or 'hey, i don't feel like cooking can we go out.' but no, 'I need such and such right now' kind of cravings. But today, I am craving a cocktail (total no-no), I know. Luckily, I am a bartender by trade (or at least I was until recently),and I have a few good tricks up my sleeve for good 'mock'tails. So, since the hubby is out anyway, I sent him for provisions. Simple 'mock'tail recipe: equal parts pomegranate juice and club soda, & a splash of fresh lime juice or if you have sour mix around, that works too. So, hopefully, I can top off my night with one of those and I'll be a happy lady!
So, both Danny and I have been feeling like we were for sure having a boy this go around and we've been planning for what we'd do since most of our baby stuff is pink or girlie in nature. So we went into our ultrasound yesterday expecting to see some little boy parts. We were surprised to find a very showy little girl hiding in there. She flashed us her bits a couple of times just so we'd be sure, I think. So, in about 19 weeks or so we'll be welcoming our second little princess into this world. Norah Dawn is our working title. Joey's certainly excited about it though. She's been pretty consistent about wanting a girl baby. Though, thankfully, she's given up on wanting to name her Mary Poppins.
Now, I'm trying to explain the concept of hand-me-downs to Joey since all of her things will be passed down to her little sister. I am excited about not having to buy all new things for the little one on our already tight budget. And plus with their birthday's so close, I should (in theory) be able to use all of Joey's things again since they'll be in season at just the right time. I know that this little one could be built totally different from Joey or I could go into labor way early and render this plan useless but I'm hopeful.
So, both Danny and I have been feeling like we were for sure having a boy this go around and we've been planning for what we'd do since most of our baby stuff is pink or girlie in nature. So we went into our ultrasound yesterday expecting to see some little boy parts. We were surprised to find a very showy little girl hiding in there. She flashed us her bits a couple of times just so we'd be sure, I think. So, in about 19 weeks or so we'll be welcoming our second little princess into this world. Norah Dawn is our working title. Joey's certainly excited about it though. She's been pretty consistent about wanting a girl baby. Though, thankfully, she's given up on wanting to name her Mary Poppins.
Now, I'm trying to explain the concept of hand-me-downs to Joey since all of her things will be passed down to her little sister. I am excited about not having to buy all new things for the little one on our already tight budget. And plus with their birthday's so close, I should (in theory) be able to use all of Joey's things again since they'll be in season at just the right time. I know that this little one could be built totally different from Joey or I could go into labor way early and render this plan useless but I'm hopeful.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Early Mornings
Looks like I'll be having some caffeine in a few hours to stay awake at church. Ugh. This little one has decided to wake me up nearly every night this week around 3 or 4 in the morning. I hope this isn't a pattern that continues after he or she is born. I may have to relearn to caffeinate regularly if that is the case. It is a nice quiet time though. The birdies are chirping outside just a bit and the only sound from inside is the click-ity-clack of the keys as I type.
In two days we find out if we're having a girl or a boy, should the baby prove cooperative. I find myself wondering if this little one will be a thumb sucker in-uetero like his/her big sister. Every ultra-sound picture we have of Joey, her thumb is in her mouth. Ahh, good times!
I spent a good 5 hours putting together Joey's big girl bed yesterday and Joey loves the thing. That makes me so happy. She helped my organize her things underneath the low loft after her nap. It's such a nice little nook for her. She can't quite climb up or down the ladder yet but that's OK since, she won't try without me there to watch/help her. It just makes nap time that much easier, she has to either lay there and sleep or not sleep but she can't just wander out on her own.
Now, I just have to get her new dresser (my old dresser) organized with all her things and re-adjust the height of the crib for new baby and we'll be ready to set up for this little one. I just keep having to remind myself to take things one step at a time.
There's just so much to do. I also, have to keep reminding myself to let Danny handle the planning. I keep trying to plan and do all the stuff and it's just too much. I'm such a control freak. Danny's here trying to plan and help take stuff off my plate and I keep cutting him off at the pass. I need to learn to let go a little bit. I can allow myself to handle the doing of stuff and let him handle the planning. He's a better idea person anyway. I'm better at the getting a plan moving. I know this, logically, in my head but I can't seem to get the thoughts through to my actions. How do I get that part to work?
In two days we find out if we're having a girl or a boy, should the baby prove cooperative. I find myself wondering if this little one will be a thumb sucker in-uetero like his/her big sister. Every ultra-sound picture we have of Joey, her thumb is in her mouth. Ahh, good times!
I spent a good 5 hours putting together Joey's big girl bed yesterday and Joey loves the thing. That makes me so happy. She helped my organize her things underneath the low loft after her nap. It's such a nice little nook for her. She can't quite climb up or down the ladder yet but that's OK since, she won't try without me there to watch/help her. It just makes nap time that much easier, she has to either lay there and sleep or not sleep but she can't just wander out on her own.
Now, I just have to get her new dresser (my old dresser) organized with all her things and re-adjust the height of the crib for new baby and we'll be ready to set up for this little one. I just keep having to remind myself to take things one step at a time.
There's just so much to do. I also, have to keep reminding myself to let Danny handle the planning. I keep trying to plan and do all the stuff and it's just too much. I'm such a control freak. Danny's here trying to plan and help take stuff off my plate and I keep cutting him off at the pass. I need to learn to let go a little bit. I can allow myself to handle the doing of stuff and let him handle the planning. He's a better idea person anyway. I'm better at the getting a plan moving. I know this, logically, in my head but I can't seem to get the thoughts through to my actions. How do I get that part to work?
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