simply nesting saturday: v. V
warmth needed!!
this saturday's simply nesting post will be brief because of two reasons:
1.) the nest is cold and I so want a beautiful throw blanket
2.) I must primp for date night, silly...
okay, so as I type this post I am sitting in the world's most comfy chair, sippy some english breakfast tea... and I was so chilly, I grabbed a tan, completely worn blanket out of the armoire. and it hit me, we do not have beautiful throw blankets in this nest! I want, at least, one beautiful throw blanket. besides being so chilly in this drafty, old house, I am trying to decorate with some resemblance of style. granted our sofa has seen better days and has turned into claire's bed and the nebulizer station, so there will be no beautiful throw blanket draped so gently on the back of that piece of poo. but I do have my comfy chair and the beautiful bargain, lion's foot chair from the anthropologie sample auction! which are both screaming for a beautiful throw...
what do you think of these...
from anthro, the interlochen throw -- wondering if my bub would get his 40% off throws???
hmmm -- how about a little faux fur? probably not...
okay, I could definitely snuggle with this basketweave natural cashmere throw. oh, there is only one thing holding me back... it's over $400 -- WHAT!!!
clearly, I need to take some time and look for the perfect beautiful throw for my nest.
what keeps you warm and cozy in your nest?
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Saturday, January 31, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
date night -- yippee!!!
I am so excited! my bub and I are going out tomorrow night. after much discussion about if double l should stay at my in-laws or not. mimi and pops are coming over our house to play with him and claire. double l has spent two nights away from us while we were in st. michael's, but I am not ready to come home from dinner and a movie and not have my little man there. call me crazy, but I want him home. so, my sweet in-laws will make the trip to our house and care for our two babies :)
as for our date night -- we are going to see 'the curious case of benjamin button' and then off to carmine's creole cafe! YUMMY!!!
my dilemma -- what's a girl to wear? hip denim, cute dress, fussy skirt...
what do you wear on your date night? oh and where do you go?
we love eating out, so every chance we get (which is not often -- together without double l)we visit our favorites...
as for our date night -- we are going to see 'the curious case of benjamin button' and then off to carmine's creole cafe! YUMMY!!!
my dilemma -- what's a girl to wear? hip denim, cute dress, fussy skirt...
what do you wear on your date night? oh and where do you go?
we love eating out, so every chance we get (which is not often -- together without double l)we visit our favorites...
Thursday, January 29, 2009
do you know what's annoying...
this...
especially when you just made this...
but no worries I did not make it from scratch...
because then I would have been more than annoyed. I would have been furious!
p.s. many shout outs to muir glen soups... these soups are yummy and so perfect for a quick lunch during naptime!
especially when you just made this...
but no worries I did not make it from scratch...
because then I would have been more than annoyed. I would have been furious!
p.s. many shout outs to muir glen soups... these soups are yummy and so perfect for a quick lunch during naptime!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
guess who is sounding so much better
meanwhile, look at claire eyeing up what double l is eating (picture is so blurry, but she cracks me up)...
just spoke to double l's doctor and we went through a maintenance plan for the next couple of weeks. early signs though are really good and he seems to be responding well to the new meds! praise the Lord!
learning how truly precious life is...
jo-lynne has started a new carnival, "what I learned this week". to participate or checkout all the bloggers taking part in the carnival, checkout musings of a housewife.
over the past week, I have "re-" learned how precious life really is... a dear old friend was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in july. he has been a brave warrior in his battle to defeat this illness. he is 33 years old, married and a step-father. he went into the hospital last week with pneumonia and remains in the ICU as of today. at time of diagnosis, the cancer had spread to his bones as well. last week, I found out the cancer has spread to other organs. as I get down on my knees every day and pray for his healing, as I hold my son with my one arm above my head and ask the Lord to answer these prayers, I have become even more aware of how very precious life is... it is a gift and tomorrow should not be assumed. yes, I "knew" life was precious before, but this past week I "re-learned" how very special it really is...
my heart and prayers are with you, old friend! stay strong!
"for with God nothing will be impossible" Luke 1:37
over the past week, I have "re-" learned how precious life really is... a dear old friend was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in july. he has been a brave warrior in his battle to defeat this illness. he is 33 years old, married and a step-father. he went into the hospital last week with pneumonia and remains in the ICU as of today. at time of diagnosis, the cancer had spread to his bones as well. last week, I found out the cancer has spread to other organs. as I get down on my knees every day and pray for his healing, as I hold my son with my one arm above my head and ask the Lord to answer these prayers, I have become even more aware of how very precious life is... it is a gift and tomorrow should not be assumed. yes, I "knew" life was precious before, but this past week I "re-learned" how very special it really is...
my heart and prayers are with you, old friend! stay strong!
"for with God nothing will be impossible" Luke 1:37
Monday, January 26, 2009
bag meme...
I was tagged last week by beth from total mom haircut for her new bag meme.
here is the philadelphia moms blogs post that started the entire hub-bub...
and here is beth's response and fabulous bag.
as you will see in my comments to the original philly moms post, I was whining about using the same old diaper bag and wanting a change. what I neglected to state and will spell out here is that I have some serious diaper bag issues! I have FOUR! try not to judge, maybe leave supportive comments that can help me through this issue.
here is my diaper bag... (excuse the pictures as we have no idea where our camera charger is hiding and the iphone is awful as a camera)
it's a vera bradley, the breast cancer awareness elephant design from 2007... my wonderful friends from our former new couples' bible study threw us a shower and gave us this bag. it was so sweet and definitely such a nice gift. I loved it and still do, but I am admittedly a total bag lady and I so need to move on...
as well as this diaper bag, I also carry with me this beat-up kate spade smaller diaper bag as my everyday mommie bag. it is totally beat and I am seriously in need of an update!
waiting for use are these two bags -- a giant kate spade diaper bag (that I bought for nothing since my company runs katespade.com and I got the inside scoop on the sample sale) and the dude bag (because I totally thought we would need a cool messenger bag that could be used by both my husband and me)...
okay, I think I used these bags twice! that is so sad and I should be ashamed. I know!
and the place I am in now -- I just want a big, soft leather, slouchy (non black or brown) bag! oh, and a fab gucci (but I can wait for that one...). any suggestions or do you not want to support this madness!!!!
below are the rules and I encourage you to join in. also, I am tagging a few ladies, so spill it!
I have NO IDEA what all these bags cost, but I will give my memory a shot.
vera - free, it was a gift
beat kate - about $150
giant kate - about $60 (I know the best deal ever, but not so much since I never use it)
dude bag - about $50 or so...
here are the ladies that I want to tag...
marley -- because I know you are a bag lady secretly.
terra -- because I am such a fan, so I need to know what hangs off your shoulder :)
tiaras and tantrums -- because you always look FAB in those Friday photos, so I need to see the stylish bag that I am sure you have...
jenni -- because you are hilarious and I am sure your post will be so much fun!
octamom -- because I NEED to know what a mother of EIGHT carries!
rules per beth for this fabulous meme:
1) Post a picture of whatever bag you are carrying as of late. No, you cannot go up to your closet and pull out that cute little purse you used back before you had kids. I want to know what you carried today (or the last time you left the house - it’s freaking snowing here so you know I’m in my velour pants today and the green precious is sitting on the steps).
2) I want to know how much it cost:) And this is not to judge, because I’m honestly telling you I was ready to put down some cash; I just got lucky. This is for entertainment purposes only. So spill it. And if there is a story to go along with how you obtained it, I’d love to hear it.
3) Tag some chicks. And link back to this post so people know why the heck you’re showing everyone your diaper bag/non-diaper bag.
here is the philadelphia moms blogs post that started the entire hub-bub...
and here is beth's response and fabulous bag.
as you will see in my comments to the original philly moms post, I was whining about using the same old diaper bag and wanting a change. what I neglected to state and will spell out here is that I have some serious diaper bag issues! I have FOUR! try not to judge, maybe leave supportive comments that can help me through this issue.
here is my diaper bag... (excuse the pictures as we have no idea where our camera charger is hiding and the iphone is awful as a camera)
it's a vera bradley, the breast cancer awareness elephant design from 2007... my wonderful friends from our former new couples' bible study threw us a shower and gave us this bag. it was so sweet and definitely such a nice gift. I loved it and still do, but I am admittedly a total bag lady and I so need to move on...
as well as this diaper bag, I also carry with me this beat-up kate spade smaller diaper bag as my everyday mommie bag. it is totally beat and I am seriously in need of an update!
waiting for use are these two bags -- a giant kate spade diaper bag (that I bought for nothing since my company runs katespade.com and I got the inside scoop on the sample sale) and the dude bag (because I totally thought we would need a cool messenger bag that could be used by both my husband and me)...
okay, I think I used these bags twice! that is so sad and I should be ashamed. I know!
and the place I am in now -- I just want a big, soft leather, slouchy (non black or brown) bag! oh, and a fab gucci (but I can wait for that one...). any suggestions or do you not want to support this madness!!!!
below are the rules and I encourage you to join in. also, I am tagging a few ladies, so spill it!
I have NO IDEA what all these bags cost, but I will give my memory a shot.
vera - free, it was a gift
beat kate - about $150
giant kate - about $60 (I know the best deal ever, but not so much since I never use it)
dude bag - about $50 or so...
here are the ladies that I want to tag...
marley -- because I know you are a bag lady secretly.
terra -- because I am such a fan, so I need to know what hangs off your shoulder :)
tiaras and tantrums -- because you always look FAB in those Friday photos, so I need to see the stylish bag that I am sure you have...
jenni -- because you are hilarious and I am sure your post will be so much fun!
octamom -- because I NEED to know what a mother of EIGHT carries!
rules per beth for this fabulous meme:
1) Post a picture of whatever bag you are carrying as of late. No, you cannot go up to your closet and pull out that cute little purse you used back before you had kids. I want to know what you carried today (or the last time you left the house - it’s freaking snowing here so you know I’m in my velour pants today and the green precious is sitting on the steps).
2) I want to know how much it cost:) And this is not to judge, because I’m honestly telling you I was ready to put down some cash; I just got lucky. This is for entertainment purposes only. So spill it. And if there is a story to go along with how you obtained it, I’d love to hear it.
3) Tag some chicks. And link back to this post so people know why the heck you’re showing everyone your diaper bag/non-diaper bag.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
simply nesting saturday
simply nesting saturday: v. IV
what inspires you when decorating your nest?
I love magazines! I could sit with cup after cup of coffee (am) or tea (pm) for hours reading articles and checking out the pictures of a variety of magazines.
my favorite -- cottage living. so, much to my dismay when I receive notification that cottage living will no longer go to print. the more I think about it, the more I actually feel sad. this magazine inspired the design of our kitchen when we completely remodeled it, I found inspiration for double l's nursery in the pages of this magazine, and spent countless hours reading each issue over and over again.
remember, our house is old. v. old. first documented sale of our home dates back to the late 1800s. so, for our circa 1972 remodeled kitchen, we needed to gut it and start fresh.
here are some pics from cottage living that inspired me...
since the space is small, white cabinets were our first decision. sure our home is a queen anne victorian with beautiful dark wood work, but I wanted a clean, airy kitchen and dark wood with a victorian feel would make the space closed in. clipping away at the magazine, here is one of the first pictures that inspired me!
since I love the comfy feel of cottage style, beaded board on my cabinets was a must. and I convinced my husband that granite was definitely in the budget. we went with both after seeing this picture...
again, the space is small, so four walls of cabinets would just close in the space. and since martha (another inspiration and crush of mine) has shelves in her kitchen, they were a MUST.
snip, snip -- I brought this exact photo to our designer!
**side note on the shelves -- I don't think I would go this route again. the dust is not fun to consistently keep clean **
so, now what do I do? where am I going to turn to find inspiration?
my style is definitely eclectic! I love the comfy feel of a cottage, but a beautiful vintage chair or armoire would capture my heart as well. I am not country and definitely not retro or modern. so I am really at a loss.
sure, I like domino. remember my first craft project (and only to date)was inspired by domino. my sweet mother-in-law always brings me her copy when she finishes reading it. but sometimes its a bit modern for me.
I need help! I have two bathrooms, the third floor that I have been talking about forever, an overgrown front yard, side yard, and backyard that all need some inspiration.
maybe there isn't one publication out there that will fulfill all my needs and I will need to invest in a few. that's okay.
help me! share some favorites!
what inspires you when decorating your nest?
I love magazines! I could sit with cup after cup of coffee (am) or tea (pm) for hours reading articles and checking out the pictures of a variety of magazines.
my favorite -- cottage living. so, much to my dismay when I receive notification that cottage living will no longer go to print. the more I think about it, the more I actually feel sad. this magazine inspired the design of our kitchen when we completely remodeled it, I found inspiration for double l's nursery in the pages of this magazine, and spent countless hours reading each issue over and over again.
remember, our house is old. v. old. first documented sale of our home dates back to the late 1800s. so, for our circa 1972 remodeled kitchen, we needed to gut it and start fresh.
here are some pics from cottage living that inspired me...
since the space is small, white cabinets were our first decision. sure our home is a queen anne victorian with beautiful dark wood work, but I wanted a clean, airy kitchen and dark wood with a victorian feel would make the space closed in. clipping away at the magazine, here is one of the first pictures that inspired me!
since I love the comfy feel of cottage style, beaded board on my cabinets was a must. and I convinced my husband that granite was definitely in the budget. we went with both after seeing this picture...
again, the space is small, so four walls of cabinets would just close in the space. and since martha (another inspiration and crush of mine) has shelves in her kitchen, they were a MUST.
snip, snip -- I brought this exact photo to our designer!
**side note on the shelves -- I don't think I would go this route again. the dust is not fun to consistently keep clean **
so, now what do I do? where am I going to turn to find inspiration?
my style is definitely eclectic! I love the comfy feel of a cottage, but a beautiful vintage chair or armoire would capture my heart as well. I am not country and definitely not retro or modern. so I am really at a loss.
sure, I like domino. remember my first craft project (and only to date)was inspired by domino. my sweet mother-in-law always brings me her copy when she finishes reading it. but sometimes its a bit modern for me.
I need help! I have two bathrooms, the third floor that I have been talking about forever, an overgrown front yard, side yard, and backyard that all need some inspiration.
maybe there isn't one publication out there that will fulfill all my needs and I will need to invest in a few. that's okay.
help me! share some favorites!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
prayer request...
a dear, old friend is having a tough time. he is fighting the fight of his life. and needs some prayers tonight. I am praying for healing and ask all who can to pray for healing too...
he is very ill, he is fighting cancer, he is so young, he is funny, he is married, he is a stepdad, he is so much more...
his name is joe!
"for with God nothing will be impossible" Luke 1:37
thank you!
p.s. we started double l's new meds and will be seeing if his wheezing decreases in the next 5 days. I will be checking in with the doctor early next week. Thanks to all for your advice, prayers and well wishes! I truly appreciate all your comments!
he is very ill, he is fighting cancer, he is so young, he is funny, he is married, he is a stepdad, he is so much more...
his name is joe!
"for with God nothing will be impossible" Luke 1:37
thank you!
p.s. we started double l's new meds and will be seeing if his wheezing decreases in the next 5 days. I will be checking in with the doctor early next week. Thanks to all for your advice, prayers and well wishes! I truly appreciate all your comments!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
update on double l...
thank you again for all the well wishes for double l. he has been playing, chatting and eating up a storm. but his chest congestion and wheezing has not gotten much better. no fever this week, which is great. but during our doctor's visit today, she did not like that his chest still sounded bad especially since he had a treatment a few hours before... I, as I have stated every time I am in there for his congestion, told her that I really do not see any difference after his treatment. finally (it's been almost a year on the same meds), double l's doctor prescribed different medications. he starts them tonight and will be on an every four treatment schedule for 5 days. praying this clears his congestion! I will be checking in with the doctor early next week.
double l's consistent congestion and wheezing has been weighting heavy on my heart for some time now and I needed to know why he has never fully recovered from the rsv. I asked. finally. I found the nerve to say the "a" word.
me: are these signs of asthma?
doctor: could be... but like our allergy discussion, we typically do not diagnose a child so young.
me: oh (with probably the most confused, sad, frustrated expression on my face)
doctor: but you and I are going to work closely together to figure this out over the next few months. and if it is asthma, most cases will result in childhood asthma and clear up by five or so...
me: okay
then as I called my husband, tears rolling down my face and a million thoughts on why I let this wheezing and congestion go for so long came rushing into my mind. why when I have said so many times before I just don't think the xopenex is working did I just let them continue to prescribe it for him. I felt like I failed him. I am not a shy person and always spoke up to them, but never followed through with additional questions. and then I turned around to see his little face, he gave me a big smile and held up his finger with a little band-aide on it. he had to have a lead test! thanks to the recall!
anyway, he said "TRUCK" as a trash truck was pulling out of the parking lot.
he is so precious! and I know that if asthma or just some congestion with wheezing is all we have to worry about, we are truly fine. I read so many blogs about such sick little ones and my heart breaks for them. I definitely do not want to overreact. today was just an emotional day for me as a mommie. but tomorrow will be better. it always is...
here are some pics of my little superman from the past few days...
baller! monday @ gymboree...
did you see my wordless wednesday photo? well this was the shot immediately following that one when he totally got caught in the act...
saturday morning, percy went into the hospital for outpatient surgery. dr. daddy and nurse double l made him "all better" in no time.
double l's consistent congestion and wheezing has been weighting heavy on my heart for some time now and I needed to know why he has never fully recovered from the rsv. I asked. finally. I found the nerve to say the "a" word.
me: are these signs of asthma?
doctor: could be... but like our allergy discussion, we typically do not diagnose a child so young.
me: oh (with probably the most confused, sad, frustrated expression on my face)
doctor: but you and I are going to work closely together to figure this out over the next few months. and if it is asthma, most cases will result in childhood asthma and clear up by five or so...
me: okay
then as I called my husband, tears rolling down my face and a million thoughts on why I let this wheezing and congestion go for so long came rushing into my mind. why when I have said so many times before I just don't think the xopenex is working did I just let them continue to prescribe it for him. I felt like I failed him. I am not a shy person and always spoke up to them, but never followed through with additional questions. and then I turned around to see his little face, he gave me a big smile and held up his finger with a little band-aide on it. he had to have a lead test! thanks to the recall!
anyway, he said "TRUCK" as a trash truck was pulling out of the parking lot.
he is so precious! and I know that if asthma or just some congestion with wheezing is all we have to worry about, we are truly fine. I read so many blogs about such sick little ones and my heart breaks for them. I definitely do not want to overreact. today was just an emotional day for me as a mommie. but tomorrow will be better. it always is...
here are some pics of my little superman from the past few days...
baller! monday @ gymboree...
did you see my wordless wednesday photo? well this was the shot immediately following that one when he totally got caught in the act...
saturday morning, percy went into the hospital for outpatient surgery. dr. daddy and nurse double l made him "all better" in no time.
wordless wednesday
pay close attention to the corner of the photo. what's that?
ah, little double l fingers inching towards the cookies. double l and his daddy made peanut butter smores cookies on sunday!
For more Wordless Wednesday check out 5 minutes for mom!
ah, little double l fingers inching towards the cookies. double l and his daddy made peanut butter smores cookies on sunday!
For more Wordless Wednesday check out 5 minutes for mom!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
hello, my name is claire-bears
and I think I have a shedding problem...
I am guest posting for my mommie today, because she is busy cleaning up all my hair. it is everywhere! I think I have a serious problem.
I am guest posting for my mommie today, because she is busy cleaning up all my hair. it is everywhere! I think I have a serious problem.
Monday, January 19, 2009
husbands!
after reading parenting magazine's latest article 'mad at dad', I started analyzing myself and the example I want to set for double l!
over the past few months, I have read numerous posts about marriage, silly arguments, staying connected, and so forth...
jennifer from playgroups are no place for children highlights in a recent post that marriage is work and there's nothing wrong with that...
lindsay, over at philly moms, posted about fighting over "stuff", not major issues, just "stuff". find it here>>
octamom guest posted here and wrote about staying connected. after 19 years of marriage and eight kids, you bet I hightailed it over there to read her tips on staying connected.
and in the parenting article I found several (somewhat) alarming, but somehow I knotted yes to several of the stats on how many mommies out there are really 'mad at dad'...
46% of moms get irate with their husbands once a week or more
irate! that just seems like such a strong word, right? when I first read it, I thought "not me". no way am I irate or even mad at my husband once a week. but wait, wasn't I totally annoyed just the other day because I thought he wasn't listening to me. and a couple weeks back, I definitely remember an argument over cream cheese in our scrabbled eggs. ridiculous, I know. but at the time, a short fuss due to tiredness and just plain hormones made the cream cheese in scrabbled eggs a big deal. so silly now, but I am so sorry the argument ever happened.
40% of moms are mad that dad can't multitask
yep, didn't even flinch at this one. this is where I call on the Lord (SERIOUSLY) all the time for patience. I have no idea why I am so obsessed with getting three things completed at once, but it is embedded deep within my psychological make-up! analyzing it, I realize its really no big deal if my husband does not multitask like me. but goodness, put me right in the moment I deem multitasking absolutely needed, completely annoyed courtney arrives.
31% of moms say their husbands don't help with the chores
okay, so I think I actually chuckled at this one, because I honestly must sound like such a whiner to my husband (especially now we canceled our cleaning service). and actually, I was shocked that it was such a low percentage. I mean what are the irate 46% so mad about if they aren't annoyed with "unbalanced" chore responsibility??
50% of moms tell us their husbands get more time for themselves
this one isn't even on my radar. big shout out to my bub who loves coming home to double l and me every night. and on the weekends, we are together 95% of the time. it has always been like that with us. we are best friends, so we are use to hanging out and spending so much time with one another. don't get me wrong, we definitely partake in girls night, basketball games, working out, etc... but I would have to admit, I probably get more time to myself! I was shocked at the high percentage. again, why is the chore stat so low. if all these husbands are having more "me" time, how are they sharing in the chore responsibility?!? can you tell that I am totally stuck on that one :)
so, what kind of example am I to double l? I vowed to his daddy to be a proverbs 31 wife. and I realize too many times I fall short of that vow. now, don't get me wrong, I don't think I am an awful wife! but I agree with Jennifer, marriage does take work. and I really think that's okay! I am willing to work on it. I selfishly want double l to look for a wife like me. but I pray she has a softer heart, she goes to the Word more often, and holds her tongue much longer than I do! and most importantly, I am willing to work on it, because I love my husband! he is my best friend, my God sent mate, and most hilarious person I know...
husbands! you gotta love 'em :)
over the past few months, I have read numerous posts about marriage, silly arguments, staying connected, and so forth...
jennifer from playgroups are no place for children highlights in a recent post that marriage is work and there's nothing wrong with that...
lindsay, over at philly moms, posted about fighting over "stuff", not major issues, just "stuff". find it here>>
octamom guest posted here and wrote about staying connected. after 19 years of marriage and eight kids, you bet I hightailed it over there to read her tips on staying connected.
and in the parenting article I found several (somewhat) alarming, but somehow I knotted yes to several of the stats on how many mommies out there are really 'mad at dad'...
46% of moms get irate with their husbands once a week or more
irate! that just seems like such a strong word, right? when I first read it, I thought "not me". no way am I irate or even mad at my husband once a week. but wait, wasn't I totally annoyed just the other day because I thought he wasn't listening to me. and a couple weeks back, I definitely remember an argument over cream cheese in our scrabbled eggs. ridiculous, I know. but at the time, a short fuss due to tiredness and just plain hormones made the cream cheese in scrabbled eggs a big deal. so silly now, but I am so sorry the argument ever happened.
40% of moms are mad that dad can't multitask
yep, didn't even flinch at this one. this is where I call on the Lord (SERIOUSLY) all the time for patience. I have no idea why I am so obsessed with getting three things completed at once, but it is embedded deep within my psychological make-up! analyzing it, I realize its really no big deal if my husband does not multitask like me. but goodness, put me right in the moment I deem multitasking absolutely needed, completely annoyed courtney arrives.
31% of moms say their husbands don't help with the chores
okay, so I think I actually chuckled at this one, because I honestly must sound like such a whiner to my husband (especially now we canceled our cleaning service). and actually, I was shocked that it was such a low percentage. I mean what are the irate 46% so mad about if they aren't annoyed with "unbalanced" chore responsibility??
50% of moms tell us their husbands get more time for themselves
this one isn't even on my radar. big shout out to my bub who loves coming home to double l and me every night. and on the weekends, we are together 95% of the time. it has always been like that with us. we are best friends, so we are use to hanging out and spending so much time with one another. don't get me wrong, we definitely partake in girls night, basketball games, working out, etc... but I would have to admit, I probably get more time to myself! I was shocked at the high percentage. again, why is the chore stat so low. if all these husbands are having more "me" time, how are they sharing in the chore responsibility?!? can you tell that I am totally stuck on that one :)
so, what kind of example am I to double l? I vowed to his daddy to be a proverbs 31 wife. and I realize too many times I fall short of that vow. now, don't get me wrong, I don't think I am an awful wife! but I agree with Jennifer, marriage does take work. and I really think that's okay! I am willing to work on it. I selfishly want double l to look for a wife like me. but I pray she has a softer heart, she goes to the Word more often, and holds her tongue much longer than I do! and most importantly, I am willing to work on it, because I love my husband! he is my best friend, my God sent mate, and most hilarious person I know...
husbands! you gotta love 'em :)
Saturday, January 17, 2009
simply nesting saturday
simply nesting saturday: vol. III
the "green" edition
going "green" has been a work in progress for us.
first, we introduced organic foods into our diet years ago when we moved to boston. and now, I can proudly proclaim the majority of the foods we ingest are organic and all natural. this was so important to me, because I knew one day I would want to start a family and did not want my child/children to be raised on processed food. I wasn't! for one thing, my mother made it her mission to not allow any bleached food products in the house. yes, that means no wonder white bread for me. it was all wheat, all the time -- even for crackers. no soda, no juices, not even sugary ice tea mixes were in our pantry. at the time, I wasn't too thrilled with the selections of snacks and beverages. now, I am grateful. besides my obsessive addiction to the caffeine free root beer during my pregnancy, I do not salivate over cola coke or diet sodas like so many of the people I know. I don't miss white bread (like my poor husband), because I never ate it. and when I had it, it wasn't all that great.
a few products and stores have really helped us out along our journey to organic food living...
first and foremost - whole foods
and honestly they are not very expensive as so many people have commented to me. I subscribe to their newsletter, where they weekly email me recipes, special pricing and give great ideas for green living.
as their value message clearly articulates they are committed to offering high quality organic and natural products, which is so very important to me.
who or what else has made it so easy for us to go "green"... buying and shopping local!
I heart our local farmers markets. my favorite is the suburban square farmers market. farmers markets have fresh produce, meats, cheeses, coffee, flowers, pre-made meals, and so much more. not only am I buying fresh, natural foods, but I am also supporting local farmers and businesses. its a win-win situation!
to find local farmers markets in your area, click here >>
even national food chains are offering organic and natural products now, however I have found in some cases their private brand organics are a little pricey.
a few organic food brands that are staples in our house...
earth's best -- double l loves the oatmeal, cereal bars and cookies!
annie's -- cereal, quick mac & cheese, so easy, but NOT processed!!!
amy's -- bub loves the frozen meals for lunch!!!
stoneyfield -- yogurt for the whole family
kashi -- what can I say, kashi offers everything!!!
so many traditional brands are offering natural and organic alternatives as well. you can find hunts organic products, perdue chicken without hormones...
check labels and ask the butchers at your local food market for all natural and organic alternatives!
as for cleaning, over the past year and half we have been moving towards less toxic more "green" products. now I must admit, we do not use all "green" products to clean our "nest", but I am learning more about it everyday and finding out about the benefits not only for our overall health, but the health of our environment as well.
while I was pregnant with double l, I thought it was important to investigate the many cleaners that we were using in our home. I found that my dish soap and everyday kitchen and bath cleaners could be a bit"greener".
I heart seventh generation's all purpose cleaner and dish soap. yes, it actually cleans the highchair, my countertops and dishes very well. I even use hot water, the dish soap, and some baking powder to clean our shelves, fan, and cabinets! especially all the areas that little fingers like to explore.
in the bathroom, I keep methods tub and tile cleaner. its perfect for a quick wipe up and cleaning out double l's tub!
I definitely have a lot to learn about cleaning with green products, but have found so much helpful information on the web.
here are some of the blogs and websites that have been helpful...
lora shares tips on making "green" cleaning solution right from the things in your pantry -- click here for the recipe >>
5 minutes for going green always has tons of tips on living green.
they even have a directory of blogs and other internet sources educating on green living.
now it's your turn -- what do you think about going "green"? is it important to you? what are some tips that you can share to help me (and others) make their nest a little "greener"?
p.s. please note that mommie blogs has not been approached, sponsored or contact by any brand featured in this edition of simply nesting saturdays...
not to say mommie would not love to hear from them via the email address in her sidebar :) but in all seriousness, I do use and think highly of the brands mentioned above!
the "green" edition
going "green" has been a work in progress for us.
first, we introduced organic foods into our diet years ago when we moved to boston. and now, I can proudly proclaim the majority of the foods we ingest are organic and all natural. this was so important to me, because I knew one day I would want to start a family and did not want my child/children to be raised on processed food. I wasn't! for one thing, my mother made it her mission to not allow any bleached food products in the house. yes, that means no wonder white bread for me. it was all wheat, all the time -- even for crackers. no soda, no juices, not even sugary ice tea mixes were in our pantry. at the time, I wasn't too thrilled with the selections of snacks and beverages. now, I am grateful. besides my obsessive addiction to the caffeine free root beer during my pregnancy, I do not salivate over cola coke or diet sodas like so many of the people I know. I don't miss white bread (like my poor husband), because I never ate it. and when I had it, it wasn't all that great.
a few products and stores have really helped us out along our journey to organic food living...
first and foremost - whole foods
and honestly they are not very expensive as so many people have commented to me. I subscribe to their newsletter, where they weekly email me recipes, special pricing and give great ideas for green living.
as their value message clearly articulates they are committed to offering high quality organic and natural products, which is so very important to me.
who or what else has made it so easy for us to go "green"... buying and shopping local!
I heart our local farmers markets. my favorite is the suburban square farmers market. farmers markets have fresh produce, meats, cheeses, coffee, flowers, pre-made meals, and so much more. not only am I buying fresh, natural foods, but I am also supporting local farmers and businesses. its a win-win situation!
to find local farmers markets in your area, click here >>
even national food chains are offering organic and natural products now, however I have found in some cases their private brand organics are a little pricey.
a few organic food brands that are staples in our house...
earth's best -- double l loves the oatmeal, cereal bars and cookies!
annie's -- cereal, quick mac & cheese, so easy, but NOT processed!!!
amy's -- bub loves the frozen meals for lunch!!!
stoneyfield -- yogurt for the whole family
kashi -- what can I say, kashi offers everything!!!
so many traditional brands are offering natural and organic alternatives as well. you can find hunts organic products, perdue chicken without hormones...
check labels and ask the butchers at your local food market for all natural and organic alternatives!
as for cleaning, over the past year and half we have been moving towards less toxic more "green" products. now I must admit, we do not use all "green" products to clean our "nest", but I am learning more about it everyday and finding out about the benefits not only for our overall health, but the health of our environment as well.
while I was pregnant with double l, I thought it was important to investigate the many cleaners that we were using in our home. I found that my dish soap and everyday kitchen and bath cleaners could be a bit"greener".
I heart seventh generation's all purpose cleaner and dish soap. yes, it actually cleans the highchair, my countertops and dishes very well. I even use hot water, the dish soap, and some baking powder to clean our shelves, fan, and cabinets! especially all the areas that little fingers like to explore.
in the bathroom, I keep methods tub and tile cleaner. its perfect for a quick wipe up and cleaning out double l's tub!
I definitely have a lot to learn about cleaning with green products, but have found so much helpful information on the web.
here are some of the blogs and websites that have been helpful...
lora shares tips on making "green" cleaning solution right from the things in your pantry -- click here for the recipe >>
5 minutes for going green always has tons of tips on living green.
they even have a directory of blogs and other internet sources educating on green living.
now it's your turn -- what do you think about going "green"? is it important to you? what are some tips that you can share to help me (and others) make their nest a little "greener"?
p.s. please note that mommie blogs has not been approached, sponsored or contact by any brand featured in this edition of simply nesting saturdays...
not to say mommie would not love to hear from them via the email address in her sidebar :) but in all seriousness, I do use and think highly of the brands mentioned above!
Friday, January 16, 2009
day 5 of feeling bad...
look at that precious face... he is really not feeling well. he has spurts of energy and plays for awhile with us, but then he just needs to chill. double l has been a trooper with all the nebulizer treatments. he actually will hold it up to his face once and awhile. he hasn't had a fever for the last couple of days, but this morning spiked one. so now he is chilling on the couch watching some thomas the train while mommie works from home. now, my little man is loving the two extra episodes he gets to see of barney or thomas the train while he gets his treatments, since mommie is usually not so nice about t.v. his diet this week has consisted of lots of fruit (bananas and apples mostly), some earth's best cereal bars, and carlino's homemade (in a carlino's kitchen not mine) chicken soup! he just won't eat much else. this poor little one has so much mucus that anything really heavy or harder to chew just hurts :(
thank you to all who sent well wishes. I am sure we will turn a corner this weekend. and I hope to catch up on everyone's posts. my google reader is overflowing...
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
me, oh my...
double l chants "me,oh,me,oh..." all through the house. he sounds like one of the seven dwarfs sing through the forest on their way to work :) I, also, have been hearing a ton of "where bear-bear ball" with his little hands up to his shoulders as he is seriously inquiring about where claire-bear's ball is hiding... even though yesterday was tough and last night worse, as well as the house being in a complete disarray, this little man brings pure joy. even when he is feeling awful, he still has this pleasant and sweet demeanor. the kind of babe, you just want to cuddle with for hours. maybe its just me, but his soft, red curls and chubby little hands (that he loves for me to kiss -- so sweet) makes me feel like nothing else matters. that the chaos in the hallway is really temporary. that the third floor will be started in due time. the fact we let our cleaners go to save more money (even though I can't keep up with the dog hair) was really the right decision! and the fact work is busy, life is busier, and the bags under our eyes keep getting bigger and darker... it doesn't really matter! as long as I have those curls to play with and those fingers to kiss -- it doesn't matter. because as much as I wanted to whine and vent yesterday, I have it really good! and I am very thankful and should take the time to praise Him and thank Him (more often than I ever do) for what He has provided and the sweet little boy He has given us.
update on double l ~ we went to see the doctor yesterday and poor double l has an awful chest and ear infection. ever since he had rsv at 6 months, he has been battling awful congestion. so we are on round the clock nebulizer treatments. this morning, he just wanted mommie to hold him which was my pleasure. but by the time I got home from my appointment, he was actually bouncing around with his mimi having a good old time. he still did not care that much for lunch, but we did get some yummy fruit, cheese and a little yogurt in him. we will continue to watch his congestion, breathing and keep him on the nebulizer every 3-4 hours until this clears up (about a week -- hopefully).
and guess what? double l's new furniture is being delivered tomorrow. bub will finish painting tonight and hopefully we will have him back in his (oops almost said nursery) big boy room tomorrow night. more about the big boy redesign in an up & coming simply nesting saturday post, where I will tell you all about the VOC free paint choices, no armoires through windows, and a perfect kiddie chair that fits our style...
here's the little man munching on a yummy cracker last week (thought I would share...)
update on double l ~ we went to see the doctor yesterday and poor double l has an awful chest and ear infection. ever since he had rsv at 6 months, he has been battling awful congestion. so we are on round the clock nebulizer treatments. this morning, he just wanted mommie to hold him which was my pleasure. but by the time I got home from my appointment, he was actually bouncing around with his mimi having a good old time. he still did not care that much for lunch, but we did get some yummy fruit, cheese and a little yogurt in him. we will continue to watch his congestion, breathing and keep him on the nebulizer every 3-4 hours until this clears up (about a week -- hopefully).
and guess what? double l's new furniture is being delivered tomorrow. bub will finish painting tonight and hopefully we will have him back in his (oops almost said nursery) big boy room tomorrow night. more about the big boy redesign in an up & coming simply nesting saturday post, where I will tell you all about the VOC free paint choices, no armoires through windows, and a perfect kiddie chair that fits our style...
here's the little man munching on a yummy cracker last week (thought I would share...)
Monday, January 12, 2009
double l is sick, mommie is beat and can't miss out on the delurking totally...
caution: I am complaining (b/c I am so very tired and crazed), but do eventually mention delurking day...
double l, my poor little one, is so sick. he has his signature nasty wet cough, but this time its accompanied by a low grade fever and some vomit. yes, my non-throw-er-upper, did so twice (so far). only once on me and gigi's new couch, that she so kindly said it was no problem, but I felt awful. and then again on our couch, which has seen its share of stains, so no worries there...
dear diary,
my little man is not sleeping well, no eating well and very clingy. I finally just got him down for his nap, but our complete disaster of an upstairs is not helping the matter. double l's furniture was recall, blah, blah and now we are redecorating his room, while we wait for his new furniture to arrive. he is now, still in the pack and play, but jammed into our office, along with the sofa that was in the nursery (and of course does not fit up the stairs to the third floor, extra chairs and the normal office (slash) master bedroom closet armoires (since our closet fits 2 pairs of pants, and a sweater).
everything else is in the hall! YIKES, my anxiety has reached an all time high.
I, in normal courtney fashion, am completely crazed and want order as soon as possible. honestly, diary, what's my problem. is it really impossible for me to just relax, even if the house is a mess? really, is it that bad?
I am working on little sleep, finally picked up some coffee (with zero help from our local coffee shop, which is delicious but remains closed for remodeling for weeks), and not able to clean up anything upstairs because the little man will wake up. granted I have tons of stuff on the first floor and laundry downstairs, but all I want to do is sleep. is it honestly so wrong?
the end of the complaining and ranting...
so, I really was planning on taking part in the delurking day since I received the email from lora (who rocks and you should read her blogs), but I have no strength or motivation and totally wanted to vent.
However, check out the following sites for more information... and leave me an encouraging comment below in the spirit of the delurking day to get me out of this funk!
greeblemonkey
total mom haircut
jakezilla
p.s. if you are taking part in the delurking day festivities, please leave the URL in your comments!
double l, my poor little one, is so sick. he has his signature nasty wet cough, but this time its accompanied by a low grade fever and some vomit. yes, my non-throw-er-upper, did so twice (so far). only once on me and gigi's new couch, that she so kindly said it was no problem, but I felt awful. and then again on our couch, which has seen its share of stains, so no worries there...
dear diary,
my little man is not sleeping well, no eating well and very clingy. I finally just got him down for his nap, but our complete disaster of an upstairs is not helping the matter. double l's furniture was recall, blah, blah and now we are redecorating his room, while we wait for his new furniture to arrive. he is now, still in the pack and play, but jammed into our office, along with the sofa that was in the nursery (and of course does not fit up the stairs to the third floor, extra chairs and the normal office (slash) master bedroom closet armoires (since our closet fits 2 pairs of pants, and a sweater).
everything else is in the hall! YIKES, my anxiety has reached an all time high.
I, in normal courtney fashion, am completely crazed and want order as soon as possible. honestly, diary, what's my problem. is it really impossible for me to just relax, even if the house is a mess? really, is it that bad?
I am working on little sleep, finally picked up some coffee (with zero help from our local coffee shop, which is delicious but remains closed for remodeling for weeks), and not able to clean up anything upstairs because the little man will wake up. granted I have tons of stuff on the first floor and laundry downstairs, but all I want to do is sleep. is it honestly so wrong?
the end of the complaining and ranting...
so, I really was planning on taking part in the delurking day since I received the email from lora (who rocks and you should read her blogs), but I have no strength or motivation and totally wanted to vent.
However, check out the following sites for more information... and leave me an encouraging comment below in the spirit of the delurking day to get me out of this funk!
greeblemonkey
total mom haircut
jakezilla
p.s. if you are taking part in the delurking day festivities, please leave the URL in your comments!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
simply nesting saturday
simply nesting saturday: vol. II
foodie edition
not sure about you, but my toddler is the pickiest eater. double l use to eat everything. whatever we put in front of him, he devour. since he turned 15 months, he has become so picky. veggies were the first to go... recently meat...
in my desperation, I bought 'deceptively delicious'! this past week, we have tried the meatloaf (with hidden carrots) and the mac & cheese (with hidden cauliflower).
the meatloaf did not go over well. obviously, since double l is refusing all meat and poultry! but I must say, my bub and I loved it. I made it with lean ground meat (recipe calls for ground turkey). we made delicious panini sandwiches. double l definitely missed out. I think the puree of carrots just made it a tad sweet...
however, double l really enjoyed the mac & cheese. I felt so much better, so I will not give up on jessica seinfeld just yet. the pancakes (with hidden sweet potatoes) are next on the list. I am confident that they will go over well, since the little man loves him some pancakes :)
I, also, have been pushing pumpkin. however, its been in the form of sweets (pumpkin bread and scones). I just don't know what to do anymore and want double l to eat healthy and like a variety of foods.
okay, thoughts, ideas... what works with your toddlers or what worked???
foodie edition
not sure about you, but my toddler is the pickiest eater. double l use to eat everything. whatever we put in front of him, he devour. since he turned 15 months, he has become so picky. veggies were the first to go... recently meat...
in my desperation, I bought 'deceptively delicious'! this past week, we have tried the meatloaf (with hidden carrots) and the mac & cheese (with hidden cauliflower).
the meatloaf did not go over well. obviously, since double l is refusing all meat and poultry! but I must say, my bub and I loved it. I made it with lean ground meat (recipe calls for ground turkey). we made delicious panini sandwiches. double l definitely missed out. I think the puree of carrots just made it a tad sweet...
however, double l really enjoyed the mac & cheese. I felt so much better, so I will not give up on jessica seinfeld just yet. the pancakes (with hidden sweet potatoes) are next on the list. I am confident that they will go over well, since the little man loves him some pancakes :)
I, also, have been pushing pumpkin. however, its been in the form of sweets (pumpkin bread and scones). I just don't know what to do anymore and want double l to eat healthy and like a variety of foods.
okay, thoughts, ideas... what works with your toddlers or what worked???
Friday, January 9, 2009
extreme makeover: mommie blogs edition
so, we have all seen it, right -- the bus in front of the fabulous house and then Ty and everyone in the crowd yells "move that bus"! well, there's no big bus. but my little blog does have a big reveal!
have you noticed? I guess, if you have never been here before the answer would be "um, nope". but if you have been here before, you can see my little blog received a major makeover! compliments of Jo-Lynne over at musings of a housewife and dcr design.
not only do I think Jo-Lynne is an excellent mom blogger as I visit musings of a housewife often, but she is a truly talented web designer. she was so delightful to work with and graciously listened to my own input.
do tell, what do you think?
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
hitting snooze on my biological clock
My little man is turning eighteen months in a week. He is our first born and we always wanted, at least, three children. I was a "lonely only", so I would even go for four children to avoid an odd man out. I am turning thirty-four in the Spring, so I am definitely feeling the pressure to "get on with it" as my grandfather would say. We lost our first baby when I was seven and a half weeks pregnant, so the thought of possibly having another miscarriage is always in the back of my mind. But I truly believe God will bless us with more children.
I never gave it much thought to start having children in my mid-thirties. My mother gave birth to my brother at forty-three(who is 21 years younger than me). I got married when I was twenty-eight and we always said we would wait, at least, five years before we would start trying to get pregnant. I know risks for potential health issues rise every year after thirty-five, but just assumed I would have all my babies back to back. The plan was so simple in my mind. We would start trying to conceive when I turned thirty-three. I would get pregnant right away and before my thirty-four birthday I would give birth to our first born. Our second and third would arrive over the following few years. We would be a family of four and I would only be thirty-eight. In my mind, this perfect plan still gave us time for a fourth little one.
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I never gave it much thought to start having children in my mid-thirties. My mother gave birth to my brother at forty-three(who is 21 years younger than me). I got married when I was twenty-eight and we always said we would wait, at least, five years before we would start trying to get pregnant. I know risks for potential health issues rise every year after thirty-five, but just assumed I would have all my babies back to back. The plan was so simple in my mind. We would start trying to conceive when I turned thirty-three. I would get pregnant right away and before my thirty-four birthday I would give birth to our first born. Our second and third would arrive over the following few years. We would be a family of four and I would only be thirty-eight. In my mind, this perfect plan still gave us time for a fourth little one.
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Tuesday, January 6, 2009
pet peeve
so, one of my pet peeves is all the shoes that seem to be left in the living room. Most of which are size 14, which are clearly not mine. I, normally, line them up somewhere, most of the time on the stairs.
however, on sunday morning, of course, frantically trying not to be late for church, I run down the stairs and see this...
I laughed so hard and thought this was just the cutest thing. knowing all along that someone who will go unnamed but wears a size 14 shoe lined these two pairs up on purpose. this unnamed person, undoubtedly, wanted to tease me. but all I could do was smile, just at the site of those little shoes next to his daddy's big pair!
p.s. dear readers, as I am finishing this post from my dining room table, I have two pairs of size 14 shoes staring back at me. um, definitely not as cute as the little pair! those will be on the stairs in a few minutes :)
however, on sunday morning, of course, frantically trying not to be late for church, I run down the stairs and see this...
I laughed so hard and thought this was just the cutest thing. knowing all along that someone who will go unnamed but wears a size 14 shoe lined these two pairs up on purpose. this unnamed person, undoubtedly, wanted to tease me. but all I could do was smile, just at the site of those little shoes next to his daddy's big pair!
p.s. dear readers, as I am finishing this post from my dining room table, I have two pairs of size 14 shoes staring back at me. um, definitely not as cute as the little pair! those will be on the stairs in a few minutes :)
Monday, January 5, 2009
double l's new furniture update
as you know, double l's furniture was recalled. after speaking with double l's doctor and knowing his health was fine, I channeled my concern and worry to how we would actual exchange the recalled furniture for new furniture. I was concerned over the logistics and so much more... a.) how the heck will we get this armoire out of his room and more importantly who is going to get this armoire out of his room, b.) if they make us do an exact exchange (crib for crib; armoire for armoire) how will we get the new armoire in his room, c.) we did not get delivery with our first purchase, so will we need to take back and pick up the furniture d.) it took 3 months to get his original furniture in! UGH, honestly I have a serious anxiety/stress issue. but I won't digress right now, because I must say munire and more so closics have really come through to make this situation right! munire fully accepted responsibility (which they should) and offered to completely work with us and do whatever was necessary. they are reimbursing closics for the pick up and delivery of the furniture. munire also agreed, even though we were originally told it was a direct exchange (armoire for armoire), we could use the value of the original armoire to purchase other pieces that would actually fit up the stairs :)
so, we went shopping yesterday with our little man in toe...
we went with the same collection, newport, so the crib is the same style but in the espresso finish (NO PAINT)! and instead of the armoire, we chose the tall dresser and bookcase. I will just have to make his tiny closet work. we picked up an adorable table and chairs, which closics was so sweet to throw in 2 extra chairs for us!! we are very excited about the new pieces and can not wait to transform his old room into a brand new design. but more about that on an up & coming simply nesting saturday.
to check out munire and the newport collection, please click here>>
best of all, munire will expedite our order and hopefully it will be here in no time, which means we will be busy this week, picking paint and cleaning out his room and get ready for his new and improved space! poor double l has been sleeping in his pack and play. I think he is ready for his comfy crib again...
special thanks to closics for making today completely painless. if you are local and need nursery or children's furniture, check out closics. they are family owned and just the sweetest people. also, they are located right off 95 in delaware. you know what that means ~ NO TAX! SCORE!!
so, we went shopping yesterday with our little man in toe...
we went with the same collection, newport, so the crib is the same style but in the espresso finish (NO PAINT)! and instead of the armoire, we chose the tall dresser and bookcase. I will just have to make his tiny closet work. we picked up an adorable table and chairs, which closics was so sweet to throw in 2 extra chairs for us!! we are very excited about the new pieces and can not wait to transform his old room into a brand new design. but more about that on an up & coming simply nesting saturday.
to check out munire and the newport collection, please click here>>
best of all, munire will expedite our order and hopefully it will be here in no time, which means we will be busy this week, picking paint and cleaning out his room and get ready for his new and improved space! poor double l has been sleeping in his pack and play. I think he is ready for his comfy crib again...
special thanks to closics for making today completely painless. if you are local and need nursery or children's furniture, check out closics. they are family owned and just the sweetest people. also, they are located right off 95 in delaware. you know what that means ~ NO TAX! SCORE!!
Saturday, January 3, 2009
simply nesting saturdays...
the last needle has been swept away...
...probably not. who am I kidding, I probably will find the Christmas tree's needles all year long. but we have packed away the Christmas decorations and the tree is hanging out by the trash cans. well, we did leave up the garland on the mantle (the lights, not LED, are just to pretty to take down yet) and the wreaths on the front doors are not actually Christmas-like, but more winter-like and beautiful (hand-me-down from mimi). those will remain up through january. along with the Christmas take-down, we did a little rearranging. moving the largest armoire ever into the foyer, which forced us to move that room around a little. basically, we purchased this beautiful piece of wood that weighs 500 lbs. for very cheap and I so wanted it to be a linen closet. because as I have wrote time and time again, our old house has no closet. at any rate, we could not get it up the stairs (when I say we I mean my husband, his brother and father). so it landed in the living room that already housed an armoire. to me it was insanity and finally, well over a year later, I got move it out!!!
the living room still needs some tlc, which I am sure will be completed this weekend. right, honey???
all this rearranging, cleaning and simply bossing around my sweet husband, maybe think about how I was when I was "nesting", except I am still nesting. I nested before I was in pregnant with double l and continue today. so, I am starting a new series on saturdays, called "simply nesting". I would like to write all about what's happening in my nest and hopefully receive some creative ideas in return.
simply nesting - v.1
remember my first crafty project, well we re-purposed the Christmas card board to an all purpose family organizational board. it is perfect for our calendar, double l's art work, my bub's snow flakes...
because I have always been bummed to throw out the picture cards each year, I got this idea from my auntie... I am putting them in an album and packing them away with the decorations. each year, we will take it and add to it. it will be so much fun looking back and seeing how all the kiddies have grown over the years...
more simple ideas to follow every saturday... simple food ideas, simple craft ideas, simple cleaning tips, on and on...
the theme is simple because I can not handle or create anything that is difficult :)
...probably not. who am I kidding, I probably will find the Christmas tree's needles all year long. but we have packed away the Christmas decorations and the tree is hanging out by the trash cans. well, we did leave up the garland on the mantle (the lights, not LED, are just to pretty to take down yet) and the wreaths on the front doors are not actually Christmas-like, but more winter-like and beautiful (hand-me-down from mimi). those will remain up through january. along with the Christmas take-down, we did a little rearranging. moving the largest armoire ever into the foyer, which forced us to move that room around a little. basically, we purchased this beautiful piece of wood that weighs 500 lbs. for very cheap and I so wanted it to be a linen closet. because as I have wrote time and time again, our old house has no closet. at any rate, we could not get it up the stairs (when I say we I mean my husband, his brother and father). so it landed in the living room that already housed an armoire. to me it was insanity and finally, well over a year later, I got move it out!!!
the living room still needs some tlc, which I am sure will be completed this weekend. right, honey???
all this rearranging, cleaning and simply bossing around my sweet husband, maybe think about how I was when I was "nesting", except I am still nesting. I nested before I was in pregnant with double l and continue today. so, I am starting a new series on saturdays, called "simply nesting". I would like to write all about what's happening in my nest and hopefully receive some creative ideas in return.
simply nesting - v.1
remember my first crafty project, well we re-purposed the Christmas card board to an all purpose family organizational board. it is perfect for our calendar, double l's art work, my bub's snow flakes...
because I have always been bummed to throw out the picture cards each year, I got this idea from my auntie... I am putting them in an album and packing them away with the decorations. each year, we will take it and add to it. it will be so much fun looking back and seeing how all the kiddies have grown over the years...
more simple ideas to follow every saturday... simple food ideas, simple craft ideas, simple cleaning tips, on and on...
the theme is simple because I can not handle or create anything that is difficult :)
Thursday, January 1, 2009
happy new year!
ah, we have kissed 2008 good-bye and welcoming 2009 with open arms. I am always excited about a new year, because I am so curious about what God has in store for me. but since double l has been born, the new year means my baby is continuing to grow up. and as much as I dream of him pitching no hitters in high school, I am so enjoying him as my little superman. in this past year, we have been so blessed. double l started the year off very ill. he had RSV and it was so scary to hear him breathing and the round the clock nebulizer treatments. but before we knew it, God healed his little body and our superman was back in action and we were getting some much needed rest. spring brought a world class crawler that seemed to get one tooth after the next and honestly rarely complained. summer brought a first birthday that was filled with joyous memories of double l's every so exciting journey to birth. we, also, finally put down roots and became members of our church (a goal that dated back to 2006 when we moved back from boston). by fall, double l was running and chatting up a storm. he was baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit and we rejoiced!
as blessed as we are and were in 2008, our nation went through a rough year. we lost our brothers and sisters in combat, and we need to remember how they are truly heros. all the men and women who wear the uniform and fight for my freedom! we witnessed a tough and some times bitterly mean presidential race (and one living in a battle ground state knows all to well how bitter this race became...). and our nation made history, and elected our first african american president. a moment, no matter who you voted for, had to be a proud one! we witnessed banks go under, wall street in dire need of serious help and our automotive giants plead for a bailout. so many jobs were lost, not to mention homes.
many people could not wait to kiss 2008 good-bye. but for me, I am excited for what God has in store for my little clan, but holding on tight to the memories of the past year!
I would like to wish all of you a very happy and blessed new year! may bodies be healed, love blossom, kindness spread, and positive thinking win every time!
as blessed as we are and were in 2008, our nation went through a rough year. we lost our brothers and sisters in combat, and we need to remember how they are truly heros. all the men and women who wear the uniform and fight for my freedom! we witnessed a tough and some times bitterly mean presidential race (and one living in a battle ground state knows all to well how bitter this race became...). and our nation made history, and elected our first african american president. a moment, no matter who you voted for, had to be a proud one! we witnessed banks go under, wall street in dire need of serious help and our automotive giants plead for a bailout. so many jobs were lost, not to mention homes.
many people could not wait to kiss 2008 good-bye. but for me, I am excited for what God has in store for my little clan, but holding on tight to the memories of the past year!
I would like to wish all of you a very happy and blessed new year! may bodies be healed, love blossom, kindness spread, and positive thinking win every time!
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