A Little Bit of This, A little Bit of That

Well here we are.

Things here have been . . . well I guess they have just been. I don't have anything fantastic going on.

I busied myself with a few sewing/quilting projects the last few days. Ill share those later.

I spent a day or so doing some serious cleaning of the areas of the house that we always seem to be in. While I was picking off all the dog hair that seems to gravitate to the chair legs, Gavin hopped under the table to inspect the wheels of his highchair. I guess it was a good thing that I had already cleaned the floor. Although it does look like I missed some crumbs on the high chair.

Anybody else like to make lists when they clean? I don't know what feels better - actually accomplishing and enjoy the things that I have cleaned, or just being able to check it off the list. I think when I'm done with a list of things I'm more proud of the entire list scratched off than the fruits of my labor. Hey, whatever gets it done right?

I cannot tell you how happy I am that the weather has been cooler these last few days near STL. I love opening windows and doors, letting a cool fresh breeze blow through the house. It feels so right and the extra bonus of not having to run the AC is even better!

With the arrival of this cooler weather I put some mums in some pots for the front and back porches. Purple, yellow, and orange. I love fall colors. They make me happy (both mums and fall colors!). I also have spent my precious "alone time" (Little G's nap time) doing some simple yard cleanup. It feels good to get things all tidied up out there before I have to spend all my outside time picking up leaves (ugh - I'm already dreading it).

I made pizza and garlic bread sticks the other night. I left the garlic bread sticks in a minute too long but they still tasted perfect. The pizza disappeared  before I could even take a picture. Yummy! I love making the dough and then letting it rise. There is something so satisfying about watching that process. Its awesome.

I have been very bad about watching what I eat. I've just been eating whatever my little heart desires (and enjoying it) but I think its time I keep I more watchful eye on what goes in my mouth. I still have a few pounds that I'm looking to get rid of (who doesn't right?) so that's been on my mind a lot lately. I keep finding reasons to put it off and I need to knock that crap off and just jump in. There's never going to be a time that's perfect, so I just gotta do it.

I'm waiting with my phone in hand to hear some news about my niece, Ada, whos due date is today. I'm sending good vibes in mommy, daddy, and baby's way. I hope it goes perfect for them. I was 10 days past my due date before they induced me and the waiting was the hardest part.

My BIL Kyle should get home tomorrow from Afghanistan. I'm so proud of the way my sister made it through this deployment. Deployments suck and she did a great job. I know how nervous and anxious she feels right now. I just want everything to be perfect for them, but I know that there is definitely a readjustment period that you have to go through. I wish them all the best.

I braved Walmart today and forgot to get diapers. Crap. Maybe Ill make Matt get them on his way home.

So here I am, just waiting for everybody else's cool stuff to happen. So everybody, please start doing your stuff . . . I'm waiting :) ::drums fingers on table impatiently::