It's weird how January seemed to drag on forever and then February was gone in the blink of an eye. Maybe it is directly tied to what was going in my life during those months, but 2018 has just felt weird so far. I wasn't hopeful when March dawned dreary and cloudy, but it's been a surprisingly beautiful week in our neck of the weeks. Those big trees aren't budding out yet, but our dogwoods and yellow bell bushes are GORGEOUS and the grass is starting to turn. Bring on Spring! planning | I'm just planning all the things right now. I mentioned this last week, but we got our Disney trip rescheduled and are now planning for a Thanksgiving trip. Yes, I'm probably certifiable for taking an 8 week old to Disney, but we're going with it. It isn't time to start making reservations just yet, ...
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Currently | February 2018
January was such a blur. If you read here on Friday, then you totally understand why, but I'm hoping that I'll feel a little more present in February. I had big plans for the first month of the year -- I wanted to establish some rhythms and patterns that would help me feel in control and on track for the entire year, but most of that got pushed to this month. Let's be honest, January is kind of a practice month, so maybe this is when things get really good. Right? finishing | I'm trying hard to finish a book I started months ago. It isn't that it's not wonderful (it is!) or that I don't want to finish (I do!), there just always seems to be something keeping me from getting it done. I lost the book back in the fall and didn't realize I hadn't finished it until I found it in a really ...
Currently | January 2018
I'm not sure how it's January. January. I know we all get tired of saying it (and reading it), but why does life go by so quickly once you reach adulthood? I want to do a better job of savoring my days in 2018. I want to stop anticipating the weekend so much, that I forget to enjoy every Tuesday and Wednesday that comes around (Monday's are another story, obvi). I want to be more intentional this year -- with blogging and with other aspects of my life. I know I'm late to the game on a goals post for this year, but I'm still thinking about what those look like for 2018. Instead of putting all of my energy into the new year, I've spent the last eleven days soaking up our home and our girls and the Christmas lights. I'll share a post in the next few days -- and probably write a separate ...
The Monthly Report | November
realizing | I'm bummed that I can only squeeze three workouts a week into my schedule right now, but it is literally all that I can manage. I was working on my workout schedule this morning and realized that this month is going to be pure torture when it comes to surviving the gym. Apparently November is "row-vember" at my gym and rowing is my least favorite thing to do in the world. I better have some serious leg definition, come December. stirring | Can we all say a collective amen that it is finally soup season? I was never a big soup eater until I started eating paleo, but since then I've tried to embrace the idea, because it's so easy. I'm working on my meal plan for the month and our Creole Jambalaya and Potato Soup will be in heavy rotation. I'm also looking forward to trying a ...
The Monthly Report | October
Remember that time I decided introductory paragraphs were unnecessary and that the time I stressed over what to say was better spent doing something else? Well, I'm still firmly in that camp. Welcome to The Monthly Report -- two days late, but totally necessary since I've been avoiding the internet like the plague. Shall we?styling | I'm styling tons of cute fall outfits, but only in my head. While it feels nice and crisp when we first wake up every morning, by mid-afternoon we're simmering at 85* again. It looks like fall outside, but unless you're heading out after dark, shorts and tanks are still completely appropriate. I've been saying for weeks that I was going to share a fall wish list on the blog, but it's seriously hard to shop for cozy sweaters and jackets when it's still so humid ...
The Monthly Report | September
You know what I've decided? Not every post needs an introductory paragraph. For at least five posts a month, I sit here and stare at a flashing cursor, while trying to figure out how in the world to tell you we're about to talk about books or our day in the life or a list of letters. Maybe that's not necessary at all?!celebrating | Ella's birthday is Monday and I'm in crunch mode. Last September, she mentioned having a surprise party. Yes, it's weird to request a surprise party, but mostly she just wanted me to plan something without her knowledge. We're within a week of her birthday and it's nuts. She asks me 47 times a day what I'm planning and since she only asked for one gift, she now asks me when it will arrive / when she can open it / did I actually purchase it, every single day. I'm ...
The Monthly Report | August
snacking (on) | Barkthins are my new favorite snack and we can be found in bed with dueling flavors on any given night. Josh prefers almonds and sea salt, but I love the pretzel version the very best! I'm also eating this chicken salad any chance I get -- on carrot sticks, pretzel thins, or gluten free pita chips. anticipating | I'm anticipating our Colorado trip so very much. We are currently en route to Atlanta and should be on the ground in Denver by mid-morning. We're headed to Red Rocks for The Head and the Heart Concert tonight (woohoo!) and have a super fun, adventure filled week ahead. Time away with your spouse is so important and we try our hardest to plan a long weekend trip every year. We'll be celebrating our FIFTEENTH wedding anniversary next week, so this seemed ...
The Monthly Report | June
planning | The only thing getting planned around here is our beach trip. Although maybe I should call it planned since the rest of my family is already there. I've enjoyed a few days at home to myself and I can't wait to spend eleven uninterrupted days with my people in our favorite place. In the spirit of planning, I did make my reservation for next summer earlier today. It gets harder and harder to book a site on our favorite street and the earliest you can call is one year in advance. My mom and I spent the morning on the phone and beach trip 2018 is officially in the books. wishing | I'm wishing it was Wednesday, because: beach. And as much as I do not want to wish the next two weeks of my life away, I'm also wishing the newest canine member of our family was already home. ...