Trying something new…
For November 23, 2009:
Outside my window…
It’s overcast and blustery. Still not COLD, but we’re definitely progressing through fall and swiftly approaching winter. I’m trying not to pout too much over how night falls so early now; I’m trying to remember to just enjoy bundling up at home and letting my body hibernate a bit. (Especially since this winter I’m using all my energy to grow a little human being!)
I am thinking…
Of all I still need to do for Christmas (so many presents to make!)
I am thankful for…
The wonderful man I’m married to.
From the kitchen…
Not much. I’ve been focusing on needlecrafts so much lately that I haven’t been doing any fun cooking or baking!
I am wearing…
The brown Dockers slacks I bought for about $10 a few months ago, and a plum-colored shirt.
I am creating…
Christmas gifts! Hopefully this week I’ll be able to tear myself away from my yarn stash and work on some ornaments I’ve got in mind.
I am going…
To see my in-laws up in PA for Thanksgiving. We leave Wednesday afternoon, and I am so excited!
I am reading…
First-Time Mom: Getting Off on the Right Foot from Birth to First Grade by Kevin Leman. Dr. Leman is a well-known Christian author and speaker whose advice never comes across as preachy. He’s funny, practical and sensitive (First Time Mom allows for all kinds of moms - single, married, biological and adoptive) and I highly recommend his work.
I am hoping…
That our dogs get along with the Pennsylvania dogs this weekend!
I am hearing…
My friend who’s on the phone getting directions.
Around the house…
It’s a mess. I won’t lie! I only have so much energy right now, and I’ve been channeling it into crafting, so things like sweeping and mopping have been low on my list of priorities. When we get back from PA, I really want to put up the Christmas tree, so maybe I’ll do a good deep-clean before we do that. (Or maybe I’ll just do a quick once-over and call it a day!
One Two of my favorite things…
Right now, peanut butter and yogurt! Lately I’m hungry ALL. THE. TIME., so I try to keep lots of quick, healthy snacks around. A few saltines with peanut butter or a cup of yogurt knocks down that OMG SO HUNGRY feeling and keeps nausea at bay.
A few plans for the rest of the week…
Laundry, pack, and craft.
From my camera…
My two most recent crochet accomplishments!
A cotton knapsack for my niece Bella; I’m making one in pink for her sister Kate!
A rainbow beer cozy - one of a pair I’m making for our friends Annette and Kay.
Kristy MeYeR Said,
November 23, 2009 @ 9:26 pm
Thanks for sharing your blog…really enjoyed it! As we rush along towards the holidays, it’s great to take a step back and assess our supply of energy and act accordingly. So many people overextend themselves and then wonder WHY they don’t enjoy the festivites as much as they should. Good for you to be mindful of your limited supply at this time in your life…congrats by the way ; ) I love Dr. Lemans work…he is super! Have a great trip, enjoy decorating for the holidays and I’ll be praying for the safe arrival of your precious little one! BTW, love your crafties…so pretty!
Blessings,
Kristy
Doylene Brents Said,
November 24, 2009 @ 4:39 pm
Your crocheting is so nice. I have read a lot of Kevin Leman’s books. I also like Gary Smalley. I hope you have a good trip to see the in law’s and a wonderful Thanksgiving. Doylene
Smoochagator Said,
November 29, 2009 @ 10:09 pm
Thanks, Doylene! I did have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and I hope you did, too
Smoochagator Said,
November 29, 2009 @ 10:13 pm
Thank you so much for stopping by, Kristy, and for your kind words! I think over-scheduling and over-doing has (unfortunately) become par-for-course for most of us. I was so busy as a young adult, and thought that being tired and emotionally drained all the time was normal… as I get older, it becomes more important to me to nurture myself and my family and resist the temptation to fill every single moment of every day with activity!