February 2012
17 posts
January 2012
27 posts
For the record...
Just completed my first workout of Week 4 (i.e. the HARDEST) of Jillian Michael’s Ripped in 30 30 day shred. I feel so good about getting stronger. This weekend we road bikes to the farthest-nearby park (preferred for its sandbox) and the hills were easier than usual.
I’ve also eaten really well, counting calories, with the exception of deliberate splurge meals 1-2 days per week....
Friday at 5:20pm, I’m home with Roscoe awaiting my boys’ return from haircuts and errands.
There are yellow flowers on the table, which Steve says Ryan chose just for me while they were out earlier today.
Roscoe is unbelievably fluffy after a haircut and a bath today (all three boys needed a trim!).
We’re so close to Mexico, and planning a trip to Carmel soon after....
Though I’m at the office, I’m thinking hard about my little boy and loving him fiercely today. He’s in such a good spot right now and I wish I were home to fully enjoy it.
When you become a mom, people tell you that whatever your kid is doing, don’t get used to it because it’s a phase. This is usually meant as a reassurance. Not sleeping through the night?...
I’m seriously opposed to waking a sleeping child, but child, it’s 7:45! I’ve gots to get to work.
Today we brought Ryan a pair of shorts and flip flops for an upcoming February Mexico trip, and tomorrow they’re calling for Ryan’s first snow ever! Fingers crossed we’ll get to play in snow and sand within a wintry month. I far prefer Portland’s mild winters and don’t mind that snow is a rareity, but sure do enjoy it when we get it!
All stocked up on milk, cocoa...
So, this whole setting an alarm thing and waking up before the kid? The first couple of days were hard, but each morning the payoff was immediate. It’s INCREDIBLE the difference in Ryan’s behavior and my stress level. He gets up, I focus on getting him ready and keeping him on track. He still dawdles. Yesterday morning he wanted dried mango, so I got him some. No, sliced apples and no...
24-70mm?
So many of you take amazing photos so thought this might be a good place to ask. I’m considering the 24-70mm 2.8 and reviews online are great. I’m suddenly scared off by reading that it’s SO heavy that it’s only worth carrying around if you’ll be shooting more than not. Opinions greatly appreciated! I otherwise have a kit lens and a 50mm 1.4, I’m hoping to add...
Honestly speaking
My last post got me thinking. It’s interesting that I don’t complain on here much because I feel like it makes up a solid 60% of my conversations with friends. Venting, specifically. So why not on here? I’ve thought about it a little tonight while toiling away in the office. :)
When I vent, it feels like something I can’t stop, and it’s not pretty. It’s...
Today was fantastic. Truly. Met an ADORABLE baby and caught up with a friend while Ryan played quietly, a long walk with my boy and a fun trip to the sand box.
But tonight? I’ve decided I need to limit the kvetching because I’m worried people won’t want to continue hanging out with me because I bore even myself sometimes. So, not much to say about tonight. Glad to be home and...
Resolutions
I’m a few days late, but this morning as I was getting ready I came up with a few resolutions. There are a few specific issues I’m aiming to address, which is sort of a resolution in and of itself:
Take action. If something isn’t going the way it should be, determine what I can do to make it better and follow through.
Get up earlier. Background: After I came back from maternity...
December 2011
20 posts
simplejulie asked: Tag, you’re it! Here are the rules: Each tagged person must post ten things about themselves. You have to choose and tag ten people. Go to their blogs and tell them you tagged them. xo
This has been an amazing 5-day weekend, much needed after a rough couple of weeks. I have lots and lots to be grateful for and am feeling very ready to focus on that. On my mind most recently, I’m grateful for -
Quite possibly the last Christmas for years to come that we all slept past 7am.
Lots of time with family, especially quiet time with my mom in the kitchen.
Two special and...
