What I love Wednesday

1. Old Glass Bottles especially in Shades of Blue
   
2. Yellow Raincoats
3. Vintage Fabrics
4. New Magazines
5. Babies Waking Up and Babbling
   

Perfection

It is amazing what a short trip at the end of February to somewhere warm can do. It was a perfect long weekend watching Jack explore on his 2 little feet all that his life so far has to offer. I really think we all needed it more than we knew. And on its heels is the hope that Spring really is right around the corner.

Trying to catch some sunshine

February is a hard month. I remind myself on sunny days to be thankful. It may not be warm out yet but at least you can pretend from the inside.

Valentine Time Out

I sometimes forget how enjoyable it is to cook dinner together, take time to set a table, light some candles, dim the lights, savor every bite.... We enjoyed our Valentine's dinner. It also gently eased us into a couch slumber - which is always nice.

Wednesday and What I Love

1. Freshly laundered sheets to climb into at night - especially when they can be hung out in the sun to dry
2. Family pets curled up for afternoon naps
3. The sound of someone getting home from work...tires on a stone driveway, beep of a remote lock, keys thrown on the counter
4. The hope of an election year
5. A haircut
   

Little Miss Busy

Throughout my days spent at home with Jack - I continually find myself trying to busy myself. I guess it is partly my task oriented personality. Leaving a full time job to become a stay-at-home Mom was a big transition, bigger than I myself expected. Now that I am in this 2nd year of being at home.... I find at times it is still hard to convince myself that I am accomplishing something everyday (i.e. raising a child).  On days when we are in the house all day - I so often find myself looking around and trying to figure out what I can get done that day. Deep down I know, I should just get down on the floor and hang out with Jack instead of always trying to do, do, do. It is so hard for me to turn off that voice. I think it may partly be a family curse. So far 2008 has been pretty rough though. I have been reminded alot , not so gently, to slowdown. We have been a house of sick people....all of us have fought bouts of the flu and most recently a stomach virus. Of course with sickness comes a whole new set of challenges and ways to keep busy. 

One Old Sock

Well Jack started walking this week. It is not just one or two steps - its like 10 cruising steps across the kitchen. He still looks so funny being alittle guy and all. I think it has opened up his world. He seems sillier... more proud. It is Friday and we have been completely trapped inside listening to the rain. It is not even suitable weather for Abbey to get a walk.

It is the kind of day I give Jack goldfish to eat off the floor. Still - it is fun to watch what keeps him busy. While folding laundry - I gave him a lonely baby sock that somehow found it's way in to the load. This little sock became many things... He rubbed the micro-suede chair with it for awhile - fascinated by the pattern it left behind. Then he stuck it in and pulled it out of his shape sorter, he carried it around for awhile as he did some other things, next he found the toaster in a cabinet and stuck the sock in there a couple times (not plugged in of course) and then he rubbed it on his head for about 5 minutes straight. One little old blue sock.