Daybook

For Today, February 16, 2009

Outside my Window... it is gray and rainy. I hear the raindrops on the roof and feel cozy indoors.

I am thinking... about sewing some nursing dresses. You know, whenever we get to wherever it is we're going and I can unpack my sewing machine and after I make a few things for the new baby. Really, I'm just thinking about it.

Right now, I'm trying to figure out how easy it might be to use this style of nursing top/dress (i.e. a double layer top or pull up top with an empire waist style hem) and incorporate it on a pretty spring/summer cotton dress like this or this or, especially, this dress. I'm mentally changing patterns in my head.

I just love Lilly Pulitzer. I can't afford it, but I like being inspired by it.

From the school room... We haven't done anything new lately. Still coloring, reading, playing with lacing beads. Lately, with all the packing we've been doing, the poor guy has been surviving on raisins, crackers, Baby Signing Time videos and the occasional viewing of one of his newest favorites (and his daddy's favorite) movies, Shrek.

I am thankful... that we had a few very promising showings yesterday. I'm hoping to have good news on the re-leasing front within a few days!

From the kitchen... Still finishing up everything out of the freezer. And it still looks full. We have a flank steak, some chicken wings and a 1/3 bag of frozen shrimp to finish on the protein side of things. Meals have been a bit varied, but we've also had a hard time committing to making meals after a full day of packing and entertaining Lloyd when we're both exhausted. Valentine's Day dinner was a romantic rendition provided by the local Pizza Hut. And we both appreciated it very much!

Tonight, we're celebrating with two New York Steaks I had in the freezer (from a family pack I had bought on sale a few weeks back!) and roasted red potatoes (our planned Valentine's dinner! :)

I am creating... A happy, kicking baby boy! And can you believe it? We're in the third trimester!

I am wearing... Jeans a black V-neck sweater, "diamond" studs and a low ponytail. Also brought out my Bella Band once again to help with support on this heavy tummy of mine.

I am reading... my Google Reader bloglines, and recently enjoyed this article from the current issue of Cookie magazine about meal planning, and about how sometimes it is easiest to just "plan till Wednesday." After reading the tome that is East of Eden, I haven't decided on a new book yet, nor have I had the time to dedicate to it!

I am hearing. . . ummmm . . . Shrek.

Around the house... We are making progress with the packing - have almost everything that is non-priority downstairs packed up (wine glasses, extraneous mugs . . . you're on my list today!) and are working on the closets upstairs. My side of the closet is done (the remainder we'll be packing to bring with us and/or packing day-of in a wardrobe box) and planning on beginning on Lloyd's closet, aka "upstairs storage" later this morning.

One of my favorite things... lately is ice cream. Especially mint chocolate chip.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week ...

• Hopefully, HOPEFULLY, finding out which state we'll be moving to.
• And then, once that is done, finalizing our moving contract and moving date (we're thinking sometime between this Thursday and early next week), finalizing health insurance for Lloyd and T. and setting up an appointment for me with a doctor there.
• One last doctor's appointment here before we go
• Andrea and Blake move to MI TOMORROW! :(
• More packing. More cleaning. More stress.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing . . .

The Sacred Heart of Jesus.

I've been contemplating and praying to completely trust in His love and guidance the last few days. . . .


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