139 days

It's been a long time.  A whole season...of caring for a newborn, homeschooling, and trying to keep up with the normal time-filler-uppers.
 

• At the beginning of the day, I'm gathering courage and making lists.  

• In the middle, I'm finishing up lessons and fixing lunches.  

• And at the end of the day, I have just enough energy to lie on the couch.

But I've got to keep doing what brings me joy, in addition to the things that keep me busy.
I've got to slow down.
Laugh at myself.

Take in the view.

I would like to finally give myself permission to blog again (...and to finally join pinterest)!


It's time to be a little more like me again.


The other day I was waiting in the carpool line at preschool.  The baby was sleeping, and I had a few more minutes to be selfish.  Finding some grownup music on the radio, I started a list in my purple iphone- not of what I had to do, but of what I love.

The THINGS I LOVE list:

1. Rocking out with my kids
2. Belting out love songs in the car, as well as, some Gwen Stefani.
3. My husband's voice
4. Musicals
5. Going to concerts
6. Jane Austen
7. A journal and a pen
8. Choreography
9. Making last minute plans
10. Homemade gifts
11. Honest, transparent, and generous friends.
12. Watching babies grow (outside of my belly)
13. Coloring books
14. Turner Classic Movies and BBC films
15. Surprises
16. Libraries and coffee shops
17. Sleepovers
18. Crafts
19. Being invited, included, involved
20. My church
21. Consignment stores and Craigslist
22. One-step spray paint
23. Cheerleading
24. Getting organized
25. Waterfalls
26. Filling up the minivan with friends/family
27. Cake
28. Birthday parties
29. Jeans and accessories
30. 

What do you love?