Daybook - May 19

For Today (okay, only a day late), my Daybook ...

Outside My Window…
cool, sunny, nice!

I am thinking…
That I don't like having a sick son! Nate has had a fever since Sunday and the doc says he has a virus. Have to ride it out!

I am thankful for…
that the only thing I can complain about is that Nate is sick. God is good!

We are learning…
More crawling! Nate is also loving to dance, move his hands around, and eat some new foods (like french fries this weekend!)

From the kitchen…
With a sick baby I don't want to cook. Hopefully I have some frozen meals I can whip up this week!

I am wearing…
olive green pants and 2004 Old Navy shirt

I am creating…
I'm embarrassed to say...Nate's 9/10 month cards! Seriously, will I ever get this done?

I am going…
to stay home. Can't go out until Nate's fever breaks and is low for a day. Was 102 this morning, so nowhere today or tomorrow. Hopefully our mom's rosary group Thursday and maybe out hiking or something like that on Friday, since Ry has the day off! Field trip!

I am reading…
not much. Too much time on-line - finding our summer vacation plane tickets, blogging, etc.

I am hoping…
Nate gets better soon! The fever doesn't seem to affect his mood - still crawling and laughing and all.

Around the house…
Eat some of my yummy garden veggies! Hopefully some squash and jalepenos this week! Also Nana is coming to visit, so it will be nice to have her help tomorrow. And not to forget - our housemate is moving in Saturday - my sister for the summer!

One of my favorite things…
that I stay at home with my son. Even though this week with Nate being sick has totally turned "my schedule" around, knowing that it can all wait and I can just hold my son and comfort him and not have to worry about anything else!

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:
Sun Harvest, Mom's rosary group, Nana visiting, my sister moving in, long 4 day weekend for Ry!

Here is a picture thought I am sharing, my smiling, crawling son!

Daybook - April 27

For Today, my Daybook (it's been awhile...) ...

Outside My Window…
dark, drizzly, humid

I am thinking…
That 1 week from today is our 7th wedding anniversary!

I am thankful for…
my parents visiting this weekend and allowing us to go on a date night Saturday!

We are learning…
Crawling! We had some friends over Saturday and they were showing Nate now to crawl. He's getting better at scooting on his stomach and rolling over (like off the breast-feeding pillow, tries to off the changing table, etc.)

From the kitchen…
Did my meal plan last night (both boys went to bed early). Tomorrow Shana and I are off to Sun Harvest, and we are taking 2 meals to friends this week who just had babies!

I am wearing…
2004 Old Navy shirt and jeans (which are getting kinda loose...)

I am creating…
Nate's 9 month update cards to family...before he turns 10 months this week! ugh!

I am going…
to hopefully have a car! We finally got the CR-V back last week, then found a screw in the tire. Ry got that fixed today, but now there is a rattling sound where the car was hit. It may go back to the shop, then we are back down to 1 car!

I am reading…
finished my Dr. Laura book (In Praise of Stay at Home Moms) last week. Now I really need to start the Shack.

I am hoping…
that we don't get hail...I hear the thunder!

Around the house…
need to get the guest room ready - my sister moves in next month! yea! also need to get back on track on my Flylady missions!

One of my favorite things…
watching Nate on a real swing today - he even pumped his legs! Looks like we got a good swinger!

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:
Sun Harvest tomorrow, meals to deliver, playdate with the G's, find Ry an anniversary gift (any suggestions for something Copper or Wool - we try to be creative with the yearly anniversary gifts)

Here is a picture thought I am sharing…our belated pic from Easter. We went to 8 am Mass and it was cold and rainy - so no Spring colors here!

EveningBook - February 22

For Today, my Daybook ...

Outside My Window…
dark...

I am thinking…
can't wait to see my good friend Lorena tomorrow - yea!

I am thankful for…
taking a long, hot shower tonight! oh, so nice!!

We are learning…
baby sign language! We have a few books, and got a DVD from the library. Now we just need to practice!

From the kitchen…
Can't seem to do any menu-planning this week. Was craving risotto, so we had that tonight. Our traditional Mardi Gras meal is steak, so that's tomorrow. Haven't been to the grocery store in over a week - good we are heading out of town this weekend!

I am wearing…
my comfy white bathrobe - see "what I'm thankful for" above!

I am creating…
how to make Lent meaningful to myself and my family...

I am going…
to San Marcos tomorrow - yea! We haven't seen Lorena and Sebastian since November!! Then off to Mama and Grandpa's this weekend! May throw in a few walks and storytime at the library.

I am reading…
catching up on my magazines and some baby sign language books

I am hoping…
that I can make this a holy Lent for myself. Seems like it passes so quickly, and before I know it, it is time for Easter.

Around the house…
doing lots of clearing out - thanks to flylady missions, just like last week!

One of my favorite things…
carrying Nate in the backpack, getting all my chores done, and he is totally happy!

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:
San Marcos, walks, Ft. Worth...

Here is a picture thought I am sharing…well, need to wait to upload 'em from this weekend....

Daybook - February 16 edition

For Today, my Daybook ...

Outside My Window…
cold and drizzly

I am thinking…
How nice it is to have Ry home today and Nate is napping!

I am thankful for…
the beautiful flowers my dear husband gave me on Friday! And the honor to spend my life with him!

We are learning…
Nate is blowing his lips together and learned to make a kissing sound on Saturday! too cute

From the kitchen…
Already have my meal plan done this week - tostada night, girls night, spicy pumpkin enchiladas and tandori chicken! yum! I also need to think more about my meals during the day - especially breakfast.

I am wearing…
snowflake pj pants and a grey tank

I am creating…
need to send out Nate's 7 month email to my fam!

I am going…
to have fun this week! Lots of get togethers with friends! yea!

I am reading…
not much...

I am hoping…
that my sinus infection clears up

Around the house…
doing lots of clearing out - thanks to flylady missions!

One of my favorite things…
seeing Ry play with Nate - nothing's better!

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:
Going to Brenham to see my good friend Lorena tomorrow, Mom's Night Out tomorrow night, Mom's prayer group on Thursday...

Here is a picture thought I am sharing…from my little valentine!

daybook...

A couple of my friends (Jenny and Jenny) are doing this Daybook, and I thought it looked interesting. Here we go! I think it is supposed to occur on Monday's but I forgot!

Outside My Window…
The cul-de-sac is clear, looks cool outside. Nice and sunny, a good day to do errands!

I am thinking…
Nate's been napping for almost an hour! Yea!

I am thankful for…
being able to stay home with Nate. It is soo wonderful seeing him grow and change everyday. I truly believe this is the best time of my life (so far, at least).

We are learning…
Seems like Nate has had some allergies, probably to food. So, we are starting over with the solids. I've purchased a few books, so we'll see what we can do!

From the kitchen…
My weekly menu planning is going great. I think it has to do that I got a great cookbook for Christmas, and Ry got me a 12 in Calphalon pan - which is super! I just love cooking. This week we have sloppy jo's, butternut squash soup, chicken stir-fry wraps, spicy black bean cakes and pizza night on Friday!

I am wearing…
jeans and my pink Smithsonian shirt, which I got just about a year ago when we were in DC.

I am creating…
working on Nate's 7 month blog post and email to family.

I am going…
to not get overwhelmed, and try to stick to doing just 1 thing on my to-do list!

I am reading…
Baby food books, how interesting! Still have The Shack on my nightstand...

I am hoping…
that Nate's rash clears up!

Around the house…
Need to do my blessing hour and have the house decent for mom's group here on Thursdsay.

One of my favorite things…
drinking my mocha while Nate played with his spoon this morning! Soo cute!!

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:
Grocery store today - going down to Sun Harvest! Then walking with Shana and Thomas tomorrow, and Mom's prayer group here on Thursday. Yesterday we had a fun lunch with Sharon and Gianna!

Here is a picture thought I am sharing…truly shows how our family has changed!