I'm Back!

Wow, so it was around this time 1 year ago that I started blogging, and quickly fell off the wagon! Now here I am again. There is something about winter that draws a person inward, reflecting on life. Winter always seems to be a time for slowing down, spending time at home with family and quiet. I guess living in the north we have quite a long winter at hand. So here I am again and alot has changed in 1 year. We have been blessed with another baby born this October, Taylor is 2 and Avery started Jr.K in September. We are busier than ever and it seems everyday passes so quickly amidst laundry, meals and the never ending cleaning! We really try to live everyday deliberately and that is what I really feel my writing will be about. An attempt to capture the everyday moments of our life.

I have so many ideas of what I want to share, but to get back into the swing of things I think I will start with a simple daybook. I am going to try to post every day (don't hold me to it) except weekends.

Thursday Dec.9 2010

Outside my window... we had a big snowfall last night, only our second of the season which is rare for here.

I am thankful for...my family's health. Reid (our newest little) has been dealing with various issues since his birth but now at 2 months they are finally improving. There is nothing worse than having a sick child, and my heart is with a certain friend who is going through that right now.

I am thinking about...all the things I have to write about. Can't wait to get this blog going again. I am inspired everyday by some of the blogs I read and I hope I can do the same for others.

From the kitchen...this afternoon the kids and I will be baking some cookies for a Christmas cookie exchange that I do every year with friends. Can't wait to get going on yummy treats for Christmas!

I am creating...I had the best of intentions on hand making the majority of my Christmas gifts, but with being pregnant and then having Reid at the doctor constantly, life got the better of that plan! I did pick up my knitting needles for the first time last night since starting a baby hat for Reid that never got finished. I have started on a purse...not sure for who, depends how it turns out. More posts on this to come!

I am going...shopping. Need to finish up some gifts this weekend. Every year I try to be totally done Christmas shopping before Advent so I can relax and enjoy this season but this year it seems to have snuck up on me.

I am hoping...that Reid's latest blood work comes back with positive news!

I am reading...
Screamfree Parenting- Hal Edward Runkel
The Island- Elin Hilderbrand
I have been reading these books for what seems like forever! I always like to read before bed, but having a new baby to take care sleep is VERY important right now. I always used to read one book at a time, but I am finding now with only small snippets of time to read and so many books that interest me I am going to have to rethink that. I am going to try reading many books at once as the mood strikes. Anybody care to share their reading reference? Oh and if anybody ever has a book to recommend please comment or email me!!

I am hearing...quiet. I know in a house with 3 small children how can that be? Taylor actually napped today (SHOCK) and Reid is sleeping peacefully in his swing. Avery is also having "quiet time" Life is good :)

Around the house...toys everywhere, laundry to fold and put away. I don't have a problem getting the laundry done...it just never seems to make it back away! Anybody else hate this part as much as I do?

One of my favorite things...my new Ipad! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I can't wait to get the camera and keyboard attachments for it so I can blog from it. Ahhh...as I think about it I get all smiley :)

Plans for the rest of the week... Singing with Liz tomorrow morning for Taylor (wonderful music program for babies-preschoolers for free at our local parent link center)

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