Laughter is the Best Medicine

Yesterday I had just pulled the laundry from the dryer and was about to fold them when the baby girl came up and pulled a sock from the basket. She looked up at me with her big eyes and announced that the sock was “hot”. “Yes, hot.” I responded, and then she proceeded to blow on it as if it were food that was too warm for her to eat.

Children do the funniest things!

(The picture is of her in the boy’s “hot” socks)

Month in Review

The last month has been a whirwind. Here are the highlights:

We headed up to my cousin’s wedding (a destination wedding in Dothan, AL so she could get married in a barn). On the way up we met up with the boy’s family in Tallahassee. Let’s just say it went better than expected and leave it at that.

I painted the entry of my house the EXACT same color as the outside of my house. I am dying to repaint, however, am scared to pick a color for fear that it won’t be a good choice. I go to Lowe’s and stare at paint samples more often than I would like to admit.

The baby girl has learned how to ride a scooter. It is a hammy down from her cousins and she loves it!

She has started saying her name. For the longest time she referred to herself as “baby”, I am not sure why since I always call her by her name.

I started my grad school class this week. I had an assignment due yesterday, the first day of classes, what professor makes something due the day that classes begin? I am already wishing I would just quit even though I will should graduate in the spring.

I am itching to complete at least one room in this house to post a picture, however, it doesn't seem to be happening.  Such is life!

Long Pause

Things have come to a screeching halt around here.  We finished painting our bathroom and bedroom, found a mirror for the half bath, and stopped.  We have discussed starting various projects like painting the laundry room or working on some of the remodeling of the upstairs bath, but nothing has come of it.  The projects of late have been replaced by having friends over, outings to the park, lots of bubbles in the driveway (a new obsession), and getting back into my daily run.  There is a part of me that is enjoying the break, but another that worries if we don’t get things done while we have the motivation and time it might never get done.  

I often struggle to live in the moment, borrowing tomorrows problems, wanting to plan for the future.  I have to make myself stop and appreciate where I am right now, thanking God for each new day.

As Days Go By

The summer has flown by between the house projects and fun outings most days don’t seem long enough. Every time we complete a project I think, oh, I wish I had taken before and after pictures and now it’s too late, so far this is happened at least five or six times. So, if you were hoping for some idea of what all we have done, you are out of luck.

It’s been raining almost every day here. The little pitter patter calls to the baby girl and she can’t help but rush out the door into the downpour or light shower depending on the day. She splashes in the puddles, stomps her feet, and squeals with delight.

Sleep has become a huge fight these days. Naps are practically nonexistent, they last less than an hour and usually result in her screaming after about 30 minutes, I have to run in and calm her then she sleeps another 15, and wakes up happy. This has been going on for a couple of weeks now, I wish I knew how to put an end to this vicious cycle. It’s driving me a little really crazy.

As always, the picture has nothing to do with the post, but that makes it all the more enjoyable, right?

In A Book Coma

(taken at my mom's house)

First it was painting various rooms in the house, then The Hunger Games got a hold of me. Thankfully I am finished with the series and I can get back to housework, projects, and the like. Unfortunately, when I read, everything else gets put on the back burner. The house is coming along, however, there is still a lot to do though to make it feel complete. There is so much that I love about the house, but here are my favorite things:

The wood burning fireplace
The front porch complete with a swing
It’s yellow
Our back deck
The large backyard
The window seats in the bedrooms upstairs
A quiet quaint neighborhood
The high ceilings
It has a laundry room
The boy has an office

Pictures to come, when I feel a little better about the way it looks, there are still walls to be painted, pictures to put up, furniture to purchase. Sorry for the wait!

The New Old House

Change is a good thing, or so they say, however, there the fact that there is comfort in consistency as well. I am not sure which opposing statement I am leaning towards right now. I wondered if I would miss some of the luxuries in which I had grown accustom, a community playground across the street, a resort style pool, everything perfectly landscaped and maintained, etc. However, after two weeks I have to say I don’t miss a thing.


The house needs some work, I think the boy is running himself ragged trying to rewire light switches, figure out the surround sound, patch the walls where scones once were, and put out all the little fires take care of all the surprises we find around here. The baby girl has adjusted well and loves going up and down the stairs. She has been amazing.

More about the house to come, for now, I have to put a little one to bed.

(Picture courtesy of Mrs. Burd at Burd Nest Photography)

Not Ready

She turned 18 months today.  I find myself more and more wanting to hold on to every moment, especially these last few days because I know we will soon be moving into the new house and things will be crazy again.  Although living with my mom has had its ups and downs it has been a welcome break from the constant cleaning for showings, then for moving, and packing that took over our lives the last few months.  Although it will be nice to have a place to call our own again, there is a part of me that isn't ready to tackle all the hoopla that comes with a new house, the painting, decorating, the seemingly endless boxes to unpack.  Thankfully I have a few more days...