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I am not a resolution maker. I don't like to make a list of things I might not accomplish and then feel like a failure pretty early on in the year. I want my new year to be filled with a fresh outlook, a clean slate...not to worry about watching my every step making sure I'm not blowing a resolution. That's just me. Last year I read an entry on a favorite artist and blogger of mine, Ali Edwards. Each year, Ali chooses a single word to focus on, to reflect upon throughout the year. I thought this was a wonderful way to not make a resolution(s) but to still have something to think about daily and center on when I start to lose sight of the big picture. My word: momentsToo many times through my day, week, month I worry about little things...dusting, vacuuming, making sure everything is in its place. My mind is always thinking about a 100 things I need to get done instead of just being somewhere in that moment. I want to sit and cuddle with my little guy and not worry about the laundry or the toys on the floor. I want to relax and just be. Simple. Attainable. Do you have a word? I'd love to hear it, comment here and let me know your word (or your resolutions.)Happy New Year! (and Happy Birthday to my sister!)
Hope your day is filled with lots of holiday cheer!
We had a little cookie exchange and holiday party this morning with some mommy friends and their kiddos. I had big plans for the kids to make snow globes out of glass jars but had issues finding the little plastic figures to put inside. Not sure why, because if I go to the store now I'll see tons. The back-up plan...reindeer food! The kids had fun filling their bags with some oats, cereal, raisins and glitter. GQ even made a few extra bags to pass out to his friends in the neighborhood. We'll have fun Christmas Eve sprinkling our reindeer food on the front lawn so Santa can find us!
I promise! The craft room is 1/2 way set up. I'm going to organize tomorrow and this weekend. Then I am going to spray my chandelier rather than replacing to save a few dollars. After that it's pretty much complete! I'll be back to scrapping and creating cards very shortly. Stay tuned...
is getting closer to becoming reality for me! I sketched out my room last night and measured and shopped around via the net...found a couple perfect additions to the room and hope to get them sometime this weekend or next week. Soon the room will be pretty and functional and I can begin crafting again! woo hoo!
I love this and it's at the top of my want list! I'm seeing a trip to Crate and Barrel in my near future :D
Sorry for the missing day seven entry...we moved and had to be w/out internet for about a week before we could get the cable company out to install a line for the modem. So finally...my day seven list!1. Internet2. My new house...it's feeling and looking like home already3. GQ loves his new room and has had no issues w/sleeping during the whole transition4. Some friendly neighbors with awesome little ones for the little bug to play with5. Family that traveled down to spend Thanksgiving with us6. The Geek Squad...they make putting a TV on the wall and networking it all seem so easy7. Attic space to run and hide wires8. A roomy garage to house the car and all the misc stuff we're not quite sure what to do with yet9. That a little garage sale fine, some elbow grease and paint can make a great coffee table10. A full kitchen on turkey day11. Some helping hands for cooking and dishes12. A wonderful table full of great food13. For everything I have...and never wanting, very lucky to have that14. Talking to relatives states away to wish happy turkey day wishes15. Seeing GQ and grandparents sit and watch Charlie Brown together on the couch16. Ibuprofen for a little allergy sufferer; the only thing that he's able to take, it's some relief17. Simply enjoying the family moments18. Hearing GQ giggle while watching cartoons19. That I will be sitting at home tomorrow not dealing w/any Black Friday crowds20. For all my friends, family...near or far, each one holds a special place in my heart and I am so lucky to have you all.Happy Thanksgiving!

1. Despite being very excited about today, little GQ slept through the night2. Last night in a house w/no yard3. All the hard work hubby has been doing for our move4. Figuring out what made GQ act so crazy last night5. Almost indestructible chew toys6. Family heading down for turkey day next week7. My paper, glue and embellies...even though I haven't seen you in a while8. My crafty friends9. Etsy...for shopping, inspiration, etc10. Facebook11. A sweet, sweet little boy. Even though he's a stinker at times, he pretty awesome!12. Move-out cleaners13. All the boxes from all the moves that I've saved14. Lands End and all their comfy clothes15. A chilly morning with the sun shining and windows open, the laptop warming me a little16. GQ's love of old school cartoons...Scooby-Doo! Where are you?17. All that I have...family, house, no many, if any worries18. Clarks socks. They are truly the sock for me...guaranteed to not get wholes or they replace. I'll probably give them a run for their money. ;)19. Little freckles across a cute little nose and cheeks20. bandages
1. GQ getting 12 hours of much needed sleep...he still needs more, but we're getting there2. PTO for the husband3. Lots of variety for take-out4. Hugs from GQ5. Phone calls from my mom and mother-in-law6. No rain...so far7. Cuddling w/GQ on the couch8. Hearing GQ count in Spanish9. Early morning snuggling w/my family10. Having windows open11. Seeing my new house slowly become a home12. All the friends I've made through YCM13. How much GQ is loving his new house, yard, bedroom14. The fun that GQ finds in the simplicity of things, like a bean bag...great fun!15. That suffering through possibly H1N1 wasn't that bad and the cough is almost gone!16. A husband that lets me stress and be crazy during a move and laughs at it rather than thinking I'm completely insane!17. GQ singning, humming, yodeling18. Modern Family...finally a sitcom I love!19. Digital work turning out exactly as I imagined20. GQ beginning to look forward to school...he has to wait till next fall, but it's fun to see him getting excited!