Today is the last day of February. I like to think that when tomorrow arrives winter is, for the most part, behind me.
March holds a lot of promise for me.
March brings a new rental contract to sign (or not......more on that later).
March brings me very close to my due date.
March brings a lot of rain, which will be necessary to melt the huge “snow mountain” piled on our grass circle.
March brings change. I need change. I thrive on change.
Bring on the change!!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Reality Check
Wednesday morning I woke up to rain....
Wednesday Night passed with rain....
Thursday morning I awoke to rain.
I decided I had to leave the house anyway.
Jace put on his green rain boots, I packed the umbrella and out we went.
Our first stop was Kohl's to do some Christmas returns. (I'm a hermit)
Upon entering the store I smiled. This was the ray of sunshine I needed.
Spring was hanging everywhere.
Bright colors, T-shirts, shorts, and flowers!!!
I came to the right place!
Immediatly I began to feel better. I could, for the next hour, forget about the wet world outside.
I had to bring some of the sunshine home with me so I purchased this:
and these:
I felt happy.
Then we stepped into the rain again and drove to Costco and had pizza for lunch.
It rained the rest of the day, but inside my house I propped the pillow and dreamed of the day I get to wear my shoes.
Today I woke up to this:
And there is no sign of it stopping.
School is cancelled- along with my daydream of Spring.
Wednesday Night passed with rain....
Thursday morning I awoke to rain.
I decided I had to leave the house anyway.
Jace put on his green rain boots, I packed the umbrella and out we went.
Our first stop was Kohl's to do some Christmas returns. (I'm a hermit)
Upon entering the store I smiled. This was the ray of sunshine I needed.
Spring was hanging everywhere.
Bright colors, T-shirts, shorts, and flowers!!!
I came to the right place!
Immediatly I began to feel better. I could, for the next hour, forget about the wet world outside.
I had to bring some of the sunshine home with me so I purchased this:
and these:
I felt happy.
Then we stepped into the rain again and drove to Costco and had pizza for lunch.
It rained the rest of the day, but inside my house I propped the pillow and dreamed of the day I get to wear my shoes.
Today I woke up to this:
And there is no sign of it stopping.
School is cancelled- along with my daydream of Spring.
Photo of the Week
This week I went with angles.
With strict orders from husband, Landlord and Dr. to stay inside today I decided to take my picture from the window. (I'm not sure that was any safer than being out in the snow.)
This photo was taken out my kitchen window of the stairs leading to our terrace.
I like the perspective it offers.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Winter Blues meets a Crush
I’m not sure I can handle cold days and gray skies much longer. Each February I run out of “winter endurance” and start coveting people who live in warmer climates than me.
Last Sunday, although it was cold, seemed to have a hint a Spring in the air. I was uplifted by it too.
“Is it just me?” I asked Sam. “Can you feel something different in the air?”
He admitted to a fresh new “something” also.
I know better though. I know that even though my family back in Utah and California are beginning to see Spring, that I still have a few more winter storms and lots of rain before the sun is out to stay.
April is the month we thaw out. That’s at least 6 weeks away!
I’m not new to this game. It’s the same every year but I get depressed right about NOW! Actually, I’m impressed I made it to the end of February.
Right now I need a DISTRACTION.
I need something to keep my mind off the rain and snow outside.
I need something to keep my mind off the exact amount of days till I “might” go into Labor.
I need the light at the end of the tunnel.
Today I sat around and did nothing. After explaining to Jace that he wasn’t going to watch a movie, because Mom didn’t need a nap, I found myself snorting in the recliner as I dozed off into the dark abyss of a pregnancy nap.
Where did that come from?
I could have done some laundry or went grocery shopping but NOPE, ....no desire.
I left the house only to pick up the kids from school. Jace almost talked me into leaving them there. He thought that would be alright.
I managed to put on a happy face for the new shift I was about to work.
Luckily, the kids were in good spirits after school. Jarom and I talked for almost an hour about ALL the girls that have a “Crush” on him. It was so cute how confident he is about their fondness toward him.
“So, which girl do you have a crush on?” I wondered. “Is it one that has a crush on you?”
Suddenly his eyes shot me a look. At first it was uncertain but quickly turned to amusement.
Now we were playing a new game.
I’ll call it the 2nd grade crush game.
To play: The 2nd grader needs to be questioned about a possible crush. Once that is in place the 2nd grader will deny but encourage any accusing questions to keep the focus on him and the subject.
Oh, it was so cute to see him with a smirk on his face as he squirmed and fidgeted but desperately enjoyed letting me in on his secret.
A Crush. That’s sure to cure the Winter Blues.
Oh, to be a school kid again.
This is Jarom showing me a heart (?) with his hands.
Last Sunday, although it was cold, seemed to have a hint a Spring in the air. I was uplifted by it too.
“Is it just me?” I asked Sam. “Can you feel something different in the air?”
He admitted to a fresh new “something” also.
I know better though. I know that even though my family back in Utah and California are beginning to see Spring, that I still have a few more winter storms and lots of rain before the sun is out to stay.
April is the month we thaw out. That’s at least 6 weeks away!
I’m not new to this game. It’s the same every year but I get depressed right about NOW! Actually, I’m impressed I made it to the end of February.
Right now I need a DISTRACTION.
I need something to keep my mind off the rain and snow outside.
I need something to keep my mind off the exact amount of days till I “might” go into Labor.
I need the light at the end of the tunnel.
Today I sat around and did nothing. After explaining to Jace that he wasn’t going to watch a movie, because Mom didn’t need a nap, I found myself snorting in the recliner as I dozed off into the dark abyss of a pregnancy nap.
Where did that come from?
I could have done some laundry or went grocery shopping but NOPE, ....no desire.
I left the house only to pick up the kids from school. Jace almost talked me into leaving them there. He thought that would be alright.
I managed to put on a happy face for the new shift I was about to work.
Luckily, the kids were in good spirits after school. Jarom and I talked for almost an hour about ALL the girls that have a “Crush” on him. It was so cute how confident he is about their fondness toward him.
“So, which girl do you have a crush on?” I wondered. “Is it one that has a crush on you?”
Suddenly his eyes shot me a look. At first it was uncertain but quickly turned to amusement.
Now we were playing a new game.
I’ll call it the 2nd grade crush game.
To play: The 2nd grader needs to be questioned about a possible crush. Once that is in place the 2nd grader will deny but encourage any accusing questions to keep the focus on him and the subject.
Oh, it was so cute to see him with a smirk on his face as he squirmed and fidgeted but desperately enjoyed letting me in on his secret.
A Crush. That’s sure to cure the Winter Blues.
Oh, to be a school kid again.
This is Jarom showing me a heart (?) with his hands.
Monday, February 22, 2010
photo of the Week
There isn't anything Fancy about this picture except this blob of snow on the electrical box is shaped as a HEART!!
I spotted this in my car stopped at a red light, and I happened to have my camera!
When I drove by a few min. later it was gone.
Talk about being in the right place at the right time.
I'll accept it as a gift of Love from Heaven!
Cake Walk
Saturday Sam and Jarom created a Book of Mormon cake for the Scouts Cake Walk. They did a great job with it! I was quite impressed!
The following day at church Jace went to the bathroom during Sacrament Meeting. The moment he returned to our pew he exclaimed,
"Mommy!! My poopies were GREEN!!"
Proof he ate too much BLUE frosting!
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