Today -- Where I Am

Thanks again to  Nicole  for lots of things, this post idea among them!

TODAY:

Outside my window... It's getting windy. I hear it's supposed to be a nasty, rainy day, but I'm still waiting on that. In fact, I'm hoping for it. Sometimes they are the best type of days.

I am wondering... when we will fall back into routine. As mom reminded me today--these are the winter months, and yes, it's 75 outside, but the germs are a-multiplyin' around here. If we aren't sick, our friends are. I miss play dates!

I have whimsical plans about... knocking out some of my "pins." I really want to start working on The Sheriff's room and making it less baby and more toddler. I'm just so dang indecisive.

I am believing... in the love I can't see and the love here inside these walls each day.

I am loving... fact that it's Monday and I can watch The Bachelor tonight and The Biggest Loser tomorrow. When did I become such a reality TV junkie?

I appreciate...the kindness of neighbors, both the sweet young ones sharing toys with W and the adults helping us out in the clutch.

From the kitchen... I haven't been the best at meal planning, and I'm about done with chicken and am looking for new ways to get in our veggies. Any help? Guess I better jump on over to Pinterest.

I am grateful... that in filling out medical forms there are so many questions that I can answer with "no." So thankful for good health.

I am thinking about... how time can both stand still and yet seem to be passing by at a rate that in our humanity, we can't keep up with our goals and dreams.


I am praying for... understanding, grace, and peace.

Books, books, and more books... I missed our book club meeting last week but just finished In The Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and An American Family in Hitler's Berlin. Yes, it does win the award for longest title ever, and it was an interesting read, but just a little slow. I was expecting the book to go a bit further into Hitler's horror, but what was impressive about it was the revelations before everything went utterly wrong. I feel like it contained the bits you don't learn in history class.
Now we are onto Room by Emma Donoghue, and I just started. It seems GREAT so far. I'm loving the point of view (how nerdy does that sound?) and ready to see how the plot unravels and characters develop. A bit vague, but go check out the description and get on it!

Sheriff... is more of a blessing that I can ever put into words.


I am attempting to live the Gospel by... trusting in God's plan for our family. 

Planning for the weekend.. Although it's Monday, we've got a plan. Some of our favorite Coonasses from LA  are coming to town to commiserate over losing football teams get together after not seeing each other in a while. There are zoos to take over, babies to meet, and probably adult beverages to be had.

A picture thought I am sharing...

My husband is amazing! And you should find him on IG!