Join me in linking up with Shay and her girls for this end of the month blog party!!
What we're eating...
We're eating Whole30ish... again. Who knows how long this stint will last, but I'm enjoying it. It's getting easier to start over. It's the keeping it going that I struggle with. The dishes are endless and the limitations are inconvenient, like yesterday when I was at a continuing ed class that served a delicious and FREE pasta lunch. I grabbed my stuff, walked towards the door, did not pass go, went straight to the car and drove to the grocery store to make a big yummy salad. Being unsure of my feelings on vinaigrette, I settled with a small drizzle of ranch. That's why I say Whole30-ISH. But, this was a yummy, quick lunch on Monday. Some zucchini noodles with shrimp. Took about 10 minutes total.
What I'm reminiscing about...
Senior prom and the beginning of Danny and I's love story. As I type this, I've got the list of questions pulled up on the preview side of the window on the other screen, and the other pictures include prom pictures. The one I'm looking at specifically is this one.
Danny and I had decided the night before (more like the morning of since we were talking on the phone until about 2 am) that we wanted to seriously give the feeling we had towards one another one last serious try, but we hadn't told any of our friends. Mine (with the exception of my partner in crime in the picture. By crime I mean innocent things. We were both too scared of real trouble) wouldn't be thrilled since Danny was kind of a charmer and those relationships usually end badly. I didn't care though. And I'm glad I didn't.
What I'm loving...
PIYO!!!
My other love? Fixer Upper! I'm a little late to the party on this one, but since we don't have cable, I'm at the mercy of Netflix putting the past seasons up on Netflix. I started Season 1 Saturday night AT 9:30PM like the amateur that I am. I stayed up until 1:30am (way past my bedtime) and ended up getting only 4 hours of sleep. I love these people. Not only do they do amazing work, they are a wonderful example for married couples and family. Chip just worships his JoJo. It's beautiful to see.
What we've been up too...
Oh, same ol, same ol Summers family stuff. The great balancing act of being a full-time, self-employed working mama of a toddler and wife to a firefighter who is gone 24 hours at a time and also has class 2 hours away for 4 hours 2 nights a week and living in a house that has a room addition that is justaboutdone. Its also my sales season, meaning my work days are longer than normal. I get here around 8:30 and I'm out at 5:30 if I'm lucky. I'm used to being out at 4:30 so that extra hour really messes my groove up.
What I'm dreading...
My office hasn't had water for over a week. The solution will cost about $6,000. So, I'm dreading that bill hard.
What I'm working on...
I'm focusing a lot of my time at home on Tucker. I feel like the toddler years are crucial to how a child will turn out later in life. Right now we are dealing with a lot of not listening and talking back. That's not gonna fly in our house. I realize some of it is inevitable, but I'm trying to get a handle on it before it gets worse. I'm also working on some "school" type things. We are so, so, so fortunate to have Danny's mom to watch Tucker during the day. Free, and flexible, child care is truly a blessing. He learns a lot from her and his older cousins, but I want to do my part in his development as well. He's been talking about school a lot, so I'm coming up with some activities to do on the weekend to promote learning and development. I'm kind of excited about it. I've decided that it's easier to deal with Tucker misbehaving when he looks cute.
What I'm excited about...
Getting our mudroom done. I think I've decided what to do about cabinets and shelving in there. I'm also excited about a possible vacation for Danny, Tucker and me at the end of March. We are toying with the idea of New Orleans. I've read that it is pretty family-friendly, which kind of surprised me. If you have any New Orleans advice, I'm all ears/eyes.
What I'm watching/reading...
I am trying to make an effort to watch less tv and read more. During the week, I watch during my lunch break if time allows and I allow myself enough time to watch Pretty Little Liars on Wednesdays when it makes its way to Hulu. Then I don't watch until the weekend during our family movie night or after Tucker goes to bed. Right now, I'm watching PLL and Fixer Upper. My shows haven't come back from the winter break
I'm actually reading! I don't recall ever answering the reading part of this question. I'm reading Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty. For the first time ever, I tried reading on the treadmill last week. I never understood how people did that, but I thought I'd try it. It went so well. I ended up walking for 40 minutes!
What I'm listening to...
My ipod from college, which has music from high school on it. And also 8th grade. I've honestly been listening to a lot of Nelly. I still know every word to Shake Your Tailfeather, Grillz, and Air Force Ones. I realize I'm ridiculous. Even though this tweet is a month old, its still applicable. And I also need to refill that same prescription again.
What I'm wearing...
Kept it pretty casual today, despite wanting to dress my work clothes up a bit. I have a hair appointment right after work, so I kept is comfy. Jeans, casual sweater, Sperrys. Still work appropriate, but not what I'm striving for most work days.
What I'm doing this weekend...
Friday is family movie night. Saturday Danny and I are hoping to go on a date to a restaurant that opened a town over from us... over a year ago. We've heard great things and we've been dying to go. I will not being following my Whole30ish rules. Sunday is family lunch with my mom, brother and his fiancé. I also have a freezer meal workshop to attend that Danny's sister is hosting. The recipes are 21 day fix friendly. Not Whole30 friendly, but healthy and that's the main goal right now. I'll report back on this workshop. I'm pretty pumped about it.
What I'm looking forward to next month...
The fun stuff... Valentine's Day and the Boat, Sport, and Travel show. Hopefully we'll have that vacation that I was talking about nailed down and figured out.
The relieving stuff... Hopefully one of the biggest problems I've dealt with in my professional life will be resolved with a positive outcome. I can't go into details, and probably never will be able to as it involves some legal issues, but I can't wait for it to be over. I can't wait for it to be over.
What else is new...
I've been cutting back on ordering lunch out and buying booze in order to hire a cleaning lady. $15 and hour. She is THE BEST! She is going to clean every other Monday morning. It helps with my sanity that comes with the balancing act I mentioned. She told me on Monday my face looked thinner. This was after she spent 4 hours cleaning my house. I wanted to kiss her.
Bonus: What is my favorite Valentine's Day treat...
I don't really have a favorite Valentine's Day treat. Our Valentine's Day date the last 2 years both involved a beer, so apparently that's what I enjoy. Not surprised one bit. Alright. That's what's up over here. I really enjoy those posts. They are long and my to-do list for work gets neglected, but anything that forces me to slow down this time of year is welcomed.
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