Taking Stock / 03

Camden is spending the afternoon with my mom and I am pathetically bored at home, with nothing but laundry to occupy my time.  How is it that he stretches me to my limits on a daily basis and I am wishing for some peace and quiet, yet when I have some peace and quiet I'm wishing for my Hammy?

It was just before Christmas that I did my last Taking Stock post, so let's just say that my Cam-less afternoon has turned into your lucky day.

Making: list upon list upon list of things I need to buy and do before this baby comes.

Cooking: steak fajitas.  Of which I will only be able to stomach the veggies.

Drinking: water.  Like it's my j-o-b.

Reading: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

Wanting: the next 6-7 weeks to pass by quickly and slowly all at the same time. 

Looking: at all these little baby girl clothes just waiting to be worn.

Playing: "Get back in bed" with Camden at bedtime since transitioning to a toddler bed.

Wishing: Camden didn't think it was so hilarious to get out of his bed.

Enjoying: feeling this baby have dance parties.  Sister has moves already, I can tell. 

Loving: any picture of Eloise and Rosie.

Pondering: if baby sister will have blonde hair and blue eyes like Camden or brown hair and brown eyes like her Daddy.  I would have bet big money that Cam would have had dark hair and dark eyes like Ryan. 

Considering: whether or not I should go shopping for a few more maternity items or just make what I've got work. 

Watching:  Season 4 of Parenthood.  

Needing: nursing friendly, light, and non-clingy postpartum clothes for the summer.  Joy.

Wearing: jeans, a comfy shirt, and scarf.

Following: @mommasgonecity and her #TheoandBeau series.

Noticing: that even though I feel twice the size I did at this stage in Camden's pregnancy, I look almost exactly the same.  For now.

Admiring: Ryan's hard work in the yard this weekend.  He bought and spread over 40 bags of mulch and it looks fantastic.  Side note, I ate a cookie while he loaded 15 bags into the car.  #proudpregnancymoment

Sorting: tiny baby girl clothes.

Buying: tickets for us to take Camden on the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad this summer.  Just seeing the train on the website got the little train loving turkey all in a tizzy. 

Getting: excited to meet our baby girl.  Duh.

Bookmarking: this because motherhood is really freaking hard and really freaking awesome.

Disliking: that baby sister's head is all up in my ribs but loving all her movement and ninja kicks.

Feeling: ridiculously excited that Season 5 of Game of Thrones premieres tonight.

Snacking: a lot.

Coveting: sibling Halloween costume ideas.  However ridiculously early it may be.

Wishing: August air fare to St. Louis wasn't as ridiculously expensive as it is.  Not cool.

Helping: myself to all the foot and back rubs I can pry out of my hubby's hands.

Hearing: this and always feeling appreciative of Grey's Anatomy's music selections. 

And because I can't not post a picture of my pride and joy.

Take Luck,

LP

Taking Stock / 02

It's been awhile since I last took stock.  With it being two days until Christmas, why not reflect upon the crazy?

Making: Puppy chow.  Not the puppy kind, but the human kind.

Cooking: Ryan's grandma's sausage rice for Christmas Eve.

Drinking: Lemonade.  Lots of lemonade.

Reading: The First Family by David Baldacci and Thomas' Tales of Discovery.  Over and over and over.

Wanting: Christmas Day to pass by slowly.

Looking: at my growing belly.

Playing: "Ready, Set, Go!" with Camden.  This is where he backs himself up against his kitchen, and when I say, "Ready, Set, Go!" he runs into my arms and I lift him up into Superman.  It is exhausting.

Wishing: Camden didn't like "Ready, Set, Go" so much.

Enjoying: the holiday season in all it's crazy glory.

Loving: that as of Thursday, I will have seven days off work.  Amen, hallelujah. 

Pondering: whether this little baby is a boy or girl.

Considering: baby names.  So many baby names.

Watching: Christmas movies.

Needing: stretchier pants. 

Wearing: a comfy, cozy sweatshirt.

Following: @itsahuntlife on Instagram (tales of me and the husband) and swooning at pictures of her new squishy baby. 

Noticing: Camden's weekly gymnastics class is making him brave and adventurous when it comes to climbing on and jumping off things.

Admiring: the Christmas jammies I found for Cam.

Sorting: Christmas gifts. 

Buying: last minute gift cards and stocking stuffers.

Getting: really, really excited to see Camden's face on Christmas morning.

Bookmarking: tips on transitioning a child from a crib to a toddler bed. 

Disliking: the fact that Camden will no longer be confined to his baby cage.  I kid on the baby cage part.

Feeling: unlucky when sneezing.  If my bladder is even remotely full - I'm in trouble.  Too much?

Snacking: on anything and everything.  This mommy is hungry.

Coveting: next year's matching Christmas jammies for Camden and his baby brother or baby sister.  Which one will it be?!

Wishing: it was January 5th so we would know the sex of this babe.

Helping: myself to as much puppy chow as I want.

Hearing: this song and getting the chilly chills every time.

Take Luck,

LP

Taking Stock

Copying my dearest Tiff and Taking Stock.

Making: lists to prepare myself for the crazy month of September.

Cooking: Cara's spaghetti.  I really need to share this life changing recipe.

Drinking: water and telling myself it's cherry coke.

Reading: The Target by David Baldacci and Steam Train Dream Train by Sherri Duskey Rinker.  The latter with my eyes closed.

Wanting: to win the lottery.

Looking: at the fine lines and crow's feet taking residence on my face.

Playing: with choo-choo trains and "don't hit mommy with your golf club." 

Wishing: Camden would stop using his golf clubs as weapons.

Enjoying: the last stretch of summer.

Loving: having quiet time with Ryan after Hammy goes to bed.

Pondering: what Camden will dress up as for Halloween this year.

Considering: shaving my head.  Just kidding.

Watching: ALS Ice Bucket Challenge videos.  Cannot get enough.

Needing: to purchase some oversized sweaters, boots, and scarves. 

Wearing: exercise clothes to give off the illusion that I'm actually exercising.

Following: tonight's Emmy Awards coverage.

Noticing: Camden's attachment to Franky (Kiki) is increasing at an alarming rate.

Admiring: our fence and all its enclosing glory. 

Sorting: through Camden's clothes to see what he needs for the cooler, fall weather.

Buying: more choo-choo books.  One can only read Steam Train Dream Train so many times.

Getting: really excited to see Tiff and Huck in 10 days.  10 days!

Bookmarking: links about traveling to Thailand.

Disliking: the thought of traveling to Thailand for a two day meeting.

Feeling: nervous to fly alone with my wild beast.  In 10 days!

Snacking: constantly.  Who needs actual meals?

Coveting: the new seasons of Glee, Grey's Anatomy, Homeland, and The Walking Dead.

Wishing: people were quicker to praise and slower to criticize.  

Helping: ease my nerves about flying solo with Camnado by setting my expectations really, really, really low.

Hearing: this song and immediately feeling calm. 

Take Luck,
LP

10 on 10: August 2014

10 on 10: 10 pictures on the 10th day of the month!

Document a snapshot of your life & find beauty among the ordinary things in your day!

Two months in a row.  Whaaaaaat?

[1] Maybe this is cheating because I took an almost identical shot last month?  Guess what.  I don't care.

[2] An 8:00am ballgame after a 7:00pm Saturday night game means it's a triple grande kind of morning.

[3] It was early and my body hated me, but it was a beautiful day.

[4] Purple shoes are fun.

[5] This guy makes blowing bubbles much more enjoyable for all.

[6] Simply can't get enough of this boy.  And his love for Kiki (Camden speak for "Franky").

[7] Also can't get enough of how much this aunty loves her nephew.  And I guess he kinda likes her, too.

[8] A rare (but not particularly beautiful) moment on the couch with my hubby.

[9] Cars, trucks, choo-choos, and balls.  All day.  Preferably naked.

[10] Our flowers are wilting in the heat.  So am I.

Take Luck,

LP

10 on 10: July 2014

10 on 10: 10 pictures on the 10th day of the month!

Document a snapshot of your life & find beauty among the ordinary things in your day!

Clearly, I was feeling uninspired on the 10th of April, May, and June. 

[1] Good morning.

[2] The calm before the storm that is, Camnado.

[3] Wakey, wakey.

[4] My kind of corner office. 

[5] Sonny Jo Jo is getting gray.

[6] This looks like a kiss denial, but he kissed his hand and then put it on my lips.  I'll take it.

[7] The screen gets a real kiss.

[8] Ready for a fence.

[9] Railroad tracks make me think of Stand By Me and The Walking Dead.

[10] Goodnight.

Take Luck,

LP

10 on 10: March 2014

10 on 10: 10 pictures on the 10th day of the month!

Document a snapshot of your life & find beauty among the ordinary things in your day!

I was traveling on February 10th, feeling totally uninspired, and decided to spare you from pictures of an airplane, an air sick bag, and my luggage.

You're welcome.

[1] My breakfast.  A Paleo breakfast casserole!

[2] Hammy eating his breakfast - waffles and banana

[3] Poor Brock is a small dog trapped in a big dog's body.

[4] Bags and kitchen utensils litter the kitchen floor.  Every night.

[5] He really, really loves his pink sippy

[6] Our dinner.  Spaghetti and broccoli!

[7] Daddy and Cammy play time

[8] High fives all around

[9] If you can't read in the bathtub, where can you read?

[10] Baby selfie

Take Luck,

LP

10 on 10: January 2014

10 on 10: 10 pictures on the 10th day of the month!

Document a snapshot of your life & find beauty among the ordinary things in your day!

[1] Good morning, sunshine.

[2] Up and 'attem

[3] Stripes for days. 

[4] Enjoy that bottle, boy.  Soon it will be gone, baby, gone.

[5]  Teleworking = heaven.  Well, not totally.  But you know what I mean.

[6] Sonny Jo enjoyed us being home today, too.

[7]  Some of "our" favorite books.

[8] Fun with doctor's office paper.

[9] Sophie fell in the ball pit.

[10] Who wears flat in January?  Oh, me.

Take Luck,

LP

10 on 10: December 2013

10 on 10: 10 pictures on the 10th day of the month!

Document a snapshot of your life & find beauty among the ordinary things in your day!

[1] Oh, Christmas tree,  A beautiful sight this early morning.

[2] 5:30 am Focus T25.  (Exercising is more fun when done in front of a Christmas tree.)

[3] Mom and baby pattern explosion.

[4] Coffee, coffee, coffee.

[5] Stalking my phone at lunch time for updates from daycare.

[6] Coffe, coffee, coffee wasn't enough, apparently.

[7] Freeze walk. Contemplating life.  Do selfies of legs count as selfies?

[8] It's not everyday you see your initials spray painted on the ground, ya know.

[9] Baby boy loves books.  Especially his Cardinal ABC book.

[10] Showing off the Christmas rings he "made" at daycare.

Take Luck,

LP