April
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I think I've mentioned before that April is one of my favorite months of the year ... Derby season (Thunder!!!!!!!!! Yes, it deserves that many exclamation points; I love it more than Christmas), springtime, bright colors. April also happens to be the month when (apologies for the sappiness ahead of time) Eric and I fell in love EIGHT years ago. Did I do that math right? Yes, EIGHT years ago. It seriously seems like yesterday - I remember everything about it so clearly. Diana asked me last week if my life is where I thought it would be. I can honestly say yes, and I feel incredibly lucky. I often wonder about other married couples and about divorced ones, too - do they or did they have what we have? Eric knows me better than anyone - he's seen me at my very best and my very worst. I tell him everything, and we keep nothing from each other. We balance each other so well, and we've never had a huge fight (our "bickering" is usually about me being ridiculous and him trying to make me realize it). I am more in love with him every day, and when I look at old couples holding hands and eating ice cream, I look forward to being that couple. I cannot imagine anyone more perfect for me. I did not intend for this post to go this direction ... oh well. :o)
I am frustrated with myself about my eating. I tell myself to remember how great I feel when I eat well, yet I feel like I go spiraling out of control when I'm surrounded by sugary foods. Maybe I should wear mittens when I go in public. Or perhaps I should just stop eating food that's not prepared in my kitchen. That would be healthier (well, that's the goal) and it would save money. Hey, there's an idea! I did, however, sit down and write out a menu for the entire month of April, though - my grocery list is already set, so that will cut down on the impulses, too ... I hope.
We took the plunge last weekend and purchased Blackberry phones (I've told 2 people in the past week that we got blackberries and they said, "Where? I didn't know they were in season yet!"). Our weekend was consumed with technology, but I think we've adjusted now! We also received a new washing machine yesterday, thanks to GE! I love it. I can wash clothes during Duncan's naps, now ... if he ever naps again!
Duncan is going through a no-nap phase ... at least I hope it's a phase. It's been 2 days now, and I am exhausted by the end of the day. He's not any closer to walking, and though I know I'll be eating these words a few months from now, I am ready for him to be walking. He is HEAVY and my arms are tired from carrying him everywhere. He's on his way to 27 pounds. I love wearing him in the Ergo, though; I can't deny that. I vacuum and make dinner with him on my back. He enjoys it, and I get some exercise.
Eric has a 3-day weekend, so we'll be taking advantage of that. Hopefully we'll be heading to the zoo, starting our container garden, and cleaning up around the house, in addition to church and our Easter festivities with the in-laws.
I am frustrated with myself about my eating. I tell myself to remember how great I feel when I eat well, yet I feel like I go spiraling out of control when I'm surrounded by sugary foods. Maybe I should wear mittens when I go in public. Or perhaps I should just stop eating food that's not prepared in my kitchen. That would be healthier (well, that's the goal) and it would save money. Hey, there's an idea! I did, however, sit down and write out a menu for the entire month of April, though - my grocery list is already set, so that will cut down on the impulses, too ... I hope.
We took the plunge last weekend and purchased Blackberry phones (I've told 2 people in the past week that we got blackberries and they said, "Where? I didn't know they were in season yet!"). Our weekend was consumed with technology, but I think we've adjusted now! We also received a new washing machine yesterday, thanks to GE! I love it. I can wash clothes during Duncan's naps, now ... if he ever naps again!
Duncan is going through a no-nap phase ... at least I hope it's a phase. It's been 2 days now, and I am exhausted by the end of the day. He's not any closer to walking, and though I know I'll be eating these words a few months from now, I am ready for him to be walking. He is HEAVY and my arms are tired from carrying him everywhere. He's on his way to 27 pounds. I love wearing him in the Ergo, though; I can't deny that. I vacuum and make dinner with him on my back. He enjoys it, and I get some exercise.
Eric has a 3-day weekend, so we'll be taking advantage of that. Hopefully we'll be heading to the zoo, starting our container garden, and cleaning up around the house, in addition to church and our Easter festivities with the in-laws.
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I plan out our meals two weeks ahead of time, then I grocery stop. It has cut our Grocery bill down by $50-$75 a month because I ONLY buy what we need and don't do a lot of "impulse buying". Best of luck!!!
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