...cause I'm under the weather

I should have known I'd get sick eventually, honestly I didn't even think about it, I've been so busy the last 4 months that the thought never entered my mind.

But here I sit.

I've spent the last two days deep in reading, Jane Austen, of course. Though I've read all of her books so many times I never get sick of them and reading thema gain and again is just like reading them for the first time. I think that there is nothing better for the body and soul than an afternoon of comfort with a good book and a pot of hot tea...

Especially when you're feeling under the weather like I am.

A sore throat and I mean really sore like somebody jammed a knife in there and left it dangling. Goodness, is there anything more irritating than a sore throat? I know what it is too, it's my sinus acting up because I'm congested and I have a headache and it's one of those where if you sniffle just a little too hard you feel like your brain is blowing up like a balloon...and if you talk to loud or if you stomp the floor a little harder than usual, you are left wondering who are the imaginary people hammering away at your brain.

I'm slowly getting housework done, taking care of the little human and trying to drink lots of water and tea and take some breaks in between by reading my novel...But my baby is crying now, having woken up from his nap. So I must go to his rescue. Ta tah!!

Anxiousness

I need you. Did you know that?

I've had the shaky leg lately. I've eaten waaay too much popcorn in full-on fits of what can only be described as 'nervous eating'. I've more to-do lists than I care to admit. I shouldn't even mention this weird pacing and sweeping the floor habit that I have.

I think I've been a little anxious in the world. Earthquakes. Taxes. tornadoes. Bin Ladens. Teething baby's. I dunno. I'm feeling it.

There's this thing I do when I'm anxious... I try to make other people feel beter. Thinking about making other people feel good makes me feel good. So! I pick up a pen, bust ou my box of stationary, and write letters. I know how much I like to receive letters, and I feel compelled o pass on that sensation.

I know I want to write a handfull of letters for my new series 30 Things Before 30 Years idea, But I also want to broaden my reach. I also am writing to all my friends.

Happy [Almost] Mother's Day!

When it comes time for my little human to actually notice I'm his mom and to call me mommy, there are several things I hope for. Here are a few of those hopes:

I hope that I'll no longer run screaming from the room at the sight of a spider. Mom has to take care of the spider... that's sort of part of he deal as Mom, right? Maybe I can always get away with saying, "Let's go get Daddy to take care of that spider." I hope that works.

I hope that a deep affection for pickles and pancakes, though not necessarily on the same plate, is hereditary.

I hope I have a good pair of Mom Hands, like my mom.

Most importantly, I hope that I create as patient and loving, supportive and hilarious family as was provided for me.

Happy Mother's Day, to all of you who also have the patience and care to raise new, happy, lovely people in the world.

A Blink of My Eye

Somehow, I'm not quite sure how, bu somehow my son is almost 4 months old It seem like just yesterday I was living at the hospital while he was in the NICU, but now he is a happy, healthy 4 month old. I cannot believe it. I want to just put a book on his head and tell him to stop growing so fast, because this thing he's been doing. This growing. It's out of control. I mean, it isn't like I haven't made concessions I did accept that he couldn't stay tiny forever, but I mean seriously, it's getting ridiculous how much he's changed.From this:

To this:

Stop growing up so fast. It's going to be December before we kn ow it and you'll be a year old. I can't even imagine you walking a blink after I just had you.

Rest and Relaxation

I love you, and I think about you often. Like... everyday.

I think about what kind of cookies you might like. I think about what you might like for dinner. I think about your dirty laundry that needs cleaning. I try to figure out ways to sneak vegetables into your food... and I think about how to make your life easier when you get home from work. I also think about our son and his needs all day-every day.

Yesterday though... yesterday I though only of myself. I thought of me, and how much I could not live another moment without a a chocolate milkshake in my face, so I bought one. I thought about myself when I went window shopping in the mall.. and I thought about myself again as I relaxed in a bubble bath with a book, while you took care of our screaming child. See where I'm going with this?

It was wonderful to have a day of relaxing. I mean and entire day off. I woke up and rested, I had lunch and rested, I went shopping for myself and rested. Now my day off is over, it is a new day and I am rested (and my house is completely clean, thanks to my husband).

I wanted to thank my husband for letting me rest. We both work hard all day-ever day, and it was wonderful to relax. Soon it will be your turn my dear.

Mom's Monday's

Today's Weather:

Weather around here is bi-polar, especially in the spring. It started out sunny this morning and now it is overcast and sprinkling. Probably around 50 degrees though. At least it's beginning to warm up.

What's Making Me Happy This Week:

This past Saturday was my 22nd birthday. So that makes me very happy. I was surrounded by my family and showered with affection!

Books I'm Reading:

Lunch In Paris by Elizabeth Bard

What's on My TV Today:

Castle

Harry's Law

Improv-a-ganza

On my to-do list:

laundry

cleaning house

make dinner

New Recipe to Try Soon:

A bunch!! I haven't picked on in particular. I got 2 new cookbooks for my birthday!

Looking Forward To List Week:

Nothing really. My husbands two days off this week.

Tips and Tricks:

My 4 month old son has been very fussy this week. We have been trying everything and I'm losing my patience. So my tip this week for anyone going through this is to just breathe. Maybe take a few moments to yourself if you are able. But breathe.

My Favorite Blog This Week:

Eat Drink Pretty - eatdrinkpretty.blogspot.com

Lesson Learned in the Past Few Days:

Hair dresser's are very nosey people. Sometime you need to tell them when they've crossed a line.

Quote of the Week:

"The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age." - Lucille Ball