A collection of our ordinary days, recorded every week.
celebrating Sophia. How is she four already? She started her special day with a date with her dad to get breakfast bagels and donuts (a tradition!), and opened her gifts to the oohs and ahhs of her brothers. Her big gift was a pink scooter and she is a pro already, flying around the house! She requested rotisserie chicken and homemade mac & cheese for dinner and a carrot cake for dessert. She is so smart, funny, kind, beautiful and just a little bit sassy – we love her so.
wearing long sleeves for the first time this season! The weather has settled into the 70s and it’s awesome. Being able to turn off the AC and feel the cool breeze through the open windows…there really isn’t anything better.
dealing with TJ and a random case of Hand, Foot and Mouth – we can’t catch a break! He looked horrible, but was still his happy self most of the time. Unfortunately, he also passed it on to two of his brothers, which resulted in a couple days home from school. Hoping October is better health-wise for these kids!
taking Tums all.the.time. My heartburn is unreal! What’s the old wives tale? Heartburn means a baby with lots of hair? At this point, I’m thinking this boy has enough for a ponytail, hah.
reading The Gap of Time, but not sure how I feel about it. It was another chance to read outside of my comfort zone, but way more graphic than I’m comfortable with. I’ll be happy to finish and move on.
researching for Big White Farmhouse. The holidays are right around the corner, so I’ve been reading everything I can to prepare. It’s exciting and nerve-wracking, especially with having a baby in the midst of it all, but I’m ready for the challenge. Other things to note:
+ Our big news this week: we’ve added beautiful wooden toys to the Children’s Room section! The craftmanship is unbelievable and they are definitely a toy that could be in a family for generations. I purchased an airplane for a Christmas present for TJ and was so impressed that I quickly ordered a bunch for the shop! We are carrying five vehicles: an airplane, a firetruck, a police car, a blue jeep and a pink coupe. I also love that each vehicle comes in a fun drawstring bag – so easy for gift-giving.
+ I reordered the popular Love Grows Best signs in both black and gold. Available for presale and should be ready to ship around October 10.
making White Chicken Chili aaaand that’s about it. We ate a lot of random leftovers and cereal for dinner. Not my best culinary week, but life is sometimes like that. Better culinary endeavors next week!
preparing for an exciting weekend: my brother’s wedding!
