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intentional living, little by little

{recording life} Currently…

time : 10:45 AM

place : living room couch
drinking : a big glass of ice water
watching : sweet J sound asleep on the couch next to me.  He had a rough night last night (hello molars!) so naptime came quickly this morning. 
reading : Rescue by Anita Shreve and A Place at the Table by Chris Seay, my new book for Lent this year.
feeling : under the weather…yuck
thinking : about all of the projects I want to accomplish this spring.  My list is a mile long…we’ll see if I can check them all off!
creating : little love notes to add to my Project Life album this week.  The boys have been saying some hilarious stuff and I don’t want to forget. 
hoping : for a powerful Lent in our home this year.  We are ready to fully embrace this season in preparation for Easter!
needing : a nap would be nice!
wondering : what I should blog about. I’ve hit a bit of writer’s block.  I’d love to know why you visit me, what keeps you coming back, what you’d like me to write about. What can I add to my list of ideas?

{giving} Read a Book, Give a Book

My kids love to read.  LOVE.  And while we have a pretty nice selection at home, they really like to discover books for the first time.  Thank goodness for the library and this great website: We Give Books! 

Here is how the website works: “We Give Books is a free website that enables anyone with access to the Internet to put books in the hands of children who don’t have them, simply by reading online. Simply choose the charity you want to read for and then select the books you want to read. For each book you read online, we donate a book to a leading literacy group on your behalf. The more you read, the more we give.”

I love that while my children are reading, we are helping others to read as well.  So Mammas, get started!  Here are a few we are hoping to read this week:

{family} A Snowy Day

We’ve had quite the mild winter this year.  Temps in the 60s in February?  So strange.  But yesterday, my boys’ wishes finally came true: a snow day!  They were so excited to play outside.  Activities included making a snowman and an impressive fortress for a snow battle with Daddy.  I loved their pink cheeks and pure joy.  This Mamma’s heart was full.

{i want to remember} – 2/15/12

Sometimes life gets so busy that I forget to notice and appreciate the little things. Here are some of the things I am loving this week:



I WANT TO REMEMBER… our silly dance parties in the living room.  We put Pandora on and at the boys’ request, spread blankets on the floor for “stages”.

I WANT TO REMEMBER… how wonderful it is to have only one in diapers!  Less than one week and D is fully potty trained!  Although he’s definitely a late bloomer in this area, I learned my lesson with M and waited until he was ready.  And gosh, is he adorable with his new Super Hero underwear!   

I WANT TO REMEMBER… J’s new word: “UH OH”.  Quite appropriate since he is into everything lately!  His new trick is climbing onto the kitchen table.  He may be my hardest yet! 

I WANT TO REMEMBER… our date nights lately that consist of watching episodes of Burn Notice on Netflix.  As usual, we are seasons behind, but it makes for great marathon watching!  Our favorite way to unwind together after a long day.  

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