Dinner time

Since we work mainly in the evenings I find that making a decent supper is very challenging. Mondays, I am working 5-10, Tuesdays 5-8, Wednesdays are a bit better but B has a 5:30, and we have small group at church at 7. Thus giving us a 15 minute window to eat. It is crazy. I've never been much of a think ahead person so some nights we end up eating really late, picking up the Taco Bell/Wendy's combo (I get TB, he gets Wendy's), or heating up canned soup. It sounds even more pathetic as I am writing. I'm getting a bit tired of it. I miss sitting down for dinner with our little family. I have tried the crockpot thing, maybe I just need more recipes-would love some if you have them. Freezing dinners sounds like a lot of planning ahead. Am I going to have to surrender my cooking spontenaity for a plan because of our schedule? Does anyone out there have creative solutions to this problem? On another note, I am thinking of doing another contest/giveaway soon. Keep on the lookout.

black heels

Tonight I was reminded of my first date with my love. I was so nervous for the date, which manifest itself through what I would wear. I probably seemed very calm to those around my life at the time, but I was filled with nervous excitement. I really wanted to wear something that was flattering and that I felt good in. I really, really wanted to wear black heels with my form fitting jeans. In my mind, I thought the black heels might communicate, 'hey baby'. I guess now thinking back on it, I kind of had that 'hey baby' feeling toward B even then, I just didn't want to admit it. So, after trying on about 4 pairs of black shoes I went back to the black heels and just went for it (still wondering what this fellow campus minister would think). He picked me up on a friday night in February. There was a chill in the air so I threw on my black leather jacket over my pink top and answered my door in my black heels and there stood my future husband. As I was walking down the steps of my townhouse B said, "I really like your heels". My heart stopped a beat (several probably) and I just smiled (wanted to chuckle) with relief. This man, noticed and enjoyed the very thing that I feared might turn him off. Tonight, as I was putting on the same black heels I was reminded of what a wonderful man God has given me. I feel like I have 'black heel moments' often with him. He does such a great job encouraging me to be myself and enjoys me. What a gift.

Fall shopping woes

I have been having the itch to go shopping lately. I wouldn't characterize myself as someone who 'loves to shop'. I will leave that to my mom and sister. I have been wanting a few new fall pieces that are colorful and ethereal. So with this in mind, I went out today with my hubby (who is a very patient shopper). I encountered some of my usual shopping woes: the nightmare of trying on pants, liking things that would use up my clothing budget for the year, feeling exhausted after going to 2 stores, and self-image issues. Sigh....exhaustion ensued on this trip and I just wanted to go home and lay down. I came home totally empty handed. It made me kind of sad. I wonder if online shopping is a better option for me? I haven't done much of that. It sounds kind of fun. Has anyone had experience with shopping for clothes online? I'd love to hear from you. Here is a 'dream' outfit that I would put together and love to wear if $$$ weren't an issue. I would also add an obscenely expensive purse and accessories if I was really going crazy. Okay, I am drooling now.

annoyed

So, I hesitate to even write about the very thing that annoys me several times a day. But I am bombarded with spam from pedi-paws 3-5 messages a day. It is basically a fancy pet nail trimmer. I have no idea how my email address has gotten on their list. Just got another one. It makes me want to scream each time I get one of these spam messages. Does anyone else have this problem? Pedi-paws leave me alone! Just got another one.

Correnta's sweet spot

Today, I got to meet one of my best friend's first born. I won't disclose her name here, but she is a sweetie. I also was able to spend 4 + hours with another best friend, G. I love traveling with her and we could just talk and talk. Our conversation was so refreshing and honest, one of the reasons I love her. Back to the sweet baby, K. She has the most attentive eyes I think I have ever seen in a newborn. I mean, it seemed like she was just looking at me sometimes. Correnta survived an unexpected C-Section and she is fairing really well. Both mom and dad were tired, but Correnta had that postpartum afterglow (the shower and make-up helped, she said). Enjoy these pictures of Correnta's sweetie, truly a 'sweet spot' in her life. Oh yeah, for those interested she weighed in at 7lbs. 2oz. and 19 inches long with really big hands and feet.

The new parents enjoying their baby!
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Daddy time. Mommy time.

Look at those big eyes!

And the winner is....

Wow! I am amazed at the participation in my first ever blog contest. It is so fun to read how into it people are getting. I'm telling you some of your responses have been so creative that I want to give each of you a prize for all your efforts. I was just amazed at the detail some of you went to. The prize winner is....Angela! The dog in the window. B and I were window shopping in Boston and I saw the cute dog store with the dog as a part of the display. I just couldn't believe it, too cute. I will post the photo Ang will pick for her prize in the days to come. I am thinking that this contest was so much fun that I am going to start doing it about once a month, different themes, different ways of winning, and a variety of prizes (Starbucks gift card anyone?). Stay tuned. Thanks for playing.