....I made that list of things we need to get done in our yard before we host a family event at our place in June? Well, it is going to be even more difficult to accomplish now since the Mr. has been shipped off to Grand Forks, ND to work. Boo! That means we have some crazy busy weekends in store which is further complicated by the fact that we're both in a friend's wedding on May 7th which means our weekends for the next month are packed with wedding festivities. I know I'm probably the only Minnesotan who feels this way, but I already miss winter a bit because life is so much slower paced.
Looking to the positives, our San Francisco trip is next week already! I already have a night trip to Alcatraz booked and a tentative list of other must do activities. I'm so excited to have another vacation with my love already. However, I have a feeling there will be no more vacations for a while after this so I better enjoy every second!
3.29.2011
3.23.2011
What's that?
Ok, so now that pregnancy is a possibility I second guess everything that is happening with my body. It's so weird! I've been crampy (sorry, best description I can come up with) today and instead of just thinking "oh, weird cramps" I automatically think "didn't I read something about cramping being a sign of implantation?" I want to think that maybe I'm lucky enough to have gotten knocked up in the first month, but I really don't want to get my hopes up either.
*keeping fingers crossed*
*keeping fingers crossed*
3.21.2011
Holy Yardwork Batman!
The Mr. and I finally took down our Christmas lights yesterday. I know, it's about time seeing as Christmas was three months ago but in our defense it is Minnesota and no outside activity, besides shoveling, is required until the snow melts. However, taking those suckers down was definitely much quicker than I expected and in future years I don't think we'll be waiting until March.
While outside tackling that project we walked a lap around the house making note of what we want to do with our yard. We've been in our house for over 3 years now and the outside is just pathetic. Sure, the Mr. built his gigantic shed and we put in a sprinkler system and are still trying to grow grass but when it comes to landscaping we have done diddly. Then, it occured to me that we're throwing a surprise 50th birthday party for my mom. At our house. In June! Holy crap we need to get moving. We're talking about all of my aunts and uncles (which in a central Minnesota German farming family equals over 50 people) and family friends. That is a lot of people that are going to be seeing our house for the first time so we need to get cracking on making it presentable. So, our list so far includes:
- get grass growing better (aka overseed and fertilize)
- build the deck
- build a porch
- blockwork in front of porch with potted plants
- blockwork along side of shed
- fix up retaining walls
In other words, this is going to be a busy (and expensive) spring! Oh, and did I fail to mention the Mr. is probably going to be working out of town so all this needs to be accomplished on the weekends?
While outside tackling that project we walked a lap around the house making note of what we want to do with our yard. We've been in our house for over 3 years now and the outside is just pathetic. Sure, the Mr. built his gigantic shed and we put in a sprinkler system and are still trying to grow grass but when it comes to landscaping we have done diddly. Then, it occured to me that we're throwing a surprise 50th birthday party for my mom. At our house. In June! Holy crap we need to get moving. We're talking about all of my aunts and uncles (which in a central Minnesota German farming family equals over 50 people) and family friends. That is a lot of people that are going to be seeing our house for the first time so we need to get cracking on making it presentable. So, our list so far includes:
- get grass growing better (aka overseed and fertilize)
- build the deck
- build a porch
- blockwork in front of porch with potted plants
- blockwork along side of shed
- fix up retaining walls
In other words, this is going to be a busy (and expensive) spring! Oh, and did I fail to mention the Mr. is probably going to be working out of town so all this needs to be accomplished on the weekends?
3.07.2011
Finding Motivation
I have been feeling so darned lazy lately! There are things I want to accomplish, know exactly what I need to do to finish the projects I have on my mental list, but when I have the time to do it, I just want to kick back with my Kindle and do nothing. It stinks! I should be so much farther on sewing the bags than I am right now. Tonight, the Mr. and I picked up a new headboard that we found on Craigslist. It is kind of disappointing so far because it's not what I expected, but I'm still hopeful that some black spray paint will help transform it. I'm so excited to make our bedroom more 'grown up' feeling and I think the headboard will be a great first step.
One of my coworker friends announced today that she is pregnant, again. She has a 13 month old and is now due in September. I am so very happy for her and so, so jealous all at the same time. I have a deep seated fear that I won't be able to get pregnant right away. Logically, I know that it very well could take a few months, but I really don't know if I could handle it! Guess we'll see what happens in the next few weeks.
One of my coworker friends announced today that she is pregnant, again. She has a 13 month old and is now due in September. I am so very happy for her and so, so jealous all at the same time. I have a deep seated fear that I won't be able to get pregnant right away. Logically, I know that it very well could take a few months, but I really don't know if I could handle it! Guess we'll see what happens in the next few weeks.
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