My Apologies...

..but no time to blog this week..

Company and Matilda Jane and School have me running...

xoxo,t

The Simple Woman's Daybook September 28th...

For Today...

Outside my window...Freezing and windy - finally. 50's this week. Fall is here! Woohoo - break-out the new wardrobes.

I am thinking... That I am very lucky.

I am thankful for... my kids. They give me such joy every minute. How did they turn out so perfect?;)

From the kitchen... I have been so lucky to have my in-laws here all week cooking for us. Cooking again with a baby has been so hard - just the thought of grocery shopping makes me want to eat mac n cheese for the rest of the year.

I am wearing... jammies

I am creating...my to do lists for Matilda Jane starting again this week.

I am reading... seriously? Barely even the paper.

I am hoping... for another fun week at school for the kids.

I am hearing..Donut chasing mice.

Around the house...Peace - everyone is still asleep but me. I love 5-6:30 am and being alone and awake in the house. One day I will get off my butt and start running again at this time.

One of my favorite things... new coffee - it is lovely this morning.

A few plans for the rest of the week.... Matilda Jane shows - cleaning, organizing.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing... quick iphone pic from Jed turning 40 yesterday.

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From the backseat...

Eloise: "Mom, I really like having a baby sister."

Esther: "Yeah, I think I like babies more than cats now. But, when Astrid is not a baby any longer, I will like cats better again."

xoxo,t

Cougars Love Adam Lambert!!!

So did you watch Courtney Cox's new show, Cougar Town last night? I did.

Now I am 40ish and mildly hot for 40 ifidosaysomyself. But, I am not on the prowl or anything. And I don't find men in the 20's attractive - I find myself gravitating towards Sean Connery and Gwen Stefani.

..but I am offended by the term Cougar. It ranks RIGHT up there for me with the other very derogatory "C" word for women. Seriously, my skin CRAWLS when I hear the word Cougar.

I am SOOO not a Cougar. Are you? What do you think about the term?

xoxo,t

Falling...

Fall brings us not only a change of seasons, but a change of rhythm.

Gone are the slow Summer days. The lazy days with decisions as big as going to the pool or not. Pink suit or blue. Hot dog or nachos. Summers are easy on the mind and full of white calendar days.

But Fall is here.

I love Fall. I love schedules.

But Fall is kicking me in the ass this time. Schedules kind of suck with a newborn. Newborns want snuggle time, down time, nursing time.

There are times when I am driving to and from school, to and from ballet, to and from violin, to and from friends, to and from Target, that I wonder if it is legal to nurse and drive and consider it briefly, as being a woman-multitasker, it would help my Fall load immensely.

So as I am Falling this Fall and trying to keep my head above water with my delicious schedules and red calender days. I need to thank my baby for making me stop 8 times a day and release my mind and my body to nurse and take time to breath.

xoxo, t

The Simple Woman's Daybook September 21

For Today...

Outside my window... finally cooling off. It's been in the 80's all week. I am sooo ready to break out the Fall clothing.

I am thinking... that my plate is full right now and I feel selfish for it as others have and handle so much more.

I am thankful for... my neighborhood. What fun to go to a neighborhood church fair in this big city and see so many friends. It feels like a small town.

From the kitchen... Amy's organic mac n cheese. So gourmet.

I am wearing... my favorite tie dye allen allen wrap dress.

I am creating... lists, lists and more lists

I am going... to clean up the house for company tomorrow. Almost done.

I am reading... nada

I am hoping... that Eloise's week is better this week. I want happiness for my kids.

I am hearing...fussing Astrid. ugh.

Around the house...Kids are in bed and I am drinking wine.

One of my favorite things... wine wine oh, I love red wine.

A few plans for the rest of the week.... ballet, violin, power walks, Jed's parents visit

Here is a picture thought I am sharing... fabulous glasses from the fair yesterday

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