I just started Killing Kennedy. I'd been reading a lot this summer and find myself needing a break, HOWEVER, when Agnes and I were at the library and she was playing in the kid's section (they have the cutest little play area with activities and a kitchen and other fun things), I was craving a book to cuddle up in the chair with while she danced around with plastic vegetables. So I dragged her with me up to the adult floor, searched for this book, and once we were back down in the kid's section, she was ready to go. Funny.
Wearing...
In an apartment where the thermostat is set to 80, I'm quite comfortable in a camisole and soccer shorts. Bear feet, too!
A glass of $3/bottle merlot. Oh, Aldi, I love you! I will be opening a hershey's chocolate bar soon, too. daily evening routine, you ask? I WISH!
Listening...
To the sound of an old-ish electric cooling fan. It's kind of loud, but it helps.
Agnes...
Was bathed, brushed (and teeth), and put to bed by 8pm sharp! Sometimes I do have this mommy thing down ;)
Wondering...
If I should have another glass of wine... oh, and if the park will be crowded tomorrow (Labor Day, folks).
Praying...
Every night we say a Memorare and every night I can't help but pray for women who've gone through the loss of children. I read this yesterday about a woman who had her 3 year old daughter taken from her arms by a member of ISIS and it breaks my heart. Also for a friend who recently, and maybe even still, is miscarrying her first child. This is what we pray:
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection,
implored your help or sought your intercession,
was left unaided.Inspired with this confidence,
I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother;
to you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in your mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
Feeling...
Like I really needed that glass (or two) of wine tonight. Today was a trying day for us. Agnes has picked up screaming when she's upset. It was quite a sight in church today and we couldn't escape to the back because they were baptizing a baby right at that exact moment. It was awesome... ahem.
Yes. This child. This one here.
Okay okay, she can be a sweetheart, too, I guess ;)
On budgeting. It was easy for a while there, but then we went on vacation and I've just been slacking... and going to the grocery store a lot more than I probably should.
In the Kitchen...
It was a heck of a day, like I said. I didn't cook today (we had left overs) and I cleaned because that's what I do when things are not going my way... it's a wonderful habit and something I do often believe it or not (tehe).
Outside...
It's probably in the 70's now, thank goodness. This past week has been in the upper 80's and mid 90's. I was wondering when summer was going to hit... here's to hoping these temps stay for a little while so that we can go to the fountain park when it isn't as crowded (because kids are back in school, yay!).
Family...
Paul is working harder than ever. He got his CPCU certification (if you ask me what that means, I honestly do not know, BUT it took 9 tests to get and countless hours of studying... like 2 hrs daily) and is now in the process of attaining his CLU certification (again... no idea, but at least it only takes 7 tests this time, heh heh). In the next couple of weeks, he and I will be celebrating his accomplishment in California for a week and a half while our darling daughter stays with Paul's parents. If you were wondering if I'm nervous to not be around her 24/7, I am. But this will count as our honeymoon so this girl is not complaining ;)
Ready to getaway!
In other news, I dearly miss my family back in Colorado (and Utah, and Oregon, and Texas, and California... yeah, my siblings are spread out). It felt so natural being in one place at one time when we had our reunion. How many days until Christmas again?
Excited...
To host family friends coming for an overnight visit this next week. They have a 17 month old son so I'm excited to see how Agnes and he interact. It's also nice to have couple friends!
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