a whirlwind of life

my voice still gone, computer meltdowns, month end reports for work, a staff meeting, Friday evening traffic, pizza and a movie with my man

The boy came with me to work - nothing like showing off my most darling to the people I work with.

It's late and really, I'm just putting something down and putting it out there so I can say that I did - don't want to miss a day!

Under the weather -
Keep your fingers crossed for me, maybe I'll wake up a new woman tomorrow!

Poetry and Sickness

Things that don't suck about being sick:

• getting to stay in my pajamas all day long - guilt free!
• naps
• baths
• soup
• crappy daytime television
• unsolicited sympathy from loved ones
• a new found respect for my body and gratefulness for health

My little one is suffering with the same bug I am - it just seemed to hit him a bit later. Poor little one...I love him so much. Parenting and the art of surrendering to what I can't control.

Other random things, a poem about breastfeeding by yours truly.

Long breast pave the way of my love.

stretched and used up,

ample and supple

Once organized and perky,

now function and comfort.

It leaks and spills out,

proof of my love

soppy and weepy - at the most inconvenient times

Such a transformation - a greater version of myself

Hosting, sharing and supplying for another

I've learned to come home to myself.

~Ciao friends! More crappy t.v. for me!

Sick Again

Jeez! I thought I was over this already. A full day of work and barely a voice left to rasp with. This must be round two of the common cold. I'm just grateful my little one isn't sick. I suppose also I'm making up for lost time, I lasted my whole pregnancy without getting sick, thank goodness. I'm such a whiner when I don't feel good. Mbahhh......Uhg. Off to bed with me!

Just Can't Get Full

Do you ever have those days? Nothing seems to fill you up. Always something just a little off, all day long. I have a truly blessed life but some days I struggle to really live in the center of it all and be grateful. What's my deal? I've been asking myself this question for sometime now. A big part of the picture I know is having a baby. A beautiful and shocking upheaval to life as I knew it. I am no longer the center of my own universe. I'm adjusting though and gaining confidence as I go. I'm even learning to fit me back into my days and finding a new ever changing center to my life. So again, what exactly is the problem?

Okay, I may be getting the hang of this mommy thing but I'm terribly impatient and my days still feel aimless. Who knew such a restless spirit would miss, dare I say need a schedule? sigh...
I think the other part of it is missing my hubby in the evenings. (He works until 9 or 10 at night three days a week, the three days I'm at home with the little one. Please oh please let him get this job he's interviewing for! It would mean we could sit down and have dinner together at a normal hour.) So, I have a terrible time sticking to things and it seems that sticking to things is exactly what I need right now. Yeesh...more structured days. Who knew? We'll see how it goes. I guess this revelation means I better come up with some kind of routine.

Looking forward to spreading the goodness

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A Lazy Snowy Sunday

Oh glorious sleeping in! Bed is definitely one of my all time favorite places. Then coffee, bacon and scrambled eggs. A hot steamy shower. The afternoon painting. A movie - en francias. Blowing snow all day long while chili slowly simmers. Cuddling teething fuss-pot baby boy. The Simpsons. Chocolate covered raisins. Looking forward to snuggling back in under our covers! A great day of rest and relaxation!

Lists of Lists

Thank goodness for NaBloPoMo's suggestion of lists. So here is a list of things that I think would make for interesting lists. Feel free to leave your suggestions - maybe I'll steal one later on!

1. Interesting conversation starters for people you don't know
2. Lists what's in your pockets/ purse right now
3. Book titles I think would sound interesting to read but would never write
4. The most horrific or old fashioned baby names (these are usually my favorite...I always loved the name Gertrude)
5. Million dollar ideas - akin to the books I'll never write, what sounds like an awesome money making scheme
6. What did you have for dinner last week
7. Stupid things your husband says
8. Apocalyptic scenarios
9. Quirky habits you wish you had
10. Places you'd hate to live
11. Strangest places you've ever found lint - okay this is a stretch and probably wouldn't make for a very long list
12. Best meals you've ever had

Alright, that's enough for now...I've got a terrible headache. Day one down of the great March Blogathon!