Weekend Catch-Up

This past week was a whirlwind, to put it lightly. Not only did our peanut experience her first ear infection (make that a double one), but Ryan came down with a sinus infection AND ear infection. When I wasn't washing germ items, handing out medicine, making soup like a boss, and working, I was chugging coffee to keep up with it and wine to wind down from it all.

I was really bummed waking up on Saturday because I wanted to sleep in, but my internal alarm clock had me up at 6:45. I then noticed that it was raining outside meaning we couldn't paint our front door. I have been eyeballing the paint swatches tape on our door ALL week. Looks like next weekend it can hopefully happened.

I desperately needed a weekend project though to help me unwind from the crazy week. I decided to work on a entryway organizer. We had a cube shelf, but it was a hot mess and I really just didn't like the look of it in our living room. All the organizer's that I looked around at were just not what I wanted. I wanted something wooden, but didn't have a glossy finish to it. I decided it was time to make my own!

My mini me and I made a trip to Michael's Saturday morning while Ryan "rested" (aka watched football). We bought 3 wooden crates which ended up being about $10 a piece after coupons.

We then headed over to Home Depot to pick out some stain. The other stain I had at home was a little too light for what I wanted. I really wanted to take my time and look at stains, but due to it being lunch time I knew I had less than 2 minutes (barely) to pick it out. I went with Minwax Wood Finish in Provincial 211.

Stay tuned as they dry (2 coats so far) and are assembled!

Taylor 

Love is...

Back in July I applied for a job to be a preschool teacher. I saw the listing, sat down that evening (secretly), and applied for it. After I pressed submit I started to have instant mommy guilt. I had been staying home with our bug for the past year and had enjoyed every moment, but some small part of me was saying it was time.

I also had instant wife regret. Things had been so smooth with me staying home. There was never "We'll do it this weekend." or "There's no time to do it during the day." because I was home and could get it all done somehow. I told Ryan that I applied for a preschool job thinking he was going to wonder why we didn't talk about it first. Instead his reaction was "Sweet, I'm sure you'll get an interview." That's exactly why I love this man. Never once did he question or make me doubt my decision, instead he built me up to make me be proud of my decision. This is the type of man I saw my dad be to my mom and how I want Clari's future spouse to be.

Now I know it's not rocket science working and having a family. People do it every day, but when you go from leisurely getting dressed in the morning (maybe even afternoon) to waking up to an alarm, it's a big change. Four weeks later - Things can be hectic and busy, but I'm enjoying getting back into teaching, Clari loves her school (as she calls it), and Ryan has been an unbelievable support system along the way.

Taylor

Two

Two snuck up on us quick. There are still times I look at her and think I have to warm a bottle or swaddle her to sleep, but she quickly reminds me that she's not a "baby" anymore. Little does she know that she will always be my sweet little baby.

We've been meaning to get her two year old pictures done ALL summer, but between moving, scheduled trips, and lets be real, life in general...it was tough to make it happen. We woke up this morning and were talking about how big she always looks after a night of sleep. My husband always seems to go along with my crazy ideas and never says no (why I love him) so when I said "Hey, lets go take pictures of her today!" and he said yes! Now, I don't claim to be a professional or expert, but I know enough about my camera to make it work. Pretty impressed with my camera skills and Ryan's ability to keep her focused from over my shoulder.

Taylor