Tonight I went shopping with a really good friend up in the big city.
For baby clothes!
I started out kind of slow and hesitant (trying to be good about our budget), but as the evening wore on I warmed up to the idea and wound up with more than I expected. But I did get some rally good deals. And some even more adorable clothes!
So many Joyful Moments!
I even got a few things for myself. As in $200 worth of clothes from the Loft for less than $5 out of pocket for me. Beat that Joyful Moment!
I got some amazing stuff from Janie and Jack, one of my favorite stores. But I think this simple layette might have been my very favorite. With the matching pants that have a darling ruffle across the bum. Ah! So cute! I'm so excited to dress Darling A (not perfectly set on this yet) in it all!
And on top of all of this, I got to hang out with my friend. Tons of great conversation, laughs, and just plain fun.
And on the way up, I got to talk to my mom for a bit. Which was really nice because I haven't done that in far too long. Love you, Mom!
Wishing you all Joyful Moments that are as fun as bum ruffles!
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
Day 748: Skypily
Today was actually a pretty good day.
The kids had the day off of school, so we had a nice relaxed schedule. No rushing anywhere. I even made it to my yoga class without having to rush anyone.
Tonight we all enjoyed our reward for meeting our goals the last two weeks. We went to a local frozen yogurt joint. They have a new flavor--cinnamon something or other. It was amazing. And it was a total Joyful Moment.
But today's real Joyful Moment was skyping with my younger sister. It's her birthday. The kids were kind of crazy, but it was still really fun to chat with her and see her cute little guy giggling over my crazies' antics.
Happy Birthday, Little Sis!
Wishing you all Joyful Moments so delightful!
The kids had the day off of school, so we had a nice relaxed schedule. No rushing anywhere. I even made it to my yoga class without having to rush anyone.
Tonight we all enjoyed our reward for meeting our goals the last two weeks. We went to a local frozen yogurt joint. They have a new flavor--cinnamon something or other. It was amazing. And it was a total Joyful Moment.
But today's real Joyful Moment was skyping with my younger sister. It's her birthday. The kids were kind of crazy, but it was still really fun to chat with her and see her cute little guy giggling over my crazies' antics.
Happy Birthday, Little Sis!
Wishing you all Joyful Moments so delightful!
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Day 747: Canasta
This afternoon was a little rough. We had a house full of Grumps. And I didn't do the best job of rising above it.
But tonight HH managed to help talk me out of it. And then we played a couple rousing rounds of Canasta. I thoroughly thrashed him the first time, and he beat me the second time. But not nearly so thoroughly as I him.
So, I was happy.
I like winning.
Wishing you all winning Joyful Moments!
But tonight HH managed to help talk me out of it. And then we played a couple rousing rounds of Canasta. I thoroughly thrashed him the first time, and he beat me the second time. But not nearly so thoroughly as I him.
So, I was happy.
I like winning.
Wishing you all winning Joyful Moments!
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Day 746: Picnic
Every winter we have at least one indoor picnic.
Tonight was our first for this year. I took some really great pictures. But my computer wouldn't read my memory card and in an effort to remedy that, I somehow deleted all of the photos on the card.
I am sad.
Fortunately, the picnic itself was quite a Joyful Moment.
Imagine here a picture of HH, Sweet P, and Little M happily dining on hot dogs while sitting on our official picnic blanket by the fireplace.
Now, imagine here a picture of Baby B sitting on a stool that he has pushed far away from the counter top in his fit over lack of understanding of this tradition. With his sweet little grumpy face.
He eventually decided to join us when we were about halfway through the meal. And then he proceeded to make a huge mess with potato chips.
Still a Joyful Moment.
Wishing you all Joyful Moments with photos still intact!
Tonight was our first for this year. I took some really great pictures. But my computer wouldn't read my memory card and in an effort to remedy that, I somehow deleted all of the photos on the card.
I am sad.
Fortunately, the picnic itself was quite a Joyful Moment.
Imagine here a picture of HH, Sweet P, and Little M happily dining on hot dogs while sitting on our official picnic blanket by the fireplace.
Now, imagine here a picture of Baby B sitting on a stool that he has pushed far away from the counter top in his fit over lack of understanding of this tradition. With his sweet little grumpy face.
He eventually decided to join us when we were about halfway through the meal. And then he proceeded to make a huge mess with potato chips.
Still a Joyful Moment.
Wishing you all Joyful Moments with photos still intact!
Friday, February 17, 2012
Day 745: A Tale of Three Joyful Moments
Okay, it's not much of a tale, but I did have three (among others) really standout Joyful Moments today.
The first was finally finding a moment to catch up with a friend. Mostly, I wanted to hear all about her trip home to visit her parents late last month, but I really haven't had much time to hang out with her in quite some time, so it was a Joyful Moment just visiting and getting all caught up again.
The second was a spontaneous wrestling match with the kids. I don't do this very frequently, but Baby B told me, "Wan wessle" and how could I resist? The older two were pleasantly surprised and quite excited when the realized what was going on.
Of course, then Little M told me that had "light savers" (a.k.a light sabers) and promptly cut me in half.
I'm so thrilled that HH has been watching the Star Wars prequels with them. Thrilled.
But, it was still a lot of fun. Mostly, just because they were so happy to have me playing that way with them. Joyful Moments all around.
And the third was an unexpected call from a sister-in-law. I always love talking to her. She's amazing and sweet and funny. And I couldn't love her more. So, Joyful Moment to hear her voice and be blessed by her conversation.
Wishing you all Joyful Moments that come in lucky threes!
The first was finally finding a moment to catch up with a friend. Mostly, I wanted to hear all about her trip home to visit her parents late last month, but I really haven't had much time to hang out with her in quite some time, so it was a Joyful Moment just visiting and getting all caught up again.
The second was a spontaneous wrestling match with the kids. I don't do this very frequently, but Baby B told me, "Wan wessle" and how could I resist? The older two were pleasantly surprised and quite excited when the realized what was going on.
Of course, then Little M told me that had "light savers" (a.k.a light sabers) and promptly cut me in half.
I'm so thrilled that HH has been watching the Star Wars prequels with them. Thrilled.
But, it was still a lot of fun. Mostly, just because they were so happy to have me playing that way with them. Joyful Moments all around.
And the third was an unexpected call from a sister-in-law. I always love talking to her. She's amazing and sweet and funny. And I couldn't love her more. So, Joyful Moment to hear her voice and be blessed by her conversation.
Wishing you all Joyful Moments that come in lucky threes!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Day 744: De-Stress
So, I'm in charge of the activities for the women in my church congregation. Fortunately, we only hold them every other month. But tonight was the first one I was in charge of. And the main problem was that the activity itself was not my idea, so there were many things that I was either unfamiliar with, or had no control over.
But, it happened anyway.
And it seemed to be a success.
The basic summary of it is that we cooked a bunch of ground beef and prepared a bunch of chicken that I and one other lady had cooked earlier. Then we packaged them all up for the women to take home and freeze to help get a jump start on future dinners calling for ground beef or diced chicken. And we made a bunch of this flour mix to make dinner rolls and such.
Whew!
Everyone seemed happy with the food mixes and they all were quite chatty and cheerful while doing the work.
And everyone was SO helpful. Most even stayed until the cleanup was complete. I can't say how much I appreciated this!
Driving home and having it all over was probably today's Joyful Moment. I had spent a lot of time in the weeks leading up to it and almost all of today in preparation (and stress!), so I'm just so happy to have it over with and to be pleased with how it went.
Wishing you all Joyful Moments and a relaxing day tomorrow!
But, it happened anyway.
And it seemed to be a success.
The basic summary of it is that we cooked a bunch of ground beef and prepared a bunch of chicken that I and one other lady had cooked earlier. Then we packaged them all up for the women to take home and freeze to help get a jump start on future dinners calling for ground beef or diced chicken. And we made a bunch of this flour mix to make dinner rolls and such.
Whew!
Everyone seemed happy with the food mixes and they all were quite chatty and cheerful while doing the work.
And everyone was SO helpful. Most even stayed until the cleanup was complete. I can't say how much I appreciated this!
Driving home and having it all over was probably today's Joyful Moment. I had spent a lot of time in the weeks leading up to it and almost all of today in preparation (and stress!), so I'm just so happy to have it over with and to be pleased with how it went.
Wishing you all Joyful Moments and a relaxing day tomorrow!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Day 743: Stress
I've got a busy busy day coming up tomorrow.
And today was busy getting ready for tomorrow's business.
And I don't deal with stress well. I try. But I don't.
Today's Joyful Moment was when Baby B finally relented and stayed in his bed long enough to fall asleep. It took quite a bit of time and effort on my part, but it still happened. And seeing his peaceful sleeping face was such a relief of a Joyful Moment.
Wishing you all sleep-filled Joyful Moments (sorry, I'm really tired tonight)!
And today was busy getting ready for tomorrow's business.
And I don't deal with stress well. I try. But I don't.
Today's Joyful Moment was when Baby B finally relented and stayed in his bed long enough to fall asleep. It took quite a bit of time and effort on my part, but it still happened. And seeing his peaceful sleeping face was such a relief of a Joyful Moment.
Wishing you all sleep-filled Joyful Moments (sorry, I'm really tired tonight)!
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