top ten best things today before I head to my doom.

(Doomsday Dentist Day)

10. Crafting a SWEET hair accessory for my sister...She is maybe the only person I know  daring enough to wear it and make it work.

9. Miles walking around with a wet rag on his head all morning just because he thought it was funny.

8. An impending re-reading of the Hunger Games. (Cause I love Peeta.)

7. A funny (albeit revealing) conversation with a friend.  (I love her so much more now)

6. Shelley bringing me her big bag of hand-me-down/loaner clothes.

5. A care package on the way to my dear K over at Windy Poplars. (And one coming my way too!)

4. Drew bringing me Funyuns last night cuz he's awesome like that.

3. FSU reviewing Drew's MBA application. Deciding our fate. (He's golden except for the timing of his application...3 days before the deadline.)

2. Opening a door closed long ago. (Now to figure out where the heck to go from here)

1. Hubby snuggles at 5am when I couldn't fall back to sleep.

There are lots of other great things going on but I have a dentist appointment soon and may not make it back alive. They are secretly trying to kill us all with their sharp, shiny little instruments. I just know it.  So, know I love you and wish you well.

Be kind to animals and children and don't eat too much red meat.

(Really, those are my famous last words?)

Sad.

M

mail call...

Dear Greys Anatomy, 
     Yes, I will watch again. But don't you DARE try to kill off my McDreamy Cakes again!


Dear Intuition, 
     I knew I had you, I just had no idea how strong you actually were. Thank you for coming through for me today.


Dear Hunger Games,
     I can barely think about you w/o tearing up. (What is WRONG with me?!?) Might as well just read Mockingjay and hope for the best.


Dear Barbie,
     Did you know I adore you? Well, now you do. Your kids' not so bad either. :0)


Dear Fall Friendship Swap,
     I can not WAIT to get started crafting my little fingers to the bone!!!


Dear Sweet Sweet Baby Miles,
     I LOVE that you have been saying "Please." "Thank you." And "Excuse me," all without prompt.


Dear Fall,
     You are so wrong for showing up w/o the nice boot weather you promised.


Dear Readers, 
     I have another little secret surprise for you soon...


Dear Cheesecake in my oven,
     You smell so very yummy. How will you ever make it to Enrichment tonight w/o me sneaking a taste???


Dear Husband,
     Thank you for your kisses every morning when you could just as easily sneak out while I'm still snoozin'. I love you.


Love,


M

to do.

(Hubby and I first night aboard the Fascination)

The weekend is here! Finally!!!


Things I want/must/kinda oughta do this weekend...


1. Play our very first softball game! (Hubby and I joined a team. Yep, we're joiners.)
2. Finally get hubby's birthday gift... Keyless Entry in the CR-V! We are so ready for this!
3. Watch FSU dominate Oklahoma... (fingers crossed for a miracle)
4. Maybe hit my favorite haunts for some new shirts/pants. (What!?! It's fall now, time to update.)
5. Indulge in the donut I have been craving all week long. (Really hoping for this one!)
6. Take Miles for a stroll around the neighborhood. (Without the stroller.)
7. Get down to business planning the floral arrangements for a sweet friends upcoming wedding.
8. Church, ah my Sunday sweetness. I need me some church this weekend. 
9. Quality time with my man. (Sorry, I have been nothing but tired and LAME this week hunny)
10. Just because 10 is a nice number to end a list on... Maybe maybe see about starting Mocking Jay... 


Maybe.


Hoping you find fun with loved ones this weekend!!!

(Miles and Mal. Because they love each other.)

M

when you worry you make it double. dont worry. be happy.

Here's to hoping you feel like this today.





Here's to ME 6 months THUMB FREE!!!





Here's to Miles saying "I love you" as clear as a bell last night. (melt me why don't you!)





Here's to a great visit with an old friend that always makes me laugh.



Here's to this Friday being "Stay Up All Night" night. :0)




Here's to a dad I'm proud to call my own.






And here's to Barney cuz well, he's awesome.


Happy Tuesday to ya!

M

All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.

It hit me last night while I was tending the nursery at church that my baby will grow up. I was playing Monkey-in-the Middle with some older kids and having so much fun when I was just absolutely overcome with this sad, somber realization. I mean, I already knew it and i think about how fast he's growing all the time but last night I felt especially tender on the issue.

It seems like Miles is ALWAYS in such a cute stage. He changes so much everyday; learning new things, saying new words, experiencing first after first. I love watching him discover the world and being there to witness his reactions to everything. There are so many things I adore about my tiny guy.

-I love how he always smells like cinnamon from his morning oatmeal.

-I love the way he smiles when he's being mischievous.

-I love that he's discovered how to give me raspberries and he finds it hilarious!

-I love how he begs to be "wocked" before bed to delay the inevitable night night time.

-I love how fascinated he is with bugs.

-I love his solo dimple.

-I love how snuggly he is just after his bath.

-I love that he loves to run around naked.

-I love the way he says crazy, "Kazy!"

-I love that he loves me and even though he can't say it yet he shows me in so many ways it's true.

I know one day he will be too big to sit on my lap and have me "wok" him to sleep. He won't think I'm funny just because I make a silly face or dance around the room like a mad woman. I'll just be an ATM and a ride to the mall. But for now he's mine to hold. To snuggle. To kiss and hug every chance I get.

I love you baby boy,

Mama