Snapshot #5

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Outside my window: gray skies

I am thinking: about Camden's tender heart. He may be making mistakes like any normal 9 year old boy, but he is showing real signs of change and remorse when he makes those mistakes, and it does my heart good.

I am thankful for: the great care my dad has received; the surgeon and nurses have been amazing.

I am wondering: how in the world my mom is going to keep my dad down for the next 6 weeks while he recovers.

Last 3 purchases: seriously cute gray Born shoes (see pic below), Merle Norman cleanser and toner, some cute spring/summer clothes for Camden and Rory (took advantage of a big Gymboree sale with stacking coupons)

Dinner plans: good question!

Future plans I'm looking forward to: spring break

Kid funny: "I woke up at 4:00 this morning and then just started browsing." Pretty sure Rory meant "dozing." :)

I am reading: Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home by Richard J. Foster (still) and Delirium by Lauren Oliver

In the kitchen: lots and lots of fruits and veggies (and a pint of Ben & Jerry's coffee heath bar crunch)

On my desk: a mess

Watching: a whole lot of reality TV - Survivor, Amazing Race, American Idol, DWTS

On my frequent playlist: I've given into the Mumford and Sons craze so the Babel album

Snacking on: breakfast quinoa made with lite coconut milk topped with walnuts and a banana

Rest-of-the-day-plans: laundry and getting rid of the clutter accumulated by my family while I was out of town last week

I found these shoes right after Christmas at Dillard's, but wasn't willing to pay the price. Super excited to find them at 6pm for 60% off. And, no, my jeans are not that short.
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Sunday morning at the hospital.
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Comments

everythingismeowsome said…
Hey, you left "future plans" blank. Make some plans, lady :)
9:26 AM
Amy said…
Such cute shoes! I love the picture of you girls. You and your mom look so much alike!
7:13 PM
Christine @ 12,450miles said…
There is so much I love about this post! The shoes, Delirium, and Mumford and Sons to name just three. I love these snapshots... one day I really am going to steal the idea. :-)
9:05 AM
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