Reading // Bug and I are currently reading Charlotte's Web by E.B White together. I read out loud as she plays with the toys in her room and I show her pictures whenever they come along. She gets super excited whenever I "Oink" for Wilbur and she loves Templeton's squeak. Alone, I am reading "No More Perfect Moms" by Jill Savage. I got it for Christmas and I have to say it is amazing. "The Perfection Infection attacks when we compare our insides to others' outsides. No More Perfect Moms speaks to the root and reality of the insecurities mothers feel ..." That is what it says on the back cover and so far I am in awe. I struggle deeply with not only trying to measure myself up to another mother, but I strive for perfection and this book is really hitting home and making me find freedom from the disappointments of life through God. I highly recommend this book. I am also reading the chapter one (Boost Energy) of the Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin for my Happiness series. There is still a lot of time if you would like to join me in reading this book and finding the happiness in the now.
Anticipating // spring! I want spring to come so bad. I also have plans to visit the country side in the next couple of weeks, so I am looking forward to that as well.
Listening To // the sound of the snow melting. It has been dripping all day and I love that sound. The air smells like spring and the drip-drip-drip warms my heart. I love days these kinds of days. Spring is coming.
Eating // My husband and I are in the process of trying to eat healthier and cleaner meals. Clean meal planning, drinking more water, giving up the majority of sugar. We have both been lacking in energy and the first thing we wanted to do was clean up our diets. It has been a bumpy ride so far, and I am still craving the sweets, but I have noticed a slight increase in my energy.
Making // different choices for my life. I am trying to get up earlier, eat clean, drink more water, work out regularly, go outside more often, spend time reading and crafting, spending more time with Bug and my husband, unplugging. Choices of change, choices that make me happy, choices that make me healthy.
Dreaming About // the next time we will be able to snowshoeing! Finally, finally, I have found a winter sport that I like! I went for the first time the other day and it was a blast. At first, I was worried because I was getting cold (and I hate being cold) and I was worried that I was going to hate it. But as we started walking and I started looking around at the beautiful, winter scene around me, I fell in love. I am so excited to go back out there and I hope that we make plans to do so soon.
Knitting // ....... I am still working on a Christmas present! AH! I know it is so horrible. I don't know why its taking me so long. Actually, I do. I am a perfectionist and I am going so slow so that its perfect. Bah. Does anyone want to knit with me?
Drinking // water. I am never drinking enough water and I find that late at night my body is so thirsty that I chug glasses and glasses of water to try and play "catch up." If anyone of you have any tricks or tips as to how to get the proper amount of water intake during the day (making it fun or how to remember), I would love to hear them.
Wishing // I really wish that I could multiply myself into a herd of hard working, creative Emily's so that I can get all of the tasks, creations, books, and other assorted things actually completed. It is hard finding time for everything. I remember the Calvin & Hobbs comic strip where he creates a machine to duplicate himself so that the original Calvin doesn't have to go to school. I want that machine. I could play and read to Bug all day and my book would still get written, my knitting will still get completed, my house would be clean. Etc.
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