Project Life Weeks 8 and 9

Phew I am WAY behind on posting my PL spreads. Thankfully, I'm not as far behind on my album and I try not to worry about that either....although, super proud that I will be completely done with 2013 book one this week and NOT in June like last year with my 2012 album! 

Week 8 first attempt...I did not account for belly...and obviously need another cup of coffee...

Week 8 Full Spread:

I really need to keep better track of where my cards come from so I can give credit. I know a couple of cards are ones that I won (Studio Calico I believe), then the Cherry Core Kit, Honey Core Kit and a printable from somewhere. It's extra hard when the pages were completed forever ago :o/

Week 8 Page 1:

A sick baby happened this week, but also sweet brother moments. Cadbury mini eggs (saw them this weekend at Target, YAY!), I sent out a package to my swap buddy and the neighbors house was FINALLY cleared out after sitting empty for over a year. 

Insert:

My mother, sister and I spent the night in Dallas for a girls weekend. So much fun. We each picked out a vintage ring to remember the weekend. 

Week 8 Page 2:

Have to get my husband to write a little note about this. While I was in Dallas, John and the kiddos were out at my FIL's land helping bury the ashes John's Mimmie. Munch drew a lovely picture of our family to be buried with her. 

Week 9:

Another mix of cards. Cherry, Honey, Midnight and maybe a Studio Calico. 

Week 9 Page 1:

John had an interview so I had to get a picture of him in his suit and the boys wishing him good luck. 

John brought me home a lobster dinner one night...seriously AWESOME surprise. I got my swap package from my partner, which included the Cherry Core Kit. Yay!

Insert:

Munch drew some cute stuff this week so I added pictures and made an insert. Love it. 

Week 9 Page 2:

Finished an embroidery project, spent some time with my mother and the boys, Nox got cheered up by Kaiser and we danced in the kitchen. 

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100 Days

Last week I entered my 3rd trimester and on Friday I hit the 100 day mark. Just 100 short days till Silas is due. I always forget how quickly time passes during pregnancy.

It passes too quickly anyway, but with pregnancy there is a deadline...things that need to be done and organized before the little one makes his appearance.

Thankfully it's easier this time. Between the two boys we've collected most of what we need for Silas. We have a couple things I would like to replace, I want new bedding and there are diapers, wipes and probably a little formula to buy, but really...we are pretty much ready for him.

I was planning on making all the stuff for the nursery...but as the time gets closer, I'm moving away from that idea to this adorable Forest Friends bedding. I figure it's toned down enough that I can always add things I have made.

I finished writing up our 40 day list and slowly started working on it this weekend. There are some big tasks on there, but I'm confident we'll be able to get it done. I'm a pro at getting distracted so hopefully this will help keep me focused.

It's Hug Day!

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I completely agree with Zooey on this one. I tend to wake up early, but really, not much of a morning person. Hugs always make my morning.
Hugs are totally my favorite. They can make a bad day so much brighter. They make me feel loved and I can't help but smile when giving and receiving them.

Give someone a hug today!

2014 Intentions

Goodness! How did we get half way through the month already?! Last year I tried to pick a word (Discover), but this year I couldn't think of just one. I want to simplify, discover, purge, learn, write, love, enjoy. This year holds so much promise of being incredible. We will welcome our third boy in May, Munch starts Kindergarten in the Fall and Nox is showing signs that he may be potty trained by the end of the month, which means Preschool!!

I am determined not to stress too much about any of the unknowns that a new year brings. Last year, I felt like a ball of stress almost the entire year and it was exhausting.

This year I don't have resolutions. I have intentions, things that I want to do, but if life gets in my way then so be it.

Pre-Baby Intentions
1. Get Carpets Cleaned (2 years with 3 cats, 2 kids and 1 dog...way too long...would be SO much easier without any carpets!)
2. Purchase minivan so I have a place to fit all the kidlets.
3. Get family pictures done.

4. Write more letters. Particularly to my little sister and Munch's buddy in Austin.
5. Complete a 40 bags in 40 days challenge. Or 40 things in 40 days. Purge, simplify, clean. :o) This is supposed to be a project for Lent, but I think it's a great challenge no matter what the time of year! If you search Pinterest an overwhelming amount of pins come up, but I love me some free printables and Sugar Tot Designs has both a free printable and a good explanation of the project.
6. Blog more and keep up with the blogs I love to read.
7. Learn to use my camera outside of Auto...so far I've just learned how to use my awesome remote. Really not sure how I lived without it and the boys LOVE it.

8. Make lots of nursery goodies - right now I'm searching for the exact right fabric. Always the hardest thing to do.
9. Catch up with Project Life. I'm pretty behind at the moment, but I feel like I can get 2014 done and out of the way in time.

Post Baby Intentions
1. Start running again. I have missed it SO much. Every time I see a runner I feel a twinge of jealousy. Cannot wait till I get the doctors okay to start once Silas is here.
2. Get newborn/family pictures. I may do newborn shots on my own and then get my sister to take family shots when she comes to visit. We shall see :o)
3. Write more letters
4. Try to keep up with Blog.
5. Keep up with Project Life. I love doing this project, so I don't think I'll have too much of a problem. May get behind, but that's okay.

Currently 1.9.2014

Watching: Dexter and rewatching the Doctor Who series (new) for the millionth time. The boys have really gotten into it, and I really love that.

Reading: Actually, nothing at the moment. I usually read before bed, but lately...I've been too tired. I've been thinking about starting some Neil Gaiman though or the second book in the Hunger Games Series.

Making: Trying to finish up my 2013 Project Life Album, get started on my 2014 album and THEN I plan on starting some serious work on the nursery. Lots of projects planned.

Feeling: Sleepy and nauseous again. I had a few weeks of feeling okay, but this week we appear to be back on with a couple side effects of pregnancy. Otherwise, pretty well. Silas is kicking more and more each day, my favorite part of pregnancy is feeling them move.

 Right now, Silas is about the size of a Spaghetti Squash. 

Planning: 2014 - Rukristin Papercrafts posted a blog about how she doesn't make resolutions for the new year, she has INTENTIONS....and I love that. You never know what life will throw at you...so this year, I'm making a list of INTENTIONS I have.

Loving: the quiet laziness that comes directly after Christmas in our house. Just resting and playing...not worrying about where we have to be and when.

I hope everyone is having a great start to 2014 and that your holidays were fantastic!