Ramblings of a Stay-at-Home Mom

Keeping it short this week, as we'll be busy for a couple days with numerous Christmas gatherings. This weeks intentions: Enjoy Christmas, despite 4 gatherings in 3 days Go to the gym 2x Continue working on my Geek-Along square (it won't be done in time for Christmas 😞) Make a freezer lasagna Clean out the art/craft/paper drawer and organize  Hang up artwork on the art wall Go through the junk drawer Catch up on December Daily Come up with some goals for 2018 MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!🎄🎄

Hello December! And December means that I can start up my December Daily project! I'm doing it all digitally this year in the 8x8 size. While I'd love to do a physical project, I just don't have the time or money this year. Which I'm OK with, as I can print out the photo book whenever I have the chance. Anyway, here's Days 1-5 for your enjoyment!    

Happy 5 months Zach! You currently weigh almost 20lbs. Which is amazing, considering that you used to be a tiny little thing. You love cuddles and snuggles, especially with your sisters, Grandma, Auntie Natalie and Mommy.   You especially love being held when you're getting a bit on the grumpy side and just need someone to cheer you up. Daddy finally got some good giggles out of you. And that really made his day. You're not very ticklish, so he had to try other way to get you to giggle and we finally got some! Rolling over onto your tummy with ease. Which means that you're slowly getting mobile. You love your Jolly Jumper and bouncing around. It seems to make you happy and keeps you occupied while I do stuff around the house, and it keeps you contained away from the puppy.   Just started on pureed baby food ad loves sweet potatoes. Applesauce, not so much. And the faces you make when you don't like something are hilari...

Yay December! December means that Christmas is coming! And I can stat work on my December Daily album again! And did I mention CHRISTMAS!!! Yeah, I know, I'm weird. Lol. Anyway, without further ado, here's my list for this week: This Week's Intentions: Go to the gym 3x Finish my current Geek-Along square (Lord of the Rings) Start a new Geek-Along square (Game Over) See a Chiropractor Get a haircut! Color my hair! Set up the Christmas tree Wrap the kids' gifts Work on my December Daily (try to keep up) Make a proper meal plan for next week Write down all my upcoming Christmas gatherings and what I have to bring Write Zach's 5-month letter Last Week's Intentions: Finish October journal (not quite) Continue working on a Geek-Along square (Lord of the Rings) Go to the gym 3x (only went once and then came down with a sinus/head cold) Write Christmas letters for out of province family Send Christmas letters/cards to out of province fa...