March 20th, 2012
I think, sometimes, that the universe has a way of keeping us in line. I like to think that we are all meant to be doing certain things at certain times, that we all have a purpose…and I definitely believe in fate.
So I think the universe keeps us in line by giving us nudges, or a firm shove, or a swift kick in the tuckus. And kind of like those cartoons where someone is punched in the gut and the power and force of it makes their eyes bulge out. The universe deals you a swift sucker-punch and your eyes widen and then you start to see things clearly again.
And it doesn’t have to be a drastic turnaround. You don’t have to be headed down a wrong path for the universe to land you one. You could just lose sight of something, or lose passion, or need things to be a little more focused.
Anyway, I think sometimes the universe kicks me in the butt. I think that’s what has been happening lately.
I’m grateful for that. I’m in the middle of a creative surge. Ideas are flowing again and my motivation is returning. Maybe that’s the way it always is with creativity and all of its ebbs and flows, but a few things took place these past few weeks, and I just can’t discredit the universe…
*That handsome fellow up there had us stopped in our tracks as we left the library one morning. My mom, the girls and I, we watched him for a good five minutes. What a beautiful thing to see.
xoxo
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March 19th, 2012
Above, sickies at the start of the week. Below, happier moments that got us through…
Last week thought it was hot stuff. Last week thought it could come in and shake things up and watch us stumble around. It ushered in thing after thing to make our days miserable and mopey. First it was a cold to knock us out of our normal for days straight. And not just any cold. The worst cold this house has seen. It crept up on Ella, then wrangled me, and then turned on Poppy. The Nasty Cold decided to skip a visit with Anthony (and I still can’t figure that out), but us girls, we were sick as dogs.
The week filled our nights with endless hours of wake-ups from both girls. Ella would stir, so Poppy would rouse. As soon as they were both down again, Poppy would stir, and Ella would rouse. It was as if we had newborn twins.
Then the week brought us an ear infection, Ella’s first, which explains her one entirely sleepless night, which explains our one entirely sleepless night. Oddly the next day I found myself with a surprising amount of energy considering having had no sleep. But I think it has finally hit me today. (And by today I mean Sunday. It is Monday morning but there you go, I fell asleep before I could publish. Sleep hit me, it did.)
Hearing the giant coughs come from these little girls’ chests is awful. And the snot. It was as if I was wading through snot this entire week.
Aside from our sicknesses, my dad spent almost the entire week in the hospital with aching hands and feet. We think he’s finally got an answer as to what’s been going on for so long. Hopefully that week in bed proves worthwhile. He definitely needs and deserves a whole lot of relief.
This past week thinks it’s hot stuff and I can’t really argue. It did us in. We lost. Way to go, Week.
But today. (read: Sunday.)
This morning I awoke at 6am on the dot, rain dancing outside my window and Poppy stirring in bed beside me. Our nights have gradually been settling back into place and I woke up knowing that I had gotten quality sleep. I actually woke up alert and happy (not my normal waking state – eep!). I played with Poppy in bed quietly for a while, reading books and singing, and then Ella walked in. Fresh out of her warm bed, eyes open just to slits, completely groggy and unaware that her hair had turned into a lion’s mane overnight. Her bangs stood up up up in tufts around her forehead, and the rest of her hair formed a frazzled halo about her head.
It’s nice to share a serious chuckle with your husband so early in the morning.
Today I restocked the fridge and pantry. Over the course of this week our food supply had gone nearly dry and we were too exhausted or sick to make it out for errands. This morning I hopped from one store to the next in the rain, and loved every second of being out in the world again. Once these littles’ coughs are gone, I can’t wait to take them back out into civilization. Ella’s itching to go somewhere. Anywhere.
This week I plan to make up for our sick lock-in
Today was what Sundays are made of…
Cinnamon buns then off to church.
Rainy day errands and Fleetwood Mac.
Chocolate cake and The Hunger Games.
Wrestling with the girls and homemade tacos.
And now coffee and time with the man who saw us girls through this wretched week.
The rain today was perfect. I reveled in it and decided that the rain showed up to wash away this past week.
It was a pretty perfect Sunday, and it blew the past seven days out of the water.
psst…Happy Monday.
xoxo
tags: This Week in Instagrams
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March 12th, 2012
It’s that time. The temperature’s rising, I’m dreading the sweltering heat of the valley already, and we’re craving a Summertime getaway. We’re starting to think about this year’s family vacation.
Last week I pulled a few photos from last Summer’s vacation and sent them to Anthony, subject reading “Let’s do this again…”
Truth is, we always choose San Diego for our vacation spot. If we didn’t live here, we’d live there. The girls have travelled the road there multiple times already and we have a favorite bungalow we like to rent out. There’s a donut shop five minutes away, an Italian joint just past there, and the Sambazon (acai bowls!) shop is within walking distance. There’s a park just across the street, a giant hammock in the front yard, and the beach is just a stroll from the front door. You can order street/beach tacos at a stand that overlooks the waves. And the breakfast cafes, oh those get me the most.
I would like to venture other destinations, see new things and experience different surroundings, I really would. For simplicity’s sake though? Those sandy accommodations up there suit me just fine.
Anthony my dear, can we just go now??
tags: Travels
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March 10th, 2012
Happy Saturday, guys! Just popping in this morning to share that there’s a little write-up about me and my handmade goods over on the Hello There! House blog today!
Lindsee was so kind and sweet and it’s an honor to be highlighted as a local artist in their awesome space.
Check out the feature right here!
Happy Weekending!
xoxo
tags: handmade, Huckleberry Faye
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