When I get him up in the morning, after a few minutes of cuddling and feeding, I take him to his changing station, which happens to be in our living room, on the floor. I change his diaper and we make goo goo faces at each other and I tickle is tummy. Then, he really loves it if I just leave him there.
He rolls himself over and explores his own little corner of the house. I usually stash a few toys in the vicinity for him to find. He turns in circles and rolls around and occupies himself for a good 15 minutes while I brush my teeth, make some coffee, or blog!
What a baby!
In addition to a dream baby, I have had a couple of exciting moments in the past few days.
I'm thrilled, because fall has finally settled into my heart. Our days are still warm and more beautiful than anything we had this summer, but the mornings are foggy and cool. I ran out to my car this weekend with bare feet and found the pavement cool and delightful. Not only that, I could see my breath! Happy Sigh. I love you fall.
Another reason I'm excited that fall is here? My new fall jacket!!!!!!!!!! (that is 10 exclamation points! ) Ladies, it is lovely. It was also expensive. In general, I'm a cheepy when it comes to buying clothes. I shop at Kohl's, Target, T.J. Max and the clearance racks. I'm okay with that. I'm even a little proud of it.
But on Sunday Andy took Jack for the day (which was wonderful in itself) and I went shopping with my sister. We were blessed with a little extra money this month and Andy and I decided that we could both have a little "treat" for being so diligent and frugal the last few months. Lizzie and I were hunting for shoes (I am notorious for only wearing flip flops and I'm working hard to acquire suitable cool weather alternatives) but spied some lush looking jackets in a window and went in to have a closer look.
These outer-garments were amazing. As in: INCREDIBLE, BREATH TAKING, EVERYTHING THAT I COULD EVER WANT IN A JACKET!
I tried on an orange tweed one first and was immediately in love with it. Unfortunately the price tag was quite a bit more than I had planned on spending. We continued to walk around the store while I clutched the coat, refusing to set it down, even though I was fully aware that I wouldn't walk out of the store with it. I think I tried it on about four times in a half hour.
So in one hand I had the fabulous orange. A few minutes later I spied a bright green jacket. A little more appropriate for winter, and... on sale! So I tried on the green. It was lovely, but it just didn't have the WOW that the orange did.
So I continued to carry both around, weighing my options. In one hand: a jacket that is so "me" it makes me want to cry, but that will probably only be warm enough for the fall and that is more money than I want to spend... but I LOVE it. In the other hand: a jacket that I really, really like, that will make it through fall and winter and that is right in my price range. But isn't the orange jacket. Hmmm....
So I asked the sales associate to put them both on hold while I took a walk and thought about it.
Eventually, practicality won over vanity (but just barely). As I purchased the green jacket I did one of those prayers. You know, the one where you say, "God, if you felt like it, and you decided to give me extra money, some how, some way, for some reason, if you did, could I please come back and get the other coat?" It is like praying for your sports team to win, or praying that you pass a test in school. You know that in the scheme of life, it really is very minor, but you can't stop yourself from praying anyway.
So I went home, fully content with my purchase.
Then, yesterday Andy was looking through some medical bills that we had. Most of our "extra money" this month was going to be for paying those bills. As he was getting ready to write the checks he was commenting on how silly some of the charges were. So with great resolution he said, "I'm going to go talk to them in person. These are just ridiculous!" And he did.
Within the hour he sent me a text message. Our bills that were over a $1000 were reduced to less than $300!!! Way to go Andy! My hero!
You can guess my first thought.
Last night we went back to the store and now I have both jackets!!! Very happy sigh. Thanks God!
I thought about having Andy take a picture of me in the jackets last night, so I could show you how fabulous they are, but I decided that he might have had enough of my raving and dancing and cheering about the jacket. I'll save that request for another day.
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Since I spent so long talking about my new fall clothing, I'll have to be quick with my final wonder-moment. I'm sure I'll expound later, so I feel safe in summing it up. If all goes as planned (which I know it doesn't always) I will meet CLINTON KELLY!
In November my mom and I are going to a fall-fashion preview he is doing at Macy's. I can't wait! Oh Clinton Kelly. I'm so glad you are gay because otherwise I don't think my fondness for you would be appropriate. This way, we can just be friends. I really hope you like my new coat.
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Contented sigh. I am one lucky girl.
1 comment:
I MUST see your jackets, and know where you got them. I'm on a JACKET HUNT!
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