Between the Moments

Rather than resolutions, I like to set measurable, finite goals. Here are my goals for 2011: Go to a meetup for something on Meetup.com Climb Mt. Pilchuck Try letterboxing Go to the Granite Falls Museum Go to the Seattle Art Museum Go to the Pacific Science Center Finish Audrey’s 1st year scrapbook Start and finish [...]

I found some awesome coupons online this week for the movies “Up” and “Monsters, Inc.” The first two were manufacturers coupons for $10 off the 4-disc Blu-Ray version of “Up” and $8 off the Blu-Ray version of “Monsters, Inc.” I also found a Target coupon for an additional $10 off when you bought them together. [...]

Wow, I’m really failing at this NaBloPoMo thing. I owe myself a few entries now. Last night, Audrey and I went to my parents’ house for the night. I was awake most of the night holding her since she wouldn’t sleep in any position other than on my chest, in an upright position. She generally [...]

I thought that when I was a stay-at-home mom, I would have a ton of free time to do my own projects. I couldn’t understand how having a baby would take up so much time. You change a diaper, nurse her, give her some toys. What else is there? Even when I look back at [...]

Tonight is a frustrating night. We’ve been having issues with getting Audrey to bed at a reasonable time. She’s wide awake and playful at what I think is an acceptable bedtime and then whines, cries, and finally crashes at what is supposed to be my bedtime. I really want her to get to bed earlier [...]