workaholic husband.........

That is my husband to a T. I used to think that it was bad a few years ago but in the last six months I doubt he has been home from work before 6:30. Don't get me wrong I am thankful for his job but it is getting very tiresome on him and myself. I think he is almost at the meltdown point himself. It seems that work is all that surrounds him morning day and night. I feel like our whole lives surround me working, Luke working and then when we come home it is still all about work. I have gotten to the point I do not want to talk about my work or Luke's work or anything related b/c when that happens I feel like that is all we are. How did it get this way? I can tell you one thing I would trade things. I would rather have no money then Luke work all the time and never see him. 

It probably is not as bad as it feels right now but I am just exhausted from life and I know Luke is to. I feel like we both need a big getaway to regain some energy for our jobs and also for each other.

It is not only work that is draining us it is trying to have a baby. We got some not terrible but not good news last week about some test results and it is looking more and more like infertility treatments are in our near future. We should know more in a few weeks. I just keep praying for wisdom and patience and contentment. However, sometimes I just do not realize how it is so easy for people to just get pregnant. I feel like it is a impossible feat that just keeps getting more impossible with every new thing thrown our way. Our baby would have been due in three weeks had we not miscarried. Since miscarrying in July never in my wildest dreams did I think I would not be pregnant again by now. Nor did I think that we would get a new curve ball thrown our way every few months. 

I was talking to my friend Kelli (who suffered from infertility and now has been blessed with two incredibly sweet babes) about her children and how she appreciates them  100 times more because of what she went through. Not that I don't think mothers don't love their children I know they do, but she said that she never once gets mad about getting up at night or rocking a sick baby b/c she remembers every day what it felt like to just yearn for a baby. So that is what I have been telling myself that God obviously needed to do work in me to prepare me to become a mother. I hope that I am learning!

26 Goals UPDATE - January

So here is my update after January. I am really just doing this for myself to bed able to reflect and keep myself accountable.  Updates in pink my favorite color. 

#1: Have a baby - Still trying :(
#2: Become more healthy - Still off the pop not sure if anything else has changed but hey pop was a HUGE step!
#3: Workout 2 to 3 times a week - Well I started Master's Swimming and I have accomplished this this week.
#4: Stay away from pop and Starbucks hot chocolate - POP yes, HOT CHOCOLATE NO
#5: Make dinner at least once a week  - Um can I change this goal :(
#6: Do Laundry twice a week so that it stays current  - Big big no but hey I will go downstairs right now and make it count for FEB.
#7: Clean out my clothes closet and get rid of at least ten items a month  - YES, Erica can attest for this!
#8: Use all the food in my fridge so it does not go to waste :(
#9: Start or join a women's bible study - Reading The Story does that count?
#10: Go on a date with my hubby once a week. - Not so good here he has been really busy shame shame hubby!
#11: Get something for my fish tank once a month. - No my fish are fighting and so I have been afraid
#12: Send a encouraging note via mail once a month to one of my family or friends. - YES
#13: Make my bed everyday - Horrible but probably only once a week
#14: Get up at 6:30 everyday so I have some down time. - Same as above
#15: Go to bed by 11:00pm every night on the weekdays - Okay I am not on a good role here
#16: Write down one positive of the day - I will give myself a 50%
#17: Tell my husband at least one thing I appreciate or love about him every day. - # one thing I promise I will be able to say yes to for the next 11updates
#18: Eat breakfast every morning - NO
#19: Do not nag my husband about his shoes or clothes being everywhere when he gets home - I have put them away for him
#20: Call my sisters at least once a week - 75%
#21: Go above and beyond at work at least once a week - I think so
#22: Not complain when I feel sad or bad - Hi my name is debbie downer
#23: Learn a new scripture once a week and memorize it - :(
#24: Read a book once a month - Hungar Games
#25: Start and finish projects within a two week period - YES
#26: Blog at least twice a week - I blogged 11 times in January so I think I did

Well there you go not so great.  I need to print this and hang this on my mirror.

Thursday Latelies: Sweedish Games

• AUDIT(S) Finished
• Sweedish Googles
• Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons & Spice Spoons
• Ticket To Ride

Tuesday Tips: 2 for 1

This little tip needs to be engraved into every debit card and wallet that I have. When I love to decorate/repurpose/shop as much as I do your earthly things start to add up.

Problem: TO MANY THINGS

Tip: For every (1) item you purchase and or acquire you must donate or get rid of at LEAST (2) things. They do not have to be the same item or even the same size but the quantity is the key. 

BDAY Weekend!

My birthday was yesterday and let me tell you how awesome it is to have a birthday in a weekend. My mom on thursday night sent me a email with a birthday itenerary. That may seem odd to you but it was right up my ally. Here is what we did:

- Friday: We had lunch at Sevon Saints. I had the grilled cheese and the best sweet potato fries I have ever eaten in my life. I seriously have been dreaming about these fries ever since. Friday night Erica got into town and we had dinner then mom and Erica came over and helped me clean/organize my kitchen. I think in the course of the evening I got rid of over two huge big bags of stuff. It was honestly great and something I wish I had done for a long time ago.

- Saturday: Breakfast was at nine o'clock at my rents. Then we all headed out to Bloomington to see Meg run. She won by the way which was pretty awesome. After lunch at Avanti's with my parents, Luke, Erica, Aunt Betey & Shelly we went and picked up Meg. We ended the night with mulitple games of Ticket to Ride.

- Sunday: All of us went to 9:45 church, followed by Monicals, Kami's cake and few more games of TTR. Then Meg & Erica headed out for home.

This birthday weekend was awesome and seriously better then last years. I am excited fr the things to come this year and I want to be a better wife, daughter, sister and friend. Heres to a new year!!

Thursday Latelies: Burlap & Birds

Hey Everyone!! Hope you are having a good day and staying warm. This video is a little random and kind of long. I think I have not been blogging enough thus my lengthy VLOG.  PS - I say it is January 25th in my video but is really the 26th. :) PPS - Erica if you watch this I wish you would start a blog and do Thursday Latelies!!

Recap: 

• Master's Swimming: AT the ARC
• Black Basket & Fake Grass - Prairie Gardens
• Burlap Bird Pillow & Decor Bird - TJ Max & West Elm
• Porcelain Cream Owl - West Elm

Tuesday Tips: Two Treat's A Day

When we were little my mom enforced a very valuable lesson in all of us that I still follow to this day. In fact one of my team rules for the girls on the swim team is this tip as well.

Problem: Eating to many sweets a day/ being unaware of what you are consuming.

Tip:(From Kim Houk) only allow your delve to treats a day. This can include a lolly pop and 1 cookie. It could be a thing of fruit snacks and fun size candy bar. The trick is one item=I treat. Sounds a little extreme but really is smart.