October Adventures

October has been a fun month for us so far! I have a lot to blog about, but I'm currently drowning in laundry and unpacking after our most recent trip to Orlando. As soon as I find my sanity (and catch up on sleep), I'll be back with tales of our adventures.

In the meantime,

here's a picture of us on our most recent date night to Maggiano's

Words on My Heart

Cleaning

Can we talk about cleaning for a minute?

I know there are people who love to clean.

My sister is one of those people.

I am not.

The problem?

I want a clean house.

So instead of actually cleaning, I usually sit around and think about everything that needs to be cleaned. And I think and think and think. Then, I start thinking about everything that needs to be organized, which is pretty much my entire house, and I end up feeling defeated and exhausted, though I haven't touched a mop or broom.

Also, many people (myself included) think that because you are a stay-at-home mom you have all the time in the world to clean your house... and therefore your house should always be clean.

Wrong.

I would make the argument that it is actually more difficult to keep your house clean when you do stay at home because a) there is a baby/toddler in the house most of the time and b) wherever a baby/toddler is... there are messes. BIG messes. Moral of the story: The more you are in your house, the faster it gets dirty.

I need to release myself of the expectations that my house will always be neat and clean. I need to start making lists, realistic lists, and plug away at them item by item. I also need to remind myself that one day I will have all the time in the world to clean- and that it will probably be much quieter and lonelier around here. Therefore, I will cherish today... messy house and all.

Dear Fall, I Love You

All pictures are from SuzieBeezie and MaryRuffle

Current Loves

There are a few things that I currently L.O.V.E.

Pumpkin Spice Creamer. My sweet aunt mailed us (my mom, sisters, and I) 4 bottles of Pumpkin Spice Creamer this week. She put it on dry-ice and it survived! We were all jumping up and down and screaming when we saw it... ok, maybe just Amy and I were acting that way ;) We have yet to find it in ANY Nashville stores this year, which makes me sad. Very sad.

I've watched this video (click on link) at least 5 times already... it makes me happy... and if you grew up listening to this music in middle/high school/college (or just love JT)... it will make you happy too!

My sister found this amazing beverage at the Belle Meade Publix and so far, I can't find it anywhere else. Ginger Ale + Green Tea = deliciousness.



My little man is pulling on my leg.. so maybe I'll do a "Current Loves Part 2" later.. Happy FALL!!

Philly

I'm a little (or a lot) jealous of my hubby who is headed to "the city of brotherly love" today. It is one of my favorite cities because of its character, history, emphasis on the arts, and good food!


The last time I was there (in '06), Jeremy and I ate breakfast at Jones Restaurant. I have eaten at a lot of restaurants in my life, but this was seriously one of the coolest places I've ever been! The restaurant looks like it is straight out of the 1970's (in an awesomely vintage way, of course) and where else can you find Monkey Bread on the menu?



Other favorite spots include the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Rodin Museum.

But then again, I'm a lover of nearly all museums.

Our Life in Pictures (via my phone)

My phone often tells the best story of our life.

The snapshots I take on my phone aren't fancy,

but they are our reality.

So here's a glimpse at the past month or so

in no particular order...

(Please excuse the blurriness of some pictures...

*someone*, who often has dirty hands,

likes to play with mommy's phone and smudge up the camera lens)

Breakfast at Noshville with daddy

(after he got back from St. Louis)

*Take 1*

*Take 2*

At the airport, waiting for daddy

More waiting

I made my first bundt cake!

(my mom gets credit for the awesome icing drizzle)

Auntie Ashley had her wisdom teeth out last week

so we went to visit her...

and Carter got to "play" in Uncle Tay Tay's studio!

We went to Kohl's and found The Grinch

We went to Addison's 2nd birthday party!

Here's the sweet birthday girl...

I made a couple of gift bags & really like how this one turned out

Jeremy and I saw this "car" at Target. Maybe we'll downsize and get one... ha!

My mom and I went to ULTA for the first time.

I tried on hair extensions and fell in love.

Don't judge :)

Carter showing off his new Sesame Street shirt and Reese's ball.

Gifts from when Poppy and Bella went to Chicago.

My little man after church one Sunday.

It doesn't get much cuter than this!

"Carter, where are your nipples?"