Chalkboard window

Last month, I took a trip to the local indoor salvage yard.  An entire warehouse was filled to the brim with charming relics that were graciously saved from old homes.  The creative juices were pumping as I felt my heart rate rising with excitement.  Pathetic, I know...who gets excited over a dirty and dusty warehouse full of "junk"?

I went there with the intention of looking for a single pane window to create a chalkboard for the baby's room.  The idea is to periodically write messages to the baby, for example, a favorite bible verse. Another possibility is to write a message of encouragement to myself as I spend many tired moments in that room nursing.  Who knows how often I'll change the text but I hope to keep it fresh and new as often as I can.  The picture below is where I initially got the idea from- a wonderful blog I follow called Life In Grace.

Edie's lake cottage kitchen

 After searching through 60 plus windows with varied finishes, I walked away with one that is painted white and another that has dark stain frame.  This is when my indecisive habit comes into play, but hey, at $4 a window, I couldn't resist both options. 

This weekend's project is to get that chalkboard window completed- of course I will take precautions by wearing my attractive filtered mask so the little bean is unharmed.  Stay tuned for the finished product!

sundea's and sunshine

It's sunny and 80 degrees here in CT today! 

{Imagine me with my protruding belly doing the happy dance right now}  

I feel like I always give a forecast report to you guys, but the weather certainly effects my mood these days.  

Thankful for....

• SUNSHINE!

• McDonald's $1 hot fudge sundaes

• A midwife who doesn't mind if I call her personal number when I have paranoid concerns or questions.

• Progress at letting the little things go. 

•  The early surprise arrival of the crib and an anxious husband to set it up.

Alright, it's time to get off this computer and cook some dinner, which doesn't happen much these days.  On the menu tonight is Barefoot Contessa's Lemon Chicken.  Anyone ever tried it before?  I will let you know how it goes!

 

raisin's and shag

Today's a rough day so far. It's raining again and I feel pretty gross but that doesn't stop me from being thankful.

• A hubby who is pushing me to get ready for the baby. I have been dragging my feet with the nursery for a while now.  It feels better to at least get a cozy shag rug in there, although Maisey thinks we got it just for her!

 

sneak peak.

 

 

 

 

 

 

•  A project to-do list that is almost complete!

•  A lazy Saturday with no plans what-so-ever. 

• Trader Joe's Chocolate Covered Raisins.  Seems shallow to be thankful for raisins, but they taste oh so good right now.

 

What are you thankful for today?  Please share if your little heart desires...