It’s been a long time since I’ve done a good old-fashioned brain dump, so here goes!
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Today I am joining one of my favorite bloggers, Shay of Mix and Match Family and Mix and Match Mama, for her monthly pajama party. Shay is so much fun and her posts make me so happy every day. And she’s one of the contributors on Every Day Cheer! I loved “chatting” with Shay and it only would have been more fun if we were actually hanging out for a pajama party with chick flicks, popcorn and M&Ms, and lots of giggles! So head over to Shay’s blog to see the fun!
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Are y’all watching Scandal? I understand that shows have to get a little complicated, but don’t y’all feel like it has gotten so complicated? But I seriously love this show.
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Hayes had the flu and strep throat last week. He had a fever of 103.5 last Wednedsay night and we took him to the doctor the next morning. The pediatrician did a strep test and a flu test, and she was shocked that both were positive. My sweet guy stayed home for five days and is doing 100% better. But goodness. Flu season came early this year!
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We made our first pot of chili last night. It was glorious. There was actual frost in Columbia this week– some even say they saw snow– so chili was a necessity.
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After the time change, I had this huge burst of energy. I hoped it would last, but it was short-lived, and now I can’t bring myself to get out of bed in the mornings. I need all the minutes of sleep I can get!
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Our house got toilets this week. That’s major progress. We still can’t use them, obviously. But this means that my days of running to Trader Joe’s to use the bathroom when we’re checking on house updates are over. I could never bring myself to use the port-a-potty in the front yard. Toilets in the house is a very good thing. (Here’s the latest kitchen update photo from Instagram.)
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I love Pure Barre, but our local Pure Barre no longer offers the class I attended that meets when the boys are at preschool. So I can go at 6:00 a.m. or go at night after Todd gets home. Neither of those are good options. I’m irrationally annoyed.
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I got my haircut last Saturday morning. With the lack of humidity, I’ve been wanting to wear it straight more often. But it was way too long for me to flat iron. My hair is very wavy naturally, so it’s easier to just wear it in big waves and wear it on the longer side. But I decided to get rid of some length so it wouldn’t look so stringy if I wore it straight. I’m loving the cut this week. It’s about five inches shorter than it was, and still plenty long to style however I want to.
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And, finally, guess what is coming on Monday! It’s a huge giveaway, and you’re all going to want to be here on Monday morning to see this!
Thank you so much for co-hosting my Pajama Party with me!! Have a great weekend! XOXO
Poor Hayes! I’m glad he is better! I love your house updates! Looking beautiful! So excited for y’all! This post made me want to cook up a big pot of chili this weekend!! Hope yours is great!
Your hair looks gorgeous! Yay for working potties. Chili is always good. I am loving Everyday Cheer!
Hello! I found you via Mix and Match Family – and LOVE your site! I also live in Columbia – and loved the frost :). So glad to “meet” you!
Ginny
I love Scandal but I’m a couple episodes behind.
I hate working out super early in the morning or at night. Although I sometimes have to do one or the other, I try to limit it to no more than one night workout per week so I’m not cutting into family time. I understand your frustration.
I can’t wait to see your house once it’s all finished. It’s going to be beautiful!
The toilets sound the best! I remember when we were in the same spot! It is the little things!
First, I CANNOT wait to see a house tour, it looks absolutely amazing! Second, SCANDAL…OMG. If you watched last night you know what I am talking about…it is so complicated but SO SO good. Happy weekend!
You know what we will think if you say you’re tired. 😉 I can’t wait to see your finished house!
Glad Hayes is feeling better – sick babes make me sad! Your kitchen is amazing! Can’t wait to see it finished! Love the haircut too 🙂 And I was so proud of myself for popping out of bed before 7 every morning since the time change but that was definitely short lived too 😉 Have a great weekend!
Love a good brain dump! Hair cut is super cute and the house updates are exciting! Have a great weekend!
You may want to check out barre3.com. They offer an online program where you can do different workouts at home. Its not as great as going to a studio, but its really cheap and might help you get some more workouts in until your studio changes class times!
That kitchen!! I’m swooning.
Please invite me over to your kitchen. Invite Shay over to and she can cook for us! 🙂
I seriously can’t fathom having FIVE extra inches of hair to cut off without having a bob or a pixie! Color me way impressed.
So glad Hayes is feeling better. I can’t imagine have both the flu and strep. 🙁 I’m having the exact same issue with sleep. Darn you time change! I am loving seeing the progress of your house! Our style is similar so it’s helping me visualize mine as it progresses. 🙂
You look great! Where is the black sweater from? I’m dying for it!!!!!
you have such great thick hair you can wear it any way you wanT! So excited for your house coming together. I love all the pics, as it looks gorgeous!