What the Heck Happened to January?

I can't believe it's almost February! This month has just flown by. I just realized I've blogged next to the nothing for January so here's a recap ...

Roommates

The most exciting thing this month has to be the roommate situation. Well, George starting his new job is actually the most exciting but I already posted about that! Last Saturday, Gavinand Joey officially became roommates! We moved Joey into Gavin's room so we were concerned about Gavin feeling like Joey was taking over 'his' room rather than it being 'their' room. It's only an issue when Gavin gets mad at Joey and then it's ~ get out of MY room Joey. LOL! It's going great though. This move also marked Joey's transition from his crib to big boy bed so he's probably having the biggest adjustments to make. The first couple of nights, he laid there for HOURS before finally falling asleep. He's a roamer too. I've found him roaming around the house way too early several mornings and just plunked him back in his baby bed for a few more hours of sleep. Of course George saw this as regression until I suggested he be the one to get up and get him back to sleep ... back in the baby bed he goes! Joey is still napping in his old room and hopefully once he's a pro with our nighttime routine we can work on nap time.

Hanging out on Joey's bed

Finally!
I have my first hobby! It only took me 39 years to find one and I am hooked! Several of my friends inspired me to participate in Project 365 ... a picture a day, every day of the year. I've been posting my pictures on my facebook account but hope to turn them into a photobook when the project is complete. I am really, really enjoying this! First of, I am loving following my friends' projects. They each inspire me in different ways ... to be a better photographer, a better mother, a better wife, better friend ... just a better person in general. Who knew? = ) I'm also more mindful of the little moments now. Things that may have slipped by me before ... just thinking ~ hey that would make a great picture ~ is actually helping me slow down and *pardon the pun* smell the roses.

Happy Birthday to Me!
I celebrated my 39th birthday on the 14th. George had to work so the boys and I went over to my friend Donna's house for supper. The boys decorated the most beautiful birthday cake I've ever had! = ) Well, Gavin, Ethan, and Joey decorated it while Joey undecorated it! I need to harass Donna for the pictures. My darling hubby and I went out to dinner that Friday night and I received the best present! Several months ago, the prong on my engagement ring was damaged and he had it reset ... happy birthday to me! And he can be the sweetest man ... he got down and gave it to me as if he was proposing all over again. Very, very sweet. If only I could remember his words ... the ring caused temporary memory loss! I just can't believe I'm less than one year away from 40. Hhhmmmm, 40 definitely must be the new 30!

Movie night with the girls

Resolution Update
Gym ... I've been going three days a week all month. It's time to crank it up though! I need to eat a little better and get a solid workout schedule set ... I haven't incorporated weight-training yet. We've signed the boys up for Exertots two days a week. They love going to 'the gym' while Mommy exercises.

Church ...we've working on our routine! we went several times this month and I also attended the orientation at Grace Fellowship. I would like to attend a bit more before making my final decision but if my initial impression holds true, Grace will be my church home. One of the boys' teachers works in their Sunday School class so they love going and I really enjoy the pastor there.

Project de-Clutter ... slowly making progress. Moving the boys into one room was a huge step in the right direction as I can know work on turning our third bedroom into a guest room / office. Our hallway is full of CRAP that needs to go on craigslist and I'm hoping to have one final garage sale to get rid of things we don't need.

A few random pictures from the month ...

A few of my favorite 365's from the month ...