Little handprints, unfinished books, and other miscellany.
1. Father’s Day 2011.
I had fun “planning” Father’s Day with Christian this year. I can’t wait until he actually knows what’s going on!
We got A.J. a card and a double picture frame with a picture of Christian on one side and his handprint on the other. Christian carried the card to A.J. first thing in the morning, all sleepy-eyed… so cute.
Having Skype is such a blessing when you live far away from family. We were able to “see” my dad for a few minutes.
2. Reading blogs and being materialistic.
When I read my subscriptions on Google Reader, I often end up struggling with envy and discontentment. I feel like I should have a handcrafted necklace, or adorable vintage baby clothes, or an expensively decorated nursery, or a huge wardrobe for myself. I need to learn to enjoy others’ finds and creations without stewing over what I can’t have.
3. Unfinished books.
Not finishing a book feels so wrong to me, yet three books that I began several months ago are lying on my bookshelf, incomplete. I fully plan on completing them, but when? I keep starting newer, more interesting ones. Neglected books, I’ll get to you someday…
4. Mini meal plan.
I did my best at planning simpler meals for the upcoming week. Here’s the tentative plan (four of them are crock pot meals):
M: tilapia, rice, asparagus
T: calzones, salad
W: honey dijon chicken, couscous, green beans
R: chicken parmesan, salad
F: turkey tacos, corn on the cob
S: chicken alfredo stew, homemade rolls
S: pork roast and sweet potatoes
5. Another exercise update.
My nausea of last week was a bit of a setback – I only exercised three times, which is less than I prefer right now. I’m feeling a lot better and am excited to get back in gear this week. I just got a new exercise DVD (above), and it’s good for toning and in-between days. I’m so thankful for the energy and physical ability to stay active!
Have a happy Monday, friends!
That is an adorable picture of your boys! I love what the previous commenter (Anna Nichols) said about being thankful for our own strengths. I think that is such a key to being content when we see the beauty others create. I might not be a master of what I love to do, but I have fun while I try. God has given us each unique talents and strengths, I know I’m guilty of not cherishing those strengths near enough!
Your menu sounds delish! I need to make one up for this week. It should read:
Watermelon.
Watermelon.
Watermelon.
et cetera
Have a beautiful week, friend! We still need to Skype sometime!
Watermelon? I haven’t had it in forever… I think I need to buy one now! 
Have a great week! I’m impressed that you excercised three times in a week and feel that it wasn’t enough. What does that tell you about my excercise routine? (or lack thereof?) I’m working on it…
I cannot handle unfinished books. They make me crazy. Hope you get to finish them before baby comes along–otherwise, it might be a while.
Have a great week!
Haha… that’s only because I’m slightly addicted now and I’m afraid I won’t be able to sleep that night if I haven’t exercised that day, which unfortunately often turns out to be the case!
I love your miscellany Mondays. I need to start sewing again. (Vintage baby clothes, here I come!)
Ooh, sounds good! 
VERY cute card idea. I firmly believe that throwing up and feeling sick should NOT come with growing a baby. I feel like so much of it is terrible and can we really “blame” EVERYTHING on Eve? I often wonder if it was because women in days of old had a MUCH harder time just getting through the day. What with no electricity and such THAT God gave nausea as a way to tell women to CALM DOWN and protect your baby. I don’t know…
I struggle with the same thing reading other blogs! It’s easy to get caught up in what I don’t have. I’m still working on it too.
I completely understand about reading others blogs and seeing all their wonderful creations and wishing I could be like that. I’m also reminded that I should be thankful for my strengths and focus on them! Happy Monday!