Thoughts for Thursday

Happy Thursday y'all!!

Today is my birthday! A whopping THIRTY-ONE. Lordy, I'm getting old.

Here goes my random thoughts for today:

On getting older: I remember turning 24 - and CRYING because I knew 25 was next. For some reason, 25 was alot harder than 30. But when I turned 25, I hadn't met Keith yet. That amazing thing happened when I was 25. And it's just been up from there! Married at 28, bought our house at 29 and then I turned 30 and the best thing ever happened to me -- I became a mama. But not just any mama, I became a mama to this little perfect girl.

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Truthfully, I feel so much more comfortable in my 30s then I ever have and I really look forward to a new age, and new year. You know how I love fresh starts. 

On my baby getting older:  Ahh I am struggling with this one. It feels like just yesterday we brought her home, and already she is eight months old. And as of yesterday, she is officially crawling. 

I love every new age and stage, but I wouldn't mind if time could slow done just a tad!

However... 

On my baby turning one: I am super excited to plan her first birthday party and I'm trying to be patient and wait until at LEAST March before I do anything, but you know me and patience. Non-existence. 

So if she could stay little but still have this amazing birthday, that would great. K thanks :)

On this ridiculous cold weather: I'm from Hawaii. I hate the cold more than anything. I am constantly asking Keith why we don't live anywhere warm. He has no good answer for me, other than it not being as easy as it looks to pack and move. I guess he's right. Any who, it's 1 degree out today. It hasn't been this cold here since January 2011. And we know cold! I feel bad for anyone that has to work outdoors today, and hope everyone stays warm! Hurry up Spring!

On being sick: the dreaded awful 24 stomach bug has hit our house. Poor Gracie was up at 3am puking. It continued until 7:15, but I didn't sleep a wink those four hours. I say in the glider and held her sitting upright because she was puking in her sleep and I was so scared she would choke! Awful. Now she's just really worn out and only wants to cuddle her mama and take naps. I ain't complaining. 

That's all for now I guess! What's on your mind today?! 

Linking up with Natalie and Annie.

I had every intention of posting this much earlier - but blogging and taking care of a sick nugget is quite the challenge! 

Our First Weekend in 2015!

Gracie is either teething or battling a stomach bug, or both (!) and she has been in rare form for the past few days. That didn't really stop her from looking cute while we ran errands!

Skirt & Jacket babyGap / Plaid Onesie, Osh'Kosh / Red tights, Old Navy / Patriots hat

Leggings & Onesie, Cherokee / Poncho, Old Navy

It's pretty near impossible to get her to look AT the camera these days -- she is such a busybody! She is going to be crawling anyyyy day now, and while I love each new phase, I'm a little sad that my baby isn't going to be a baby for too much longer!

After work on Friday, I went to a local aquatic center and signed her up for swim lessons! I am so excited about getting her in the water, and getting her to love it as much as I do. And then, of course, I went right home and bought her the cutest swimsuit....and then one for myself. Hey, I have to get in the pool with her and I can't really teach her to swim in a two-piece! sigh. Not going so well with not spending money so far!

Left / Right

 Her favorite place is, and always has been, the tub! This was her first bubble bath and she was so funny trying to find her toys since she couldn't see them under all the bubbles :) There is something so sweet about seeing the world through her eyes. Things that are so simple to us, just fascinate her!

We are in the market for a sectional for our new living room, but we can't find one we both like. Why is committing to a piece of furniture so overwhelming?! I want something that has a little bit of interest and detail to it, and Keith likes simple and basic. I find simple to be boring! Anyone else disagree with their spouse on decor and mixing tastes?? How do you agree?

Sunday morning my sister and I went to get massages and facials. Half late-Christmas / half early birthday present, it was so nice to relax and be pampered!! One of my hopes this year is to have clear skin that requires NO makeup ... here's hoping!

When we got home Sunday afternoon, I was all about getting things done around the house. We finally hung pictures in our master bedroom, I re-organized Grace's closet and dresser, vacuumed and dusted the entire house, cleaned bathrooms and did a bunch of ironing. My Sunday's always consist of house-keeping, and while I don't mind the organizing part, I really dislike cleaning! I'm hoping we can fit it in our budget to hire a house cleaner this year ;) 

While I organized Gracie's room, she decided to practice "crawling" and rolled, scooted and spun her way over to her bookshelf, where she happily pulled the books off the shelf, one by one. Looks like it is probably time to start baby-proofing the house!! 

Onesie, Citrus Lane / Leggings, babyGap

My birthday is Thursday and I cannot wait to celebrate for the first time with my baby girl! And Keith of course :)

I hope that you all have a wonderful week!

Linking up with Biana and Meghan 

Friday!!

Happy first Friday of 2015!

{One} We actually had a rare night out for New Years Eve, thanks to my wonderful in-laws :) We said good-bye to 2014 and welcomed 2015 at a Black & White Masquerade party. It was a great time!

{Two} Gracie is officially teething and still getting over a damn ear infection. Normally, she is super happy and smiley all the time, but the combination of these two things has just pushed her over the edge. Poor baby! Looking forward to lots of snuggles with her this weekend and praying these teeth make their appearance asap!

{Three} I think it's the start of a new year that always makes me itch to re-organize everything. We are purging and cleaning out our whole house and making a big donation to the Big Brother organization. I cannot wait to get all this clutter out of my house! Seriously, how do we accumulate so much stuff .....

{Four} I've decided to make the conscious effort to spend less money this month (baby steps people) .. I am addicted to online shopping and/or random Target/Homegoods runs. I always have a justification and LOVE a good deal, but seriously, I gotta stop. Wish me luck, cause I'll need it :/

{Five} I've decided to start using essential oils - Gracie has been sick so much since starting daycare, and I'm tired of all the trips to the doctor and of her being covered in snot and boogers and coughing! I've heard really good things about EO's, so I'm excited to see if they make a difference for our family.

Here's to a healthy and happy New Year!