Daily Diary – February 13 2010

I love them even when they are dead. Look at that velvety texture and deep color. How could you not love them?

Today was a good errand day. We finally switched David to a booster seat and moved Nathaniel up to the bigger car seat. We got both in Jake’s car, too so now we can use either car. Yey. That alone would have been a big deal but then we had our appointment with the accountant (using one for the first time this year.) and that made me feel good, too. Then I came home, put the kids down and did two catalysts. More yey. I am also almost caught up on my email. Almost.

Here are two shots of the little one from today.

Loved them both, couldn’t decide.

I am trying to a few more small things and then I will have to go sleep because I’m still waking up at 3:30am thanks to the little one so it’s been pretty painful not getting any sleep. I’m sure the 9pm coffee isn’t helping either.

Note to Self:
I was reading the Simple Abundance book yesterday and it was talking about how when I was ten was the last time I probably trusted my own instincts. Without worrying about my mom, sister, friends, etc. That’s when I had my own opinions, she says. I don’t really remember much about being ten. I do remember feeling ostracized pretty early on so ten might have been too late for me already. But I do love the idea of having my own instincts. Not hearing anyone else’s words in my head. Not listening to criticism inside or out (and the one inside is always louder for me.) Just going on a journey to find my own instincts. I love that idea. I wonder if I could still do it or if it’s too late?

Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that we have a free service at the Stanford hospital right by us that installs car seats for us. They make sure it’s installed correctly and that’s a big load off my mind.
2. I am grateful that we have an accountant this year and we will not be arguing about the taxes being done on time.
3. I am grateful that it’s a 3-day weekend and that even though I already feel productive, I have two more days to get things done or to just sleep or to read my book.