Into The Thick of It: Getting caught up...

That's what I feel like I've really been doing lately. The kitchen is probably as clean as it will ever be, and has ever been. Laundry is almost all caught up - folded, put away, etc. Bathroom is clean. Melanie's room is clean. My room is...NOT! But that's on the list for this week, so I'm pretty sure it will all get done. I don't know what has come over me (scary!) but I kind of like it!

I've also decided that I like to drink coffee - even by myself. I used to consider myself a social drinker, but lately I like a cup (or two) in the morning just because I can. Of course, I have to call and ask Brian how to make it when I make less than an entire pot, but that really shouldn't count. I'm converting over from tea (which I still enjoy, don't get me wrong. I think I'm going thru a phase!)

Melanie has had a good few days here. She and her daddy had some good quality time yesterday doing several different activities, and I got a little bit of a nap thru the race. Race, you say? That's correct. My husband has suddenly started to watch Nascar. Not sure where it came from...but it's really good to sleep thru. I just follow the orange Home Depot car. Tony Stewart is the only dude I know. And I know there are two brothers whose names begin with a K but that's about it. I don't get the points system, or the crashing, or the pit stops....it just doesn't click for me. I must be neglecting my heritage!

Anyway, Melanie...

She had curly hair yesterday, after a night in the rollers again. She had received a really cute outfit last year for Christmas (as in over a year ago) from one of Brian's Aunts, and even though we thought she'd be in it (it's 24 month size), it's still a little big. The skirt I don't think will ever fit because she just doens't have a waste or hiney. So, we found another skirt that looked good with the sweater and tights (the skirt is 12 months....sad!) and she was all set. Her feet have finally outgrown her size 6 shoes, too. 6 1/2 is where we are, and one pair of 7 - although that's mostly because she begged for the Strawberry Shortcake shoes that had been in her closet since the day she came home, and I just couldn't tell her no anymore - I mean they had been in there for a year! So, I think we're finally hitting a growth spurt.

So here she is in all her cuteness. I have to admit, she is a sweetheart most of the time. We're blessed with a smart, beautiful little girl.