Making: End of year presents for my tiny Tot gymnasts. I am thinking Reindeer noses. My last gym classes for the year are on December 15th. Our Kindergym class is getting a visit from Santa on the 14th.
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| My sour dough bread making is improving. |
Cooking: I am going to attempt a lavender and blueberry 'magic cake' sometime this week. It like a custard cake that magically cooks in wonderful layers. I've never attempted it before, so why not experiment with some cool flavours.
Drinking: A white. I've been drinking a little too much. I was going to write I think, but I know. Going to do my best to cut down some.
Reading: How to's on the internet. How many times has Google taught you to do something? The latest is how to turn a chambray dress (op shop score) from a size 16 to a size 14 and shorten the sleeves. Going to try to attempt it today. Wish me luck.
Wanting: To do some online shopping. I have a new niece to find a present for, and I am lusting after the Classic Countdown CD. We've been watching the Countdown series on a Sunday night on the ABC. Reliving my youth with music!
Looking: Forward to seeing the super moon tonight. I may even take the kids for a drive where we will have a fab vantage point to see it. Maybe take some photos.
Deciding: What to get Brett for Christmas. I have NO IDEA.
Wishing: I had the money for hydrangea plants for an area in my garden. I've talked to a friend of mums and she has said I can get cuttings from her anytime. I will do that, but wish I could have them flowering in my garden NOW :)
Liking: My new garden arbours my hubby has made to replace the rusted ones that have been there in what feels like forever. He has done a good job. Will post them on Instagram today.
Wondering: What the hell we are doing for Christmas Day. Mum will be working at the old folks home all day. Will catch up with my sister today to nut it out.
Considering: Stealing the green waste bin from the empty flats next door, to get rid of some garden waste. I filled mine up today!
Buying: My girls some new runners. I was trying to stretch it out for the next two weeks of school. I don't think I am going to get away with it!
Watching: Struggle Street on SBS. I've become hooked on watching other peoples life's struggles.
Hoping: To spend some time fishing this week. God knows what day, I will have to make time. I really felt like going yesterday.
Marvelling: At how amazing my girls are. They shit me most days, but they are truly amazing little people.
Cringing: At how shocking my chin hairs must be looking. Better get some wax strips today!
Needing: To hit the pavement and get some exercise, eat better and lay off the bourbon cans. I could do with losing a few kilos!
Smelling: Our REAL Christmas tree! I cannot remember the last time I had a real tree to decorate. Well the kids decorated it, the smell is nice.
Wearing: Some warmer clothes this week. Going from heatwaves in the high thirties down to temperatures in the teens sucks. Did you hear that Tassie has had snow?!
Noticing: The snails have eaten my sunflower seedlings! I won't forget the pellets when replanting seeds this time!
Knowing: I need to make a day where I clean this house from top to bottom and declutter on the way. I am reasonably well at being ruthless when it comes to it. It's just the coming to it bit.
Admiring: All the pretty flowers in the garden right now. I haven't picked a vase for inside for the longest time though. I've been picking fresh herbs for a little vase on my kitchen bench though. Parsley and mint.
Disliking: How down I can be on myself. I need to remind myself of all the amazing things I do everyday and how much I have achieved so far in my life.
Giggling: Along with my girls, when they warp their faces on Aunty Margi's iPad. They left surprises for her in the way of funny faces when she wasn't home today. I hope she gets a laugh too.
Snacking: Aaaargh. On too much processed food! Besides that, I am not sure why, but a plastic wrapped cheese slices! They are my go to in the fridge lately. Maybe it's my body telling me I need more calcium.
Hearing: The jingle jangle of Christmas bells! Don't you love this time of year? I do.
Oh no! I'm guessing all this rain means the clouds will block the Supermoon :( I too have been drinking a little too much - still sticking to my 2 alcohol free nights (just have to drive to events, as my metabolism means I can't even have a glass these days!)
ReplyDeleteThe Magic Cake sounds interesting, hope it goes well! Nothing like having a real Christmas Tree in the house too!
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I so enjoyed reading your Taking Stock..and what I took from it overall is how contented you are right now. Sure there are little things that annoy us all but you are sounding like you have reached a place of contentment. As for nature, it sure is your happy place, along with your creative cooking. Go you. Loved this! Denyse x
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