Far from home

This past weekend I was able to spend some quality time with family and friends.  Going home always recharges my batteries.  Because we live three hours away from the nearest family, our visits end up being weekend get-aways.  I really enjoy my job and the town where I live but lately I've felt torn between being here and being closer to family.  I've been reminiscing about our newlywed days when we lived closer to family.  One thing I've noticed about myself is that I tend to romanticize things, the way they were.  I'm afraid that one day I will look back and pine for this place, where we currently live.  I wish I could just live in the moment, take one day at a time, and just...be.

Dear Baby

My intent is for this blog to celebrate and chronicle my life with my husband before kids.  I want the focus to be coupleness rather than childlessness.  Even so, we do not plan to be a family of two forever.  I'm a daydreamer and sometimes I have babies on the brain.  I try not to dwell on it, but there are days it actually feels therapeutic to imagine life with a wee one.  Periodically, I will be sharing a post called "Dear Baby," a letter to our future child about all of the above.  I invite you to share your own Dear Baby letter in the comments or link to a letter on your own blog. 

Dear Baby,

I have not treated my body well.  I have deprived it of nutritious foods and fed it garbage and chemicals.  I have not exercised regularly for a long time.  I want you to know that all that is changing.  I am nourishing my cells with living foods.  I am creating a safe, healthy place for you to grow.   I am learning how to cook healthy meals, which I will be able to prepare for you someday.  In the evenings, Daddy and I go for a walk or a hike.  My body is getting stronger so that I will be able to run and play with you. 

Love,

Mommy

A Weekend at Home

Sunday nights I always feel a teeny bit sad that the weekend is over.  However, I do have Monday mornings off, which I sooo look forward to.  It's nice to sleep in, read, relax with a cup of coffee, or write blog posts.  I love being able to ease back into the work week that way.  This was the first weekend we spent at home in a month.  Most of our family and many of our friends live three plus hours away.  So, when we want to see them we can't just buzz over for dinner.  I love to see the fam, but it's such a treat to wake up (or sleep in) Saturday morning in my own bed.

We didn't have any big plans but we worked on a couple of small projects that have been on the "to do" list for a while.  Hubby cleaned the garage.  I broke out the spray paint and attempted to spruce up a couple of garage sale finds. Pardon the bad photos.  I'm not a photographer. 

I got this glass vase for free at a garage sale.  It was painted pink on the inside.  I wasn't sure if the paint would adhere very well, but I am pretty pleased with the outcome.  Now I just have to figure out what to put in it.

These shelves were $1.  It's hard to see in the photo but they are all different sizes.  I am so excited to get these up on my dining room wall!  I will have to post photos when they're installed.

So, that was pretty much our weekend.  Oh, we did play three rounds of Settlers of Catan Saturday night.  And who won all three matches?  Yours truly.  Although, Hubby did have to point out that he had had a glass or two of wine that night, which kind of burst my bubble.  Sunday night we had a rematch and I still reigned as champion.  Have you ever played Settlers?  Some friends introduced us to it a few weeks ago and we are addicted. 

What did you do this weekend?

Just us two

Hello, I'm Sarah.  Welcome to my blog. I am in my early 30's and married with no kids.  I'm hoping to change that.  The no kids part that is.  I believe with all of my heart that God has a plan for us.  I am learning to wait on His timing.  I must admit that I can't help hoping that the wait isn't quite as long as another Sarah I've read about. (Genesis 18:12)  The truth is, I'm not quite ready to have a baby.  I've got a few things I need to work on.  It's time to start living in the moment making memories of just hubby and me, while preparing ourselves for parenthood.  I am confident there will be a time when we will look back and reminisce about when it was just us two.