August 2009
2 posts
Tatum Sophia de Waard is here!
And so it begins…
On Tuesday morning, August 4th (around 7:30am), my water broke. I called the doctor, and she told me to take a shower, eat breakfast, and go ahead on to the hospital. We called my parents and Benjamin’s parents to let them know that she was on here way!
We arrived at the hospital at around 10am. I was starting to feel some minor contractions which were very mild and...
it's been a while...
So, I decided that I’m not going to update (in too much detail) because it’s been almost a year. Whoops!
Well, I’m about to “pop” any day, now. I’m not “offically” due until Saturday, but I would be happy to go sooner. I’m very ready to meet our little girl (and not be pregnant anymore). I know that our world is going to turn upside down when...
... a new (24th) year resolution ...
Things I would like to accomplish (or at least do) this year (in no particular order)…
go to bed and wake up earlier
start an exercise habit (really!)
become a better friend (keeping in touch and following through with commitments)
make at least four meals each week
read at least 20 (new) books
learn to crochet (really!)
finish our upstairs (attic, paint bedrooms, shower in bathroom)
...
Phrases, words, or comments that drive me nuts…
“Please hand me a scissors.”
“I seen you at the store yesterday.”
“I’m going to Chicago for the weekend.” (When what they really mean is, “I’m headed to Wheaton, or Elgin, or Skokie, etc.”)
“Let’s go down to the crik.” (Uh, creek?)
“I have to go warsh my...
June 2008
2 posts
I miss Chicago today…
I miss our relaxing Sunday afternoons in Oz Park. I miss being able to walk anywhere I wanted to be. I miss Lake Michigan. I miss the fireworks over Navy Pier. I miss the Lincoln Park Zoo (especially the merecats). I miss coffee shops at every corner. I miss always having something to do. I miss Michigan Ave. and all the tourists. I miss J. Alexanders and Chipotle.
...
I have been extremely spoiled by my husband’s new found hobby of roasting his own coffee beans. Last night, I became aware of this when I made a huge pot of “generic” coffee (the kind that I keep in the refrigerator in hope that it will taste somewhat fresh) for our small group. I immediately apologized for the terrible batch after I took my first sip. The responses were...
May 2008
1 post
I would love to post a new updated picture of my mint herbs, however, there hasn’t been much progress. :(
April 2008
5 posts
I met a 2008 presidental candidate today. He, I’m sure, will be happy to know that I’m mentioning his name in my blog. It’s free campaigning for him. His name is John H. Miller. He’s from Dubuque which is a little silly to me because he’s just now coming to Maquoketa (Dubuque is only 35 miles away), and I’ve never heard of him until today. He was interesting to...
I think that I am an artist at heart. Unfortuately, being an artist at heart doesn’t guarantee artistic talent or ability (or drive). Sometimes I just feel like I have an abundance of creative energy that just needs to be released. Those are the times, however, when I just sit at the piano and play. I need to do that more often (however, our piano is horribly out of tune). I do love to paint...
March 2008
4 posts
I am satisfied, but it would be nice...
There are a few things that are missing from Maquoketa (I want to see how many of these places we can aquire)… a Starbucks (or any type of coffee shop) an Argo Tea (or any type of tea shop) a Target a vintage clothing and accessory store (like Roxie’s in Holland, MI) a music store a Thai food restaurant The Body Shop a Panera Bread a Whole Foods There are a few things that are missing...
Books I want to purchase or aquire before I have...
Beatrix Potter set Chronicles of Narnia set, by C.S. Lewis The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle Goodnight Moon, by Margaret Wise Brown Corduroy, by Don Freeman all the Dr. Seuss books Charlotte’s Web, by E.B. White The Boxcar Children Series, by Gertrude Chandler Warner The Little House on the Prairie Series, by Laura Ingalls Wilder the Ramona Quimby books, by Beverly Cleary Mr....
January 2008
1 post
I participated in my first caucus yesterday. It’s one of the great things about being an Iowian (sp?). I couldn’t believe, however, how many people I talked to that were also participating in their first caucus even though they have lived in Iowa their whole life! I guess that’s because this race has been so close. Anyway, back to job searching…