I’m working at getting my head back on straight after feeling a bit down lately, and I’m slowly but sure getting myself out of that rut. I think some of it might have to do with the fact that it’s literally 3 degrees outside right now, the sun goes down at 4:30 PM and real life seems to be slapping us in the face with reality everywhere we look. Here’s the deal though…I’ve got an amazing partner going down this road with me, and that truly does make it all worth it. So, whether I like it or not, I’m digging my head out of the proverbial sand, brushing myself and getting back in the game. It’s time for some Tuesday truth!
1// Ryan and I started Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University last night. You might remember that I mentioned in my Farewell to 2015 that we really want to tackle our finances this year. With two salaries, we make a good amount of money, and we have a good little nest egg, but we’d like to be debt-free (minus our mortgage) in the next year and a half. I’m sure I’ll bring this up again as we get further in the process. First things first? Tackling a budget…something we’ve never had.
2// I decided to take my little sewing hobby and start a little baby business on the side. I make baby blankets, bibdanas, sear seat strap covers, receiving blankets and, soon, I’ll feature some mobiles. I’ll be setting up a teensy little etsy shop sometime in the next few months, and if you’d like to see some of what I’ve done/what I’m doing, checking out black river boutique on instagram. Here’s a sneak peek at the pretty (organic!) fabrics I’ll be working with for the next week or so!
3// Running continues to be a thorn in my side, but I’m working through the mental aspect of it. I love running now, but since getting pregnant this time, I’ve really struggled watching my times get slower and slower, and I think that mental aspect is taking a toll on my ability to get out there consistently. I’m making a point, until I get my head on straight again, to do at least 2 miles at a time and convince myself that every mile is a victory. Who cares what the clock says at 20+ weeks pregnant?
4// Spencer is officially in daycare! It’s a great thing, but it’s also been a really interesting transition for us. He loves the social aspect of it, but he’s going through a separation anxiety phase, which makes it really hard to leave him there. It helps knowing that A) his daycare only has 7 children, B) it’s literally one street over from us and C) he’s learning new things every day…and his daycare sends me smiley pictures all the time.
5// I’m seriously considering cutting my hair…think: long bob. Thoughts? I’ve been growing my hair out for a long time now, but with baby #2 on the way soon, as well as Spencer pulling on it daily, I think it’s about time for a change. Thoughts?
