Spring

Wow.  So apparently I haven't written anything on this blog in nearly two months and my personal journal only looks a little better. I've started a dozen blog posts in my head but I've either never gotten around to writing them, decided they were stupid, or thought that I was probably more qualified to read blog posts on said topic instead of trying to write it myself.  I thought I'd pop in and do a little spring check in just so I can say I haven't completely abandoned this here blog.  Here a few things about this season of life that we've been doing.

One of the kids' favorite games right now is run away from the _____________.  Their favorite things to run away from are dragons and pretend lawn mowers.  As Will tells me, they are "scaredy."  The funny thing is that we have yet to mow our lawn this year and the kids haven't really seen one up close and working since last fall.

I wish I could share some cool DIY projects with you but I've barely done a single thing since Christmas.  I've pulled out my quilt and worked on it a tiny bit here and there but that is about it.  I also put together a quick spring wreath for the front door but it is nothing worth sharing on the blogosphere.

I just want to go on record as saying that one of the saddest things you'll ever see is a toddler limping.  Seriously.  You know that there is no way they are faking it and just about breaks your heart.  Will twisted his ankle the other day and is just finally getting over the limp.  It is like having tiny Tim follow you around in your house.

Since I haven't been writing or crafting, one thing I've had plenty of time to do is read.  I made a goal on goodreads to read 26 books this year (or one book every 2 weeks).  So far I think I've read 16.  Of course, 3 of those were Kira's bedtime chapter books but I think they count.  The only problem is that I've read a lot on my "to read" list and now I need new ones.  I have just a couple of more left to read but they are either already checked out from the library or I'm saving them until closer to my book club so they'll be fresher.  Do you have any suggestions?  Right now I want to read either good fiction or some Christian non fiction to encourage my soul and encourage me.

We are getting excited about herbs, flowers and Easter.  We've been trying to eat a few paleoish meals a week in order to cut back and increase our veggie intake.  Today was supposed to be one of those.  We're going to have balsamic shredded pork over sweet potatoes topped with slaw and a side of salad.  Well...then I found this lovely recipe for a loaf of artisan sourdough bread stuffed with olives, rosemary and garlic.   I think I could have held off except for the fact that I was asked to bring the bread for Easter and I wanted to test it first since I'm a real sourdough newb.  There goes are gluten-free dinner.  I suppose we'll just have to rejoice and be glad in it.

Last question and then I'm done.  Is it possible to convince a 20 month old boy to keep a fedora on his head for any length of time?  I saw the cutest straw fedora at Target for only $3 and I really want one for Will.  I'm just trying to decide if he'll leave it on for more than 30 seconds at a time.  Moms of boys, any tips?  I really need it in my life.  Especially since the blue band on it matches his blue eyes.