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Time // 6:17 p.m.

Place // Home, on the couch.

Eating // Pepper steak is in the oven and it smells amazing.

Drinking // Water, flavoured with lemonade Mio.

Watching // The news. I’m an old man that way.

Reading // I bought Inside by Alix Ohlin for my Kobo last night and am looking forward to starting it.

Wanting // More of this sunshine that we’ve had today, minus the wind! It’s so refreshing to see the sun. I even threw on my walking sandals and took Isla for a stroll.

Thinking // About how much Daphne is whining since she has a cone on her head. Poor, annoying, girl.

Creating // An idea of what I’d like my next tattoo to look like. I know exactly what I want, it’s just a matter of making the appointment and consulting with my tattoo artist.

Hoping // Isla’s two front teeth bust through soon. They are causing us all kinds of grief.

Needing // A nap. If I just wait a few more hours, I can just call it bedtime.

Anticipating // My trip to Vancouver on Saturday, as well as the arrival of my new cellphone on the same day!

Time // 9:30 a.m.

Place // The living room is my most lived in space it seems. Isla is asleep in my lap after eating half of her breakfast.

Eating // I am addicted to grapes. We bought 4lbs(!!) of them at Costco last week (because you can’t buy a small quantity of ANYTHING at Costco) and they’re all gone. Saaaaad.

Drinking // Coffee, and lots of it. The first thing I do in the morning is start my coffee so I can drink it while feeding Isla. I’ve been waking up with massive sinus headaches thanks to the weather, and coffee really helps mellow them out.

Watching // Hurray for the return of fall TV programming!! Sitting in my PVR right now is Breaking Amish, but I’m also loving that Grey’s is back (WTF, first episode? WTF??) as well as Private Practice. I also have Survivor on the PVR, but I’ve yet to watch any of the episodes. Oh well. I haven’t watched it in a couple years, so if I don’t watch this season, it won’t be the end of the world. Oh – and America’s Next Top Model. I know, I’m horrible for supporting the walking toothpicks, but I swear I watch it for the photography!

Reading // I’m still only 5% of the way through Pride & Prejudice, but I haven’t really been reading a lot lately. I also started reading Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close since I had a 30% off code for Kobo. So far, I’m enjoying it!

Wanting // Spicy food! I’m pretty sure I wrote this for my last “Currently” post, but it’s true! I miss spicy food and would kill for some Thai Coconut Curry soup right now. One day … one day …

Thinking //I’ve been thinking a lot about my job and daycare. Daycare is EXPENSIVE and I only work part-time. Is going back to work really going to be worth it since one entire paycheck will probably go towards childcare? I have no idea. I love, LOVE my job and the potential that it has for my career, but at the same time … I just don’t know.

Hoping // Kyle just booked a “guys only” trip to Las Vegas and goes in a couple weeks. I’m hoping he has an awesome time! And yes, I’m aware that people will probably be all, “How dare he go to Vegas and have fun while his wife is at home with the baby,” but he’s been thinking about going since before the baby came and I’m been pushing him to go. As long as he brings me something back, I’m okay with him going :)

Needing // A shopping trip. I’ve been feeling a little frumpy lately and I think some new clothes would help. When Kyle goes to Vegas, my mom and I are going to go to Kelowna to do some shopping, so that should help a little! It will be Isla’s first non-family visit road trip, so it should be interesting!

Anticipating //Halloween. I generally don’t get excited for Halloween other than to eat mini chocolate bars, but since Isla came around, silly holidays like this one allow me to relive my childhood a little bit. I’m looking forward to dressing her up in her little Jack O’Lantern sleeper and answering the door with her :)

What’s currently on your mind?

I feel like I’ve really been neglecting the blog lately, but it just seems like I haven’t had the chance to sit down and really write! Kyle’s been on holidays for the past weeks, so we’ve been busy visiting family, working in the yard, and just enjoying time as a family.

Time // 1:17 p.m.

Place // Relaxing in the living room, watching Isla snooze away in her baby swing.

Eating // Trying to eat healthier, although the bag of dill pickle chips sitting beside me certainly isn’t helping the matter. I really should have bought more fresh fruit at the farmer’s market on Saturday. All I’ve been craving is fresh, juicy fruit.

Drinking // Homemade iced tea. Kyle and I made it all the time before I had Isla, and we haven’t made it since. I got ambitious a couple days ago and started a batch, and it’s delicious!

Watching // I’ve been watching way too much daytime television. The TV is almost always tuned onto either TLC or the Food Network. I’ve also been watching a lot of Hell’s Kitchen and Hotel Hell. Oh, Gordon Ramsay, how you’re such an asshat but not really. I’ve also been watching my neighbours do some kind of work on their driveway. Right now it’s non-existent. I’m curious to see what their plans are for it.

Reading // Nothing, really. I downloaded Pride & Prejudice onto my Kobo and started to read it, but I’ve lost interest. Classic novels may not be for me, although reading one is on my 96 in 1096 list. I’ll get through it eventually.

Wanting // Spicy food, but Isla’s tummy can’t seem to handle it once it gets through my system and into my milk supply. If you ever really want to upset a baby’s tummy, eat spicy food. SO MUCH POOP AND GAS. Poor girl.

Thinking // Becoming a mom is a pretty awesome experience, as challenging as it may be sometimes. It seems like I learn something new every day, and it’s amazing to watch Isla learn and grow every day!

Hoping // That Isla’s 2-month immunizations go well on Friday. I’m really nervous about it, probably more than I should be! I’m just worried she’ll start screaming and not stop. I’m debating on whether or not I should give her baby Tylenol to help her through it, but I can’t decide.

Needing // A drink. I’ve had one, weak, boozy beverage since I had Isla and it was delicious. With the hot weather we’ve been having, all I’ve wanted is a big summer drink, like a daiquiri or Bellini. I’m still too nervous to drink booze while breast feeding, even though it’s apparently safe to have a drink if I wait two hours after I finish my drink to breastfeed. *sigh* Oh well. I’m sure my liver is thanking me for the break I’ve been giving it the past year! I think I’ve had two drinks in the past year. Liver, you’re welcome.

Anticipating //Cooler weather. It’s been CRAZY hot the past couple weeks, and it’s suppose to be in the low to mid-2o’s starting later this week and into next. The break is going to be a nice change, and I won’t have to wait until later in the evening to talk Isla for walks in her stroller.