17 March 2009

what's going on

I can't think of a good post, but I thought I'd let you know what's on my mind, just so I don't go MIA for too long again.

Spring is nearly here! Since we did part of our yard last fall (sprinklers and sod) we now have many planting areas (or dirt) just sitting there waiting for some lovely flowers or something. Which means that I need to put my degree (Horticulture) to work and plan the flower beds. This is a daunting task, even for me (not exactly an expert, though I did have 1 class on design where I designed 1 project - my parents' house.)

Jack is sick with the flu. I thought he'd already had it before I left but apparently that was something different. I'm hoping that everyone else doesn't get the flu coming up here. It's hard to get anything done with sick kids.

I've got a huge stash of fabric that I'm feeling like I should start using up. I've also collected several quilt patterns that I like lately. I'm not sure why it's so hard to start something new, maybe I'm afraid I'll spend all that time on it and not like it. Maybe I'll show you some pictures of some possible quilts and you can tell me which one to start. (Among them is a new quilt for my bed, which I'm kind of dreading because it will definitely take a while.)

I've joined a family weight loss competition. But it lasts for something like 20 weeks! I'm not sure I can hold out for that long. But I did eat rather perfectly yesterday and today so far, so I'm feeling great about that. Which leads me to the next thing . . .

Dan wants a girl. He'll take a boy too. I'm not so sure about being a mom of 5 kids (read boys - because you know that's what we'll have.) How will I have enough time for everyone (including me and Dan)? How will I have enough time to do everything (laudry, dishes, etc., etc., etc. )?Where will we put another one? I really don't want to get fat again. So for now I'm undecided.

What's going on with you?

5 comments:

KA said...

I don't blame you ONE BIT for being afraid to have another child. I am too, and I currently only have ONE!

ang said...

i KNEW dan wanted another baby!!! ;)

sara said...

Wow Leigh, that IS news! I'm pretty sure the odds are in favor for having a girl at this point, aren't they? 5 kids can't be that much different than 4; you would handle it like a champ!

As for me, not much is new except being up to my elbows in laundry. I don't generally think too far beyond the next few weeks. Tonight Aaron asked me jokingly "What's your 5-year-plan?" (because someone on TV had just said that - an Office rerun) and it was such a strange thought. I thought well, in 5 years I'll still be sitting here folding laundry... but the kids' clothes will be a little bigger. Maybe it's time to set some goals or something. Hmm...

Joy said...

I did not want to try for another one but Scott wanted his boy. I caved and I am glad I did. Having 3 girls and now a boy adds a whole new dynamic to our family. If I knew how really different and great it would be I would not of fought so hard. It took 4 years to convince myself.

bigfatelmer said...

So wait, are you announcing something, or just talking about it? Even if you do have another one, you'll never have a shortage of warm snuggly blankets to wrap her in. As for the weight loss competition, i'm thinking of shortening it to the end of May. I know your yard will look great when your done Leigh, good luck.