I don't even know where to begin talking about the last few days. I've had Colby with me, I've gotten to cuddle a baby, we've gotten piles and piles of much needed rain... it has been so good. A lot of my focus lately has been centered on the part of my life that isn't going the way I want. Nine months ago, I thought that I would have a baby either in my arms right now, or soon to be arriving. The past couple of months have been extremely difficult in that regard. It's a challenge reconciling my expectations with reality. That being said, all is NOT sadness in my life. The moments of sadness are there, but overall, I am so lucky with the lot that I've been dealt.
I suppose in the wise words of Maria von Trapp, let's start at the very beginning, a very good place to start. Friday, Colby got home from a week in New Mexico and Colorado where he'd had a fun hiking, camping, and fishing trip with one of his oldest friends. That night, we met a friend at the incredible Ted's Butcherblock for one of their delicious $12 dinners and $5 wine tastings. I seriously think these Friday night dinners are the best deal going in Charleston. On Friday, we had delicious curried pork in a sort of falafel/meatball combination, served over eggplant, a pita and drizzled with tzaziki, with a bean salad on the side. Dessert was a huge slab of carrot cake with a creme anglaise, and I could have eaten about ten more servings of it--it was just that good.
On Saturday, we went over to another friend's house so that we could meet her precious, perfect 1-week-old baby boy. He is still at that limp noodle stage of infancy that terrifies me so much, because they just feel so BREAKABLE, but I managed to hold him without crushing him, and then died at the cuteness of Colby cuddling him as well. It was admittedly a little bittersweet, but I am just so happy for my friend, and so excited to have a new baby in my life to watch grow over the years. After baby time, we finally got around to seeing Bridesmaids, and we both got some much needed laughs.
Sunday was a relaxing chill day, just catching up on the DVR. This week, Colby has been getting off work early, so we've been enjoying our evenings together. Ever since the cleanse, I've been on quite a healthy eating kick (combined with a little Ben & Jerry's because I had to try Late Night Snack--CHOCOLATE COVERED POTATO CHIPS, people!), so we've been cooking up some tasty meals, I've been keeping up with my workouts, and I've discovered the most delicious way to incorporate fruits and vegetables into my daily routine--Green Monsters! I just toss some flax seeds, a couple big handfulls of spinach, a banana, and some chocolate soy milk into a blender and liquify. Then chop in some ice, and voila, chocolate banana smoothie. It is SO GOOD, and I've been drinking one every day for my afternoon snack.
So, that's been my week, not all ups, but certainly not all downs either. I'm working very hard to focus on all of the good in my life, and not take it for granted. Unfortunately, Colby is leaving today for a work trip, but he'll be home in less than two weeks, and then we'll be heading off somewhere for almost three weeks of togetherness away from home. Life is good. I could complain, but today, I won't.
So glad you've had a good couple of days :) It is way too easy to focus on the "bad" so it's great that you are making an effort to enjoy all the good too.
Posted by: Solange | July 27, 2011 at 04:46 PM
I've been scared to try that flavor of Ben and Jerry's. But you liked it?
Posted by: Thoughts Appear | July 27, 2011 at 05:54 PM
Sounds like you've had one heck of a week! My friend and I were just talking about this today. When it seems like life is full of "nos" it's important to pay attention to all of the "yeses" too!!! Way to focus on the positives.
{I made chocolate covered potato chips for a shower I had last weekend. They were heavenly.}
Posted by: Molly | July 27, 2011 at 08:46 PM
Glad you had a good weekend :) Those green monsters sound DELISH! I just need a blender...
Posted by: Brittany | July 27, 2011 at 10:26 PM
Live POSITIVE! "Les BeBes" will come to pass!. Just raise your pelvis up to the heavens! It "will" work!
Posted by: Web traveler | July 28, 2011 at 02:14 AM
Aww great attitude to have! Bummer to hear about Colby leaving but yay for upcoming adventures!
Posted by: Jessica | July 28, 2011 at 03:45 AM
Greens and Ben & Jerry's--you are all about the balance, aren't you? ;)
That's great Colby's been able to get home earlier. And another positive review of "Bridesmaids"? I really want to drag someone to see it with me now.
Posted by: Kate P | July 28, 2011 at 03:52 AM
It really is a shame how easy it is to focus on the bad. I wish it were the opposite, and positivity came naturally to me ;)
Posted by: Angela Noelle | July 28, 2011 at 04:06 AM
It was just okay, I wouldn't get it again. Actually, I didn't think there was enough going on in it. Too much vanilla, not enough of the mix-ins.
Posted by: Angela Noelle | July 28, 2011 at 04:07 AM
Oh yum! I think I would like just the chocolate covered chips better than the ice cream! Chocolate covered Pringles--yes!!!
Posted by: Angela Noelle | July 28, 2011 at 04:08 AM
Yes, ma'am! You can get cheap ones at the store--I'm sure they work fine!
Posted by: Angela Noelle | July 28, 2011 at 04:09 AM
Um, thanks?
Posted by: Angela Noelle | July 28, 2011 at 04:09 AM
Yeah, hopefully it goes by quickly and we can hurry up and get to the fun part!!
Posted by: Angela Noelle | July 28, 2011 at 04:10 AM
Oh yeah, it was a little vulgar, but not overly so (I don't like pure gross-out humor), and had a definite undercurrent of sweetness. Very funny!
Posted by: Angela Noelle | July 28, 2011 at 04:10 AM
Love your attitude! I'd think the same way too. Focus on the good over the bad even though it's easy to get distracted and think of the bad more than the good. <3
Posted by: steph anne | July 28, 2011 at 05:44 AM