Hump Day

Wednesday is usually a pretty quiet day around here... I don't schedule classes, the kids are free from sport or piano activities and there are no evening activities as a rule. It's a gloriously sunny day here and I'm reveling in a decent nights' sleep.

I should apologize for my mood yesterday. I really don't function well on little sleep - and I'm getting roughly 4 hours on average. It's not just that I have to get up for the dog - it's that I have a really hard time getting back to sleep once I'm up. Last night was much better. I actually set my alarm to wake up a little before Gracie has typically started whining. By beating her to it, I was able to get her outside to pee and back to bed before she really knew what hit her. It worked well last night so I have high hopes. I actually feel refreshed today.

I went to Costco this morning to check out some marble tile my contractor had seen there... we were looking for countertop material for either side of my stove - I knew I wanted something heat resistant there instead of the laminate we're putting on the other counters. It was beautiful tile - I bought enough to do the project, then drove across the street to Lowe's and looked at laminate samples for the other counter spaces. I think I've found the one I want. It felt really great to make my first purchase for the remodel... like it is actually going to happen.

I was a little early to pick E. up from school, and I happened to be driving by our little Farmer's Market, so I stopped. I was able to pick up some fresh carrots, some raspberries and a gorgeous bouquet full of dahlias and sunflowers. It made me so happy to wander through the aisles and enjoy the colors of the pumpkins, gourds, flowers, corn stalks and other vegetables. I love the feel of a little community market, and taking home produce that's only been out of the ground for a few hours. In another life, I could have been a farmer...

I also stopped at the little fancy dog shop, The Urban Canine. This place is amazing, with designer leashes and collars and high end, gourmet dog food... we're learning that boxers are sensitive eaters, and Gracie has been having some poo-poo problems (diarrhea), and the samples they gave me at this store last week seem to be agreeing with her better than the first food we tried her on. I had to practice my lamaze breathing as I wrote the check for the 13 pound bag so I didn't hyperventilate and pass out. Who knew a pet could drain my account so fast? Yikes. I know, I know. It's probably just the beginning.

E. is watching "Star Wars" right now and I'm getting sleepy - I have 2 hours before the other kids get home, so I'm curling up on the couch to catch a little shut eye... I love napping while an old movie is playing in the background...

Happy Wednesday to you all.