I can’t believe the month of January flew by that quickly. It feels like just yesterday we were celebrating the holidays. I guess time flies when you have kids.
Today was a pretty okay day, very gloomy and raining outside, frankly doesn’t even feel like winter now. This ever changing weather is driving me up the wall to be completely transparent. Nothing I can really do about it other then take it day by day and make the best of it.
Yesterday I tried my hand at a new dark rye bread recipe and it was good, but something seemed to be missing. Plus it was a really mushy dough, which I’m pretty positive that the dough is suppose to be firm before baking. I asked my cousin who works in a bakery and trained as a chef what I did wrong, she made some suggestions for next time so I will have to try them out. Sorry no picture this time around, but next time!
Today I got my new glasses, which I am pretty excited about. This new prescription is absolutely incredible and for the first time in a very long time, I feel like I’m not straining my eyes to see. My eyes adjusted easily to the change. Plus I adore these new frames! My sunglasses didn’t come in yet so I couldn’t pick them up, but I will take a picture once I do! Also, my cousin (the chef) has similar glasses, can you say two peas in a pod?
What else today…
Oh Valeria was a chatter box and seems to be dealing with her teething pretty well. Now that I say that, I’ve probably jinxed it. She has been very playful and laughing a lot more every day. It’s nice that’s she starting to find her little voice. I swear she understands everything I say to her or maybe I just like to think so. She smiles and laughs when I tell her I love her, coincidence? What about you guys, does your baby react to things you say or did they when they were babies? Also, I think she is going through a bit of a growth spurt, she is sleeping and eating like crazy. Oh sleep….I miss you…
I finally finished Krampus The Yule Lord by Brom, book review incoming for that today as well. And onto the next one: It Rides A Pale Horse by Andy Marino.
Now I’d like to discuss some goals and hopes for February. I try to set little tasks, hopeful to complete them in my time frame, so let’s make the list!
- Go through my clothing and get rid of anything I no longer wear, fits or need – i.e. bring to consignment or donate
- Clean up my desk – It’s a disaster!
- Plan out blog posts on a weekly basis
- Finish It Rides A Pale Horse by Andy Marino and write a book review
- Organize: 1. Our food pantry/fridge, 2. Valeria’s clothing (by age), 3. My clothing (by season/active wear), 3. Get my husband to organize his clothing, 4. The living room and re-arrange
- See my family on my dad’s side (nonna, zia & zio, my cousin) – They haven’t met Valeria in person yet
- See my cousin on my mom’s side (I haven’t seen her in 10-15 years, we recently reconnected and talk every day)
- Photograph Century Manor in Hamilton – Blog post to follow once photos are captured
- Make a list of 3 places I’d like to visit with Valeria and my husband (day trips) and photograph our outing
- Sell some household items on Facebook Market place – Trying to declutter. ‘I wonder if I could become a minimalist…’
- Complete a few wood burning projects – one is currently in the works and the other is a gift idea
- THOROUGHLY CLEAN – I need to do a deep clean of our living space. I mean scrub, dust, shine, etc. You name it, I’ll be doing it
- Begin my Sourdough starter – YES! I am so excited for this you have no idea
- Get back to the gym and keep working on my weight loss and nutrition
I think that’s everything I’d LIKE to accomplish this month. Not in any particular order either. But I will keep you posted on how I do! What are your February plans? Do you have any goals you would like to accomplish?
Ciao!
Mama on the Move 
Your glasses are pretty similar to mine but I actually like yours better 😂 I need to get my eyes checked too. It’s been less than two years since I went to the optometrist but this pregnancy and gestational diabetes have fucked up my sight even further. Your hair is looking absolutely fabulous. I remember finding it so funny that Dalila would recognize her own name from 4 months old. I had no idea babies that young would respond to their names, but we would call and she would look. Now Olívia smiles so much and it feels like she is smiling to show you she loves you. She’s such a nice baby. I absolutely love reading about other people’s plans and goals. I keep the girls’ clothes organized by age. Then, in their room, I always keep a box for what no longer fits and a box with the next size up, washed and ready. I wish I were that organized with everything lol
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If only I was organized, my life is always in chaos I feel lol but that’s a great idea to make thing easier for the girls clothing. I had gestational diabetes as well, so I totally get it, I know it can do some damage to your body, which honestly I’m surprised you even had. You seem so healthy! Your girls seem so sweet and intelligent as well so I’m not surprised they started recognizing their name and you early
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I look healthier now but I was very heavy when I had Dalila. I was at 99kg when she was born. I’m very short, 1,58cm so that’s not good at all. Then she was born and I lost 20+ kilos and then got pregnant again and had Olívia and lost some more. Two weeks after Olívia was born I was at 75kg, but I’ve now gained weight after Christmas. My weight has always been a huge struggle, honestly.
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That sounds very difficult, but you look fabulous and dont let anyone tell you otherwise! But I understand the struggle with weight, I’ve had to deal with it all my life, but I’d you need a support buddy on your health journey I’m here for you! ❤
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