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 
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