Current

Favorites:

TV Show:  Parenthood.  I had never watched it until a few weeks ago, and am now caught up on the past 25 episodes.  I don't love all the acting, and I certainly don't agree with all the parenting that is done, but I enjoy the characters and love that an Aspergers boy is a big part of the story.

Song:  Depends on my mood.  Calm?  Piano music by Yiruma.  Driving in the van?  Grenade by Bruno Mars or Perfect by Pink {radio-version; not the one I accidentally downloaded before realizing my mistake}.  While running?  More by Usher.

Treat:  Milk Duds.  Who would have thought I'd fall in love with such a simple childhood candy?  I love how I have to chew so hard to eat them.  I enjoy the chewing part of eating, which is why I love sunflower seeds and can't stand to have health shakes for a meal.

Chore:  Organizing the kid's rooms and drawers.  I guess I'm burned out on cleaning all the usual places.

Books:  I've been reading quite a few historical fiction books lately.  I really loved "Sarah's Key" by Tatiana de Rosney.

Getting projects done, namely painting three rooms in the past couple weeks.  The colors look so great, and I enjoy the satisfaction I get when I observe my handiwork.

Planning vacations for the year.  Can't wait to see family and the ocean!

Accomplishing my goals.  There are now two 5K's in my future . . .a Temple Run around the KC Temple on April 30th and the Zoo Run on May 21st.  I'm hoping to improve my time in the next couple months, since I'm still only doing about an 11 minute mile.  I'm also loving the time I spend reading The Good Book.  Ryan is rocking the BofM reading, and should finish next month.  I'm on track to finish before summer.  I try to find a small quote or verse that I use as my daily motto each day. 

Family Meetings.  We are currently working on being better listeners.  We have hope this will improve patience and communication in our home. 

Least favorites:

Preparing to turn in taxes.

Living so far away from family.

Laundry.  I used to love this chore.  Soooo over that.

Snow.  Again.  I realize it's only February, but really?  The schools all let out 2 hours early today for weather. 

Facebook.  I've really been turned off by the whole social networking thing lately.  A while ago, I realized I missed the days of actually communicating with people on the phone, through personal email, or {heaven forbid} face-to-face.  It's been much more enjoyable, and I feel a stronger connection to my friends.  I hope my children don't get so used to social networking in the future that they miss out on some personal relationships.

Having my knees and feet hurt after I run in the mornings, getting more wrinkles every day and looking like an old witch when I look in the mirror.  Looking older is no fun, but I do like that I feel more comfortable with myself the older I get.