Top 9

Top 9 for the Week:
October 7th


9.  Cranky Kids.  No clue what was in the air this week...but our kids were cranky.  It also seems to have carried over into this week.  Joy.  Maybe it's me?  I'm just ready for them to be back to normal. 

8.  Last Bit of Warm.  We had some beautiful days this week.  In fact, on Saturday the kids played out in mud our on out back deck.  It was splendid.  I'm thinking that was the end of our last for this year.  So sad.  I don't even honestly feel like we had a fall!

7.  Resale Love.  I'm in love with resale shopping.  I don't think I can even buy something for regular price.  Had a chance to browse around a few shops this week with my friend and her son (while our daughters were in preschool).  Good times.

6.  Goodbye Microwave.  I read an article/poster on Facebook about the disadvantages of having a microwave.  SO, we put our downstairs.  To my surprise, Jay was totally on board with this.  But then again, he never likes leftovers heated up in the microwave.  I haven't really missed it.  Even melting butter wasn't bad on top of the stove or in the oven.  AND I have extra counter space!  Which is a huge perk!

5.  Sewing Love.  Got a chance to get back into sewing this week.  Just a bit.  But it was nice.  I'm looking forward to my weekend with my mom in November.  Now that I KNOW how to sew--I can only imagine what I can get done in that amount of time!!:o)  I should start planning my projects!  And getting fabric!  OH I LOVE SEWING!

4.  Clayisms.  Is getting his 2 year molars.  Besides his runny nose and poop, he's been extremely cranky.  They are there--I can feel them.  I seriously crack up at this kid.  He is SO funny to watch.  His facial expressions and the way he goes about doing things.  He surprises me every day.  One day this week it was raining a bit, so he decided to pull his jacket up over his head (like a hood) to protect himself from the rain.  If he doesn't have something--he figures it out!  He also had one of THE hugest blowouts I have ever seen in the Newell House.  And it was at speech.  And I had to clean it up in the back of our van.  Not pretty.  For a Monday morning especially. 

3.  Malloryisms.  She has a better memory than me.  I am certain of this.  Trouble I tell ya.  We headed home a different way from school the other day and she quickly recalled us being stuck in the snow.  You can guess how long ago that was!  Crazy!  This week she also decided to wash her barbies in the living room while Clay was napping.  She kept referring to the male as "Nick."  It was cute.  I need to get better at writing her sayings down...she is FULL of them.  But unfortunately this week, I only wrote one down.  While running around outside this week she was chanting, "My momma is my girl.  My momma is my girl."  Warm fuzzies all around.  (This is making today--a battle--MUCH better.  Glad I decided to blog:o)).

2.  Fall Festival.  We enjoyed a family outing in Dowagiac this weekend.  It was PERFECT weather!  All of us enjoyed being out and about.  Shopped, walked around, looked at tractors, and a lunch out--all good.  Sometimes I love to just sit back and take it ALL in.  I LOVE our little family.  I LOVE the things we do.  I truly feel blessed.

1.  College Roommate.  My favorite person from college--my old college roommate--and her husband came to visit this weekend.  It was SO good to see her smiling face and to catch up on everything.  I love how our distance and time means nothing to our friendship.  And I love sharing my life with her.  Now that our distance is closer...I'm hoping this means we get together a little more often:o)  Whatever the case--I'm SO glad she's in my life.  Love you Kelly.

Another week down.
Closer to Halloween.
Closer to a mini vacation for Jay and I to Atlanta:o) (My friend is getting married!!!)

Enjoy your dreary week.
Get cozy with a blanket.
And a loved one:o)

Until next week,
Mrs. Newell