This rainy Thursday just has me feeling alll the Fall moods.  Even though it will be 90 degrees in a few days from now, and our afternoon will be kinda hectic, I’m just going to take full advantage of this morning, sitting and drinking coffee while I write up an easy little something.  I like these Taking Stock lists because it just lets me to be quiet for a moment.  (Even if Fergus is VERY LOUDLY CHEWING on his dog toy at my feet.)  It’s fine.

I’m breezy.

Making: not sure what’s next — pants, dress, romper?  But it’s sewin’ time.
Cooking: since posting my Fall Goals, I already found a new Instant Pot recipe we all liked!
Drinking: I do believe a margarita will be had tonight.
Reading: nothing yet, but I’m definitely doing Gifts of Imperfection soon.
Trawling: *googles — what is trawling”
Wanting: an extension cord that looks like wood grain.
Looking: like a hot mess today.
Deciding: what to wear tonight for mom’s night out.
Wishing: I was holding my new baby nephew right now.  Gimme gimme!
Enjoying: our not-so-busy weekends.
Waiting: for Stevie’s follow up appointment with the developmental pediatrician.
Liking: that the Learn to Square Dance signs are back up in Burbank.
Wondering: if I should volunteer in Stevie’s class…
Loving: when Stevie lets me show him something new. (Today it was how to draw a happy face.)
Pondering: simplicity and perfectionism and self-criticism and… why though.
Listening: finally getting around to Coloring Book by Chance the Rapper.
Considering: how well I’ve been sleeping, I shouldn’t be this tired.
Buying: GrandeLash Eyelash Serum so I can avoid going to grief rehab as I let my eyelash extensions grow out.
Watching: Mad Men.  I don’t even know what to say, it’s totally different than I expected.
Hoping: to de-clutter a bit more so I can get rid of our monstrosity of a bookshelf.
Marveling: Stevie just learned how to make the smooching sound when he gives us kisses. It finally clicked for him!
Cringing: as I re-watch GOT.  I forgot how brutal some of the torture scenes are.
Needing: a serious facial. Face lift?
Questioning: why facials — and face lifts — are so expensive.
Smelling: the faint scent of Serenity oils running through the diffuser.
Wearing: all the sneakers.  These are my current faves.
Noticing: I am in a fog too often.
Knowing: fear is healthy.  But scary movies don’t fall into the healthy fear category.  P.S. I watched IT and my bathroom door just opened on it’s own.
Trouble-shooting: video editing.  It never works right the first time.  EVER.
Thinking: about getting a housekeeper for the last 5 years.
Admiring: kick-ass women.  While trying to remember that just because I CAN do it all, doesn’t mean I HAVE to.
Getting: amped for our next Coldplay concert!!!  (And maybe some drunk Instagram Stories, if you’re lucky)
Bookmarking: some random stuff.
Opening: too many Amazon packages.  It’s so convenient, but so much waste!
Closing: the chapter on ABA (behavioral therapy) for Stevie.  More on this later.
Feeling: sore.  I think my husband is trying to kill me with our workouts lately.  Or at least incapacitate me so he can take advantage.
Dreaming: of purchasing a vacation rental somewhere.
Hearing: not as well as I used to, that’s for sure.  A lot of WHAT?? echoing through our house every day.
Celebrating: our 11 year wedding anniversary this weekend!
Pretending: I’m at peace.  Pushing all the “I should be doing…” thoughts to the back of my mind.  Fake it til you make it grrrl.
Embracing: the Roku box.  I was slow to come around, but I’m into it.

I originally found the Taking Stock list on the Meet Me at Mike’s blog. Thanks for checking in!

loves,
jaana