We just got back from a spectacular weekend at Sea Ranch.....

2/6

1. Excitement of having a weekend away with my two loves
   
2. Comfy car to drive
   
3. Clear roads
   
4. Exploring our way up the coast
   
5. Discovering our home for the weekend
   

Nugget: Progress not perfection (borrowed from my guru)

2/7

1. Waking up to an amazing view of the ocean and a sunny, sunny day
   
2. Finding a place to get triple espresso drinks in Gualala
   
3. Seeing Jeff's face when it finally sank in where we were
   
4. Nice, long walk along the coast
   
5. Sleeping with Lea in our king-sized bed and feeling her kicking and sleeping against my back (no sleep, but it was precious)
   

Nugget: Trust your instincts - it's basic but, man, do I need to remind myself of this often

2/8

1. Finding coffee and amazing biscotti 
   
2. Playing scrabble with Jeff all night long
   
3. Our BBQ dinner in town - brisket, pulled pork, and chicken...mmmmm
   
4. Having an amazing conversation with Jeff hiking along the ocean while lea sleept on Jeff's back
   
5. Witnessing the full moon shining over the ocean like a spotlight from our living room 
   

Nugget: I need to stop beating up on myself and start believing in myself 

2/9

1. Lea and I slept in until 10am!! We got up a lot during the night but man, that's the first time in a year at least
   
2. Jeff made me coffee and a bagel
   
3. BLT sandwich in town - just like mom used to make
   
4. No cell phone reception all weekend
   
5. Watching Lea and Jeff play and dance once we got home
   

Nugget: I miss going on adventures. They help me remember that life is a process, a journey, and I wouldn't want it any other way.

List for 2/5

1. the whole family sleeping in 'till 8am
   
2. feeling at peace with myself and living in the moment
   
3. witnessing doors opening as i pursue my dream
   
4. lea letting me kiss her one thousand times a day (i know these days won't last forever!)
   
5. anticipation of the fun, relaxing time we'll be having at sea ranch this weekend
   
6. Nadine get's her own today since I had written mine before she had her twins yesterday: I'm so thrilled and relieved that mama and babies are doing fine. welcome!
   

nugget: the only approval i should be looking for is from my heart

rumor has it there is NO cell phone service where we're going so i'm not sure if you'll be seeing my iDIGs till we come back on monday. i will be writing them though!

List for 2/5

1. the whole family sleeping in 'till 8am
   
2. feeling at peace with myself and living in the moment
   
3. witnessing doors opening as i pursue my dream
   
4. lea letting me kiss her one thousand times a day (i know these days won't last forever!)
   
5. anticipation of the fun, relaxing time we'll be having at sea ranch this weekend
   
6. Nadine get's her own today since I had written mine before she had her twins yesterday: I'm so thrilled and relieved that mama and babies are doing fine. welcome!
   

nugget: the only approval i should be looking for is from my heart

rumor has it there is NO cell phone service where we're going so i'm not sure if you'll be seeing my iDIGs till we come back on monday. i will be writing them though!

Lists for 2/3 & 2/4

2/4

1. wallaby yogurt - i eat one or two every day and it instantly makes me feel good
   
2. watching the sun rise over our patch of trees in the view from the back of our home
   
3. listening to lea talk and say more words everyday
   
4. my devoted husband
   
5. knowing today is going to be a good day
   

nugget: there are pockets to my home where i truly see myself shining through.

2/3

1. brewing coffee at home
   
2. blue sky cafe's "mr. blue sky sandwich" and latte
   
3. watching lea's face as i swing her on the swings for the first time
   
4. jeff for getting up with lea first thing in the morning, changing her, and playing with her while i sleep in - every day this week
   
5. constantly rediscovering clothes i already own - saves me from going shopping!
   

nugget: inspiration is where you find it

List for 2/2

1. getting my period but not the horrible cramps i used to get pre lea - hopefully that will last!
   
2. realizing that my crazy emotions last week were PMS and not the result of my life being a total mess - amazing how often i forget to keep this in mind and get hooked into it
   
3. jeff set up iChat so we can all talk and see each other during the day
   
4. the long conversation lea and i had today about the clouds, trees, and everyone we love
   
5. jeff taught lea how to snap so she can jam to the music and she was doing it on her own listening to coctau twins
   

nugget: realizing i need to take the pressure off having great, active weekends with jeff and lea in order to have great weekends.

List for 2/1

1. waking up feeling rested with no headache
   
2. working at peets for a few hours on my website
   
3. ocean walk with lea and jeff and how relaxed it made us all
   
4. discovering an amazing local mexican food restaurant that has been here for 20 years - almost thankful we didn't know otherwise my baby fat would be lingering still
   
5. listening to jeff and lea get her ready for bed - lots of singing and talking and squealing

nugget: i know it's been said a thousand times but....no pain, no gain

list for 1/31

1. peets coffee so close to our home
   
2. children's benadryl making booms feel better
   
3. our special pizza for nights when I can't cook
   
4. friday night lights - giving me a break from madmen reruns
   
5. my hubby for forcing me to talk through some stuff and help me gain perspective
   

nugget: not all my nuggets will be wise since i have some pretty unwise moments and that's the way it has to be sometimes