1. revisiting one of my favorite artists' sites (brian andreas) and finding new inspiration, connection with myself, and the knowledge that even though i have changed so much and strayed a bit here and there, i have stayed true to my core
2. sunny mornings
3. seeing friends at FIT
4. lea's dressing style developing
5. good, good, good days where i have patience and energy
6. making plans to see friends and family
7. finding new and creative ways to communicate with jeff
8. my ever-growing bond with lea
9. the excitement i have for this growing baby in my growing belly
10. finding a number of sites online that inspire me and sing to my sense of style, design, philosophy, and playfulness as a parent
11. knowing the rain will bring more green
12. my new cookbook: the french laundry, and how much i've already learned just by browsing through the initial pages
13. the fact that i'm back to cooking, baking, and creating in the kitchen. i've missed it so! (so has my family)

nugget: this is from said artist in #1. his stories always hit my heartstrings louder each living year

No Regret
"I sometimes wake in the early morning & listen to the soft breathing of my children & I think to myself, this is one thing I will never regret & I carry that quiet with me all day long."

with regards to tara's post about making intentions in sync with the cycle of the moon.....
i have decided that starting this week and for this cycle i will be focusing on cleansing, filtering, and spring cleaning my home. there are so many projects i want to work on, but before doing so i want to clear out the old, unwanted, in-the-way clutter and crap and start fresh. so, this is my intention, promise, focus, whatever for this cycle. the first place i will tackle is my closet! arg!!!

thanks for the inspiration and idea tara!

1. the thoughtful presents my sis got lea for her b-day
2. the fact that bad moments no longer turn into bad days or bad weekends. jeff and i know how to go easier on ourselves and each other and give each other space and consideration a lot better now.
   
3. going to FIT 2 times a week and never wanting that to stop, no matter how pregnant i get!
   
4. feeling myself being so much stronger this pregnancy, in so so many ways
5. the excitement and anticipation of seeing our friends tomorrow
6. watching top chef and allie macbeal
7. dancing and eating sushi while shopping at whole foods
   

1. reading all your idigs
2. feeling sore from a workout for the first time since i've been pregnant -yeah! and the excitement of having the chance to go 2 x week
   
3. seeing all our friends (both lea and i) at FIT yesterday and then running into esther and josie at new leaf after - i love being so connected in this community to such amazing women and families
4. pushing through my headaches and still going for a long walk this morning to get a workout and get lea outside and discovering snails, acorns, worms, and flowers
5. the possibility of having help once a week with everything i want to do during the day
6. brainstorming the idea of a community based art studio co-op style where a group of moms could all join in to pay for a space to both work on, promote, and show our art (whatever the form). talking about it with a new friend and feeling great motivation to get something moving. just thinking about it excites me.....
7. idigging
   

1. the fact that it only took 4 days for my cat to start loving and taking care of our new kitten "cake" and how sweet it is to see them play, chase, and sleep with each other
2. right now cake is sleeping on the back of my chair and bissen is sleeping at my feet. there is nothing more calming for the soul than two cuddles kittens sleeping with you and feeling their purr
3. the quilt that i'm making for lea. it's taken me a long time to figure out the fabric and design, but i worked on it a lot these past few days and finally figure it out and got a lot done. it's my first quilt so i'm having to make it up as i go along. i hope to have it finished for your 2nd b-day in 2 weeks.
   
4. falling asleep last night at 8:30
5. running into sarah and her kids this morning at new leaf and how happy it makes me to see them smile when she spotted me...and visa versa :)
   

1. our new kitten "cake" that we got in front of new leaf
2. the fact that i can bring home a surprise kitten without asking jeff and the fact that jeff is already expressing his love for her just by the photos alone - the man loves females around!
3. seeing a few friends at the park today along with their amazing kids and feeling so happy that i have the life i do and get to spend it with the people i do
4. rearranging the creative studio space in our home today after months of not being able to anything and already feeling the creative juices flowing
5. cake is sleeping on the lid of bissens' (our existing cat) litter box. sweet in a cat kind of way.

1. making through to the other side of the stomach flu i suffered this week
2. waking up today with energy and the ability to clean the kitchen, get the new coffee and waffle maker unpacked and ready, and make a delicious b-fast for my family for the first time in weeks.
   
3. getting outside yesterday for the first time since monday and seeing the beautiful sunset...realizing also that feeling better and more connected is as easy as stepping outside and checking out the view when you live in the hills of el granada. so, so lucky.
4. jeff for taking off work this week to care for lea and i, doing such an amazing job at the task, and for getting me what i wished for (silently) for valentines day - a massage at the ritz. i couldn't be more ready for some "ritz-pampering".
5. reconnecting with an old friend and after exchanging our updates having him remind me that i have actually achieved every single dream i had when we met years ago. wow. it's such a good reminder when we can all get so focused on where we want to go, as opposed to recognizing all we have and have achieved thus far. i really have everything i have ever dreamed of. down to the very last detail. it's just amazing.
   

1. figuring out how to curtail the nausea till the afternoon
2. possibly finding a good doc who supports vbacs today
3. the fact that every time i talk through something i'm stressed about my hubby makes me feel better, relieved, and supportive
4. the sound of lea peacefully sleeping
5. lea's great results from her eye exam yesterday