The Daybook January 12

Outside my window... it is winter without a doubt.  They are even talking about snow this afternoon.  After the winter we had last year it's hard to believe that we've made it to January without so much as a snowflake.

I am thinking... about my novel.  Unfortunately, thinking is not the same as writing.

I am thankful... for guardrails.  Everyone is perfectly fine, but I swear our parents are going to worry us into an early grave.

In the kitchen.... I've been trying out some new soup recipes.  I'm in a warm and cozy kind of cooking groove.

I am creating... a mighty nice schedule for myself.  So far, so good with the early rising.

I am wondering.... why Yogi is quite capable of taking off his shoes in the car, but not in the house.

I am reading... (actually I just finished) It Looked Different on the Model by Laurie Notaro and it was hysterical. She's entirely new to me, but I checked her website and found out that she has 8 other books.    

I'll be finding those pronto!

I am looking forward to... a birthday dinner date with Kate this weekend.  We haven't decided on a restaurant just yet, but I'm thinking here or maybe here.    

I am hearing... all kinds of new words from Yogi.  There is a new one almost everyday.  Here's a run-down of what we've heard so far - Mama, Mommy, banana, ball, bubble, turtle, socks, no (sounds like nah, but we are SURE of what he's saying), and apple (bapple).

Around the house... we have a new addition!  Yogi got a train table for Christmas and he loves it.  Pictures soon.

One of my favorite things... is running in a light rain.  First of all, it's nice and misty which feels good, but my favorite part is leaving my glasses at home.  It makes the world a bit fuzzy.

A few plans for the rest of the week: a playdate at The Monkey Treehouse, another gathering of our neighborhood potluck group and a belated birthday dinner out.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing... meet our new playroom pillows!