I actually read an entire book! I used to read, but I’m ashamed to say that since Put Pie’s birth I haven’t done much reading. I read “The Brief and Wonderous Life of Oscar Wao” and I liked it very much. Unfortunately, I had gone to see a play based on the book and I couldn’t get the actors who played the parts out of my head. My imagination was really struggling to recast all the characters.
My friend M from M and the two Henrys made me a beautiful wrap style baby carrier. Why? Because she’s crafty like that. I love it! It’s gorgeous, well made, and very comfortable. I wish I would have had it when Put Pie was teeny tiny. If I ever have another baby I will definitely be using it right away. I was going to take pictures of myself with it on, but the paper bag over my head really detracts from the artistry so instead I will share pictures of M and her little Henry modeling one of M’s creations. She intends on making them to sell on Etsy.
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My cousin came to visit. When did we get old? Crazy! I haven’t really spent very much time with him as an adult and I can’t help, but think of him as a child. A child in the body of a man in his late 30’s with a bad knee.
My family is huge. HUGE! I have so many relatives I don’t know them all and sometimes I can’t remember the names of the ones I do know or how I’m related to them. Large families can come with lots of baggage. I’ve spent much of my life away from my family by choice, not because I don’t love them (I adore them), but because they can be all encompassing. There are so many of us that sometimes it’s hard to remember that there is a whole world out there. Well, I like being a part of the world.
Being with my cousin reminded me that no matter how much time passes or how far away I live, my family loves me. He looked at me with the same eyes he had as a little boy and he threw his arms around me and told me how much he loves me. And I could feel the love and it felt GOOD.
Exercise Challenge Update
Last week, I challenged myself to work out every day from October 8th until October 30th for at least 20 minutes a day. If I miss a day I have to pay $5 into a fund that will be used to finance a micro-loan through Kiva. Well, I am proud to report that thus far I have worked out EVERY.SINGLE.DAY! BOO-YA! Woo hoo! That’s right, that’s right, I did it! Alright, I shouldn’t gloat; it’s only been a week.
I have to thank you because there were a couple of times that I really wanted to weasel out of working out, but I couldn’t stand the thought of having to tell you. I thought you might ground me. So thank you, my bloggy buddies.
Have a fantastic weekend!
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