Things I am Loving Right Now…

by Rebecca on February 5, 2010

These diapers and this diaper cover.

The unseasonably warm days we’ve been having this week. I haven’t even had to force coats and hats on the kids.

That Andrew has been reading this book to the kids every night. (If you have kids, read this book with them! If you don’t, read it to yourself!)

Having my husband around more.

That the SECOND Christmas and New Year’s were over, my kids starting planning their birthday parties. They aren’t for a few months, but they already have some very detailed plans (including diagrams!). Hey-at least they are doing most of the planning for me!

This video gave us a good laugh.

The homemade granola we’ve been eating every morning. (recipe from Better Homes & Gardens cookbook)

Granola
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup sesame seed
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup oil
dried cranberries (or raisins)
Stir all ingredients together. Spread mixture evenly into a greased 15x10x1 baking pan (large cookie sheet with rim).
Bake at 300 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir mixture after 20 minutes of baking. Remove from
oven and quickly stir in dried cranberries or raisins (however much you want, about 1/2-1 cup) and then immediately turn out
onto a large piece of foil. Cool, then store in tightly covered jars or plastic bags for up to 2 weeks. (Can freeze for longer storage.)
Makes about 6 cups.

This Cookbook (and the cleanse she recommends).

The yellow curry from Bangkok Grill. (I’ve only been there twice, but Andrew had a meeting there this week and brought me his leftovers! The only problem was that I am obviously a wimp compared to his capacity for spicy. Five stars is too much for me. Can you believe that the girl who used to work there is a 27 star girl? How is that possible?)

The Bloom Blog (I haven’t been reading blogs very often lately, but every time I read this one I feel inspired.)

Playing Dutch Blitz and Blokus, and better yet, that my kids can play with me! I love playing games, and back in the day we used to have a weekly game night with friends and family. It’s been a while since then~it just gets a little more complicated with more kids and more distance between other adults. But all of a sudden in the last few months, I have kids who can play all my favorite games with me. It has been a blast! Now we have a family game night almost every night.

Our astronomy book and the experiment kit I got to go with it (so I don’t have to make my kids wait to do an experiment because I forgot to get all the supplies).

That of the healthy meals I made this week, there were three nights when the kids asked for more! (Broccoli & brown rice soup, spinach frittata, salmon with asparagus and roasted potatoes) If you have eaten with my family before, you would know that this is definitely something to celebrate!

How much Luke loves his brothers and sister. They only have to smile at him, and he is overcome with laughter. It is adorable.

What are you loving right now?

{ 7 comments… read them below or add one }

Karin February 5, 2010 at 8:51 am

OK, now I have to go back and check out all of your links! I love your posts. Maybe the key is to post sparingly and that makes them all the more special;)

Olivia Carter February 5, 2010 at 10:26 am

Great list! I'm going to check out that book too. Thanks!

Mindy February 7, 2010 at 10:00 pm

I am very excited to check out some of your favorite things right now!! Especially the books!! I am loving trying new recipes right now!! That brown rice soup sounds delicious!! Can't wait to see you Wednesday!!

JN February 19, 2010 at 1:44 pm

I can't seem to see your links, could you tell me what book you are lovin?

Ferrel Family February 22, 2010 at 8:42 pm

Hey, fun to hear from you guys! How are you? Your baby is adoreable. I guess I haven't been checking my blogs for a LONG time, I don't even remember you being pregnant. Your family picture at the top is so cute. I hope you guys are doing well and adjusting to the new little one. :)

It's definitely been a crazy snow year here in DC. I'm loving it. I think I'm about ready for spring to come now though. I must be turning into a snow wimp.
Take Care! Tell the family hello from the Ferrels!

Coreen February 25, 2010 at 11:05 am

Hey I tried your granola recipe! It's great, next time I'm going to try substituting Blue Agave for the honey and see how it turns out. Random, but I had a dream about Kim Green last night. I was wondering if you've kept in touch with her, or if she has a blog or anything??
Coreen

jen April 12, 2010 at 10:46 pm

awhile ago I couldnt get onto your blog and so I stopped trying! After I saw your comment on carries site I searched for you! Little luke is so darling and Annie has especially changed! Just beautiful! Your family looks like they are doing so well. Life is flying by for us as well with a move and new job and experiences. I can barely keep up. I would love to catch up! Love you, jen

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