Reading: I got a Fannie Flagg book at the library on Monday, but I haven't started it yet. I love our little library, but they are slow to get new releases--I looked for another Gillian Flynn novel to see if a different work of hers would leave me a little more satisfied and a little less wanting to chuck the book across a room like Gone Girl did, but no such luck. Then I looked for Where'd You Go, Bernadette, as I've heard good things about it, but they don't have that author, either. So I figured since I enjoyed Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, I'd give Fannie Flagg another go. Josh is reading a book in the Sword of Truth series, of which I have read one, so he is keeping me posted on the on-goings of the characters. I think that counts.
Wondering: What I did to jack up my left arm. It started aching at the shoulder this evening, and now there's a nice constant throb and basically no range of motion. The fun part is, I have no idea what I did to injure it
Wearing: Missions in Action tshirt circa 2002, and plaid pajama shorts with Winnie the Pooh on them that I think I've had since high school. Yes, even my bedtime style is something to be envied.
Thinking: about catching Elaina giving a pep talk to Winston, who is still having a hard time adjusting to the puppy. I walked into the bathroom this evening and found her perched on the side of the tub, telling Winston in her sweetest voice, "It's okay, Winnie. Yuna's a good dog, but you are part of our family, too, and we love you! And she's not going to hurt you, so it's going to be okay!" Then she went into her room and gathered up a blanket and toy to make a bed for him. She has such a sweet heart.
Eating: Nothing. I went to the doctor's earlier this week and deliberately turned my back to the scale. I could tell I have some work to do in that area, but I was fine not knowing exactly how much. Then I made the super smart decision to log on to their patient portal, and lo and behold, there was my weight, smacking me in the face. So yeah. I'm giving myself the rest of the weekend to not obsess over it, and then it's back to the Fruit and Oatmeal diet come Monday.
Excited: about tomorrow. Josh and I are taking a vacation day to get some winter prep done around the yard and house, and Rita is keeping the girls overnight so we can go out for Josh's birthday. The weather is supposed to be lovely--sunny and highs in the mid-70s. Time together, beautiful weather, not being at work, and a date night--sounds perfect to me!
Looking forward to: Tomorrow, of course, and the Spoon River Drive next weekend. And going to see Gone Girl in the theater with my mother-in-law in a couple of weeks!
Hoping: to catch another sunrise tomorrow morning that's as beautiful as the past two have been.
Thankful:
For my friend, Stephanie. She knows how to live Jesus, and she is one of the best people I have ever met.
For Yuna, who has been a great addition to our family.
For Amazon, which fairly painlessly delivered 3 birthday gifts for the hubbos.
For improved health for my auntie, who was hospitalized and very, very sick last weekend.
For my husband, for his love, for his patience, for the way he stretches me, and for the way he can beat boards on Candy Crush that make me want to scream. (It really is the little things, after all.)
Happy weekend, all!
