Ryan and I used one of our wedding gift cards to purchase a label maker, because we are just OCD that way. It makes us SO happy to have that thing! I spent a good chunk of last Sunday labeling all the Oxo containers we received as wedding gifts - and we have plans to label many more things. I have to say - if you don't have a label maker, and organization makes you happy, you should get one of these. It will make your day. Your week. Possibly your entire year.
Two.
I read this article online this week and found it fascinating. Ryan and I have already started to get queries as to when we will have kids...and how many...and have found reactions as volatile as they were when people found out we were getting married on a beach in Florida! Hard, sometimes to put aside people's opinions and overlook the feelings of judgment and condemnation.
Three.
Received a phone call at work this week asking about a guest Lynne had on the show - well, many, many years ago. She was able to recall the guest and as I researched the website so I could call the listener back, I found his story thoroughly fascinating. The man who had been the guest lost his voice - for years - and one day, as he was trying to give a talk about a Psalm, via a heavy, strained whisper, his voice came back. For good. His speech was being recorded, so you can hear the miracle here. {It's just a brief clip.} Goose bumps.
Four.
Weird confession...I really enjoy cooking with cilantro. It makes me feel like a grown-up. And by this, I mean real, fresh cilantro that you cut or tear...not something out of a jar that you measure with a spoon. I cooked with it this week...and oh yes. I felt like I should be on some Food Network show.
Five.
In the land of recent purchases...I now own a diffuser. {That's for hair, if you didn't know.} Ryan, good husband that he is, took me to Ulta {a first for both of us} and bought me a nice new hairdryer with diffuser. For the last week, I've been experimenting with figuring out the thing. It's an art form. And I'm no artist. But I'm determined to figure out the perfect combination!
Six.
My Facebook status yesterday stated this: The marriage of two happily OCD people includes conversations like this one: "What are you wearing today so I know which coffee cup to pick out for you?" It's true. I like my coffee cup to match my outfit, if possible. Sometimes it's not possible. Judge me if you like, but it's one of those little happy things in my day. And I'm not gonna lie: Ryan asking that question makes me feel even more loved than I did before. And the before was awfully good.
5 comments:
So this begs the question.... How many coffee cups do you have???
In regard to #2, I wish I could tell you it gets easier, but I would be lying...there will always be people who will sit in judgement of your decisions (and judging others is a sin by the way). I don't recall anywhere in the Bible where we are mandated to have children and those decisions are private to your marriage.
Just keep in mind that those type of choices are between you, Ryan, and God and those who would judge you are out of line...take a deep breath, say a quick prayer, and let it go. Don't let their unhappiness affect your happiness!!! You and Ryan are sooo good together...life is too short to spend time crying over things others may say or do.
Mark - Too numerous to count. LOL!! I would guess we have maybe about 10 travel mugs and a whole bunch of regular mugs!!
Anonymous - ahhh, yes, how people love to share their opinions!!! We have felt much peace about all our decisions...and we're sticking to THAT!!
1) I need me a label maker. Obviously :)
2) I know that having kids, and how many to have, is good for our family but I would never presume to determine if and how many is good for someone else's family.
3) That was a miracle. They happen all around us, if are eyes are open to seeing them.
4) I do not like cilantro but I have to say cooking with fresh parsley makes me feel the same way!
5) I have no advice on any hair stuff. Or make up stuff, in case you were wondering :)
6) I match Rachel's soothers to her outfits so it makes sense that a coffee cup would need to match the day's outfit. Especially if you have enough that you can do that!
Happy Saturday.
Natasha - Love what you say about keeping eyes open. SO TRUE>
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