MIA

Haven't been around much lately. I had a work offsite last week which put me out of contact for a couple of days and I've just been feeling very tired. I am one of those people who can't go to be before 9pm, even if I am exhausted. I think it's all those years of being told to go to bed when I didn't want to. I am finally "rebelling".

We've also been very busy on the weekends. I seriously thought things would slow down in October but it seems to be getting worse. We had a pot luck at a friend's house on Saturday with about 5 other families (and their kids). We know most of them from our pre-natal classes when I was pregnant with Thomas so it was fun to catch up again. On Sunday we had second birthday number 132! This time it was for Ethan, one of Thomas' friends since birth so that was fun as well - but another couple of hours spent with a whole bunch of adults and their kids. It was really a kidfest this weekend.

I am looking forward to Wednesday - my day off and the day when Thomas and I can just hang out. He has been so sweet and funny lately and I am really having fun spending time with him. He even kept himself occupied in his playroom last night while I cooked an entire meal. Haven't made more than fish and rice in I don't know how long. Last night's chicken stroganoff was practically a gourmet meal!

A while ago we tried to teach Thomas to say "No Thank you" rather than NOOOOOOOO! when he didn't want something. The last few days he has started saying "No 'Hanks" and i is soooo cute. This morning we were walking down the stairs to his daycare and he said "Oh my gosh! That's Amazing!" Not sure exactly what he was referring to - but cute none the less. We definitely have a little chatterbox on our hands.

As for the scrapping - I just haven't been feeling it lately. I have been doing my Stand up and Scrap assignments (actually two for each challenge so far, and then I choose my favourite), but apart from that I have been on a little hiatus. I think with MDM closing I have been looking at how I spend my time. I am actually a little relieved that I will have some more time on my hands - time that I can spend on my other CT projects and on scrapping for myself.

A couple of CT things I have to mention.

1. Lauren Reid is leaving Scrapartist (don't worry she is going somewhere else) and she's having a 35% off sale. Details here and store here.
2. Dani Mogstad is celebrating 2 years of Design by Dani. Big savings in the store and a fabulous party bag if you spend $5 - and believe me, it is definitely worth it.
3. Big savings are starting at MDM for the final month. Make sure you keep stopping by to pick up some goodies from the designers and find out where they are going.

Well that's enough of my rambling today. I'll finish with a photo because I HAVE to include something visual.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great Tuesday.

Nicole