Currently #6

Watching: Planet Dinosaur -- Arthur choice of documentary currently. Even I have enjoyed watching the 6 episode mini series.

Reading: Tuscany for Beginners by Imogen Edwards-Jones. Part of my Read Your Book Shelf challenge as it's been sitting on my shelves for at least two years. Super disappointed in this one...

Listening: One Bad Mother podcasts. I was two weeks behind, but don't worry, I'm catching up!

Making: Lots of crafty projects! I joined the #The100DayProject starting yesterday. I'm going to attempt 100 days of crafts. I'll be documenting on my Instagram account.

Feeling: Still under the weather. These colds are still lingering...

Planning: SU Bingo make n takes. Getting super excited for my big event at the end of the month.

Loving: I went a little crazy at Sprouts this week and got so much fresh fruit! I could seriously eat it all day although I know I shouldn't.

Currently #5

Watching: I randomly started watching Great British Castles on Netflix and it's oddly fascinating. It's currently Arthur and I's go-to for a daytime show.

Reading: The Golden Prince by Rebecca Dean; one of those books that has been on my shelves way too long

Listening: We switched gears yesterday and listened to Gorillaz radio on Apple Music while playing

Making: Prepping card kits for April and May classes

Feeling: I still have a bit of a lingering cough, but I've mostly recovered from that nasty cold

Planning: I'm hosting my first big Bingo event at the end of April. In the planning stages right now.

Loving: The last two nights it has rained almost all night. I love falling asleep to the sound of the rain.

Currently #4

Watching: J and I are catching up on Season 2 of The Magicians

Reading:The Girl with All the Gifts by M.R. Carey; our book club selection for March. I'm 2/3 of the way through it and loving this book so much!

Listening: Catching up on watching The Bachelor and consequently listening to the Here to Make Friends podcast.

Making: Taking a crafting break after my marathon crafting time last week. Instead, turning to making food items such as Mongolian Beef.

Feeling: Have had a headache for almost a week. It's really uncomfortable at this point.

Planning: Laying out my crafting plan for the next month or so along with my birthday celebrations.

Loving: J bought me chocolate cake on Saturday for my birthday. Oh so yummy!

Currently #3

Watching: J and I finally started watching Broadchurch. Only two episodes in, but we're hooked!

Reading: Cress by Marissa Meyer. I'm working my way through The Lunar Chronicles. Enjoying this volume even more than the last.

Listening: The rain is still here in the Bay Area. On Monday it rained all day. In many ways, I missed listening to the sound of the rain.

Making: Pushing to wrap up my 2016 pages in the Project Life albums. Getting close! i need to do Arthur's December pages and the twins and then 2016 will be done.

Feeling: I've gotten a decent amount of sleep this past week. Feeling better. Now if I could get the toddler to stop yelling about everything, I would feel fine.

Planning: March is my birthday month and I've got some great things planned to celebrate on my Facebook craft group. Lots of challenges, giveaways, and fun. If you want to play along, join The Craft Sea to get all the news.

Loving: Quentin's belly laughs are adorable. I wish I could bottle them for those times when I need a pick-me-up.

Currently #2

Watching: J was surprised to learn that I've never seen most of 30 Rock. Guess what we started from the beginning.

Reading: A Study of Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas. Picked it up from the library and loving it so far.

Listening: Both boys have been super whiners the last few days. So over this.

Making: Our parent group Valentine's Exchange is on Thursday. I'm making one set of 32 for Q to "hand out." Arthur requested Paw Patrol ones.

Feeling: I've been feeling very scatter-brained for the past two weeks. I kept losing my train of thought, forgetting tasks, and feeling very anxious. Not a fan of my current state.

Planning: Trying to get some craft classes and events on the calendar for February and March.

Loving: I love listening to the rain. And in the past week it's actually rained hard enough for me to listen!

Currently #1

Watching: I blame my mother for getting me hooked. Just for the record, my picks are Vanessa, Danielle M., and Rachel.

Reading: The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett. I finally started the Discworld series.

Listening: Here to Make Friends podcast. Claire and Emma recap The Bachelor every week with just the right amount of snark. I love their deconstructions of the situations.

Making: Attempting to catch up on my PL spreads. Currently working on October. I'm hoping to knock out the rest of 2016 by the end of January.

Feeling: The political events of the past two months have really put me in a weird mood. I'm feeling very detached. I have flashes of anger, and then I get sad, and then I'm okay with everything that's going on. It's a weird situation.

Planning: Working on getting all the elements for a friend's sprinkle. Can't wait to celebrate the impending arrival of her little girl!

Loving: I may be crazy, but I joined a friend's 7 day squat challenge. After every session, my legs feel like jelly. But they also feel great!

Currently #7

Watching: The Great Food Truck Race on Netflix. I binge watched season 1 on Sunday. And I've since moved onto the next few seasons. It's something fun to watch while doing chores and writing blog posts.

Reading: The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancy -- I had to put it on hold at the library due to the popularity of the movie. Thankfully it came in last week. I'm sure I'll be done by tomorrow. Still waiting on N to finish The 5th Wave so we can watch the movie.

Listening: The Hamilton Soundtrack has been on repeat lately.

Making: I offered product shares this new Stampin' Up catalog. Four of my stamp club ladies took advantage of the offer. Our big ordered arrived today so I'm cutting and packing paper.

Feeling: Just really hot and tired right now. Hoping I get some energy back. I've got many weeks left to go in the pregnancy.

Planning: June is basically all planned out so I'm turning my attention to July. I've got lots of things to fit in somewhere and still leave time open for rest.

Loving: Really been craving fruit lately. Love how much is currently in season at the farmer's markets.

Currently #6

Watching: We finally finished Atlantis. A bit disappointed with the ending. Clearly they did not know they were getting canceled. And not super happy with the love triangle set-up crap.

Reading: I finally got to rereading The Magician King by Lev Grossman. Happy to remember that this one moves a lot faster than the first book in the series.

Listening: I've got up with One Bad Mother, so it's back to listening to past episodes of Elise Gets Crafty.

Making: This week is Week in the Life for me. I'm mainly focused on taking pictures, but I have started laying out my album here and there...

Feeling: I overdid it this past weekend, Monday, and Tuesday. I'm paying for it now... So sore and tired.

Planning: Still working on our summer activities plan.

Loving: Park playdates have been great lately. Especially love the splash pads.

Currently #5

Watching: J and I dove into Houdini and Doyle (itv) and we are so addicted! The show is so much fun and love Stephen Mangan and Michael Weston as the title characters!

Reading: Finished Ready Player One by Ernest Cline on Tuesday, so I picked up The Garden Intrigue by Lauren Willig to finish out April.

Listening: Lots of podcasts! I'm currently trying to catch up on Elise Gets Crafty. Still like a year behind on that one...

Making: Started on the May Design Team and Stamp Club cards. I get to preorder from the new catalog on May 3rd, but in the meantime, I picked up a few new stamp sets to tide me over.

Feeling: I'm still having a lot of scar tissue/ligament pain, but the nausea has decreased. Definitely liking the second trimester more than the first.

Planning: The twins are arriving in a few weeks. I'm starting to figure out what we want to do while they are here.

Loving: The sunshine helps me feel better. And ice cream always helps!

Currently #4

Watching: Obsessed with The Bachelor right now. Watching it on free Hulu, so I'm a week behind. Trying to avoid any spoilers for the current week.

Reading: Library of Souls by Ransom Riggs. Finishing out the Miss Peregrine trilogy finally. The library had it on the Lucky Day shelf so I grabbed it quickly!

Listening: J downloaded the Hamilton soundtrack and it's still on repeat...

Making: The design team admins put up the schedule for March and April. My goal is to finish out my cards for those two months before leaving for Indiana on the 16th.

Feeling: There's some big news brewing in our household. I'll let you know once everything is set, but I'm super excited.

Planning: The retreat is happening in two weeks. I'm finalizing the last little details and shopping for food.

Loving: Grabbed some awesome ginger beer at the store last week. Now I am obsessed with it.

Currently #3

Watching: Reign. Finally catching up with the second season. I watched three episodes back-to-back the other night while J was on a conference call. Such a guilty pleasure, but I love it.

Reading: Just started Impulse by Candace Camp and finishing up A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking. With these two books I've exceed by stated TBR for February. Woohoo!

Listening: Lots of podcasts, but I've specifically been diving back into Elise Gets Crafty.

Making: Working on January's Project Life pages for tomorrow's craft blog post. Only a few pages for this past month, but I'm loving the embellishments.

Feeling: After being so sick for most of the month, I'm feeling so much better! Here's hoping the healthy state continues.

Planning: I had a basic meal plan laid out for January, February, and March, but I need to buckle down and get some details.

Loving: Been craving iced tea all this past week. So yum!

Currently #2

Watching: Lots of light-hearted fare over here. Specifically, we've been binging Galavant and Telenovela. They are so cheesy, but I love them!

Reading: The Great Influenza by John Barry. Nonfiction about The Spanish Flu. I'm 120 pages in and it's just getting good. Barry is no Erik Larson, but I'm still exciting to dig in further.

Listening: Lots and lots of podcast episodes. I've completely caught up with One Bad Mother and The Simple Show. I'm close to being caught up with Happier. And I've listened to a few You are Not So Smart episodes. Plus, I've downloaded Gilmore Guys because so many people have raved about it! Hoping to start that one soon.

Making: I always make a few surprise gifts for the retreat attendees. I grabbed an interested idea from Pinterest and ran with it. May not be the best considering the amount of time I'm spending on seven of these, but I still enjoy the process.

Feeling: We finally had our social committee prep meeting today (scheduled last Thursday, Arthur was puking, so no go). The social is Saturday and I was feeling the pressure to get everything set. We had a very productive meeting and I'm feeling a lot less stressed now. This thing might just happen!

Planning: I'm feeling less stressed about the social, but we still have a short list of to-dos.

Loving: Really been craving iced tea this week. So good!

Currently #1

Watching: J waited for me to get home to watch the Sherlock Christmas special. So much fun!

Reading: The House of Hades by Rick Riordan -- Finally getting around to it.

Listening: David Bowie, lots of David Bowie. His passing is so incredibly sad.

Making: Getting back home, I pulled out all my new Stampin' Up Occasions Catalog supplies and started making cards.

Feeling: Sinus pressure that is. Going on my second week with all this pressure, snot, and sneezing. No fun!

Planning: I joined a Craftmas swap through my One Bad Mother FB group. I'm still debating what exactly to make, but I at least have my theme.

Loving: Definitely enjoying being back home, even if it is rainy.

Currently #17

Watching: Lots of movies lately! In the past week, we've watched Tomorrowland (not great), Amy (depressing, but really good), and Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (lots of fun).

Reading: The Barefoot Princess by Christina Dodd, actually I just finished this one and are moving onto the last book in the trilogy, The Prince Kidnaps a Bride by Christina Dodd.

Listening: Arthur and I have been listening to various Christmas music Pandora channels.

Making: Working on some Christmas gifts today.

Feeling: Still fighting a cold. Annoying...

Planning: We're having some people over tomorrow for Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone's bringing something, but that still means that I have some dishes to prep and a house clean...

Loving: We've had a few rainy days lately and I love them. 

Currently #16

Watching: J and I waited until the second half of the two parter had aired before we watched Doctor Who. Really enjoying this season much more than last season.

Reading: After some nonfiction and more serious books, I took a breather with a few fluffy romances.

Listening: Arthur and I have been jamming out to Florence + the Machine this morning.

Making: I'm super behind, but I finally started September's Project Life pages. And Arthur's album is two months behind.

Feeling: Going on five days of a massive migraine. I am so over this! A new acquaintance told me to try acupuncture. Maybe I'll attempt to find someone...

Planning: The bazaar is only two and a half weeks away. And we've got a lot to be done before then. Plus, I'm selling my Thirty-One and cards.

Loving: I randomly grabbed some dark chocolate pomegranate seeds from Trader Joe's last week. So incredibly yummy!

Currently #15

Watching: J and I only have 3 more episodes of Merlin! What are we going to do when it's over? I suppose just pick another show to binge watch, but it's still sad...

Reading: Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke. It's been on my list for years now. I finally got around to reading it. Good, but my goodness it is long...

Listening: I started at the beginning of Elise Blaha Cripe's podcast Elise Gets Crafty. I'm enjoying her discussion of small business and creativity. I'm about halfway through all of them and really enjoying these podcasts.

Making: I'm doing the last of my Halloween cards. I wanted to make one for each kid coming to the fall social on Saturday. I need about five more cards. Plus, it gives me a chance to use up some of my Halloween paper.

Feeling: The past two weeks have been insane. Now that the retreat and Arthur's birthday party is finished, I'm feeling much calmer.

Planning: I'm coordinating and participating in one and participating in another craft fair. I need to reevaluate my inventory for them and decide my game plan. I also have a ton of tasks for the one I'm coordinating.

Loving: Arthur's being supper snuggly lately. I love it!

Currently #14

Watching: Buying and Selling. I'm a sucker for real estate shows. This one is nice to have on in the background during lunch.

Reading: I'm trying to catch up with my blog roll.

Listening: Arthur has been watching Thomas and Friends lately. I hear it in my sleep.

Making: Trying to figure out our weekend plans so I can get to actually crafting something.

Feeling: The inside temperature is set at 73, but I am still hot. And this migraine is making my whole body sore.

Planning: All the parties! So many coming up to either help plan or do it all by myself.

Loving: Caffeine in the form of pop is the only thing getting me through the day.

Currently #13

Watching: Another Period. Hilarious! I am in love with this show.

Reading: Leaving a Trace by Alexandra Johnson. A beautiful book about keeping a journal. I may not be doing all her exercises, but I am very into this book right now.

Listening: iTunes has some new radio channels. Arthur and I have been dancing around to the 80s hits.

Making: A ton of my friends have a birthday this month. I am prepping a ton of pretty cards.

Feeling: I am constantly hot and sweaty. That is all...

Planning: The October retreat will be upon us before I know it. I need to get to planning. Thank goodness that I have a planning session on the books for next Monday.

Loving: Arthur has been giving the best full body hugs. Love them!

Currently #12

Watching: J and I are finally on the last season of Newsroom. We'll probably finish it this week.

Reading: This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Not expecting it to be as amazing as The Great Gatsby but hoping it's a good read.

Listening: Brandi Carlile's newest album The Firewatcher's Daughter has been on repeat. Love her voice!

Making: I'm right in the middle of the Find Your Voice 6 week course. Along with contemplating the weekly questions, I'm completing a traditional scrapbook page with thoughts, actions, and reflections. I'll be sharing the first half of my pages this week on the craft blog.

Feeling: The twins and my mom left on Sunday. It's been very quiet in the house the past few days.

Planning: I'm trying to wrap my brain around all the big projects I want to accomplish in the second half of 2015. I'm thinking a brain dump day may be in order to get all the random thoughts and ideas down on paper.

Loving: Arthur woke up vomiting on Sunday. It was not a good day. I think he was/has a sinus infection as most of the throw up was mucus. Monday he's doing a lot better, but we're not out of the woods yet. Overall, sick toddlers are miserable. Glad he's feeling better quickly.

Currently #11

Watching: After finishing all of Farscape, J and I are back to Star Trek. Currently we've been watching Voyager. I love Captain Janeway! Reading: Highlander Unbound by Julia London. Needed a bit of fluff after the wonderful, but consuming The Night Circus.

Listening: I recently picked up a few albums I've been eyeing for awhile. Currently enjoying Brandi Carlile's The Firewatcher's Daughter.

Making: Baby cards! We have four babies arriving in the next few months. Getting a jump on the planning and making some baby cards now.

Feeling: Excited because my mom is coming in 4 days! The twins are extra excited. Can't wait to do some fun stuff with all the boys and my mom next week.

Planning: Now that the twins' summer is almost over, I'm starting to shift gears and get into the nitty-gritty planning of the October retreat. Need to book the house next week and meet with my co-planner to start on the details.

Loving: We had a lovely park playdate at the (relatively) new inclusive playground in Palo Alto. We loved that space! Great variety of structures and activities. As an added bonus, there was a jazz trio playing today for another child's birthday. We had a nice musical accompaniment to our playdate.