I love penguins, and I like this quote, but the truth is, I actually got a lot done yesterday and am still feeling quite satisfied about it. My husband had to work late, so it was just me and my cat for a bit when I got home yesterday. Since my husband and I were out most of the day on Valentine’s Day, I decided to get us caught up, little things that I hate to let pile up, like mopping, vacuuming, tossing a load of laundry in.
We’re not big on leaving decorations up after the holiday is over, so I went ahead and took down Valentine’s Day decorations and packed those away. I like changing things up every now and then, so I got the wrinkles out of a mantel scarf and a new tablecloth we picked out together, and I got those set up, with the roses he got me in the center of the table, and candles gently flickering on each side.
My husband was tired when he got home, but he smiled as he came through the door. He said, “Hey, that looks nice” when he saw the table, then kissed me hello. It made me happy that he liked it. In some ways, I am very old-fashioned, and having a pretty home is definitely one of them.
After dinner, I pulled out the instructions and materials for a diaper bouquet I wanted to make for a friend’s baby shower. I have been planning the shower for months, and keeping it a surprise has been difficult! How do I not tell someone that I talk to every day, about anything and everything? But so far I have not ruined the surprise, and I can’t wait to see how happy she is at the shower. (And hopefully surprised!)
The diaper bouquet isn’t perfect, but I thought it turned out really cute. I have never thrown a baby shower before, so I am a little nervous. (At least I got great ideas of what NOT to do from the lifeless shower I attended a few months ago!) I don’t think I’m forgetting anything, though. Guess I’ll find out soon.
Sweat & Sparkle 