Things I'm Thinking About

I think a lot. Ask Steve. He likes to ask me what I'm thinking at random moments. So here is what I'm thinking about right now:

1. Remaking. Lots of things. Starting with repainting and re-hardwaring our desk. I like this tutorial. We got some brushed nickel hardware from Home Depot that is simple but modern like the nightstand in this post from Making it Lovely.
2. Pregnancies. They seem to be cropping up everywhere! It's fun, after being pregnant, to watch other people being pregnant--especially people I love. My sweet sister-in-law Emily is having baby #1, a girl, in August. I love reliving fun things from my Gracie-pregnancy with her--talking about kicks, weird symptoms, and first heartbeats. And I get to throw a baby shower! Also, I was fascinated by this site, Pacing the Panic Room, when I came across it--this guy's wife looks so good at 27 weeks! I love that she used this American Apparel dress for maternity-wear. I am determined to be hotter next pregnancy. Is that tacky? But what I mean is: less sweat pants, more hair-washing. ;) Not a lofty goal, really. And I've realized that I've pretty much entered the years during which I will be pregnant a lot. There are good and bad parts about that.
3. Moving. Still don't know where we'll be at the end of the month. Honestly, its very frustrating. We have an application in at Copper Creek in San Elijo but it will be 2-6 weeks before we hear if we're in or not. I am the type of person who likes to build a nest, and I just want to move on and get our little family re-settled wherever it is we need to be.
4. Field Trips. We've been in San Diego for years now, and are only just now beginning to explore it, because we feel (or I feel) like time is ticking by! So we've been exploring, and hopefully will continue to explore. Its more fun with Gracie, even though she won't remember, because it feels like family outings.
5. "Mama." Gracie can do several tricks now, including waving and mimicking tongue clicks. She also says "Mama" but hasn't yet figured out to attach a meaning to it. I am amazed at how connected she is with us now--she bounces to be picked up, vocalizes and chats all the time, watches our every move. It is so fun!