Thoughts on Thursday {4-5-18}

It's almost the weekend! Yahoo! Wait, that means Spring break is one day closer to being over, boo!! 

We've been having a lot of fun around here; just embracing family time and enjoying the company of friends. 

I'm back today with another installment of  Thoughts on Thursday where I share a little bit about the random thoughts I've had throughout the week. My mind is always racing thinking and getting all of those thoughts out on paper {hypothetically speaking} is the best way for me to make room for new ones! I won't be sharing anything too earth-shattering or even enlightening, just a little of this and that.

I hope you join me in sharing a bit of your own randomness in the comments below.

1. I am craving sunshine more than ever! I am all for snow and really don't mind the cold weather all that much, but this mama neeeeeeds some Vitamin D ASAP! 

2. I can't believe Toys 'R Us is closing its doors for good. So sad. 

3. I love the show the Good Doctor. Any other fans? Actually, I also love Grey's Anatomy, Chicago Med, and I used to be an avid ER fan...all the medical dramas! 

4. I must confess that I am all sorts of panicked about my morning routine. Hubby leaves before me which means I have to get both boys out the door and dropped off at daycare. Dreading it! 

5. I wish I could get back into reading. I used to read 2-3 novels a week and now I can't even finish 1 a month. I guess it's just the season of life I'm in right now. 

6. This one is a constant - we are trying to decide if we should sell our house and purchase something bigger or if we should stay where we are and redo the basement to give us more space. So many decisions. 

7. I'm loving a bit of a strange food combination lately - sweet potato topped with green beans, eggs, and bacon. Strange, I know. 

8. We just ordered new everyday dishes and I can't wait for them to arrive. They are just plain white round dishes, which is such a classic style so they will last a long time. 

9. Hubby wants to complete a few triathlons this summer (we were very involved in triathlons a few years ago - pre children) and I am trying to decide if I want to sign up for one or not. Training used to consume so much of my time...

10. I would like to have a small vegetable garden this year, but not sure if I will have the time to take care of it. We'll see! 

Ok, that's all for now! 

Happy Matching! 

Marcie 

What's In My Bag Wednesday: {4-4-18}

Hello! Things are moving a bit slower than usual this week since we are on Spring break! Woot woot! I went back to work last week after being on maternity leave for five months and it was all sorts of tiring! I'm trying to embrace and recharge this week because after this little break it will be go go go until the end of the school year!

Enough chit-chat, it's Wednesday so you know what that means...

If you're new to this series, welcome! Let me give you a little background on why I came up with the series What's In My Bag Wednesday.  Do you ever find yourself browsing your favorite websites and adding items to your shopping bag, but never purchasing them? Or, purchasing them at a later date?!? If this is you then we NEED to be friends! I am forever surfing my favorite online retailers, adding multiple items to my virtual shopping bag, and never hitting purchase. Why not? Well, for a few reasons. The first one being that I do not have an unlimited budget. Bummer! The second, I tend to be a bit indecisive. It's best for me to take at least 24 hours to "think" obsess about an item before purchasing it. If I'm still obsessing thinking about that item then it probably means I should click purchase!

Well, now I get to share the items that are in my virtual shopping bag on What's In My Bag Wednesdays, and you can help me decide if I should purchase them or save my pennies! Maybe you'll decide you like some of the items, too! Better yet, maybe you'll have suggestions for me!

So. many. things. in my virtual shopping cart! 

/1/ Cactus studs (here and here)- These are so cute. I'm not sure why I haven't ordered them yet. 

/2/ Striped shirt - I think this looks so comfortable. I have a similar shirt which is why I haven't purchased it just yet. I'm sure it will make its way into my closet at some point or another. 

/3/ Earrings - I LOVE these! I'm waiting for my J. Crew rewards to arrive in the mail so I can purchase them! Sadly they are excluded from all promos. Boo! 

/4/ Strawberry scarf - So I mentioned in this post that I am on the lookout for new scarves. I LOVE LOVE LOVE accessorizing with a scarf and this one might be a new favorite. It's a little on the pricey side, which is probably why I'm hesitating to make the purchase. 

/5/ Flamingo float - As soon as the weather gets a little nicer I am going to purchase this for my mom to have at her pool. 

/6/ Superfight card game - If you have middle-high school kids at home you should check out this game. I've read rave reviews and I think I need to add it to my toolbox of ideas for my speech-language therapy students. 

/7/ Smocked Gingham top - I think this is soooo cute! The picture doesn't it do it justice. I'm still trying to decide what size to order.  

/8/ Banana tote - Adorable for the summer! I'm thinking about filling this with kid things (snacks, sunscreen, sunglasses, etc.) and hanging it by our front door so that we can grab it when we go on day trips this spring & summer with the kiddos. 

/9/ Road tape - I saw this on the Today show before Easter and went to purchase it and it was sold out! Anyone else see it? It's reusable tape for kids to drive cars, trains, trucks, etc. on. The reviews are great! 

/10/ Hair tools holder - I need something to store my curling iron in after I'm done using it that can withstand the heat. Right now my hair supplies, tools included, are stored in a decorative basket. Currently, I have to wait until it cools down before storing it, which pretty much means it sits out all day. Hoping if I have a place to store it that can tolerate the heat then it will get tucked neatly away until I need it the next day. (This mama is all about organization!)

What's in your shopping bag this week? 

Happy matching! 
Marcie 

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter! I hope you are enjoying the day with family and friends! 

The Easter bunny made a special delivery to our house! 

The Easter bunny made it pretty easy to find the goodies. :-) 

Mema and Papa also delivered a few special treats to the boys. Paw Patrol toys for the win...and this guy cannot get enough of his Babiator sunglasses! Max got his first pair and will be sporting them soon enough. Thanks, Mema and Papa! 

We are planning on staying home with our little crew today. On the agenda: color Easter eggs and eat yummy food! I hope you enjoy the day! 

Happy Matching! 

Marcie