My Field of Tulips

[Taken May 12, 2017.] 

Baby Quilts

Since having my children, I've realized that one can't have too many blankets.  I appreciate and love all the gifted blankets, but it's the handmade quilts that we'll be keeping for a very long time. Seriously, a handmade quilt just can't be easily thrown away (at least not for me) and we really do cherish the ones that were gifted to our children.

My first son received two handmade quilts (one from my friend and the other one from his father's friend) and my youngest also received two quilts (one from my friend and one from me).  They've been adorned in the boys' bassinet, but haven't really been put to proper use.  I'm hoping that once they get older, the quilts can be used as intended, and they can appreciate how much love and thought were put into each quilt.

(You might recognize the yellow quilt in the second picture.  If you don't, then this post might jog your memory.)

Do you have a favorite quilt or handmade item that means a lot to you?

Dandelion Poufs

Tuesday's Tune: Something Just Like This

This song, "Something Just Like This," is probably being blasted on the radio right now, but I heard it months ago and I loved it from the first time I heard it.  (My Mr. Man loves this song from the Chainsmokers and he played it all the time for our Little One when he was first born.)

Sometimes it's so easy to romanticize what love could be rather than focus on what it really is.  Sometimes, it's so easy to wish for Superman to come and save me, or think that I'm Wonder Woman and I can do it all.  Yet, when I focus on what's in my life and what I actually have, I don't think it could get any better.  I have someone that loves me and someone that I can turn to for a kiss.  I have two children that are super awesome.  I have so many blessings and a life that I never imagined.  I guess this life, so far, was what I wanted but just didn't know.  Regardless, no need for superhuman powers, when I have something just like my life.

What about you?  What do you think of this song?

Chicago Hardy Fig Tree

When I gave birth last year to my son, I wanted to plant a tree for him.  It took a long time for me to decide what tree I wanted to purchase for him.  Months later, I finally decided that I wanted to plant a fig tree for him and ordered it in the summer or early fall.  Since the tree is shipped out only during certain time periods, this meant that I didn't get the tree until this spring.

I purchased a Chicago Hardy Fig tree, which can be grown in a pot.  Since it's too cold in my area to actually plant the fig tree into the ground, growing the tree in a pot allows the tree to be wheeled into some kind of shelter during the winter.  Despite it being grown in a pot, the tree is also supposed to be able to produce fruit.

So far, the tree has been doing well and the beautiful leaves have unfurled.  I hope I'll be able to get fruit this summer, but who knows.  Regardless, this tree is for my beautiful son.

Have you planted anything recently?

Friday's Quote: Garrison Keillor

"Thank you, God, for this good life and forgive us if we do not love it enough." --- Garrison Keillor

 There are times when I wonder how I got to where I'm at and where I'm going in this life.  Overall, it's been a good life.  A very good life so far and I'm happy for each and every day.  I sometimes think about what could've been, but that's on a very rare occasion.  I'm happy with the life I have and much of my happiness comes from being grateful for what I have in my life.  Of course, I have my moments when I don't love life as much as I should, but these are fleeing moments.  I'm so grateful for all that I have and the wonderful life I have.

I hope you are doing well and are grateful for the life that you have. 

The Circle of Life

Welcome to this world, my beloved son!

Last month was my most recent stay in a hospital (the last time I stayed in a hospital was over a year ago when I birthed my Little One).  This occasion was also for the same joyous reason:  I gave birth to a lovely little boy.  Now I have two wonderful sons who are both under the age of two.

My Mister Man and I couldn't be any happier.  As we welcome this beloved addition to our family, I am also being informed by family members and friends that elders are passing away due to old age. I can't help but be reminded that the circle of life continues and to be grateful for each and every  moment we have with our loved ones.  Life is so precious and so short!  Grab onto every memory that you have and spend as much time as you can with those you love.  Be present in their lives (i.e. get off the phone, Facebook, etc.,) because before you'll realize it, the moment would have passed before your very eyes.

Here's to living, loving, and laughing!  Please take care.

Little Tyke!

Tuesday's Tune: Little Something

I came across this song, "Little Something," by an EDM group, Above & Beyond, which features Justine Suissa.  Now, there could be multiple meanings attached to this song.  I think the writer of the song, one of the members of Above & Beyond, wrote the song to describe fame as being the "little something."  Some people may ascribe the song's reference of "little something" to a special person that made an impact in their lives.  Everyone has their own interpretation of this song.

When I first heard this song, I thought of my son.  He is my Little Something.  This sweet child of mine that really feels as if he came from nothing, and he really means everything to me.  I was so afraid of the changes I thought he would bring to my life, but to only find out that these changes weren't so bad and how much I needed the changes.

Now, I often feel guilty for not being around him enough and wonder how many moments I've missed out on because I leave him in the care of family members while working.  To be quite honest, I don't think I'm cut out to be a stay-at-home mom.  I just don't have the temperament.  At the same time, I know I'm missing out on many of his first moments.  I do admit that I love picking him up from daycare and seeing his happy smile (it's the highlight of my day).  He's the sweetest little boy and I can't ask for much more, my Little Something.

What or who is your "little something?"

Spring is Here to Stay

First tulip in bloom.

When I think about the weather here in Minnesota, anything is possible.  We've had a mild winter and spring-like conditions since March.  I've been apprehensive about Old Man Winter surprising us with one last winter storm (seriously, it is possible), but I've made up my mind that it's time to just believe that spring is here to stay.  It's been rainy, windy, and there's no snow on the green green grass.  The skies are a beautiful blue and the temps have risen imto the high '60s and low '70's.  Neighbors are cutting their grass and the first tulip have bloomed.  Spring is here!

Furthermore, my Little One is ready to explore the world outside of the home and be outdoors without a winter coat.  (He's going to be an outdoorsy baby!)  I'm ready to rest a little bit and let him run around in the yard.  I'm so happy that spring is here.

How's the weather in your neck of the woods?