New Favs

These are a few of my favorite things (in random order):

• Sour Patch Kids. My new candy of choice. So yummy.
• Chips and Salsa.
• Soup, Salad, and Bead sticks. Many days it is Olive Garden or bust.
• Our new sofa. Incredibly comfortable.
• Stealing Craig's pillow after he leaves for work in the morning.
• Francine Rivers' books. Currently on #3 this week.
• Our whirlpool tub. Soooo relaxing.
• My husband. He is wonderful in case you didn't know. In case you do know, I'll say it again. Wonderful I am telling you.
• Jet Dry liquid drying agent. Our dishes never looked so clean...and I've put some pretty nasty stuff in the dishwasher.
• Farkle on facebook. It's not been a good farkling week, but it's all good.
• Elastic waistbands. See ya in April, zippers!
• Bella Bands.
• Good family memories.
• Fall weather.
• Gravy. Disgusting but delicious.
• Hearing baby's heartbeat. It is the most beautiful sound on earth right now.
• Pickled Beets.
• Texting.
• Whole wheat toast with butter and strawberry jam.
• Journaling.
• Sunday afternoon naps. Today got a little out of control, but it felt good!
• Blooming plants. My houseplants must love their new home.
• Tim Horton's "Timbits." This is reserved as a Saturday-only morning treat.
• Craig's job. I love it when he comes home smiling because he's had a great day.
• My new iron. I protested the need at first, but really don't mind using it now because it works so well.
• Friends and family that have kept me sane during this transition.
• Green Bean Casserole. (hamburger, green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and tater tots...true comfort food and delicious!)
• The toaster oven. I use it for nearly every meal.
• Natural light. Our old house didn't have much of it and this one does. Makes me smile.
• Feeling baby when it has the wiggles.
• God's gifts of Grace and peace.
• Family Reunions.
• Pictures.
• My Maddie girl. Miss her so much!
• Nights out with my love. Especially when a good movie is involved.
• KFC coleslaw.
• Tenderloins
• Down comforters
• Our home
• Big Macs. However, I NEVER eat a whole one in one setting. I do have limits.
• Stretchy cotton pants. I've never liked them before but with this ever growing belly, I am loving them now!
• Doctor appointments. I get to get out of the house AND get reassured that everything is going well.
• Carrots with ranch dip.
• Main floor laundry.

I realize that a lot of my love list includes food. That is because I am in this awkward stage of food cravings and aversions. It is getting a little better, but I still struggle to get enough calories. I spend an unhealthy amount of time trying to come up with things that are palatable yet good for baby and I. This whole losing instead of gaining weight thing is a whole new concept for me. Pretty sure that that will all change soon though.