Some of MY favorite things

Since I'm always talking about the stuff Colin likes (or that we like as parents), I thought I'd take a minute to share a few of the things I'M loving right now. These are the things that help me stay sane and hold onto my identity as Katie, not just as "mama." :)

A hot shower - one of my favorite ways to relax. A "five minute shower" often turns into twenty minutes or longer. It's just so peaceful and cozy, letting the water run over my neck and shoulders. I take my showers at night and they help me wind down for bed. Lately, hubby and I have been taking showers together a few times a week as well. I know... steamy, right? Seriously though, it's mostly just a nice way to connect and spend a few minutes together without the interruptions of technology and the craziness of the workweek.

A nice cup of tea - I love my cup of coffee in the morning, but if I have any too close to bedtime, I'll be up all night. My newfound solution? A hot cup of caffeine free tea. (Are you seeing a theme here? I like to be warm!) My current fave is Stash Lemon Ginger tea with a little honey in it. An added bonus is that it takes away my late night urge to snack. In case I haven't already mentioned it, the hubs and I are doing Weight Watchers together, and I've already lost about 9 pounds. Not too shabby!

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on my DVR - This guy has quickly become the most likeable late night talk show host, in my humble opinion. Because we're in bed by 10 most nights, we like to DVR Jimmy and watch him the next day after work. It's possible I have a weird sense of humor, but the games he plays with celebrities crack me up so much. Also, he has the most hysterical laugh ever.

Pinterest - Yes, I have given in to the craze. You can see what I've pinned HERE if you're interested. There's a whole lot of daydreaming going on right now, thanks to this dang website. Oh! I was also excited to see that my avocado baby food tutorial ended up on Pinterest, and was repinned by several people! It's always good to know somebody reads this thing. :)

Girl Scout cookies - Yes, I realize this is not the best thing to have on my "favorite things" list, considering I am trying to lose weight. However, I have come to realize that if you don't splurge every once in a while, you'll get totally burned out and get the urge to binge. If I weren't on Weight Watchers, I'd probably break down and eat a whole box of Thin Mints, but I won't. I'm pacing myself. It's not easy, but I'm doing it. (I may or may not have taught Colin about the wonders of Thin Mint cookies too. Don't judge.) And don't even get me started on Caramel Delights. That must be what food in heaven tastes like. Oh, Girl Scouts. Why are your cookies so delicious? Thank you for not selling them in stores year round. If you did, I'd probably be really, really fat.

More to come!