Recently I have:

1. Read the following parenting books:

I like to read parenting books for work and secretly hope that it will help me when I become a parent. These books had some great information. Very useful and quick reads.

2. Learned how to make Starbuck’s Caramel Apple Spice Drink

I searched on Google for the recipe and found that it was pretty easy (all you need is: apple cider, cinnamon syrup, whip cream and caramel sauce). I did end up going to Starbucks to buy their cinnamon syrup but it was so worth it!

3. Updated my Amazon Wish List. It mostly includes books and kitchen things. I need a life!

4. Ordered Christmas cards.

5. Thought about when I should put up my Christmas decorations and start listening to Christmas music. It snowed on Saturday and I was really tempted to listen to Christmas music but I decided I am going to wait until after Thanksgiving. AFTER Thanksgiving people. AFTER!

6. Thought about what to buy everyone for Christmas and wondered what it would be like if we could spend all our money on stuff for us and the house? I even started a wish list for that (hand written). How bad is that?

7. Celebrated my sister’s 20th birthday. That made me feel old.

8. Learned my Grandmother is not doing very well and they have decided to only give her pain medications and sleeping pills to keep her comfortable. She is still able to get up and go to the bathroom and eat at the table but she is getting weaker and weaker. It is getting harder for my parents and sister to care for her. The future is scary and unknown for her (will she have a stroke? will so go peacefully in her sleep? how much longer will she be in pain?) but God is in control.