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Getting Ready for Motherhood
Matt and I have talked about trying to start getting pregnant this summer. While I’m busy preparing my body for conception, I’m also trying to prepare my mind. I know I can’t fully understand how my life will change with a baby*, but I can try to imagine it, as a way of better preparing myself.
For example, when I pull myself out of bed at 5:30am (usually after 7 or 8 hours of sleep), I try to think about what it will be like to wake up through the night in order to satiate an infant’s needs. When I sleep in on Saturday morning, I think about what it … Read More
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Recipes to Add to Our Binder
Last week, there was a sale on local cauliflower at Whole Foods. It was $2.99 per head (not per pound). That meant I had to buy the biggest head of cauliflower available (not very pragmatic, I now realize).Once I got home, I learned that we already had a head of cauliflower left over from the pre-holiday. Oy vey!
Luckily, I am in love with this cauliflower recipe. While I’m adding recipes to our binder, I’m also going to add this recipe for make-your-own-salad dressing. It’s surprisingly easy to whip up a quick vinaigrette, especially if you have an old jam jar lying around to use as … Read More
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Working Ahead
I’m desperately trying to get into the habit of working ahead.
The way I look at it, I pretty much have two choices: do a given task at the last minute and stress myself out, or do the same task ahead of time and be more relaxed.
The latter is easier said than done for a few reasons:
- If you’re currently doing things at the last minute, you don’t have any extra time to get those tasks done and get ahead on the upcoming tasks.
- If you’re working ahead, it’s easy to let things (like a lack of motivation or a preference for procrastination) take precedence by telling yourself, “Oh,
