the rest of february

The weekend after Will's birthday, so Valentine's weekend we went to Salida, where there are hot springs, for a getaway. We went here when I was pregnant with Eliza and we love it. We just went for one night, which was a good amount of time. Madison really enjoyed being able to swim on her own. The floats helped her to go on her belly so she could kick and move her arms to get around the pool. Eliza was content just to snuggle on me. It was interesting to all stay in the same hotel room, we pretty much all just went to bed at eight. I am hoping that this will the first of many trips we take this year.

Then last week our table that Will build was finally completely finished. At the first of the year, I decided to sell our table to motivate Will to build us a new one.  The result was that we ate on the floor for about three weeks. When Will had finally finished the table, it was too cold to stain and seal, so we had to be incredibly careful not to spill on it. Then last week, it warmed up enough for us to complete the project. I love how it turned out. It is made with beetle kill pine that Will had to cut all himself. We are planning on making  a matching bench, but that might not be finished until the summer.

On a more personal note, I discovered a thing called toe cleavage. I feel a bit silly even talking about it because is is actually quite silly. I recently have become a bit too into buying Madewell and Free People clothing on eBay.  I like name brand clothing, but refuse to pay the full price and I also really value the idea of buying items second hand. So I decided I needed a pair of leopard flats and this pair from Madewell was just what I wanted. Once they came, I tried them on with much anticipation only to see that my toes stuck out a bit. I have never had a pair of flats before, so I was not sure if this was acceptable. After much googling of toe cleavage images, I concluded it was acceptable, especially for people with long toes. So I kept them and have enjoyed breaking them in. I keep trying to find ways to make my mom outfits a little more put together and leopard print is just the thing. In case you find yourself in this same predicament, may I suggest not discussing it with your significant other, they might not find it as important as you do and this could result in some tension.

I was also faced with my reoccurring hair cutting dilemma. I was this close to cutting a long bob, but decided to go with a really good trim instead. I splurged and got my hair cut at an actual salon instead of Great Clips. What a world of difference! She cut nearly three inches off, but because my hair had gotten so long I can hardly tell. I am thankful I held off on the bob, I have all of my thirties to have a short do.

In other news, we might become the proud owners of a Subaru. I know, I know, so typical. We will be trading in our trusty jeep. I have had my Liberty since I was a Senior in high school. I try not to attach too much sentimental value on objects, but this car has seen me through every major life event. I will be thankful to have a car that keeps us safe in the winter, does not chug gas, and does not sound like you are in a wind tunnel, but I think I will miss it a bit. If owning a Subaru is anything like the Subaru commercials, then we will fill this next car with just as many memories.

I think that is just about updates one can handle for right now. I am off to keep two children entertained on this snow day.