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I'm so sorry it's been two days since my last post, and I left on such a dark note! It's been a wild week for my family. My sister is on the mend, although she is still in the hospital. Thank you ever so much for the positive thoughts and wishes and healing prayers and love you have sent in her direction. I know they are helping! I think she will be going home soon, and will keep you updated on her progress, for sure.
Meanwhile, I've been feeling the wind removed from my blogging sails -- coupled with a desire to get out of the apartment and be active and breathe fresh air with my baby boys. Yesterday we went to the playground for the first time in about two months, and it was lovely. Afterwards, we walked to one of my favorite lunch spots on the Upper West Side, Peacefood Cafe, where I indulged in some yummy vegan morsels (the boys had fallen asleep by the time we got there in the stroller and ring sling, respectively, so I had the treat of what felt like a peaceful meal to myself. And it was so delicious...I totally splurged and warmed up from the cold with a decaf latte made with homemade nutmilk, sweetened with agave nectar -- heaven!)
Photo via Peacefood Cafe
When I finished eating, the guys were still snoozing, so I went around the corner to Barnes and Noble. With two Christmas gift cards burning holes in my pocket, I made some exciting selections. Soon the boys were awake and J got into the act, picking up three books that he just had to have. It was so much fun to buy a stack of books! I can't remember the last time I did that. This is what we got (can you guess who picked out what?):
Hmmm...I wonder ;P
Today, it's snowing outside and we have lots of new reading materials, so I can't wait to dive in.
What are you reading these days?
So good to have you back!!
ReplyDeletePrayers & love continuing to Erin ...
How great you got to have a peaceful lunch to yourself at the Peacefood Cafe!
And all the books look WONDERful!
Gee - really hard to guess who made which choices ;)
Looks like you've got plenty to occupy your senses on this snowy day.
So glad to hear that your sister is on the mend - praying for continued recovery. And your outing sounds HEAVENLY - my kind of outing! I miss you!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great day! I'm really interested in reading the Omnivore's Dilemma also.
ReplyDeleteSo happy your sister is on the mend. I totally know how hard it is when your sibling is in the hospital and your so far away!!!! she is still in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteoh what am i reading? anatomy, physiology, technical math and into to physical therapy assistant.
I'm glad she's doing better! I'm sad the snow stopped so early this morning. I'm enjoying "Olive Kitteridge" and hating my law textbook at the moment. Have a great day with your boys and books!
ReplyDeletei was worried! your day sounds lovely!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait until i'm done with my thesis to hang out!
I have a tonne of decor books, but those two are my faves! Great choices and happy reading.
ReplyDeleteOooh! I know! You chose Diggers & Dumpers, am I right, am I right?
ReplyDeleteRyan bought me a Michael Pollan book for Christmas - "In Defense of Food." I have only read a couple pages, but it looks interesting. He is a Journalism prof at UC Berkeley.
So glad to hear that your sister is on the mend. Will continue the prayers so she can get out of the hospital soon.
Love you from the West.
happy she's getting better. we went book shopping today too. i love all your choices. new york book stores must be magical.
ReplyDeleteI just finished "The Shack." And now I'm right in the middle of "The Happiness Project" and "Discipline Without Distress." :)
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