Pregnancy and Motivation

So, I don't know what the deal is but I just feel SO unmotivated lately... Maybe it is the lack of job? Pregnancy hormones? Anemia? The fact that I am on a modified bed-rest (annoying!)?? I just don't know... I am used to doing everything for myself and just doing it... I hate that I have to wait for JZ to help me lift/move things... I am the queen of instant gratification and getting it done now... Maybe because I can't, unlike Nike says "Just Do It!" I am not motivated to do it...  I truly don't know...

I did however create and organize my coupon binder... LOVE IT!! Can't wait for Saturday to get more coupons to add and to hook my printer back up so I can start printing coupons from online...

I will post a tutorial in a day or so... MUCH easier than I expected!

I am also going to make some lemon cupcakes tomorrow and try a baking tutorial on those too... can't wait! Perhaps this is the motivation I need??

I still need to print and start following the LSAT study guide and finish the Writ...

Oh, the life of a woman on bed rest... 

Progress!

So far I have gotten quite a bit done on my "To Do" list from yesterday...

• Create and organize an excel sheet of what baby clothes I have for T-Cup... DONE!
• Vacuum the house...DONE!
• Create a Coupon Binder... Supplies Ordered... Should arrive Tuesday!
• Create (and stick to) my LSAT study plan... Okay, I cheated... I bought it but it tells me exactly what I need to do and when... I think it was worth the 19.99..
• Finish the draft of the Writ of Cert for my BFF's dad... Need to do... Procrastination!! :-(
• Paint colors for Ro and T-Cup's new room...DONE!
• Create my first coupon shopping list, and plan our meals for next week...Made the template and planned the meals... I am going to put together my shopping and coupon list shortly...
• Take some fun pictures of Ro at the pool... We may go to an outdoor festival instead... pools are pretty chilly still!
• Get projects together for Ro and T's new room... Still working on...

Some additional To Do items...

• Organize DVD's and Entertainment center... I ordered the stuff from Amazon with my couponing supplies (which I didn't use a coupon for BUT I did get everything on sale!!)
• Finalize paint colors for Kitchen and Dining Room. Pick colors for Master Bedroom, Master Bath and Guest Bedroom, Guest Bath
• Put together To Do list for Grandpa El Ray's visit

Time for bed for me... I am sure Ro will be up early!! 

Organization/Goals for the week

Yes, I realize I am starting early on this but I have a lot to accomplish next week and would like to get a head start on it this weekend as much as I can... Here is what I would like to accomplish...

• Create and organize an excel sheet of what baby clothes I have for T-Cup...  Yes, I am nesting, I will admit that... But I need to know what I have and what I still need for this little girl... :-)
• Vacuum the house... MIL is coming for the NKOTB concert tonight and house needs to be done...
• Create a Coupon Binder... I am ordering my supplies from Amazon today, so I should get them Monday... Really excited about this!
• Create (and stick to) my LSAT study plan... 
• Finish the draft of the Writ of Cert for my BFF's dad...
• Paint colors for Ro and T-Cup's new room... Painter comes next week!
• Create my first coupon shopping list, and plan our meals for next week...  I think I am going to create a weekly template for this...
• Take some fun pictures of Ro at the pool... I need to practice with natural light...
• Get projects together for Ro and T's new room... 

I think that is about it for right now... I am sure I will think of more projects for me to do next week...

Welcome!

Hi! Welcome to my blog... I want to use this blog as a place to explore my crafting ability (ha ha ha), cooking recipes, couponing and my general adventures in mommy-hood...

First, let me start by introducing myself and letting you get to know me a little bit... My name is Bridget, aka Ronan (Ro) and soon to be Teaghan's (T-Cup is due August 29, 2011) mom... I am married to my wonderful husband Justin (JZ) and we live with our 2 boxers (Griffin and Gus) and our crazy cat (Guinness)... Yes, it is a full house, but it wouldn't be the same without any of them...

I am currently a stay at home mom and on modified bedrest due to some pre-term labor issues I had a week or so ago! I have a masters degree from Johns Hopkins in Homeland Security and after T-Cup is born I will head back to work... I am also considering going to Law School and will be taking the bar in October 2011.

I would like to focus on a few things with this blog including:

1. Cooking- I love to cook and can't wait to share tips/tricks/recipes with you!
2. Crafting- There are so many projects and things I want to make and create...
3. Photography- I am trying to get better and off of Auto... What better place to show my stuff by tracking my progress
4. Couponing- I love a deal... With the shows that are on currently I think it is nice to show people how we can all save a few bucks here and there...
5. Mommy Wisdom- I was a nanny for almost 10 years and I have a ton of tips/tricks to help get through the tough/strange times... No need to keep these experiences to myself... Share the wisdom is my motto...
6. Progress- I want to be able to see where I have been and how far I have come... What a more perfect way to do it than on a blag right??

I hope you will follow me and my adventures and growth through the coming months/years... I am excited to start this process and projects!



It's a crazy life but I love it!