Pink Holidaze

This week has been full of clinic hours, including a few very long ER shifts and a lot of exhausting and new information.  Although I truly am enjoying what I'm learning (I did my first sutures on Monday!), I have missed this girl (and Zach) like crazy.  Before school, I felt that God confirmed through many people and through Himself that He would take care of our little one throughout this process.  Not that others would not be helping (their help is vital), not that I would not have time for her (I squeeze every ounce I can get), but that overall and ultimately she is not mine, but His.  And if I was willing, I could have freedom in knowing that.  Gosh, living out faith in the most practical every day things often feels the hardest, doesn't it? Photo from Deepika

Our little monkey.  The first thing she asks for in the morning? "NAna. NAna." Some days she tries to smuggle a few out of us...

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The bubble necklace arrived! The best of quality? I'd say no. But cute? I'd say yes.

Hi.  Lately: + Eloise = cranky and sick.  Home on Monday and Tuesday with a fever.  Up earlier tonight screaming bloody murder.  It is pitiful.  And sad.  And I think she has more teeth coming in. + ER rotation has begun.  And I like.  My once-a-week family practice time is becoming even more fun as I get more responsibility.  I like, too. + Along with Eloise sick, I have developed this glorious sinus infection.  Now that I'm not breastfeeding, I take decongestants like it's my job.  It makes infections less awfully glorious. +  We just got back from my cousin's wedding up in Chicago.  It was SO beautiful and we had a blast. +  Trying to catch up with school, which is much more manageable than last year so far, but with sickness taking over, I've got to get it into gear this weekend... + I am so behind getting to talk to people I love and miss.  Part of why I'm writing this.  Don't you wish you ...

And this.  I ordered this.   Here on ebay .  A knock-off bubble necklace, which I read on other blogs looks as nice as the J.Crew version.  So I went for it.  $17?  Yes, please.  It should be here in a few days!

I've been eyeing maxi skirts for awhile now, but I hadn't quite taken the plunge.  Then, recently, I found two skirts that were basically perfect for me at Target.  Total price: under $50.  I've become a little obsessed.  You can do so much with them.  And I love that I can wear a skirt and still bend over to pick Eloise up without feeling awkward.  Also, is it sad that they kind of make me feel casually glamourous?  Flowing skirt, sunny skies.  There's just something about it. I love that this skirt can be worn high on the waist or slung on the hips (Oh, and please ignore dirty room in background).   Here's a similar one , but mine was only $17 in the store.... Merona Pink Maxi Skirt   (I'd consider giving my left foot for this one from Anthro last year .  Just kidding.)