19 weeks, 4 days

Today we did the first fire of the season. I have been begging Jesse for weeks (literally) to do a fire, and I think because I'm sick he finally had pity on me and built me a fire. It's been nice to look at, sit next to, and enjoy all day! I even went and sat for about an hour in front of it with my laptop whilst I worked on a report for work. You can see the embers built up underneath. This fire is going to keep us cozy for the rest of the evening. 

My day started out with a nice omelet. I'm finding that on Sunday morning I just want a huge breakfast. Last week it was bacon and bagels, this morning it was an omelet with chopped veggies and a bagel. Of course, the second I left the plate Jake gobbled up what was left, so I only got to eat about 80% of my omelet. 

As well, this has been my day of tea! I have had the makings of a cold for at least four days...sore throat, post-nasal drip, etc. So this weekend I literally decided to try to tea it away. I'm not sure it's working, but at least my throat doesn't hurt as much because I'm staying hydrated and it's warm liquid. About a year ago I met Teavana. It's a store in one of the local shopping malls that does amazing loose leaf teas. For Christmas, Jesse bought me a tea strainer that you put the tea leaves and ruffage in and then add the hot water to steep. 

You let it steep for a few minutes (times vary depending on the type of tea)...

and then put the strainer on top of a mug and the pressure on the bottom releases the tasty liquid. Each variety of tea has it's own color and taste and you can mix and match the different loose leaves and ruffage. I have three different kinds and one of them has orange peels in it so I figure at least I'm getting a good dose of Vitamin C. 

In other news, Jake went with us to babysit for Chloe and the twins and was so bothered by the fact that these two little boys could now move that he couldn't rest. Literally every time that one of the boys started crawling towards them he would give a little growl and run away. He had his eyes on both of them the entire evening. So today he's been tuckered out and just sleeping everywhere. He's also been having some doggy dreams and I have to laugh trying to figure out which of the boys he's dreaming is crawling towards him!

Also, today is a tracing day so I will add the new photo tonight or make it the focus of tomorrow's post. Depends on how dedicated I get to the couch. I have had some more ligament pains today - it seems to be my Sunday routine...this boy likes to grow while football is on TV!