Happy.

Isn't it amazing what being REALLY productive can do for your mood? I feel like a new personal already. I can't believe it has already been a week since poor little Forte had to be put to sleep, but at least the river of tears has ceased.

I love to fly by the seat of my pants but there's a part of me the CRAVES structure and organization. I'm not an organized person. I'm not a tidy person. I'm not stressed out by huge messes. Dan was having an anxiety attack when that Bounty paper towel commercial came on- you know, the one where the little kid is using the mixer and batter is flying anywhere? Me- wasn't even phased. I thought that looked like a good time. (Must be why the nieces and nephews like to come decorate cookies at my house)

ANYWAY. I made a pretty sweet menu for the next 4 weeks. I included breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the menu and a shopping list for each week. So far so good! My total for groceries was $51.69 and I had estimated the total to be $51.64. Now THAT is what I call good planning!

People are floored that we only spend $50-$60 a week on groceries, but we do and we eat pretty darn well.

All the meal planning has taken away a lot of my stress and I've eaten a lot healthier as well.

Plus I THINK I almost have a legit baby bump. Thus far, any growth around the mid-section was 100% me and not baby related. Although I'm certain the baby is located about 6-8 inches below this bulge, I'm going to call it an official baby bump. If this is 100% Stephanie bump, don't burst my bubble and tell me I just look chubby, alright?

Onward and upward we go. Hoping to do some more organization and sifting through all the junk taking up space in the basement...