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Green (ness):

Alexia, her cousin Kevin, aunt Wendy and I have taken a 6x10 foot plot of our yard out and turned it into this season's garden plot. Enclosed in a repurposed (huge) chain-link dog enclosure, we tilled, fertilized and sewed. Alexia decided to plant cucumbers, snap peas, summer squash and green lettuce. I put my jalapeno plant in the ground outside of the cage so that it wouldn't get taken over by the vines of all of the other plants. We plan to add tomatoes later this week and plant some herbs as well. Somehow, the weather has decided to take a turn for the worst and 33F weather isn't too conducive to getting psyched about going outside. Last on the green list, we bought a crepe myrtle which will grow outside of Ben's window!

On life:

Lex and I are experiencing "empty nest syndrome" as her mother moved out about a week and a half ago. Oh wait, she just went across the street LOL. I thought she was joking when she said she was going to hire a moving company... she wasn't. The two guys left much to be desired in the realm of movers and I am still moving boxes to her house as we speak. Her house is very nice with a generous deck and spacious rooms. Her new abode sports a very Southern porch (ceiling fan and rocker included). Funny enough, we can see that porch and deck from our kitchen windows. On that subject, Alexia and I have decided to put new windows in This Olde House... not to worry, there are only 32. I have decided that hiring someone to do them would take unnecessary stress off of our shoulders (and I've never done it :D).

On Ben's progress:

We can feel the baby kicking almost at any point these days. Hard to believe that Lex is 23 weeks along now. As those of you who follow my blog know, we have long since started decorating the baby room. As of late I have taken on the task of removing the glue from all of the wallpaper which has proven to be a task. A word to the wise- despite all of the home remedies, tips and tricks and secrets out there... soap and hot water with a sturdy sponge some elbow grease and a paint scraper is all you will need to successfully tackle tacking glue. Next I plan to repair cracks and then we will paint. Alexia has decided on a Beatrix Potter theme and has hired an Etsy.com lady to do some custom work. We are very excited and quickly seem to be running out of time!!

I have to go now as we are having guests over for Alexia's amazing shwarma and tzatziki. As always, thanks for reading! I'll check in again soon.

M

PS: Any guesses on what the picture at the top of the post is?

Listening to:

Buena Vista Social Club ft. Ibrahim Ferrer: "Compositor Confudido"

Tego Calderon: "Cosa Buena"

Fabri Fibra: "In Italia"

Thievery Corporation: "Until The Morning"

Weezer: "Say It Ain't So"

Drinking:

Traditional Hendrick's and Tonic