in my world ~ November

^Nicholas and mama posing by the roses...

 How can we already be in the last week of November?  

This time last year we had reached the ten week countdown to Nicholas' due date (he only arrived almost two weeks later, though), and I was feeling pretty big and uncomfortable and so done being pregnant.  

Despite the sleep deprivation and constant running around after a busy tot who is walking all over the place, strangely enough, I still don't feel as exhausted as I did when I was pregnant with Nicholas.

Life has been very full recently, and I have felt pretty overwhelmed with trying to keep on top of everything.  I would rather be busy than bored, though, as I do love feeling productive.  

But before I ramble on any longer, let's begin this month's in my world post...

outside my window

Hubby has a course on this weekend (he is a bladesmith and hosts knifemaking courses from time to time), so the sound of grinding and talking above the sound of the grinder is coming from the workshop.  Nicholas is napping, so there is peace and quiet in the house.

in my cup

Earlier it was coffee.  No surprise there.

around the house

There are changes afoot in the Coetzee household...I am sure I'll share a little update before long.

reading

Nothing at all, I confess. What with the sleep regression we have been going through recently, this mama is exhausted by the time she climbs into bed each night!

listening to

A few songs from Celtic Woman's new album, Christmas Cards from Ireland, as well as some music from Rebecca Winckworth and The Secret Garden.

in the kitchen

I have been so enjoying experimenting with kale salads lately...for some reason, I have been craving kale!  I'll have to share my current favourite recipe in another post very soon...

out and about

Our little family recently did a quick trip to a big town about two-ish hours away.  I enjoyed getting to grab a few things from the larger stores and having lunch at one of our favourite restaurants.

in the garden

My flax is blooming!  And I am harvesting handfuls of blackberries each day which is glorious!  Nicholas and I love smoothies (hubby is not too keen on them so there is more for us!), so it has been fun getting to add our own berries to our smoothies!

creating

I have had almost no time for creating lately, but I did manage to sew a stack of reusable wipes for Nicholas.  I don't use wet wipes for him at home, only when we go out.

thankful for

My little family and new seasons of life.

thinking of

Exciting changes and all that entails.

hoping

To share more regularly on my blog.  I really miss writing and chatting with all my sweet blog friends!

one of my favourite things

Craft mornings with sweet littlies.  I love watching them enjoy the creative process and seeing how happy they are with their finished products!

And there you have it, this is what is happening in my world in November...

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And how are you, sweet friends?  Drop me a note in the comments below, or pop me an email at kelly.countrydiary@gmail.com.  I would love to hear from you!

Sending love your way!