GAPTAP: Frigerators

It's been a while since I've done a GAPTAP.  This weekend is Labor Day weekend and we are in the market for a new refrigerator!  The fridge that we purchased for our first home is now a garage fridge holding most of our beverages and a overflow for the freezer.  We did a quick pop into Best Buy earlier this week and was a little taken aback by the plethora of options out there!  

We've already decided that we want water and ice in the door and that's about it.  

How do you know what fridge is the best fridge for your lifestyle?!  What features are deal makers and deal breakers?

GAPTAP: Daycare

Dear Friends,

Tomorrow is the day that I return to work, Benjamin back to clinic and Winton starts a new adventure at daycare.  We did a dry run on Friday only leaving him for a few hours and Winston did fantastic!  He charmed the ladies and when we walked in to get him he was fast asleep with a full belly.  Benjamin and I were another story - we did well while we were inside, but once in the car we allowed ourselves a time to be emotional.  Then we set forth to keep our minds busy with a list of errands, finished up still alive and were super excited to pick up Lovebug.

How are we feeling, did I hear you ask?  Okay - I mean, taking him to daycare is better than leaving him at home with Lulu!  I mean, we know she loves him but the lack of opposable thumbs and only being one foot off of the ground is a little limiting for childcare!  We are trying to focus on being thankful for the weeks off that we were afforded to have, for the fantastic job that I am able to return to along with the wonderful people I work with, and for the facility and people who will be loving on Winston.  And like most everything, I am sure that the days will fly by!

So here's my question:  

Did you take a week's worth of clothes to daycare or day by day take the outfits you wanted them to change him into?

I know that we'll get into a routine of what works for us and the sweet ladies taking care of him, but I was just curious!

GAPTAP: WWYD with One More Day?

Alrighty folks.  We are in the window of arrival for the wee one, so literally any day now.  Or as my Mom reminded me - Noah and I were both 11 days late so any time before October 20th would be much appreciated!  

My question is this:

If you knew you had one more day until your world was about to be rocked by a tiny human, what would you do?

I have already gotten a pedicure {Trophy Wife by Essie, a great fall color!}, had the house cleaned and Benjamin and I are maximizing the out to eat time we have as only he and me.  

Let's hear what you did or what you wish you would have done! 

GAPTAP: Training for a 5K

The people who know me best will tell you that I am quick to say the only way I would be caught running voluntarily is if I were being chased by a large ferocious animal.  I have never really been one for exercise or sticking to a workout routine.  Although I did participate dance all growing up (and loved it!) and played tennis in high school (and enjoyed it!), that doesn't make me overly athletic.  My mom and I have distinct memories of one of our family trips where we were hiking up the side of mountain and I stopped, plopped down against the rocks and loudly repeated over and over, "I'm tired!  I can't do this! I want to stop!  My feet hurt!  I'm just so tired!"  It's not that I can't do it - I mean, I've worked out before - it's just that it's not fun and I don't like it.  :)  

Well dearest reader, I am here to ask for your advice:  What program or app have you or someone you know used to get prepared to run a 5k?

Insert pause.

Yup.  

Now that you have picked yourselves up off the floor...here's the reason I'm asking:  Little Salem found a 5K fun run happening in December in Galveston that we have signed up for.  It's the Santa Hustle!  For registering we get a Santa shirt, beard and hat!!  Plus their will be carols and candy!!  And you best believe that Winston will be dressed up in some sort of outfit - whether that's a reindeer or an elf has yet to be decided!  All of us are going to participate and even though I know that walking it is an option, I'd still like to give running jogging a good effort. 

So again:  What program or app have you or someone you know used to get prepared to run a 5k?

Ready...set... go!

Give a Penny, Take a Penny: Hospital Bag

After some consideration, I'm trying out a new segment that I will call Give a Penny, Take a Penny.  GAP TAP for short.  Based off of the phrase, "A penny for your thoughts..." I'll throw out a topic where I would like you to offer up advice or comments on your experience or the experience of others you know.  Feel free to give a penny or even perhaps learn something new and take a penny! 

Here we go:

When it comes to the hospital bag, what was the most useful item that you took along with you that you thought, "Man!  I am so thankful I have this!"  And in saying that, was there something that your significant other was thankful to have?

..aaand go.

Much love,

Sara