No Mush, it's the Hodgepodge

It's sad to be glad one of my favorite months is going away. I'm only glad because January let me down this year. Whoever is holding my winter temperatures hostage, how much will it take to set them free? I enjoy and appreciate the cold months partly because I have to endure the long months of oppressive heat. The cold months are a welcome relief and they just aren't bringing the cold anymore. Summer is selfish and mean. She is going to be the death of me. Perhaps February and March will be kinder. Here's hoping!

Meanwhile, I shall continue to enjoy Baby M and the Wednesday Hodgepodge! Oh and, warning, there's an outrageous amount of cuteness overload in this week's Hodgepodge post. You have been warned. :)

1. Can you believe it's the end of January? Yes. The rest of the year flies by, why shouldn't January? And, how do we slow it down? What was the best day of January 2017 for you, and why?Any of the slight few days that wore winter temperatures because it's winter and it should be cold. Of course, what does it matter when you get to spend every day with this cutie?

2. What sounds make up the background noise in your life? Lots of loud nonsense. It's a good thing this little sweetie comes over every day and shares the sound of a delighted baby! Notice the sweet potato smile and the cutest little teeth ever--

3. I read on the Power of Positivity website a list of ten things to drop from your life right now. They are-

anger outbursts, people who put you down, regret, negative self talk, being a people pleaser, the notion you need to be perfect, the past (but keep the lessons learned!), gossip and judgment, comparing yourself to others, and the word hate (focus on what you love instead)

Which thing on the list do you most need to drop? One? Ok, yes, I suppose we should start small. I'll go with regret. Are you trying or will you try? Yes. But don't ask how it's going. Of course, I'm always positive around this one:

4. What is sacred to you? On a small, personal level it's my alone time. Which I do not get right now. But when I do, no one had better disturb it. I won't go into the larger picture. It's intense and it's being threatened right now. Oh and, her happiness. 

5. January is National Oatmeal month. Are you a fan, and if so how do you like it? I've never been a fan even when I pile on sugar, butter, and milk. It's the texture. I just can't get past it.  This sweetie loves oatmeal, though. 

6. What feelings does twilight stir up in you? A quiet, calm, peaceful feeling. This one is rarely quiet. Or calm. But that's ok. 

7. Something you're looking forward to next month? Some winter weather! At least, that's what I'm hoping for next month. Since we didn't get more than a few days in January. And time with this one:

8. Insert your own random thought here. What? Y'all can't tell what's on my mind today? LOL Y'all, this little one. I hardly have the words. She is simply, my heart. 

Have a great rest of the week, y'all!