As I have said before, I realize that my "me" time is quickly running out. Ava and Owen are at those wonderful ages where they don't really require a lot of watching. They know how to behave (most of the time), and most of the time, they are fantastic, awesome kids. Once kidlets 3 and 4 come home, "me" time probably won't exist. My days will be consumed with diapers and bottles, and more likely than not, parasites. At least for a little while!

Needless to say, I have been enjoying the extra time where I can do whatever I want to!

Lately, due to a good friend of mine, that extra time has been reading blogs in the decorating world. I used to feel good about the fact that we don't watch tv in the Nelson household. Haven't seen a regular tv show in our home in almost 8 years. This frees up a remarkable amount of time for family activities, reading, etc. However, thanks to said friend, I have been devoting much more time than I should to those blogs.

Luckily, I have managed to get a grip on my obsession, but combined with reading adoption blogs, emails, and an occasional facebook, I probably spend a good hour on the internet every day. I really don't know if this is considered a lot, but when I write it, it sure feels like a lot, considering my day is only about 14 hours long (up by 7, bed by 9), and internet takes up 7% of it!

Anyway, where I am going with all of this is to list a couple of the blogs I love going to. Check them out if you have time. Or don't, I don't want to cause an addiction!

1. Young House Love- http://www.younghouselove.com/ this is a young family who just moved into a new-for-them house. they blog about all things do it yourself. I am hooked!

2. Nesting Place http://www.thenester.com/ love the way this woman decorates, so serene!

3. 320 Sycamore Place http://www.granville.house.blogspot.com/

4. The Pioneer Woman http://www.thepioneerwoman.com/

5. Emily A Clark http://www.emilyaclark.blogspot.com/