So Far 2012 Stinks (and Refresh Your Nest #15)

Hey, you.

How's 2012 going so far?

I've yet to post anything about goals for the year, probably because 2011 felt so great with the things I accomplished and this year... phhhhtttp.  I know it's only been 5 days, but still.  To sum it up: this time last year I was wrapping up a week-long juice cleanse and already crossing two things off my 2011 "Do-It" list (see sidebar).  This year?  I'm laying in bed with a heating pad and drinking herbal tea spiked with Benefiber.

TMI?  Maybe.  But I'm not feeling so great about myself right now so there it is.

I'll get out of this funk soon, and until I do I have your amazing posts to cheer me up!  How do choose five favorites from the entire bunch?  I don't.  Here's 6 of them, with many more I wanted to include that didn't fit.  Ah, well.  There's always the "Best of 2012" wrap-up, right?  Here's hoping I'll have more to show for it than heating pads and Benefiber.

{I promise I'll have some great stuff posted soon.  Several projects have been completed I know you'll love, plus loads of exciting things planned and giveaways lined up... I JUST. NEED. TIME.  

Where do you all find the time?!}

A few of my faves from last week's Favorite Posts party:

The Cape on the Corner rehashes 2011.  Have you started off strong with lofty plans that got sidelined due to something completely unexpected?  That pretty much sums up my life, and this post truly resonated with me.

Mel at The Crafty Scientist had lot of fun projects, but this yellow chevron "Lemonade" quote had me at hello for obvious reasons.

I'd file this post from Alderberry Hill as a "must read" with a roundup of simple "why didn't I think of that?" tips and tricks that will make your life easier.  By the way, that baby powder sand trick works wonders-- you won't believe it until you see it.  My beach bag now has it's own dedicated baby powder bottle.  If only I could be on the beach right now...

If you've followed our story, you know feeding issues with Noodle consume my life.  When Bee came along, I had NO idea how to feed a "normal" baby.  Wow, I wish I'd read this post from Teaching Good Eaters on how to encourage good eating habits starting from the very beginning.  Maybe Bee wouldn't be giving me such a run for my money right now.  If you have a newborn, it should be required reading.

I WANT KELLY'S DINING ROOM.  Here's her round-up of top posts at View Along the Way, but really, I got lost in the link to the dining room.  It's definitely worth a read if you've ever had HomeGoods regret!

Here's an honorary mention to Natalie, who didn't link to the party but her recent post had me laughing and crying because I've been there.  Transitioning from one child to two is difficult in and of itself, now imagine dragging both kids to court (!!!)  post c-section with a nursing newborn and a spirited daughter.  It's funny 'cause it's true.  And, funny 'cause its... well, just read it.

There you go, six posts that are making my aching back feel better.  Some days I make Lemonade, and others I wallow in it.  I'm wallowing today.  Hope to be back to normal by Monday.

Refresh Your Nest is BACK, and I'd love to see what you've got in store for us this week.  Ready, set, LINK!

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