[WHW]: Closing a Chapter

If you read yesterday's post you know my big news: I've recently accepted a new position and will be leaving my current company next week. I'm extremely excited for this new opportunity and I'm starting the process this week of closing this chapter in my life.

I have a giant to-do list of things I need to get done before I leave next Friday and am seriously wishing I had negotiated a few days of not working between leaving this job and starting my new one. I start Monday, October 1, and then we leave two days later on Wednesday night for Paris--ha!

Speaking of, I haven't even begun to think about Paris because it doesn't seem real that we leave two weeks from today. I don't plan on buying anything for our trip--I like to think I keep a decent stash of "Parisian" staples in my wardrobe already--but I need to start making some packing lists and what not. 

We've purposely done little planning for this trip. I've been to Paris already and done the whole plan each day, hour by hour, filling them to the brim with tourist destinations and things to do, and I felt strongly about not doing that this time around. Sammy has been to Europe twice already so he's done the see-everything-you-can thing too, so we're both content to just show up and wander the streets of Paris at a leisurely pace. Of course I didn't give up planning entirely. If you know me, you know I've had a Google Doc for months now with a running list of possible things to do and restaurants to go to ;)

On our short list (and all things I didn't do the first time around in Paris):

-Musée Rodin (or at least the gardens which are free to get into)

-Musée de L’Orangerie (I have to see Monet's "Waterlilies")

-Catacombs (we're both weirdos who are enthralled by skeletons I guess)
-‎Luxembourg Gardens (I went here the last time I was in Paris but it's one of the places I know Sammy will love so I definitely want to go back with him)
-‎Eiffel Tower (which I think is pretty obvious, but I would love to picnic here or something)

I'm also looking forward to hopefully finding some cool little things for our house, as well as some thrifted items. When I was there last, I brought gifts home for everyone I knew, but I didn't come home with anything for myself. So I'll definitely be bringing things home for people if I see something they would like, but I'm keeping my eyes peeled for stuff for our home and my closet ;)

Other things happening in our world: Henry, of course. He had another vet appointment on Monday and, according to Sammy, they all love him. I mean, what's not to love?

He's teething pretty bad right now which has been a little stressful, but it's just a phase we have to get through. Otherwise, I think he's been doing pretty well and progressing accordingly per his age, which is great.

My mom came over on Monday night to watch The Emmy's which was a nice change for a weeknight. And my dad will be coming over tomorrow night for dinner. Love seeing them any chance I get.

That's all for me so far this week! I'm looking forward to a low-key night at home tonight. Hoping Henry feels the same way ;)

What's Hap-"Pinning" Wednesday!

Ah, a whole linkup dedicated to Pinterest finds?! I'm so happy I found you. I can't wait to see what everyone else is pinning/inspired by right now!

Thanks to Jessi and Jenn for hosting!

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Lately my Pinterest feed has been filled with nothing but festive recipes, holiday decor, gift guides, and seasonal outfit inspiration and it could not be giving me more life.

My most recent pins are all Christmas related and I couldn't be happier about it...even if half of them are for the children and house I don't have yet ;)

How cute is this hot chocolate bar?! For all those Christmas parties I'm hosting ;) 

One day, people. One day. I'll show everyone how great my hot chocolate bar is. 

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 I pin cute DIY gift ideas all the time and then never make them! But I'll stress over how much money I'm spending on gifts constantly. Like why, Alex?

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Clearly this is for scaring the shit out of my children when they open their lunch boxes at school. Like are googly eyes ever not creepy? But at least I'll be the festive mom!!! ;)

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 Because is there anything better than this face?

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 This is called reindeer crunch and I want to eat it every day of December. Reindeer crunch? Come on. Obsessed. 

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So gorgeous. I can't. 

But really, can't, because there's a slim chance I'll ever look this put together. 

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 If my house ever looks like this during a party I have thrown I will never leave. Like you can all come to me because my house is too stunning to go anywhere else. I have french toast sticks in little cups. Don't even bother me. 

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Follow me on Pinterest if you want to see the pins that haunt my dreams and force me to set up unrealistic standards for my future! ;) Just kidding because I'll have little french toast sticks in maple syrup cups every Christmas. Mark my words. Nothing unrealistic about it. ;)

xo