if i were in portland....

I'd go to Papa Haydn's and order myself a big ol' dessert with a cup of coffee.

I'd go to Ikea, drop my boys off at their child care, and wander for hours.

I'd go to the Container Store because my life needs a whole lot of organization.

I'd have lunch with some old coworkers because, man, I really, really miss them.

I'd be planning meals for DYC...a lot of meals, for a lot of people...and I loved every minute of it.

I'd have my dear friend, Jessica, come up from Eugene so that we could go to Moonstruck together. I'd love a mayan hot chocolate right now.

I'd be begging my in-laws to take my kiddos for the weekend so my hubs and I could go to the beach. I want to go stay on the Oregon Coast, sit by a nice fire, and watch the waves. That sounds so quiet and relaxing.

I'd be going to Grace Chapel, and having lunch with dear friends after. I really miss our church, and I really miss our friends.

I'd plan a game night with those dear friends and be rubbing my dear friend, Shelly's belly because she's having a baby girl soon.

Oh yes, and I'd be at Trader Joe's buying some cranberry oatmeal bars. They are delicious and I could use a big old tub of them right about now.

I'd also be wearing a parka and be complaining about the darn rain. But you know what? I miss Portland way more than I ever anticipated. I love Idaho, but wow, I sure do miss aspects of Portland. shhhh, don't tell Bryan. He'll say, "I told you so".