Anxiety

[![Anxiety by sirtimbly](http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2843/12124486223_667d318e19.jpg)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/12124486223/ "Anxiety") [Anxiety](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/12124486223/), a photo by [sirtimbly](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/) on Flickr.

A Friday afternoon doodle.

Can't sleep

[![Can](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3690/12064698064_86317690af.jpg)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/12064698064/ "Can") [Can't sleep](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/12064698064/), a photo by [sirtimbly](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/) on Flickr.

I have a cold and can’t get to sleep. So I’m playing around with my

photos from the weekend. Simon is doing pretty good lately. Less

screaming. We are trying to schedule his bedtimes a little more. He

slept 7 hours straight for the first time last night. Whew. I didn’t

think that would ever happen. So today we brought him out to brunch at

a cafe with us. Very fun times he likes to watch everything when he is

awake now, not just the ceiling textures :)

What a day.

[![What a day. by sirtimbly](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3756/12007189384_4775e50cab.jpg)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/12007189384/ "What a day.") [What a day.](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/12007189384/), a photo by [sirtimbly](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/) on Flickr.

What a day I’ve had. Way too much fun.

So happy

[![So happy by sirtimbly](http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2842/11955995103_59faf7ebdb.jpg)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/11955995103/ "So happy") [So happy](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/11955995103/), a photo by [sirtimbly](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/) on Flickr.

Birthday cake

[![Birthday cake by sirtimbly](http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2884/11949451916_739839a3c2.jpg)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/11949451916/ "Birthday cake") [Birthday cake](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/11949451916/), a photo by [sirtimbly](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/) on Flickr.

We enjoyed an fun time with my parents for my Dad’s birthday. That cake was incredible, I never get to enjoy as much cake as I would like.

Pooh and friends

[![Pooh and friends by sirtimbly](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7420/11909214474_eafa79cef8.jpg)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/11909214474/ "Pooh and friends") [Pooh and friends](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/11909214474/), a photo by [sirtimbly](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/) on Flickr.

Apparently he couldn’t decide which of grandma’s stuffed animals he liked best.

Smiles

[![Smiles by sirtimbly](http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2854/11759042843_bc8c41f9c1.jpg)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/11759042843/ "Smiles") [Smiles](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/11759042843/), a photo by [sirtimbly](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/) on Flickr.

He started smiling and even laughing in his sleep recently. But, today

he gave us his first real big awake smiles. He is so cute and amazing

and we feel rewarded today.

Not wanting to leave

[![Not wanting to leave by sirtimbly](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3734/11734290236_cc1d8211ae.jpg)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/11734290236/ "Not wanting to leave") [Not wanting to leave](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/11734290236/), a photo by [sirtimbly](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/) on Flickr.

Sure, he woke us up all night. But, in the morning we get ready to go,

and he looks like this and he starts smiling a little and suddenly I never

want to leave ever again.

Tim

New year treat

[![New year treat by sirtimbly](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7360/11690633854_8977bd04cd.jpg)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/11690633854/ "New year treat") [New year treat](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/11690633854/), a photo by [sirtimbly](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/) on Flickr.

Head to Toe Clothing - Best Purchases of 2013

Since I had a lot of clothing (and everything else) to re-purchase this year, I took the opportunity to really focus on what I like most about the clothes I want to wear. I like comfort, durability, practicality, with a mid-sized helping of style. Here are some of the interesting items I enjoyed most owning and wearing during the last few months. Apparently I decided that wool was the material for me.

Wool Stocking Cap

Warm stretchy and luxurious feeling. Simple styling. Understated. Not windproof, but very insulating without being bulky.
[sierratradingpost.com](http://www.sierratradingpost.com/ski-tops-watch-stocking-cap-100-percent-wool-for-men~p~5860n/?filterString=s~wool-hat%2F&colorFamily=10 "Sierra Trading Post")

Ibex Hooded Indie

If you've forgotten your wool beanie, you can still keep your head warm. Light-weight 195g/m2
A fantastic layering piece, durable, versatile.  I would wear it every day if I could.
[ibex.com](http://shop.ibex.com/Apparel/Mens-Long-Sleeve/M-Hooded-Indie)[ ](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HIMNUG/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

Darn Tough Merino Wool Crew Socks

Lifetime Warranty on Socks, yes please! I f I can keep from losing them, I can just get new ones whenever a pair wears out! Made in the USA. Stink resistant-ish, I get 3 days of use max before needing to wash.
[DarnTough.com](http://darntough.com/men/mens-lifestyle/standard-issue-crew-light)

Merrell Barefoot Style Shoes

I love wearing Barefoot style shoes now. Zero drop is supposed to be good for your body. I don't feel like a weirdo in these, they pass unnoticed by most people. I wear the Life Reach Glove at work with Khaki's. I wear the older Road Glove or newer trail glove on the weekends and on hikes. These shoes are very light-weight and comfortable.
[merrell.com](http://www.merrell.com/US/en/Men-Footwear-Shoes-Barefoot)
![](http://img.wolverineworldwide.com/is/image/WolverineWorldWide/MRL-W41777-102912?op_usm=0.5,1&wid=200&hei=280&qlt=70&fmt=jpg&extend=0,0,0,0)  ![](http://img.wolverineworldwide.com/is/image/WolverineWorldWide/MRL-W39443-082712?op_usm=0.5,1&wid=200&hei=280&qlt=70&fmt=jpg&extend=0,0,0,0)

 

Curtains for you

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We are very thankful this year

[![We are very thankful this year by sirtimbly](http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2805/11107989933_ec4f4de094.jpg)](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/11107989933/ "We are very thankful this year") [We are very thankful this year](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/11107989933/), a photo by [sirtimbly](http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebendts/) on Flickr.

What an amazing thanksgiving!