bliss list ~ november

I've had much to be thankful for this month.  And much to enjoy.  Let's get to it!

Leaves ~ We had quite a warm fall and it seemed like the leaves didn't have the color or luster I remember.  Still, I was able to appreciate the change in the seasons from our back patio as our maples turned bright orange and yellow.  And it was even more enjoyable since I didn't have to rake this fall!  :)

Apple Cider  ~ This is the best fall treat.  I love buying plain cider and doctoring it up myself.  There's nothing like holding a warm mug and tasting the sweet spices.  Last year Hubby and I drank apple cider while decorating for Christmas.  We'll continue the tradition when we decorate this weekend.

Pajama Pants ~ When it begins getting dark at 5 pm, I give myself an automatic free ticket to get into pajamas as soon as I get home.  I'm also following our pediatrician's orders of changing out of work clothes before I hold Nora so I don't spread student germs to her.  I read this as get into your pajamas immediately!  I feel it's important to follow doctor's orders. 

Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock ~ Hubby and I and my family enjoyed some tastes of Sam Adams this Thanksgiving season.  We bought the holiday pack so we could try some different seasonal brews.  I am a huge fan of the Chocolate Bock.  Normally a fan of dark and chocolate beers, this one did not disappoint.  It had a good flavor and body and just the right amount of chocolate taste to be enjoyable and not overdone.  I only wish they sold this flavor by itself and not just as 2 out of 12 in the holiday pack!

A full night's sleep ~ After 3 months of surviving on less sleep than I thought possible, Hubby and I are finally enjoying full nights of sleep.  This does not mean Nora never wakes up but the times she does stir has drastically increased and we are able to sleepily stumble into her room, pop in her pacifier, and fall back into bed again.  {More to come on how we finally got our sleep back.}