Monday, July 26, 2010

Wild Weekend~Mommy style

Hi y'all. Hope you are having a Blessed Monday. I am coming down from the wild weekend celebrating Madison's (aka Sweet Cheeks) 8th birthday. ALL day Saturday we played with friends and family. Hot dogs, cake, ice cream, swimming, and just chatting around the table. There were about 15 children from 22 months to 16 years. It was interesting to say the least.  I am so Blessed to have the opportunity to spend time with some amazing people. I hope they had as much fun as I did!
Making a wish
Ooh good stuff

Sweet Cheeks' bestie



Yesterday we made the much anticipated trip "to town" for a wallet beating like no other~for a stuffed animal. You know that money sucking viper pit disguised as a children's toy store that lures you in with promises of undying love and cotton fiber fill? Yes, my friends, Build-A-Bear Workshop.  It hides its evilness with such cuteness as monkeys in tu-tus and puppies in cheerleading outfits. The audacity.  $130 bucks for 3 soon to be forgotten , dust collecting, bank account destroying, good for nuttin...{deep breathe} Go ahead and say it-SUCKER. I know you had to.  Sadly, this Momma fell for it. My wallet is NOT happy.  But my children are, even the 16 year old.

Monday, July 19, 2010

Nerd love

I am still a nerd. Really-here's proof. I think this is fascinating.: The evolution of the alphabet. No really, see for yourself.
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Monday, July 12, 2010

More inspiring words from someone else's brain

I stumbled upon Missy @ http://www.itsalmostnaptime.blogspot.com/ today and browsed around. I found this and it touched me deeply. I struggle with this exact issue daily. I hope you will find something in her post.
It's Almost Naptime!!: God thinks you rock the casbah

168 Hours: Don’t Waste Yours | Simple Marriage

I found this post on one of my favorite blogs. Time management is one of the things I can't seem to get control of. That and money. Ooh and housework~which might be under time. Whadda ya think? Either way, my lack of expertise in these areas is clearly indicative of the fact that I should not be the grown up. :) Ok ok no more resignation talk. I just have to take control rather that letting these things control me. I hope you will enjoy this post from Simple Marriage.
168 Hours: Don’t Waste Yours | Simple Marriage

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

The boy child turned 2!

So baby boy is officially two now. With his blonde curly Q hair, baby blues and snaggle-tooth grin, I am so beyond wrapped. I love how he shows me 2 with his two index fingers held up close to his face. I love his "tickle tickle tickle" game even if he is really pinching the snot out of me. I love how he runs to me randomly for hugs and cries for Momma when he is sad or hurt. I love to watch him sleep. I love to see him play. My heart aches when I must leave each morning. I love all my children and each of them are special because they are who they are. He is my Bubby. My stubborn, not gonna give Momma a kiss cause she really wants one, giggling, sports loving, booty shakin', sissy aggravating, singing baby boy. And I love him so much.

50 All-Time Favorite New Uses for Old Things from Real Simple

Since I have nothing original to post, I thought I would share some fun things I found on Real Simple. Some may be a bit lame, but a lot all I could say is why didn't I think of that?!?!?
50 All-Time Favorite New Uses for Old Things | Real Simple

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

The Worst Oil Spills In History

I honestly have not been able to keep up with the news lately, for which I am grateful. I am enjoying life here in the bubble. It is simpler. It is saner. It is mine. But, for those who are keeping up, I found this at http://inashoe.com/2010/06/babymooning/ and thought it quite interesting. What do you think?
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