Everbody is else is doing it...

so I should too.

Right? Right.

Outside my window… it is hot and humid, dark and quiet.

I am thinking… that I should most definitely exercise tomorrow (and every day after that for ever and ever, amen).

I am thankful for…health insurance and the ability to buy medicine.

From the kitchen… I hear the sound of one of my kids rustling grapes out of the fridge.

I am wearing… shorts and a tank top.

I am creating… a backlog of "picture a day" photos.

I am going… to start journaling again...(because you know, I need another wagon to fall off of).

I am reading… absolutely nothing of interest. (so sad).

I am hoping… that I don't come down with the shingles.

I am hearing… my poor little husband toss and turn and moan in his sleep.

Around the house… things look pretty good...just don't open a drawer or closet door.

One of my favorite things… is air-conditioning and route 44 strawberry-limeades in the summer.

Has it really been a month...

since I have posted? Wow. Not good. Actually, it has been a month and two days...if you want to be specific.


What on Earth have I been doing for the past month and two days? Not much.


I really have nothing to say. That's why I haven't posted. Really.


Okay, there have been a few times that I thought about posting...and then decided that I should keep my negative commentary to myself. You know, if you don't have anything nice to say...and all that .


Blogger's block. That's it.


Let me streamline this rambling...



RIGHT NOW:


*I am listening to Forrest and Cameron shoot one another with airsoft guns. It sounds something like this...


-click-

Forrest: owwww!

Cameron: dude, did that hurt?

Forrest: Nah, man. Here let me shoot you. OOOOO...I know turn around, let me see if I can hit the back of your ear.

-click-

Cameron: OWWWWW! Dude, you missed. You hit me in the neck. My turn...cover your face with the oven mitt and I'll try to hit the thumb part.


I should probably stop them before someone gets their eyeball shot out...but the commentary is entertaining.



*I am debating on showering. To shower or not to shower, that is the question.


*My house is really, really dusty. Something is up with the filtration system. I am thinking about writing love notes to my little husband in the dust. I can't decide if that is sweet or weird.


*I need a new book to read. I am open to suggestions.


*I wish I were in Chicago, on the beach, in Alaska, napping in a hammock, driving through Amish country...on vacation anywhere but here.


And, that is all I've got. Exciting, huh?

edited to add...the Cameron mentioned above is Forrest's friend Cameron, not his sister Cameron.

AND...in regards to showering...I don't stink or anything...a part of me would enjoy a long hot shower and another part of me thinks it would require entirely too much effort.

Some things I know...

* that I am so not good at updating the photo blog. My sister, who deep down really believes in me, suggested that I just delete it. I thought maybe I would...for about a second and then I remembered something else that I know...

* I am stubborn and prone to moments of bratty-ness...which sends thoughts like "It's my photo blog...they're my memories...and so what if I'm 2 months behind...I'm really good at making lists and I will, eventually catch it up." All of that said in an indignant tone, hands on hips, quite sassy actually.

* Growth Groups (small groups, in-home bible studies, etc) begin tonight. My living room carpet is super funky, all of my patio furniture is in the back yard because the deck is being stained tomorrow, the window sill repairs are not complete...people will notice. I care. It makes me CRAZY that my home will be less than *perfect* when 25 people arrive on my doorstep this evening.

* There is nothing I can do about it.

* I am excited about Growth Groups despite of my home-neurosis.

* Today is the last day of school. I might go crazy, then again Ms. Abby will be lending a helping hand on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Yay Abby!

* I am more than a little freaked out that my son will be a sophomore next year. Three years left. My heart. is. broken.

Hey there...

I apologize for being MIA...again. It seems like I am always apologizing for that...hmmm...maybe I should update the blogs more often...or maybe just stop apologizing for not doing it. Actually, I am a chronic-apologizer. People are constantly telling me to "stop apologizing", "stop saying you're sorry", "don't worry, why are you apologizing". Hmmm...maybe I have Apologetic OCD. Is there a correct term for over-apologizing? AND, lest you wonder if my apologies can be sincere when given so frequently, I assure you, they are.

Now that I got that out of the way...

I will again say that "I have a list and have been taking pictures and will update the photo blog soon". I know, it's been said before. I promise, it will be said again.

What have I been doing (other than avoiding blogging)? Welll...

1. I got the spring-cleaning bug and cleaned out the laundry room from top-to-bottom. Exciting right? Okay, maybe not...but it looks wonderful.

2. I also cleaned my office...including filing stacks and stacks of papers. (Yes, I am full of excitement like that).

3. I have been converted into a chronic-couponer. Don't believe me? Just wait until you see my fully-organized-three-ring-binder-of-coupony-goodness. Renee responsible for my latest fixation. I can't decide if I want to squeeze her in a bear-hug of thanks...or bonk her over the head with my 10-pound-fully-organized-three-ring-binder-of-coupony-goodness. Seriously though, I am breaking out into splotches on a regular basis as I scoop up boxes of Fiber One bars for the low, low price of sixty-four-cents-per-box...and amassing a collection of deodorant and BBQ sauce. If the world ends and we can no longer shop at Wal-Mart, my family will smell good and I am banking on the fact that we can survive a mighty long time on Fiber One bars and BBQ sauce.

In summation (did I ever mention that I had planned on being a lawyer at one time...this was back in high school...just before I decided that I preferred certain extra-curricular activities over...oh, say learning...moving on)...where was I, oh yes, in summation, I have been a productive person for the last few weeks...and I must say, it has been satisfying. Not satisfying enough to give up afternoon naps altogether...but satisfying enough to skip them for at least a few weeks.

Happy Spring Cleaning! (I am trying to convince myself to clean out the pantry...then again, today might be a good day to reinstate napping).

Ahhh...

I finally began catching up the photo blog. Look for more tomorrow. Now, excuse me while I do the happy dance...

Excuses...

Have I ever mentioned that I. Heart. Guh-raffes? Because, I do. Really. Heart. Guh-raffes. Anyhoo...in case you are asking yourself why a random photo of Sophie appeared at the top of the last blog post...and in case you are currently wondering if this post will be about

Guh-raffe love...let me help you out. My little husband and my favorite sister and others who shall remain nameless *cough* Amy *cough* have mentioned (complained, whined, nagged about) the lack of pictures appearing on the blog. In an effort to please the readership...I am working on posting more pictures...even if said pictures have absolutely no relevance to the topic at hand.

*I chaperoned two field trips this week.

*Chaperoning threw off my schedule and I haven't quite caught up.

*The digital display went out on my camera and I am in denial about it.

*My allergies are going nuts.

*I honestly haven't a two hour stretch of downtime this week. Okay, I did have a two hour stretch and I spent it napping...see the first two.

*Procrastinating is HARDWIRED into my DNA.

*I lost the cord to my scanner...I placed it somewhere safe and convenient so that I would remember...and promptly forgot.

The good news...I pinky promise that I will update at least 10 days on the photo blog...and I will do a post of "Way Back" pictures...

Tomorrow.

A few things that...

are making me happy:

*the sound of Forrest playing "Wish You Were Here" on his acoustic guitar

*sunshine streaming in through the family room windows

*knowing that I am FINISHED with Chloe and Cammie's clothing fiasco

*reflecting on the fantastic bible study at church last night

*A t-shirt that Forrest designed that says -I Mosh For Jesus- seriously, it cracks me up

I am looking forward to:

*a Saturday with NOTHING on the calendar

*cleaning our Hannah and Sophie's closet...seriously

*planting flowers around the pond

*weight loss/fitness contest at the gym beginning on May 1st

*a day at the spa with my oldest friend (Carrie) to celebrate her 31st birthday

I am not looking forward to:

*making myself update the photo blog...I will be happy when I am finished...but I am sooo behind

*painting the powder room

*cleaning out the laundry room

*replacing the family room carpet

are stressing me out:

*the digital display on my camera has gone out (shucks, guess I'll need a new camera...hahaha)

*my puppy that likes to dig up the plants around the pond

*my other puppy that likes to chill in the pond

*updating the photo blog

are on the agenda (feeling inspired):

*scrapbooking

*printing off TONS of pictures

*writing poetry (Did you know that I wrote tons of poetry when I was teenager?)

*redoing Hannah and Sophie's room