* 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.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
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).
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).
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Ahhh...
I finally began catching up the photo blog. Look for more tomorrow. Now, excuse me while I do the happy dance...
Friday, April 24, 2009
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.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
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
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Lists...
Yesterday I:
1.brought all of the hand-me-down totes out of the attic...I think there were 5 plus a large bag.
2. brought half of the hang-up hand me downs from the attic... (I have a 12ft rod hanging in the attic *crammed* with hanging clothes in various sizes...6ft worth made it down)...I also found some charming photographs of myself...coming soon.
3. sorted all of the fall/winter clothes into different "categories" (I am all about the categories).
4. caught up Quicken.
5. went to church early to make visitor follow-up calls...it felt very satisfying and I loved it.
6. locked my son out of his room...yes, he is grounded from his room...Yay teenagers!
Today I:
1. signed up to chaperon two field trips next week...Zoo on Tuesday with Chloe and Discovery Center on Thursday with Cammie. (I am not known for my patience with squealing children...so I will be driving my truck, not riding on the buses...and taking lots of deep breaths).
2. burned 278 calories in 40 minutes with my trainer.
3. was treated to a 20 minute hydro-massage because I am the "client of the month".
4. came home and folded 3 loads of laundry because I would really like to be more domestic. Really.
5. decided to take a two hour nap because I felt like jello from the massage, tired from the work out and proud of the three loads of laundry I folded. (I lead a charmed life, I know).
This evening I:
1. am going to spend time (lots of time) making my reluctant younger daughters try-on lots and lots of clothes.
2. will menu plan. Seriously.
3. will be making a grocery list. Honestly.
4. will pay the bills. Wooohooo! Not.
5. will feel accomplished in spite of my two hour nap.
update: 9:30pm
I spent three more hours on the closet fiasco, then paid the bills. Grocery list and meal planning will take place in the morning. I feel accomplished.
1.brought all of the hand-me-down totes out of the attic...I think there were 5 plus a large bag.
2. brought half of the hang-up hand me downs from the attic... (I have a 12ft rod hanging in the attic *crammed* with hanging clothes in various sizes...6ft worth made it down)...I also found some charming photographs of myself...coming soon.
3. sorted all of the fall/winter clothes into different "categories" (I am all about the categories).
4. caught up Quicken.
5. went to church early to make visitor follow-up calls...it felt very satisfying and I loved it.
6. locked my son out of his room...yes, he is grounded from his room...Yay teenagers!
Today I:
1. signed up to chaperon two field trips next week...Zoo on Tuesday with Chloe and Discovery Center on Thursday with Cammie. (I am not known for my patience with squealing children...so I will be driving my truck, not riding on the buses...and taking lots of deep breaths).
2. burned 278 calories in 40 minutes with my trainer.
3. was treated to a 20 minute hydro-massage because I am the "client of the month".
4. came home and folded 3 loads of laundry because I would really like to be more domestic. Really.
5. decided to take a two hour nap because I felt like jello from the massage, tired from the work out and proud of the three loads of laundry I folded. (I lead a charmed life, I know).
This evening I:
1. am going to spend time (lots of time) making my reluctant younger daughters try-on lots and lots of clothes.
2. will menu plan. Seriously.
3. will be making a grocery list. Honestly.
4. will pay the bills. Wooohooo! Not.
5. will feel accomplished in spite of my two hour nap.
update: 9:30pm
I spent three more hours on the closet fiasco, then paid the bills. Grocery list and meal planning will take place in the morning. I feel accomplished.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Things I am currently procrastinating...
1. uploading, sorting, editing pictures
2. updating the photo blog (see #1)
3. meal planning (hahahahaahaha), grocery list making
4. grocery shopping (see #3)
5. going through the kids closets, dresser drawers, hand me down totes
6. putting away the laundry (see #5)
7. cleaning out my closet
8. making 3 phone calls
9. catching up quicken, paying the bills
10. thinking about the things I am procrastinating- DONE
Just listing them all out is enough to have me scurrying back under the covers for a day of rest.
2. updating the photo blog (see #1)
3. meal planning (hahahahaahaha), grocery list making
4. grocery shopping (see #3)
5. going through the kids closets, dresser drawers, hand me down totes
6. putting away the laundry (see #5)
7. cleaning out my closet
8. making 3 phone calls
9. catching up quicken, paying the bills
10. thinking about the things I am procrastinating- DONE
Just listing them all out is enough to have me scurrying back under the covers for a day of rest.
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