The little guy's birthday is coming up...Friday to be exact and I feel so not ready! I need to get him something good but I am not sure yet. He's turning six and he already has a million Pokemon cards, Bakugans and all that other crazy boy stuff. I just want to get something more sentimental, not just toys. He does like clothes but I really don't think that is a gift, not when your the parent and have to clothe the kid anyway. Plus I don't want to go out and buy some last minute gift and... Read Full Story

I am so drained...yep, stick a fork in me. This week has been work week from hell and then my overly-motivated self wants to also up and do a million other things. I literally try to squeeze something into every second of every day. Then every once in awhile when I go to complain about it to someone I stop and think, "why the heck am I doing this?" I mean aren't I in control of my own life? I guess I just feel guilty for relaxing, even if it is just taking a few minutes to sit in front of... Read Full Story

It is so interesting right now watching my son interact with his friends. We had his 6th birthday "friends party" yesterday and at this age, he still has as many (if not more) girl/friends as he does boy. I think it is pretty cute and I do love it that he gets along well with girls...I actually prefer it a bit because I think it calms him down. Hanging with other boys, there is so much room for rough-housing. Seriously, I have already had the visions of him hanging out at the park ripping... Read Full Story

I wish I had something interesting to say. This week has been like a black hole of thoughts for me. I have been too busy with work, too busy trying to keep up with my kid's schedules...just consumed, totally. I feel like the wind is knocked out of me sometimes. There are days when I just can't find balance. I feel like it is too much work or too much doing other things. Yesterday I woke up and ran, ran, ran (and I don't mean literally...cause I miss that). Then when I laid down to sleep... Read Full Story

We are still trying to plan our Disney trip. I am so excited while I am checking out all the stuff they have going on in October. Epcot has the food and wine festival and then there is the Mickey's halloween party...which we HAVE to go to. I just have to figure out all the costs. I mean the character breakfast for 4 people is about $100. The Halloween party an additional $200. The park tickets for 5 days "Magic Your Way" is about $850...it's crazy! We were originally going to do less day... Read Full Story

It is hot and muggy, rainy and sloshy. I worry my garden will turn to mush. This week has just been the worst weather week ever. Cold, hot, rainy, cold, hot, rainy, humid...the cycle is relentless.I just want a nice day! One nice day! I feel like it is time to move. Seriously, what state has the best weather all year round? I think its the west coast. Ah, I guess that would mean we'd have to move. Hmm...long distance moving, doesn't sound so fun. We moved halfway across the country... Read Full Story

I have been feeling like I have been slacking on my grooming. I'm not talking about the basics, brushing my teeth, washing my hair...I am talking about the more in-depth beauty routine. There was a time...(how many times do I say that) but no, there was a time when I could spend an hour just plucking, moisturizing, or practicing my kissy face in the mirror. No, with two kids driving me nuts every waking minute. I barely have enough time to get any of that done; especially the kissy face tim... Read Full Story

Sometimes I need to feel a sense of fulfillment, completion...like when I see this.I just cannot let it sit for more than a few minutes. It's like it is calling out to me, "I'm wrinkling...I'm wrinkling. Fold me now or I will get up and walk out of here."Actually I think only dirty laundry can walk on its own. Read Full Story

I feel like taking on a new project. Something around the house to refresh the place a bit. I wish I had some good carpentry skills though. No one trusts me around a hand saw, that's for sure. Our friends just had some construction done to their basement and I heard it looks awesome. I would love to do something neat with glass tile in our bathroom. That was one room in our house that we didn't quite choose the best match. It was just so exhausting when we first started having to choos... Read Full Story

You know if I ever want to feel better about myself and my life I just head over to Anonymous Mom. It helps so much to hear other people's stories. It really does. Whether someone is hiding something (like they secretly smoke or they lied to their husband about their kid) or they are there to talk about stories or give feedback, it is really interesting. I could sit for hours reading this stuff. It is a peek into society, what other people's lives are like. Sometimes that's just what we... Read Full Story