Well, summer is all but over and the back to school countdown has begun. I am shocked that they are both in "real" school! I am so excited for them(or maybe for me, since I WILL BE ALL ALONE!!). Today, Len played golf so the kiddos and I finished up some school things. Maclaine got her cute little inverted wedge haircut that I think looks so great on her and Mason got his trusty buzz. He looks more like Len everyday! Then we went out for our back to school lunch and finished our morning at the library. Yes, that would be to find the books they are required to read over the summer...nothing like procrastination. So, with only 15 books to go, I think we are getting there.
Our next hurdle is getting them back into a good bedtime routine. How does everyone else do this? Over the summer, we completely fall apart. The kids have been staying up watching movies until 10 (or later:() and not waking up until around 9:30-10. I have enjoyed that part, but I can see that waking them up at 6:45 is going to be rough for everyone involved.
Anyhoo, I am still looking for a job to fill my free time, so any ideas would be welcome! (as long as they don't involve nursing). Also, Laura and I have been playing tennis and we need some competition. Can you believe that a fellow parent asked me what "league" I play in. She wants me to be an alternative for her team! That is funny because Laura and I have our own elite team that can only play at the courts no one goes too and only during the hours that no one else wants to play (we would hate for everyone to fight over having us on their teams..Hehehe) In other words I SUCK! But, I do look cute since Len bought me the cutest little tennis outfit!
I learned last year that tennis apparel is the dress code for mothers at BGA. So, this year I plan to fit right in!
Happy last days of summer to all...
Monday, July 30, 2007
Friday, July 27, 2007
THANKFUL THURSDAY!
Thanks for this idea...I have been in a blogging slump and needed some ideas.
1. Today I am very thankful for health. Our family friend is in surgery right now for 2 brain tumors that he was diagnosed with last week. They are extremely aggressive and the outlook is not good. He is already having strokes and seizures. So, with that on my mind, Health is such a blessing. I am thankful that we have medical advances that can help so many people.
2. I am thankful that Len has given up something that he dreaded for so long...GIRLS BASKETBALL. Every year this subject has caused our marriage/family alot of tension. He is truly much happier and has been able to enjoy a great summer with us!
3. Cell phones. How did we used to make it without these? I have a semi-panic attack if I realize that I don't have mine with me whenever I am out. It is not that I use it much, but it is a comfort just knowing that it is there!
1. Today I am very thankful for health. Our family friend is in surgery right now for 2 brain tumors that he was diagnosed with last week. They are extremely aggressive and the outlook is not good. He is already having strokes and seizures. So, with that on my mind, Health is such a blessing. I am thankful that we have medical advances that can help so many people.
2. I am thankful that Len has given up something that he dreaded for so long...GIRLS BASKETBALL. Every year this subject has caused our marriage/family alot of tension. He is truly much happier and has been able to enjoy a great summer with us!
3. Cell phones. How did we used to make it without these? I have a semi-panic attack if I realize that I don't have mine with me whenever I am out. It is not that I use it much, but it is a comfort just knowing that it is there!
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
My Favorite Things
I have been tagged to do a "my favorite things post" like Oprah. So, here is a few of the things that I consider "My Favorite!"
1. Every morning when I shower I have 2 things that get me started in my day. If you have thick hair then Frederick Fekkai hair products are great. I prefer the olive oil glossing line. It leaves my hair soft and shiny. While I let the conditioner sit in my hair then washing off with Philosophy wash/shampoo/conditioner is a must. They have great scents and are great for travel because they are everything you need in one bottle! My favorite scents seem to be the one's centered around food (cinnamon buns, strawberry milkshake, etc.), bet that suprised you, huh?
2. Once that shower is finished, many of you know that I have a love affair with my CHI flat iron! It has saved me from many a bad hair day. I look back at pics of life before the flat iron and am thankful everyday that this product is mine!
3. I love Ann Taylor LOFT. I like how their clothes are trendy, but more for people my age. They are also my favorite because their clothes tend to run big on me... any place that I can wear a size smaller is always going to top my list!!
4. I know that this is absolutely the dumbest thing, but I really do love my minivan (shoot me now!) I never would have guessed that I would ever be a mini van momma, but it does make life with kids much easier. Now, it definitely isn't my dream car, but it is my practical car!
5. Since I am talking about the car, I have told ya'll about "mandy", my new best friend!! She is my GPS guide and saved my marriage during our trip. Love this!!!
6. One more thing, I need to thank the man who came up with portable DVD players and SONY for their awesome headphones. ANOTHER MUST WITH KIDDOS!
7. I have been asked by Len at times to end my love affair with Target. It is an addiction that I just can't break.
8. I really enjoy reading. A great time for me is to go to Barnes and Noble and look around. Ever notice how peaceful and relaxing it is in there? I love light and easy books to read and currently like Jennifer Weiner books. I recommend her if you enjoy girly books. Another great author is Emily Giffin.
9. While I am out, I must tell you that a really great place to eat is The Puffy Muffin. They have great salads and tortilla soup.
10. Old Navy pajama pants are my uniform when I am at home. I could never be a stay-at-home mom because I don't think that I would EVER have any reason to get dressed in anything other that comfy pajamas!! I have been known to take the kids to school in them on my days off, which Mason hates. I hear this "Mommmm, just get your real clothes on...plllleeeaase."
11. Yankee Candles. My favorite scent is clean cotton because it makes my house smell like a spring day and a clean house (ha ha). Around Fall, I love Harvest (think pumpkin pie baking in your oven!)
12. My jacuzzi bathtub, bath beads, and a great candle....enough said!
13. Miraclesuit swimwear! This is embarrassing, but if you have children you know that things are always as firm as they should be AND if you have big boobs then you really know how hard finding cute swimsuits is. I love anything the sucks me in and love that according to their motto whenever I slip into my slimsuit I "instantly look 10 pounds thinner in 10 seconds!" Anything that can do that is worth my $$$. Along that same line is my favorite slimming secret for under my clothes...SPANX. So now you all know my secrets!
14. I am running out of my favorite things. I have to include my family. I love my hubby and think he is sexy when he is dressed up for church and work.(something about business attire gets me!) I have my favorite boy and girl and dog and that is all I really need.
So, Tag You"re It!!!!
1. Every morning when I shower I have 2 things that get me started in my day. If you have thick hair then Frederick Fekkai hair products are great. I prefer the olive oil glossing line. It leaves my hair soft and shiny. While I let the conditioner sit in my hair then washing off with Philosophy wash/shampoo/conditioner is a must. They have great scents and are great for travel because they are everything you need in one bottle! My favorite scents seem to be the one's centered around food (cinnamon buns, strawberry milkshake, etc.), bet that suprised you, huh?
2. Once that shower is finished, many of you know that I have a love affair with my CHI flat iron! It has saved me from many a bad hair day. I look back at pics of life before the flat iron and am thankful everyday that this product is mine!
3. I love Ann Taylor LOFT. I like how their clothes are trendy, but more for people my age. They are also my favorite because their clothes tend to run big on me... any place that I can wear a size smaller is always going to top my list!!
4. I know that this is absolutely the dumbest thing, but I really do love my minivan (shoot me now!) I never would have guessed that I would ever be a mini van momma, but it does make life with kids much easier. Now, it definitely isn't my dream car, but it is my practical car!
5. Since I am talking about the car, I have told ya'll about "mandy", my new best friend!! She is my GPS guide and saved my marriage during our trip. Love this!!!
6. One more thing, I need to thank the man who came up with portable DVD players and SONY for their awesome headphones. ANOTHER MUST WITH KIDDOS!
7. I have been asked by Len at times to end my love affair with Target. It is an addiction that I just can't break.
8. I really enjoy reading. A great time for me is to go to Barnes and Noble and look around. Ever notice how peaceful and relaxing it is in there? I love light and easy books to read and currently like Jennifer Weiner books. I recommend her if you enjoy girly books. Another great author is Emily Giffin.
9. While I am out, I must tell you that a really great place to eat is The Puffy Muffin. They have great salads and tortilla soup.
10. Old Navy pajama pants are my uniform when I am at home. I could never be a stay-at-home mom because I don't think that I would EVER have any reason to get dressed in anything other that comfy pajamas!! I have been known to take the kids to school in them on my days off, which Mason hates. I hear this "Mommmm, just get your real clothes on...plllleeeaase."
11. Yankee Candles. My favorite scent is clean cotton because it makes my house smell like a spring day and a clean house (ha ha). Around Fall, I love Harvest (think pumpkin pie baking in your oven!)
12. My jacuzzi bathtub, bath beads, and a great candle....enough said!
13. Miraclesuit swimwear! This is embarrassing, but if you have children you know that things are always as firm as they should be AND if you have big boobs then you really know how hard finding cute swimsuits is. I love anything the sucks me in and love that according to their motto whenever I slip into my slimsuit I "instantly look 10 pounds thinner in 10 seconds!" Anything that can do that is worth my $$$. Along that same line is my favorite slimming secret for under my clothes...SPANX. So now you all know my secrets!
14. I am running out of my favorite things. I have to include my family. I love my hubby and think he is sexy when he is dressed up for church and work.(something about business attire gets me!) I have my favorite boy and girl and dog and that is all I really need.
So, Tag You"re It!!!!
Monday, July 9, 2007
SO, SO FUN
So the trip is over and we had a blast. We extended the vacation as long as possible. Monday we went to Chattanooga and spent the night then headed to Atlanta for 2 days. We went to the Georgia Aqaurium and saw several fun July 4th festivities. On Thursday morning Len got us up at 4 am to head to South Carolina. I think he was more excited than the kids!! We got to Hilton Head that morning and played on the beach every day. The weather was amazing and the kiddos LOVED the ocean. They "boogie boarded" all day and then crashed early every night. We have finally figured out the secrets to traveling with children. 1. Leave very early(coming home we left at 1:45am and traveled all night while they slept. We were home by 9:30) 2. Each child gets their own portable DVD player (with headphones) and lots of new, unseen movies! 3. Mom and Dad got their own new toy...GPS system for the van!! Len and I are always guaranteed some good fights when travelling. I bought a GPS for the trip and "Mandy" got us exactly where we wanted to go!! (Mandy is the name of the voice I chose. Hehe)
Sunday, July 1, 2007
OH HAPPY DAY!!
This week we are leaving for a long overdue vacation. I am very excited about this trip. We are going to Atlanta for 2 days and then on to Hilton Head. I can't wait to see the look on Maclaine's face when she sees the ocean for the first time! With all that has gone on over this last week with my dad, we are looking forward to spending some good family time with them.
SUMMER FUN!!
I have so many memories of me and my little sister playing outside in the water sprinklers when we were younger. Last night while we were watering our yard I heard the kids squealing. When I saw them playing in the sprinker, I was reminded of younger days. They were having so much fun! I am thankful for those moments where we are able to just let go and have fun, and my kids did just that last night!
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