Ten On Tuesday

1. Kayley made a story book about David and Goliath. She spelled most words correctly and drew some adorable sheep. Cole also made a book. I wrote the words and he drew the battle between David and Goliath. It was mostly scribbles but he thought it was perfect.

2. I had a lot of fun at my jewelry party! Five people showed up, we ate, we drank, bought jewelry and I even got a few outside orders! Chelsie stayed late and we talked until midnight. It was all around a great night!

3. Krista and I got our nails done on Saturday.

I love manicures because they're cheap and they make me feel pretty.

4. I still love Usher. His new songs are super dirty. Too bad. I'll just stick to the old stuff. Ooo, that man when he dances.

5. I had a dermatologist appointment today. I had nothing that needed to be biopsied and I'm in the clear for another four months! Yay!

6. Hillary sent me a youtube video of a lady singing happy birthday to someone in her prayer language. It was so funny. I laughed out loud to the point of tears! Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvErWI6H54Q

7. I'm pretty sure that my office would make a fabulous tv reality show. Weird things happen all the time and we laugh a lot. It's good for my soul:) And we have so many clients who have been in show business or secret agents and cool things like that.

8. Chelsie drove up and ate lunch with me today. I love Katelyn and her crazy faces and cheesy laugh. Such a cute kid.

9. I know I've posted this before. I just love to look at it because it reminds me of a time that was less complicated. And then we all grew up.



10. Here's one because I miss my sister.

Check out MckMama's blog for things other people didn't do this week.

I am not doing this post because Kim wanted me to.

I learned this week that my six year old daughter does not enjoy playing chess. In fact, I watched she and my mom play this afternoon and there is no way Kayley beat her. Did I mention she's six? Ha!

Cole fell off of his skateboard the other day and hurt his back. He has a band aid over it that has stayed on through two showers. There is no possible way I would allow my child to wear a dirty band aid. Not me!

Kayley is quite familiar with her dad's voicemail. In fact, I did not hear her mumbling "press two for more options" while she was doing her princess puzzle tonight. I don't even know if that's right or not but it's sure funny!

I most definitely did not put hot sauce on Cole's tongue tonight. I would never subject my son to such horrible punishment. There is no way I actually laughed at his snot nosed, tears running down his face, drooley mouth. I would never do that.

I did not sweat so much at the gym on Saturday that my hair looked like it was wet. Now that is one awesome work out! I'm still so close to my goal weight! Woo hoo! I've lost two sizes and I'm working on a third! I'm hoping to get there before I have to buy my dress in June for Rachel's wedding.

I did not spend ten minutes laughing with my coworkers today about the name of the skin that is on your elbow so it can bend. If you know what it's called you would be laughing too!

Ten On Tuesday

1. I'm so proud of Kayley for doing so well in school. Her teacher said that yesterday was a "bragging conference." She's very smart and reading at an early second grade level. She's the one to beat at a math game in her class, too! I'm a proud mama.

2. I wish I could have gone to the beach today. It's so pretty outside.

3. One tax deadline down, one to go.

4. Kayley said that if she found a four leaf clover she would wish for a bowling alley in her house and a lion.

5. Ok, so I'm going to snap my fingers and my life is just going to be easy....
It didn't work. Maybe if I got one of those easy buttons :)

6. I'm excited for my Lia Sophia party on Friday! We will consume wine and buy jewelry!

7. My boss ate my food from the fridge the other day. It made me so mad!

8. I've been so hungry lately. I get really dizzy when I don't eat a morning snack. I just don't get it. Maybe my body desires more than Lean Cuisines and Whodidly cupcakes. Haha.

9. I don't know why random people keep trying to be my facebook friend. If I don't know you, I'm not going to friend you.

10. Kayley and Cole are amazing kids. They fill my love tank with joy and happiness. I'm so glad I'm blessed with the job of being their mama.

My Weekend

The kids and I had a fabulous weekend.

Kayley and I spent time with Brianna, Jen, Chelsie and Ashley (and I held their babies!) at a tea party yesterday. Kayley actually put on make up and a dress and put on a fashion show with the other girls. I'm very proud of her because at first she had no interest at all in makeovers and tea parties! We had a really great time!

Today the kids and I went to church, to the park, ate lunch with my parents, went for a bike ride and read lots of Dr. Suess (Kayley read the entire book Mr. Brown Can Moo all by herself)! I got the house cleaned and the laundry almost finished. I feel very productive.

I'm really enjoying the time change already. It makes me feel like I have more time in my day.

I have a parent teacher conference tomorrow for Kayley. I know she's doing well academically, just having a rough time with me leaving her still. My mom will be taking her to school for a while until she realizes I'm not going to die and I'll be there at the end of the day to pick her up.

Have a great week, friends!

Thoughts...

I am thinking... I'm curious who reads my blog besides my close friends.

I am wearing… comfy pjs.

I am remembering… when I could sleep in until 12pm.

I am going… to a tea party with Kayley on Saturday.

I am reading… the words I'm typing on this screen. I need to dive into a good book.

I am hoping… for a nice, relaxing weekend.

On my mind… too much to write about.

Noticing that… the more I run, the easier it is on my body.

Pondering these words… "He who began a good work in you is faithful to complete it."

From the kitchen… I ate Laughing Cow lite cheese and multi grain crackers and it was delish!

Around the house… I bought a couple of decorative items for the house plus two rugs from Ross the other day for only $22!

One of my favorite things... waking up my kids in the morning for school and watching them smile at me when I sing "good morning to you, good morning to you. You look like a monkey, and you smell like one too."

Wordless Wednesday

Ten On Tuesday

1. Last night we celebrated Tim's 27th birthday. We were thinking of historical people comparable to him and I said Hitler. Haha, I'm such a sweet sister.

I cannot believe that this year my siblings and I will all be 22, 26, 27 and 29!! And my parents will be married 30 years this month!

2. I had to peel Kayley off of me at school this morning. She's scared of going to first grade. Funny, she's not even close to being done with Kindergarten. Apparently they're counting down the days and it's making her insecure. Poor kid, she's really having a rough time. She made a mask today with a sad face and tears. Things like that make my mommy heart so sad for her. :(



3. Kayley asked my mom tonight if something was a fire hazard. It made me laugh.

4. I'm going to see Lady Antebellum and Tim McGraw in June!

5. I love that Cole is at the age where he's learning the difference between reality and pretend. I also love that he loves to help around the house and he always remembers to put his clothes in the laundry basket when he changes. He has more self control lately, too. I think age four is one of my favorites so far.

6. My heart aches for hurting people. I pray God uses the trials I go through to help speak truth and hope into other peoples lives.

7. The kids played with moon sand the other day. It was awesome but very messy!

8. Tyler and I saw Sherlock Holmes on Saturday and I really liked it. There was a huge line outside of the cheapo movie theater. Never in my life have I seen a line there.

9. We're going out to lunch for the March birthdays at work today.

10. My mom informed me that Kayley was perfectly fine when she dropped her at school. Looks like she's just trying to milk the mommy guilt for all it's worth.