Saturday

It's 7:40 and my kids are still sleeping.

I wasn't able to find someone to watch the kids today so they let me have it off! I love my job and how flexible they are with my schedule. I'm very blessed.

Here are my goals for the day:

1. Put away the giant pile of clean laundry I've already folded.

2. Clean the house, vacuum, dust, etc.

3. Take Kayley to her appointment at 11.

4. Begin my quest for a new jewelry box. I think I'll start at Ross and I might end up at the mall if I don't find anything I like.

5. Spend lots of time with my kids. I missed them when they were gone the last couple of days.


Today should be a good day!

Thoughts

I am thinking... that my mind is a whirlwind of thoughts and worries.

I am wearing… my pj's.

I am remembering… when my boss told everyone his life is like Benjamin Button, only in reverse. Doh!

I am going… to Missouri in a week! My plane leaves around this time!

I am hoping… my heart will stop hurting someday.

On my mind… that darn baby upstairs wakes me up every day. I'm so glad my kids are older now. No diapers, no crying all the time, not as many giant messes and lots more fun!

Noticing that… shopping at Kohl's is always a successful shopping trip. They have certain clothes that just seem to fit. It's great.

Pondering these words… I have no words to ponder.

From the kitchen… I got nothing for this one. I'm never home and barely cook anymore.

Around the house… my laundry pile is a mountain.

One of my favorite things... pizookies and raspberry lemon drop martinis. You can get one big pizookie or you can get three little ones from BJ's. Isn't that great? Krista, I had fun last night!

Happy Friday!!

Thursday

I dropped of the kids at my moms this morning, blankies and pillows in tow. They were off to a museum in Fillmore and then off to orange county. Tomorrow they will stop by and see Grandma Jackie and Pop and then they'll be headed home. I hope they have a really fun time!

I have nothin' to do today besides an appointment at 7. Then Krista and I are going out for drinks. I'm so glad that I've been working today otherwise it would have been a much more difficult day.

Hurray for Friday tomorrow! Although, I just remember I'm working Saturday too. Well, hurray for overtime!

Lia Sophia

When I got home tonight I had a great surprise! I got my Lia Sophia jewelry!

I got four necklaces, five pairs of earrings, one bracelet, one key chain and a ring and a necklace that are on back order. Click on the picture so you can see the colors in the necklaces. They're so purty!

My kids enjoyed the bunch of boxes that it all came in.

Kayley's smile reminds me of one of Hillary's faker smiles.

Ten On Tuesday

1. Only 9 days until I go to Missouri!

2. Joanna gave me her Blackberry. I love it lots.

3. Its spring break for Kayley so I'm going in to work a little later than usual so I can spend some extra time with the kids. This morning we went to breakfast at McDonalds. We had egg mcmuffins without canadian bacon, apples and oj. It was a special thing for the kids since I hardly ever take them out anymore. Kayley made sure I knew that McDonald was an Irish name:)

4. My mom is taking the kids to the OC Thursday. I'm making plans to go out with friends and it should be a rip roarin time.

5. This week is pure madness at work. It's the week before the end of tax season so I'm working Saturday.

6. I talked to an old friend this week. Its crazy how time flies!

7. I washed my hair this morning with cowabunga coconut shampoo. I ran out of mine and the kids' shampoo left my hair silky smooth and shiny. I'm surprised.

8. I bought new socks and underwear for all of us today. It's not interesting but it's a fact.

9. I went to sleep last night before 10pm, no rolling around in bed, just straight to sleep. It was wonderful!

10. Barefoot white zinfandel is my new favorite wine.

Easter

Today turned out really nice. We went to church in the morning with Joanna and her boyfriend, Tommy. Then we went home to relax for a bit, then went to my parents house for lunch. It was just immediate family so it was real low key. Joanna and Tommy and I went to the hot tub for a while, then we went home. It was a stress free day.

They were supposed to jump at the same time. It didn't quite work!

My dad tucked his tie in just like he does when he eats :)

I have to admit...

...I never thought my life would be the way it is now. Things get complicated and broken people become even more broken. I'd say I've had my share of things happen that could cause me to be angry with God and decide to go the opposite direction. But I hold onto Him and the hope in his promises. God has proven himself to me so many times and I will not give up faith because things suck. Through His son Jesus I am free to live a life without condemnation. In the end I will answer to God alone for the choices I have made.

I don't care if people think I'm crazy. I make mistakes. God loves me anyway. End of story.


Happy Easter!!