Well, I am officially losing it today! My husband has had my camera since Monday, so no new blogs from me! My childrens bedrooms are a disaster zone and they have offically started camping out in my bedroom every night and I want my room back! I can't finish their rooms with them here, well, because I just can't. If school started one day after the 24th I might really go into a deep depression. Then I find out my son's MDO doesn't start until September 14th! WHAT! So, I had to get my mom to commit to watch him for two weeks while I start school August 31st. I caught my son washing my dining room table with a glass of milk and paper towels. Those of you that know me, know how I feel about my dining room table. I don't even use furniture polish on it. I can't seem to get two seconds to myself and I am so tired of running, but when I don't run they drive me crazier than if I do. I can't seem to make heads or tails of anything lately and I am just exhausted! I need and crave routine. I thrive on a schedule. This thing called "summer" is sickening! It shouldn't be this long. I need a break, I need school to start!
I do much better with a routine as well, though, as I get older I am getting better and better and limiting excess diversion in my life. I've gotten very good (too good, maybe) at saying NO!
Come on in and stay awhile. Click on the "follow" button and stay up to date on the crazy life I lead of decorating, vacations, organic cooking, going to college, kids, marriage, weight loss, friends, family, crafts and above all else, God. Always remember though, that "this is me, then". I change from day to day!
Happily Married to Lance since 1997, SAHM to Taylor (18) and Cash (11). I have an Associates and Bachelors Degree. I taught 3rd grade for two years and I am now homeschooling my son and watching my daughter from afar while she is away at college. This is my life, then!
Sandra's Saturday Surfing
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Let's take a surf through the past week, and the sites that I have
visited, found and so on.
*Thriftbooks* - well this is a non shocker, of course. ...
Empty Carts, Not Empty Hearts
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Why shopping doesn’t feel the same anymore Remember when shopping used to
feel magical? When browsing Target with a coffee in hand was self-care?When
buy...
Decorating for Spring? Try This Instead.
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Are you sick of me writing about spring yet? I’m not and frankly, I’m
surprised. It really is part of my job to get to talk about the change in
seasons, ...
Autumn Pumpkin Watercolor Printable
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I love decorating with printables in the Fall and this Autumn Pumpkin
Watercolor Printable sums up my love f...
Book Club Ornament
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I'm a part of several book clubs, but I made a commitment to one of my
friend's book clubs, or rather, to myself. I decided I was going to read
every ...
Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe
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This is a specialty dish, that you can get as an appetizer at Bonefish. I
am not a huge fan of shrimp normally, but even I like this one! They use
Sambal...
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Toddler Activity Pencil Jars
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Shelby got her license .....
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Well it's official. . Shelby can legally drive by herself now. She passed
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Banana Pancakes
(sorry for the stinky picture...I need to work on my photog skills)
In a blender mix
2 eggs
1 large banana
pinch of baking powder
blen...
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Hey Y'all!
So seriously, it's been like FOREVER since I've posted. But I decided to
dust off the old blog and drop in to say HI and let y'all know what I'...
Evan's 5th Birthday - NFL Theme
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My first baby boy has turned 5! I was so excited to do get his party
together! He loves sports and plays baseball, so yes I have a little jock
in the makin...
Thing 1 and Thing 2 Hunt
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I made these cute Thing 1 and Thing 2 clips today and had to share. They
are just clothes pins that I colored with permanent marker and hot glued on
some...
First day back!
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Well, today was the first day back with the kids! I think it went well. I
got loads of hugs and everyone had so much to share. Sounds like most of my
kids ...
Oh, Christmas Tree.....
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It's that time of year again! Time to decorate for Christmas and one of my
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Of our three, he's always been our m...
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On Friday I ...
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I wanted to share how we got to our choice of foster care/ adoption. There
is so much answered prayer that has lead us here, and I will have to share
about...
Dinner Table Discussion
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Trace: My friend is a purr, he said he watches his sister change clothes.
Me: ummm what?
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Get to Know Your Teacher
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Like to send Teacher Gifts? Wish you knew your child's teachers favorite
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from People.com
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No More Halo
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Sorry for those of you that checked back on the 13 and no update....I think
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13th ...
I am so glad I'm not alone in being ready for school to start back up again. My kids are driving me nuts!!
ReplyDeleteDo you think our parents felt this way when we were out of school?
ReplyDeletei so feel ya!!! i just need some time away! lol that's so weird that mdo doesn't start when school does.
ReplyDeleteI do much better with a routine as well, though, as I get older I am getting better and better and limiting excess diversion in my life. I've gotten very good (too good, maybe) at saying NO!
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