Fried.

I'm not sure I could even try this, I'm sick to my stomach just reading about it! Ick!!

Monday...

Otherwise known as the day that I need to get caught up

Is that a bad thing?

That you need a catch up day...on Monday!

With the hubby at home every night and home every weekend right now

He has been assigned to "soccer mom" duty on Monday nights

I have Thursday nights

It works out nicely.

I get Lilly bathed and in bed at a decent time

and I can get everything back in its place

or at least the things that weren't done over the weekend.

My goal is to make Friday night, "cleaning night"

that way we can enjoy the weekends

and lets face it, soccer season is only a few weeks away

and we can kiss any weekend good-bye for getting things done

especially when you work full-time!

Last night Lilly helped me sweep and mop the kitchen

what a big help that was

plus she thought it was "fun"

I'm glad someone does

Ha!

Plus, we are in our second week of school

which means...

homework has begun.

I'm not sure what middle school homework will hold for us

but I know that there will be plenty to keep us busy!

I have a dry erase board in our sitting room\office

I'm trying to write out our weeks activities there

It's easy for all to see

I feel like I'm constantly reminding everyone

of everything....all the time

Hopefully this will help

However, it did make me realize just how busy we really are

and that we have something every night this week

then Soccer Tournaments all weekend long

The point of this post...

I hope to find a few moments for myself and get a workout in

Or at the very least possibly eat dinner before 10:00!

That's all!



This thing called a blog...

I have two blogs

one for "family & kids" stuff & one for personal (ie: weightloss, etc). 

I'm not sure if I want to keep both

or

 I guess I should say, I can't hardle keep up with one, much less two. 

But do I combine it with family stuff? 

Oh heck...I'm not even blogging about family stuff at this point

and

I guess if I'm exercising, working out, playing soccer mom,

homework tutor, referee, nurse,

wife, personal shopper, etc....

I should really keep it all in one place huh??

Because it really does all occur in one doesn't it??

I really enjoy blogging. 

I can speak things more clearly when writing...

And it slightly therapeutic too! 

If you blog, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.  

Or even from the 1 or 2 of your that actually read my blog

If you'd mind either way, ha!  

Lilly Sings!

Lilly had her choir program back in November, as always she did great! It's nice to see that she actually sings up on stage now.  I can remember back when she was 3 and she just stood there, you'd think she was having the most awful time EVER! So it's nice to see that she smiles, sings and participates now!

Slumber Party!!

Madelyn celebrated her birthday party with friends and having a slumber party, a SPA slumber party no less!  We've had slumber parties before and they have become very loud and out of control so this year there were some parameters set!

I was so excited to rekindle a friendship with a college roommate and she helped throw this whole thing together, I was so grateful!


Making Soaps!

Spa Birthday Cake!

 Manicures, Pedicures, Facemasks, and Cucumbers for the eyes....so much fun!



Madelyn's 10th Birthday Part I...Family & Friends

Because Madelyn's birthday is not only the first week of school but usually the first day or two we always throw her two parties.  So this past weekend...sticking with tradition we had family (ie: grandparents) and some friends over to help us celebrate her 10th birthday.  This year her request was to redo her bedroom so she got a new comfortor, sheets etc for her room.  We are working to get some "lounging" chairs and "cool" lamps to go in there as well over the next few weeks too.  Of course we must see that this all happens BEFORE her slumber\spa party in the coming weeks.  Stay Tuned...

First Day of School

Today August 2nd marks the First Day of School for Madelyn & Lilly.  Madelyn is finishinh up her 'career' as a elementary student as a 5th grader and Lilly is still just in the beginning in 1st grade...but not completely at the bottom of the totem pole either.  This year is all so bitter-sweet.  This is the last year that they will both EVER be at the same school.  Since there is a 4 year difference one will be leaving at the other is starting, it's sad.  It's like Madelyn is passing of the baton to her sister to keep the show going in elementary school.  But then, I'm so proud of the ladies they have become and the ladies that they are destined to be from here on out.  ::This momma is in tears of Joy::