My Mothers Day!!!

First I want to wish everyone a ....

Mine Mother's Day has been interesting. Here is why. 

I made my own special dinner,because it had to be Enchiladas. With Costco cheese cake. Hmmm!

Then Emi posted this fun message for me on facebook......
Here is to the woman who gave birth to me, changed my diapers, fed, clothed and housed me. She kissed my boo-boo's, mended my broken heart and was always a shoulder to cry on. She was the one who saw me through every trial in my life, even the small ones like trying to find the perfect prom dress. Sometimes she's my ATM but always she's my best friend. Love you Mommy!

Hubby called his mom and pretended to be the IRS calling to collect money. She actually hung up on him before he could tell her it was a joke. Later, she called him back and they had a nice laugh.

I received a cute card from my family. All signed, minus those who don't live at home anymore.

Then I finally received a simple text, " Happy Mother's Day Mom"....after Hubby called to remind a certain young man that he needed to call me. Well, at least I know when he needs me, he will appear. After all, as Emi said in  her little message...I am an ATM from time to time.

Towards the end of the day, Bradley dropped the last 1/4 of the cheese cake on the floor. I cried quietly inside as we worked hard to get it all cleaned up before the dog came to lick it up.

I find myself feeling happy!  It has been over all a good day with nothing to complain about. My heart is full  of gratitude for my children and the fun adventures they take me on daily.

Saturday's Gone Already?

Where the heck did the day go?

 

It disappeared so fast.  The weather was fabulous here in Utah. Warm. Tad breezy, but a warm breezy. Perfect for going to the pool. So, we did just that. After getting book reports done, mowing the front lawn, 5 loads of laundry, kitchen cleaned, grocery shopping done, and I even made the best enchilada's ever for dinner.

Now it is relax time, cleaning out e-mail accounts, reading blogs....speaking of which.
Bloglovin, took me a little bit to set up. I have trimmed back some of the blogs I wasn't reading. It feels very organized now. Which I love.

So, I was hanging out on Facebook yesterday, when I found something really awesome. It is called The Design Network. My Facebook friend/interior designer Shane Inman and pal Gretchen Mellon Aubuchon, interviewing Paula Deen. Paula, has a book called Savannah Style. It is all about Southern living. If I had any money to just spend on anything, this book would be something I would love to get my hands on. Just adding it to my wish list. I am a such a fan of Paula's.

Now, it is late. My daughter needs me to rub her sore neck before she can go to bed. There was other fun things I wanted to share. So, maybe another day!

 

Missing Towels

It seemed that our towels were disappearing.  All I could fine were the same 3 or 4 towels. With the cupboard empty and children asking for fresh towels. I started wondering, where had all the towels disappeared to? 

 

Awe, I found all the missing towels hiding or well, being hidden by children. They would take a towel, use it then dump it on the floor of their bedroom. I say "hey, clean up your bedroom" and the towels would be shoved into corners, under-beds or in their closets with the rest of their junk. I gathered all that I could find together to be washed. Issac did me a big favor by sniffing them to make sure they were all really stinky! Sure enough they were. It was nice to find them, wash, dry, folded and have them smelling heavenly back in the closet where they are waiting for the children to grab and use, then possibly hide again.

Finally Done!

Two years ago I decided with the support of my Hubby, to signed up for a home study interior design program. Which I have been slooooowly working on ever since. It has been easy with a home study program to set it aside when chaos of family life happens.

 

Well, after making a decision to start Making The Most of My Calendar, I made this great discovery. I found exactly how to make the most of my time. Which now includes a set time for studying.  Over the next few weeks I will be sharing my  journey to complete school. Along with all the ups and downs that come with it.

 

So, yesterday this is where I camped out for 4 hours and where I am going to be everyday until I am done. It is quite a cozy set up.

 

 

 

This drafting project has been a nightmare for me! I even had to make a phone call to my student advisor to get some help. Two hours later, I finally had that aha moment I had been yearning for. It clicked. I knew what I needed to do. Look what I did!

 

 

 

With that project done, I cleaned up and set aside what I would be working on today. I will be working on it this evening. It feels great to be in charge of my time.

 

Making The Most of My Calendar

"As I leaned on the counter to check in for the final appointment of the day, my head was spinning. This was my 3rd appointment in a row. I was even a tad tardy for it, because the last one had run over. How could I have done this to myself? It was to much. "

 

This is exactly how I felt 10 days ago after a long day of meeting with Dr.'s, teachers and counselors. It was time for me to make some changes and they needed to happen right away. The over whelming feeling of wanting to take control of my life washed over me. My calendar was in charge, not me. And I was letting other's decided dates and times. I was over scheduled, which was making me feel stressed and unhappy.

 

This is what I have done to take charge of my schedule, appointments (which are many these days due to having a chronically ill child) and creating me time.

 

 

Hanging on our wall in our dining room was a wonderful calendar that was not getting used very much. What is the point of having a calendar if I am not going to use it?

First thing I did was mark the following activities on our calendar.

Monday: Family game night

Tuesday: Scouts

Wednesday: Young women's (learn more about Young Women's here)

Thursday: Nothing! Gotta have a free night

Friday: Fun night, movie night

 

Then I decided that I would have a few rules for making appointments, dates, meetings, etc....

No more than one a day or 3 a week.

Momma has to have a free day, which means no appointments, or company coming over.

Everything must be on the calendar no matter how small it may seem. I also realize that there might be times when there might be an evening where we have one or more children doing things. It just doesn't need to be week after week. Wearing me down from all the running around.

Next, I needed to find a way to have my calendar with me, so that when I am at Dr.'s offices I can make appointments without over scheduling myself, AGAIN.  Oh yea, I did not want to spend money on buying anything to carry or add to my already stuffed purse. If anything I need to simplify my purse not add to it. Awe, my cel-phone!  It only took me an hour to figure out how to work the calendar. I added every appointment that was already scheduled. After doing that, I decided to grab the wonderful Birthday calendar my mom made me so I could add everyone's Birthday's to my phone as well. Boy, do I feel so much better and like I am making the most of my calendar now.

 

 

 

How do you manage your schedule?










Happy Birthday To Me!

Yesterday was my Birthday!
Despite having Bradley home from school with the flu. It was a good day over all.
I only had to drop a hint to my Hubby the day before. Two of my kiddo's remembered my special day.
My mom called to sing to me. Then we visited for an hour. I really enjoyed it.
Emily called me as well. It was so fun to find out all about what was going on with her. The cutie is hanging out with my sister, and her sweet family.

Later Emily and I had this texting conversation.

Emily: How old are you?

Me: 42

Emily: In my mind you were still in your 30's

Me: Well...I could totally be 32

Me: Well, it could be 24 I wouldn't mind.

Emily:  You can be whatever age you want to be.

Me: Sounds good....I think I want to be 42 because I have a feeling it is going to be a great year.

Truth is my age doesn't really bother me. My mom is still only 19 years old. For years I had no idea what her real age even was.






This is one of my many Birthday cards that was sent to me. Facebook friends left tons of messages. My bestie from childhood called me as well. Someone sent me some music. As for gifts, I got Netflix from my Hubby. Just what I wanted. Now we can cut the cable bill and save some money. Which really pleases me.
Do you have Netflix's? Tell me all your favorites to watch.