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Friday..flipping it to the weekend

Here we go, people. Friday. Sliding into the weekend. After this week from H.E.double toothpicks at work, I’m THRILLED to see it here. Now if I make it through the day without the big cheese showing up with a briefcase and calling me into the office, I’ll be good to go.

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In case you missed it, yesterday was my birthday. 27 again. See yesterday’s post for the deets. Pics at the bottom!

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With all the work stress, I’ve been REALLY, REAAAAAAAALLLLLLLY trying to decide what ELSE I want to do/be when I grow up. Hubby has some good ideas, so this weekend I’ll have to actually sit down and get the ball rolling.

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I did spend time in Adoration yesterday, which is ALWAYS good for some peace. Trust. Strength. Courage. And I’ll trust that God will provide the window/door/key at the appropriate time.

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I did come up with some ideas on blog changes as well, something I’ve been mulling over for a while. It’s a little lower on the priority list but I think they are some good and useful ideas, especially for busy people who want to live and eat healthier. Got your attention, right??

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I’m going to start sewing!!!! I’m currently looking for a good machine…not terribly complicated but able to do wild and crazy things. Maybe THAT’S my next calling!!!! Or just a stress relief. Either way…ideas???? Send ’em on….

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May is winding down. We still have a spring band concert, awards, 5th grade graduation and end of the year parties to go, but we are taking it one-day-at-a-time and checking the white board calendar as we go. Love summer, but getting through May is a necessary evil, no?

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Bday flowers at work. Gracing a work station.

Homemade bday cake!! Deeeeeelish!!!

Bday dinner. Before the carnage. You’d think we never feed these kids!

Our post-brawl cat sleeping it off in the boys open drawer. At least he’s eating and drinking and moving around now.

My great casserole dish bag from “Thirty One”..HMU if you want one, I’ll put you in touch with Amanda!

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27 again…birthday fun!

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Every time I turn 27 again, it’s just awesome. Really. (16 times now, I’m getting good at this!!) To the guy who sold me my lottery ticket and wanted to make sure I was 18 (wink wink)….he so has my business forEVAH!!! To my favorite co-worker who told me how young I look. THESE are the people who make turning 27 again, just fun!! what’s a number anyway….phhht!!!

Since I didn’t take the day off, my awesome friends at work had b-day snacks aplenty in the healthy fashion…even the cake was a lo-cal version….of the frickin’ delish nature!! And lovely flowers from one of the girls who just has an amazing garden of flowers and shares them for birthdays. Adoration for lunch. Bomb-dig. Chinee-takee-outee (is that PC?) for dinner and homemade birthday cake for dessert. Catching up on Once Upon a Time with the girls after showers.

Top it all off with a slew of text messages, phone serenades, Facebook/Twitter wishes, a super awesome “Thirty-One” casserole baking carrier, Silpada earrings, mani-pedi, hand soap….what girl could be happier?? None in this house.

And now, it’s time to put this 27 (again) gal to bed! Peace out y’all!

Almost muh Birthday……

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Let the happy thoughts commence!!

I’ve been grumpy this week. Work is stressing me out. I shouldn’t have hives because of work, right? Got written up today for making a mistake….first one in EVER!!!!!!!! (write-up, not mistake……although I like to think that..) So, I’m thinking I should look for a new job/career/hit the lottery, something…because this really sucks.

And so. On that ever so cheerful note……tomorrow is my birthday…..and I shall make that a happy day. Even if I am turning 43. It’s all good.

If you’ve got a great job for me…hit me with it….otherwise, I’ll gladly accept miscellaneous fun gifts, prayers and happy birthday wishes!!!

Every day in May…mostly in May…whatever.

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Before I get sidetracked…..Mental Awareness Month….click HERE and “plant a seed” and my friend’s company is donating up to $10,000 toward Children’s mental health network. Let’s do SOMETHING!!!! Ok, stepping off soapbox!

Why do I force upon myself these ridiculous little goals that make me no money, cost me time and force me to sit down and put together some coherent thoughts??? Oh, I actually enjoy writing, sometimes have something to say worth reading about or laughing about and it gets me in a good habit because writing is actually my happy place. That and a piece of cheesecake…..

So, I missed yesterday but I was in a super crappy mood (sorry, but if the shoe fits…), couldn’t put my finger on WHY I was in such a foul mood and went to bed at 8:30. I woke up refreshed and in a much better mood. Still not fully sure of what happened but my guess is that sometimes when things are going REALLY, REALLY good I feel like it’s just too good to be true and prepare for the bottom to fall out. A lie from the king of lies, I know and I don’t always get sucked in quite so deeply and yet this time I did. A good night’s sleep + prayer before sleep=refreshed. I’ll take it.

Today was our final weigh in and measurements for our contest and Saturday is the award ceremony. I am “officially” down 6 pounds and 7 inches in 5 weeks. A great jump-start to my summer! Thursday we do assessments on exercises to see how much strength we’ve gained, etc….just a real encouraging way to end up the contest. I’ll keep you posted!!

Alrighty, my cat is being the neighborhood bully so I need to drag his furry self in the house so I don’t have to hear cat fights all night. Sigh. The problems with taking in a stray cat is you just can’t really get the “outside” desire out of him. It’s all good, he knows where the good food and comfy sleeping spots are!

Until tomorrow….probably!

Mother’s Day Wrap-up

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Happy Mother’s Day to my mom, and all moms out there. We’re having a nice day here so far….I woke up with a headache/migraine-starter, 50% chance of rain expected for the afternoon BUUUUUUUUT……I have Excedrin on board, with coffee, Hubby is making breakfast, our youngest couldn’t wait to give me her present (which promptly made me cry) and she promised to smile this year for our picture. Here’s hoping for the best!

Today though, I realize that it hasn’t always been such a super day for me and it isn’t such a super day for everyone else. In fact, today can be a painful reminder for many women. Today I’ll remember my cousins who buried their mom a few weeks ago and other friends whose moms have passed away over the years. I’ll remember friends who are estranged from their mothers and struggle and doubt their own motherhood and parenting (which, BTW is phenomenal!!) . I’ll remember friends who’ve never had a chance to be a mother due to infertility. I’ll remember friends who have lost children. I’ll remember friends who care for special needs children. I’ll remember friends who are single mothers. I’ll remember friends who are struggling with prodigal children. I’ll remember friends who might be let down by the commercialism and in-your-face-ness of the perfect Mother’s Day.

This morning and this day I cried a few times, tears of joy and love, from a heart filled with gratitude toward my husband who is setting a beautiful example for our children through our marriage and his parenting, for children who test me, teach me, love me, forgive me, make me laugh and make each day better just by being part of our family.

Blast from the past!

Me, my Mom and my sister

Last year. Just keepin’ it real. Truly a favorite picture!!

Mom’s photo after Mass, my awesome necklace, cake and card.

And so the kid photo is a little blurry…Hubby is no fan of the iPhone camera and gave me full permission (demanded) I get my real camera fixed….beautiful necklace of which you can design your own HERE, the Publix cake and sweet girl’s card/letter to me. And just think, my birthday is only 4 days away and we can do this AGAIN!!!!

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