At a loss for words....

Well, I sat down at my computer to blog this evening and I have nothing on my mind to write about.

I was really hoping that once my fingers hit the keyboard,

I would instantly have something exciting pop into my mind. 

So far?? I’ve got nothing!!

Seriously, between my three crazy kids, one husband and a whole lot of family drama you would think I could come up with something

and yet, nothing…..

Don't get me wrong, I have a lot of thoughts running through my mind

like.......

 music, fashion, trips to the zoo, Reds baseball and wine

(well, the wine is just b/c I could really use a glass right about now!)

I just can’t put any of it into words.

So I'm wondering, Does this happen to you?

Are you ever in a rut when it comes to blogging?

If so, what do you do???

Maybe I'm just lacking creativity right now....I think I'm gonna go drink some wine now!!

Fight the Frump ~ Time for You

Ladies it is time to Fight the Frump with some quality ME time! Lets face it, everyone needs some “me time”.

Wives. Mothers. Grandmothers.

No matter what your current “role” is you have to find time to unwind.

Lately I have had such difficulty with this.

It is no ones fault but my own.

I have a wonderful support group surrounding me.

So what is my problem?

The list could go on and on ... but that's not what this post is about!

The best way for me to manage my time is to keep a schedule.

I must literally have it written out in front of me to check off as I go throughout my day.

While browsing the internet, I came across this fabulous website called Mom Agenda.

(You can click here to visit them AFTER you read this post and leave me a comment!)

They have great products to schedule every moment of my day and keep me on task.

I just love it!

It is unique and super cute with space for mom and up to four children.

I could plan each day with moment to moment details for me and the kids.

(Alright, I know that is not necessarily realistic)

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I have decided to take action and make time for myself by doing the following:

• Delegating some of my tasks to my children. They can be very helpful and they do a very good. I just have a bad habit of wanting everything done my way!
• Stop multi-tasking! I know that sounds crazy, but sometimes I take on way too much. Focus on one task at a time. Who knows maybe it will help to accomplish the task faster!
• Make myself a priority. (I feel guilty for even typing that.) There are always going to be at least 25 other things that I could be doing. I just need to ignore them for a moment and schedule time for myself first.
• Relax and have fun. I tend to have such high expectations of myself and my family that before I know it I have missed out on all of the fun. After all, it is what it is and I am who I am, right?

Some of my favorite "Me Time" includes....

Getting a pedicure. Look at my lovely toes I just recently had done!

Browsing through a Pottery Barn catalog...ohhhh I love their décor.

Running.

Shopping. I big puffy heart shopping!

Tanning. (And, yes, I know it is bad for me.)

Getting my eyebrows waxed.  It can hurt, but boy do I feel good when they look good.

 

Getting my hair done. This is probably one of my fav “Me Times”.

 I feel so un-frumpy when my hair is all styled and looking hawt!

 

Meeting my girlfriends for a quick drink, and it is usually a quick one!

Taking a bubble bath with candles and silence.

And of course, blogging!

The only problem is I get lost in it. Before I know it, two hours have passed.

(I must work on that too.)

Have a Fabulous Friday Ladies and don’t forget to schedule some very special time just for you.

But before you do, you must stop by Fussy’s place to read more marvelous ways to fight the frump. Oh and leave me a comment!

Wordless Wednesday

Items I Love

Today I just felt like posting photos of some of my favorite items found in the kiddos bedrooms.
 

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Tagged

I've been tagged by the lovely Joy and Amanda for the exact same Meme!

The tag is to post six uninteresting things about myself.

So here I go…..

**Competitive**

I am a highly competitive person.

I’m not sure if this is a blessing or a curse!

But, I have been this way since I was little.

** Procrastinator**

I procrastinate on everything I do, seriously, everything I do!

I have always been this way too.

If I have somewhere to go or something with a deadline

I will wait till the very last possible moment to leave or complete the task at hand.

I guess you could say I do my best work under pressure!

**I HATE When Other People Discipline My Kids**

One of my top pet peeves.

If you don’t like my parenting skills, that is simply your problem.

It does not give you the right to tell them what to do or what not to do.

Raise your kids and I’ll raise mine.

Ohhh, that felt good to say!

**I HATE Gum / Food Smacking**

This drives me totally bananas.

I do not want to see or hear anything that is in your mouth!

Get some manners, darn it!

**Meg Ryan Look Alike**

When I was younger I would hear this almost daily.

Now that I’m grown….I hardly ever hear it!

 

**I’m a DittoHead**

Between the hours of 11:00AM and 2:00 PM, when possible, my radio is set on the EIB for the harmless, lovable little fuzz ball ~ All-knowing, all-caring, all-sensing, all-feeling, Maha-Rushie.

I am a Rush Babe!!

Here's who I am Tagging:

Jennifer @ Blessings From Above

Stephanie @ A Little Bit of Sugar and a Whole Lotta SpiceLaura @ Lovely Lalo

Amanda @ Lifelong Playdate

Kristen @ We are that Family

If you want to play:

Link back to the person who tagged you.

Post these rules on your blog

List 6 uninteresting things about yourself.

Tag 6 random people at the end of your entry.

Throwback

Just going to post some old photos taken during my high school years or shortly there after.

Me and my high school sweetheart

(my now husband of 8years) 

God, we looked good!!Senior Year Prom.

Such a fun night!

I wish I would have enjoyed my figure more while I was younger.

Instead I spent my time obsessing over how fat I was!

**Shaking my head**

If only I had known.

 Here I am pregnant with the Superhero.

I was so desperate to find anything that would settle my stomach!

I’m gonna miss this, right???

I have a quiet moment and what do I do….

I blog about my craziness!

I really don’t want to forget the moments in my day

that make me want to pull my hair out piece by piece,

because I will miss these days, right???

So far today, a finger has gotten stuck in a camera

Sunny D has been split on the kitchen floor

Pages have been torn out of a bible

 Then the bible got thrown in the yucky water that was in the mop bucket

Salt was shaken out onto the counter and floor

Items such as finger nail clippers, tweezers and Q-Tips were thrown into the toilet

There has been a lot of giggles, screams and crying

(The screams and crying were coming mostly from Momma)

All of this was done long before 8:30 this morning by my Monkey.

That's not including what my other two darling children have been up too!

Now you may be asking yourself, does she watch her child?

I do, I swear….I really do.

So I want to know, do you have days / moments like this?

Am I alone in my craziness?

Please tell me you have days like this!!!

I need to hear that I'm not alone in this madness.

Well, Handy Manny is about ready to go off which means Momma better get out of computer world!

Happy Wednesday….Hope you are having fabulous day.

Thank You

Since we just recently marked five years in Iraq I thought it would be appropriate to address the American Solider.

To The Solider:

Whatever reason may have inspired you to serve our country; I just want to say “Thank You.”

 Thank you for being brave enough to answer that call.

 Thank you to your family, whose sacrifices are what make it possible for you to serve.

Thank you for cherishing freedom and protecting me and those I love.

I can not begin to imagine what it must be like to be apart from your family and friends

or what life must be like when you leave all that you know and love behind.

 I do not know you personally, but I admire you for what you do and I am so very thankful.

*To the family whose child did not return home,

my heart breaks for you and I am forever grateful for the sacrifice you made.

 I will not forget them or you.

*To the mother’s, fathers, wives, husbands and children who serve our country

I can not imagine what it must be like to apart from those you hold so dear to your heart.

 Please return home safely.

I salute you and I thank you.

~Catching Up~

Tonight I am taking time to catch up.
February is such a busy month for our family. There are many birthday’s to be celebrated within this month. (I absolutely love birthdays. What a wonderful day to celebrate your life, the life that God gave you.) I have been working extra and with the kids schedules I rarely have time to sit down at the computer and accomplish anything at all.
I have also been so tired lately. Garrett has been waking up at 5:00am. Once those big blue eyes open that little boy hits the ground running, literally!
So tonight I have taken some time to sit down and add some new entries.
Hope you enjoy them!
Take care and thanks for stopping by to see how things are going in my world!