July 20, 2012

July 20- What would you do with the $ if you won the lottery? First I would put money away for my kid’s college, then pay off my bills, get liposuction J buy my own home for me n the kids. Then I would donate some to charities: like, aspca and the spinal bifida clinic and make a wish. Then I would take a long wonderful vacation (I may bring my kids and a nanny, lol) 

More catching up!!!

July 12--Talk about a favorite vacation you have taken. Before my kids I use to go on a lot of vacations. I have been to Italy, Germany and Austria for my Senior class trip. I have been to New Orleans (before Katrina), Hawaii, Florida, Wisconsin, just to name a few. I think one of my favorite vacations was to Hawaii. It was beautiful and hot and sunny and just a great time all around. I watch my Uncle get married on a beach, saw the most gorgeous sun set possible. seen places I never imagined. Its just a beautiful place to go.

July 14- One piece of advice you want to give to your child – Always be your self, never settle for someone’s expectation of you. Be who you want to be, never let people talk down to you or make you do something you aren’t comfortable with.

July 18- 5 things to do if the power goes out.  Pretend you are camping by making a tent and playing games, my son likes Scooby Doo so we go hunting for monsters and read books

Blog Challenge July 6 - July 10

July 6--What is a holiday tradition you have in your family? We have a lot of family traditions. The one I love the most is Christmas Eve.  The past 2 Christmas Eve’s its just my kids and I. We have a nice dinner last year it was Chicken parmesan. Then we open our 1 present which is always new jammies for my kids. Last year I even got pajama pants. J Then we watch a Christmas movie and read: Twas the Nite before Christmas.  I put the kid’s to bed and start my own party which is full of yummy food that I like and watch Christmas Vacation. Never gets tired year after year. Then I wait till the kids are really asleep and then bring the presents upstairs and put them under the tree, the whole I panic thinking my daughter will wake out and come ask me if Santa came. After they are arranged under the tree I hurry and get into bed just incase she wakes up.

July 7--Something you would attempt if you knew you couldn't fail. Open up my own organize/cleaning business. I like to clean and I love to organize I would be great at it J I’m full of ideas. I know I would do well. 

July 8--Song lyrics that you find some meaning in. “If you cant be with the one you love honey, love the one your with”

Sometimes circumstances beyond our control keep us from the one we truly love, but that doesn’t mean to bury your head in the sand it means to go out and find someone and love them with everything you have.

July 9--What are some of your biggest pet peeves? People who take what I said and then ask me in a question form: “Example. I took my kids swimming today.” “Oh, so you took the kids swimming today?” Seriously, didn’t I just say that?????

And people who don’t wash their hands.

July 10--What is the hardest challenge you have been faced with? Raising my kids alone, the hardest part was the first 6 months after my son was born and he had acid reflux and cried all day, taking care of him, my daughter and a house and living with an asshole. I’m really surprised I didn’t have a nervous breakdown. But now Im out of the situation and I still raise my kids alone, but I have more help and support now. 

Happy 3rd Birthday Reid!!!

Today at 7:45 a.m my son turned 3. He has caused me many sleepless nights, a lot of stress,  and a few grey hairs, but I cant imagine my life with out him. He brings me such joy and makes me laugh on a daily basis. So, Happy 3rd Birthday to my Beast. Mommy loves you so much.

Catching up again!!!

I am horrible at blogging every single day, but I getting caught up again, some post I did not do because in one way or another they don't apply to me

June 25--Ideal day of "me time".

My day would start with sleeping in and getting up when I feel refreshed. Then go get a massage and a pedicure. Come home to my spotless house and scrapbook the day away and end my day with a good movie

June 27--What's the best gift you've ever received?  Since I just had my birthday at the beginning of June, I got the best gift ever. I bought myself a life planner. This is planner is awesome and will keep me organized. I love to be organized and it makes me so happy to have.

July 3--Travel & plans you have for the summer.

For this summer I would have loved to travel many places, but we get to stay home. My kids are too little and my son can’t listen so it’s to hard to travel. Especially since it’s just the kids and I. But I have been taking them different places to play in the water and water parks around where we live.

July 4--To celebrate Independence Day, you are "free" to post whatever you want.

Happy 4^th of July. Enjoy the crazy hot weather with your family & friends

July 5--Talk about a fear you have. I have the fear of drowning. I can swim and I go into pools, oceans and lakes with no problem. I think its more the fear or being trapped with water coming in and not being able to breathe or get out. 

June 22-- When I was a kid, what did I want to be when I grew up?

When I was little I want to grow up and be a fashion designer. I had a sketch book full a drawing of clothes and all sorts of ideas of stuff I wanted to make. Even in High School I took Home Ec and learned to sew. After H.S. I was unable to go to the College of my choice so I got a job and went to college part time. From time to time I use to make my own clothes and I worked at a fabric store for a couple years. I dont know what I could of done with what I learned while working there, but I got pregnant with my daughter and moved on to a different job w/better hours and insurance.  And now I see clothes especially dresses and think I could have created that.

June 14 - June 21

Oh gosh I have been slacking so bad, I got a cortisone shot in my neck and that took me down for 3 days. But I will catch up today while my kids are gone :) 

June 14-- Give your followers 15 tips to get through life.
1. Always be yourself
2. Be happy
3. Pray
4. Dont sweat the small stuff
5. Accept the things you cant change and CHANGE the things you can
6. Learn everything you can about anything you might need it one day
7. Laugh at yourself, laugh with others or at others
8. Remember you are only one person and cant do everything
9. Put your kids first, they will remember the stuff you did with them.
10. Listen - listen to your kids when they talk and other people otherwise you could miss something important
11. Never stay with someone who puts you down
12. Always tell people you love them it might be the last time you see them.
13. Enjoy your life take time and do stuff you want to do
14. Take care of yourself, you have to live with yourself
15. Be happy - its your life, you have to live it




June 15-- Post a photo you took that you're proud of.

 

                                                  My Babies walking and holding hands

June 16--Fitness guru or couch potato? Talk about your fitness habits. Couch!!!  I am horrible at physical activity and I hate it. I dont like to be hot or sweaty, but since I messed up my back I have been doing yoga hoping that over time I wont have to get another shot - cuz that really hurt bad :(
June 17--3 things you are proud of about your personality.  I am strong
June 18--A recipe you love. I am famous at my buffalo chicken dip mostly because I cant cook.
2 cans of chicken, 8 oz of cream cheese, ranch dressing and buffalo wing sauce put it all in a small crock pot and heat. I use Wheat Thins to dip it in :)
June 19--Something you're proud of from the last few days.
I am proud of my daughter, she had to have blood work done, an ultrasound of her kidneys/bladder and a trip to the dentist. She did amazing. She likes going to the Dentist :) The ultrasound was fine since she had them before and the blood work she watched the whole thing and cried. I felt so bad but she did so well I gave her a present to make her feel better. A new Monster High doll :)
6/20 - Sad I dont have a pic of me :(


June 21--Most recent words of wisdom you heard that stuck with you.
You have the tools, now use them