Tuesday Toot meme

 

This Weeks toot goes out to a special lady, not just special but my Sister n-law. So special, that at times I find it stupid when I say "this is my sister n-law". Because for most people the n-laws are more dreadful than they are enjoyable, and I honestly think of my sister n-law, Leslie, as my sister. I have always thought as my husbands family as my family. They have always included me in everything, even when we were just dating. And are truly wonderful parents. They remind me so much of mine, selfless and will do anything for you. Luckily, the kindness they offer was passed down to their offspring =). Leslie is probably hands down the funniest person I know. I don't think we have ever had a conversation where she hasn't made me laugh. She is just one of those people who you enjoy being around and love to talk to. She's a down girl and loves to have fun and it's such an honor to have her as my sister.

This is Leslie with her daughter, Emma.

While I am unsure Leslie would appreciate me posting this picture in particular =), I felt it's the best picture because it represents the 2 of the things I know she loves most : Emma and running! For some months now, Leslie has been dating Justin. From day one when they started dating it was different. Leslie was different. Even her mom said, there is something different this time, I have never seen her like this. And while it did not take that long for Leslie to feel that Justin might be the one, it did not take long for Justin to feel that way either. On valentines day Justin proposed to Leslie!!! While It is not my place to share personal details in her life, I will just say that if there is anyone I know deserves what Leslie has found, it is her! I am so Happy for you sis, more than words can say. And I know that you and Emma are going to be so happy starting this new life with Justin, I can't wait to get to know him better.

And what I think is the sweetest thing out of this whole thing, is that Justin had asked Emma a couple weeks ago, if it would be alright if he asked her Mom to marry him. How stinking cute is that? I am so proud of her for keeping it a secret. She knew this whole time and did not say a word! Emma said yes btw =).

Tuesday Toot Meme

Happy Tuesday everyone! I always say I do not get enough time for me. Mommy time. I spend so much time cleaning, taking care of the kids, cooking ect. And while these are all things I passionately enjoy, it seems that everything else around me stopped when I had kids. This is to be expected to an extent, but should I have to stop doing any and all things that I enjoy for myself because of it? No! Steven has the things that he enjoys and I gladly encourage him to do those things. But what about me? Where do I get my time?

I have learned that you just have to make the time and take it. That is my goal this year is to have more time for me. That also includes taking better care of myself all around. But this weekend I learned that, because the schedule is so busy, there is a small price that comes with taking that time.

Friday after we had dinner at Bucca di Beppo we headed over to Arden Fair Mall. I had a pair a boots that the soles literally exploded on so I was in desperate need of a new pair. Now, I do not buy things that often for myself, because I always think, what could I of got for the kids with that money? We ended up at Macy's, and while I was just really looking to see what they had with no intention to buy, I couldn't help but to take advantage of the insane sale they had going on. I mean if I was going to get a new pair of shoes and spend the money why not be on major sale? The boots were marked down 40% off with an ADDITIONAL 30% off!! You would of done it too. By the time all was said and done, I got a $100 pair of boots for a whopping 

$ 35.00!  

Feeling the urge to not pass up that sale,  I went back later that evening alone. I bought one more pair of boots and a pair of Ed Hardy flip flops! (They were adorable and that is all I wear in the summer!) I left with both the boots and flip flops for $ 87.00 The boots were originally 100 and something and the flip flops were like 35. Now, you are probably thinking I was done right? NOPE!  I headed over to the cosmetics counter and picked me up some new skin care. A complete system too, complete with some eye cream! By the end of the trip I was feeling great! I cannot tell you how long it has been since I had put some money out for some skin care that did not come from Target. It was much needed. After having 2 kids and this crazy weather, my skin has really changed. I think now more than ever is a good time to start taking better care of it.

Sorry guys I have a lot to toot about!

My best friend was also in town this weekend. She was only here for a few days for a funeral. She lives in FL so I could not have her come, and not see her. I was going to see her no matter what it took. After being up since 6:30 on Saturday morning, having already gone to breakfast with one of my great friends, a family B-day party in the afternoon, and back to Macy's to get Steven a few things. It was already 8:00. I was exhausted! But she was leaving at 6am the next morning - it had to be that night. I freshened myself up and headed to pick her up. We ended up meeting 2 friends from Jr. High at BJ's for some food and drinks. I was driving so I had a 2 drink limit on myself. By the time we all met up it was after 10. I did not get home til after midnight. I was over exhausted and ill. I got sick, probably from all the dang food I eat, and the fact that we probably did not get our food until 11:00. A small price to pay to be able to see my best friend, but my point is, this weekend was full of awesome time for me. I can't thank Steven enough for his support in allowing me to take the time.

Hope I didn't put anyone to sleep *lol*. Thanks for listening to me toot!!

Tuesday Toot Meme

This is my first time doing Tuesday toot. I felt so good about something that I figured this would be a great time to share it. Steven and I  have decided that we are happy with the round number of 4 and agree that, unless god really really wants us to, we are done having babies. I have been for months and months going thru all the old stuff deciding what to take to  Once upon a child, and what to just give away. After getting my piles in order they have just been sitting in the office, which is really not even an office at this point, a failed project that was supposed to be completed when I was on vacation in December. Anywho, my Grandmother volunteers and a thrift store at a senior center. I usually send my loads her way but I was not sure how useful a load of baby clothes would be at a senior home.  My Grandmother thought these would be better off getting some real good us, as do I. I  just never knew where to take them. She had remembered a few months back an advertisement for a crisis center. Where mothers having hard times can go and take their babies. They are usually people who are less fortunate and have little or next to nothing. When my Grandmother had told me that is where she had decided to take them I was filled with wonderful emotion.  And for more reasons than 1. I am just so pleased that I was able to donate all this stuff. And what is more, my Grandmother said when the lady looked at some of the stuff she was just so thrilled to receive it.  That right there is just what it's all about, to be able to give in a way that the joy of it is simply payment enough. And to think I was just going to give them to Goodwill to either be disposed of or sold?