He Made It!

Alex made the basketball team at school! He had been so nervous all week. It feels so good to have a "positive" in out lives. I had really gotten into a rut of expecting all things to suck. Good things can, and still do, happen!

So as I sip my first cup of coffee this morning, I can sit and smile....look forward to the day and know that there is good yet to come!

Just The Eggs

Yes, it's us...."just the eggs." Alex, Scott and Mom. The word is out and here's the scoop; Paul wants out of our marital contract, so to speak. The divorce is in the works..moving slowly but steadily. The kids are, of course, devastated....as am I. But we have great friends who have been so supportive and kind. My dad is also being just great! We are lucky to have such wonderful people in our lives. Thanks to you....we love you!

Brrrrrr.....

I love Fall! I love the crisp, cool air, crunchy leaves and bright sunny mornings. I was lookin' hot this morning in my bus stop attire: black yoga pant, cozy hoodie and my beloved sock monkey slippers. Dont' forget the pony tail and cup of coffee. I am sure the kids were mortified that I wore sock monkey slippers to the bus stop, but that is one of the joys of cold weather. And these days, I have to find those simple joys where I can.

Tomorrow, the boys and I are going to Apple Works. I have never been....but the boys have. I think we'll make apple crisp in the evening (sgar-free of course).

Highlights O' The Past Few Days...

• Venti S.F. Caramel Soy Latte....yumm-alicious!
• Sleep (I just love my cozy bed with tons of fluffy pillows....next purchase: a feather bed topper!!!!!!!)
• Hugs from Alex and snuggles from Scotty (what would I do w/o those adorable boys?!?!??!)
  

OK..a little pouting.

But I am trying not to let myself get dragged down into the muck. Soccer was fun....the kids played their butts off. It was much warmer than I thought it was going be. My wind-damaged umbrella isn't going to last much longer.

Highlights o' the day are lame:

• It's "Nacho Sunday!"
• Scott got the dvd for Weeds: Season 3!
• Lovin' Diana's new tattoo!!!!
  

I Am Tired Of Pouting!

I guess a brief sabbatical was all I needed to see the world from a slightly different perspective. If there is one thing I have learned over the past 6 months it is that there are just something things over which you have no control....no matter how badly you want it. So...the pity party is over for now (but I do reserve the right to bust out the pity party without any notice).

So we have had this tree dying in the front yard for about 4 years. Each year it gets a little worse. This year it is, for the most part, a goner. Our neighbors were having some tree trimming done and their tree dude made me an offer I couldn't refuse. So now my house looks naked! This gives me yet another project for spring.....what to put in the empty space. I have some scraping and painting to do around the garage and sunroom in Ocotber. Then I am going to paint OVER the wallpaper in the house. I know....I know....you are probably screaming "Don't Do It!!!!!" Well, I am going to. We have been here 8 years and "no one" has bothered to help me get the REALLY high areas figured out. So painting it will be! I mean c'mon.....it can't look much worse!

And yes...there actually were some highlights o' the day:

• talked to an old friend and that brightened my day
• made some new computerized artwork for my bedroom wall (nothing fancy...just some wise words of wisdom)
• getting ready to make valances for my bedroom out of my favorite Longaberger fabric (I'll post pics when it's done. It will brighten things up a bit!
  

I am on a blog-free sabbatical. My life has gotten completely crazy and close to unmanageable. When things become straightened out and settled, I will be back to share. Hugs to you!

I've got a fever and the only prescription is......More Cowbell!

Today was one of those days that I thought was going to be relaxing, productive and enjoyable. WRONGO! I did manage to get a pot of coffee brewed. The kids kind of got themselves to the bus stop. I had planned a little housework, some soccer planning and relaxing Di-time. That's not how things worked out. I spent most of my day working on soccer stuff. The uniforms are still unfinished...the game times I was given are wrong...and I had to send out email to the parents. I knew there would be repercussions. I finally managed to get out of my nightgown and into the shower before 4. I had a meeting at 5 and another at 6:30. Paul helped me out by meeting with the uniform guy to pick up our missing gear. I didn't get home until after 9:30 only to discover I had to go to the grocery store to get a lunch together for Alex's fieldtrip. After packing the lunch I checked my email and sure enough, there were displeased soccer parents. My head, by this point, was thobbing. ENOUGH ALREADY! BUT.....I have managed to come up with......

Highlights O' The Day:

• I made caramel custards....delectible!
• I baked bacon & swiss mini crustless quiches
• I picked up an iced s.f vanilla soy latte....two down, one to go!
• I laughed my a$$ off watching these clips I gotta have more cowbell! and Will Ferrell Montage