Shuffling around...

As the days sift by, I have decided to rearrange the functions of my blog. It has been with me for a long time now and as much as I tried, I just couldn't let it go. I found myself writing posts in my head. Composing my thoughts of the day, recipes, crafty goodness, all the tidbits that shuffle around I was putting together as blog posts. I was thinking ways to share them with you. You, those who have followed me for years now. Almost 29 thousand views of this blog. This little ol' corner of the net that has become home to my thoughts, fears and ideas. An outlet for me as I am stuck at home with wee ones. A way to connect with those who are like minded or, at least lonely, like myself. Now, mind you, I may be lonely when it comes to creative relationships, but my days are not lonely. They are filled with hectic ramblings of a staggering woman trying to keep a home, raise three kids and care for a husband and mother in law. I find that almost my entire day is eaten up by trips to the potty, diaper changes, vacuuming floors, and trying to squeeze in a shower. Oh, and laundry. Can't forget that. Ooops. Meals, feeding 6 takes up some time too. Fear also wraps itself around me a lot me right now. My husband has been fighting something, (no one can tell us) and it appears to be back. My brother in Afghanistan that I think about constantly, but rarely connect with. Keeping my three children safe from the 'world'. And all the other ridiculous fears that plague a mother. I have been trying to keep my blessings in mind. Touch them, collect them and cherish them. Remember them daily and say 'Thank you' for them. I want to be able to post about my children and not have worry about someone unsavory oogling at them, or worse trying to find them. I want to be able to tell the truth and not have to hide/edit my feelings or my thoughts. But, alas, I just don't think that that is possible in this world. Atleast the world we are in currently. So, here it is, my first truly 'outspoken' thing I've done on my blog in long time. Go McCain/Palin! Yes, it's true. For the fist time in my life I am voting for a Republican Ticket. Wow. That is a load off.

The Discipline and Exercise Routine of a Coke Addict..

I started an exercise routine the other week. I got up in the morning and before the kids woke up, did sit ups, push ups (girly ones) and leg lifts. I was sore for three days and haven't done it again. That pretty much sums up my fitness program. Does anyone else a problem staying inspired? It is so hard to keep up the momentum, but my belly is paying a fair price for my lack of enthusiasm. As some of you know, I am a very petite woman, and am not over weight. Just ridiculously out of shape. As I get older, and with each additional child, it seems like I have body parts sagging I wasn't even aware that I had! Frustration hits and the only kisses that help squash the pain are Hershey's.


It's time for a revolution! A fitness, nutrition revolution! More Water, must drink more water. OK, I need to drink any quantity of water. Right now I drink none. Zip. Zero. I am a Coke addict. Coca-Cola, that is. The original, no diet or caffeine free for me! It is my carbonated, cold coffee sans the creamer. Deep therapy and water. Inner peace. I'll start tomorrow.

Nothing ever goes perfect!

(This entry is NOT for the squeemish..) Why does something always have to go wrong when so many things are going right? My new babe (2 weeks old today!) has slept 7 hours straight twice now, and the other nights sleeps very well. (allowing her ever grateful mother a full nights rest almost every night since she was born!) Miraculous, I know... gotta love formula! Sorry lactation supporters! My milk dried up with no problems, my 8 yr old has opted to continue daycamp for the summer, (I gave him the choice to stay home and play with his sisters instead) The weather is gorgeous! Hot, but fabulous! (I think the temp outside right now is 95 degrees) Up until the other day I felt great; rested, thinning at a good pace, starting to fit into pre-preg clothes, enjoying my husband home on vaca, and SLAM! I wake up, bleeding heavy (it had almost stopped) and with pain and discomfort. Almost 2 weeks after the birth. Not pretty. (if you don't like blood STOP reading...) The doctor removed some hefty blood clots. Not a pretty thing, or comfortable for that matter. I now have blood clotting meds and an ultrasound scheduled for fri. to see that everything is ok. WHY can not ONE of my pregnancies go SMOOTHLY????? From start to finish?? What the heck? Is this Mother Nature's way of telling me something? Don't worry Mo-Nature, I'm not having anymore! Promise! Got the message!
Anyway.. thanks for listening.. I needed to vent..

DAMN IT! WE @#$%ING STINK!!

We have two wonderful little miniature pinchers (mind you, their names are Bonnie and Clyde). Small dogs, about 11 pounds each, look just like mini Dobermans. Well, they (led by the aggresive female) screamed under our deck and got a full attack of SKUNK spray. GOD DAMN IT, IT STINKS. The entire damn house. Luckily most of my products are already sealed in plastic and stored away. I'll have a person who HASn't been in the house to check them and see how they smell. I hate getting used to stink. I know I smell horribly, but I can't do a frickin' thing about it. MERRY STINKIN" CHRISTMAS!!!
>:( I hate smelling like skunk ass.