A little secret
OK, this needs to stay between me, myself and I.
We had painters come the other day to fix all the walls that had patches of undecided colors, holes from previous decor, staples, markers, putty, etc. When they were here I was thinking how wonderful it was to have such a detail oriented crew-moving everything out of the way, covering everything with plastic, and taking all things off the wall UNTIL I saw this…
I suddenly was feeling gross. I couldn’t believe that the back of my refrigerator looked like THIS. HOW could it be? I am a pretty clean person. I was wishing they weren’t so thorough because not only do I now know (and might have to throw up) but now THEY know too. This is not good. Not good at all. What is worse is the amount of time it took to clean this. I have no idea what it was but it wanted to stay there for good. I scraped, rubbed, scrubbed, and wiped until this section of my floor looked like the rest (which may been just as messy-but that is neither here nor there). When is the last time you cleaned behind your refrigerator? Am I the only one that has completely forgotten that a floor exists back there?
The good news… I found my Costa Vida magnet. : )
My morning
Sometimes getting out the door is quite a task! We have Paisley to add to the mix and so at 7:05, I was making waffles, starting my shower, waking up Zane, changing Paisley’s diaper, encouraging Zoe to NOT complain about clothing or I would take her in her underwear, starting Zane’s bath, packing lunches and backpacks and trying to remember to scrub my teeth like never before. Our 7:30 dentist appointment was right around the corner and we were only 5 minutes late. Not bad. Zoe loves the dentist and Zane went for the first time. It was all a success. Paisley sat on my lap while they cleaned my teeth. She was a bit scared to do anything but sit tight with me. : ) Yeah, a moment she counted on me for some love and comfort!!!!!! I’m winning (maybe??).
We were cleaned and heading out of there by 8:30, had Zoe to school by 8:50, Zane to preschool by 9:05, to my “getting my skirt hemmed” appointment by 9:30, wasted time at Target (finding Zoe a super funky something for a photo shoot) from 10:15-11:15, picked up the boys from preschool at 11:30, here for lunch and play until 1:00, Jase to play and Paisley for a nap and me to my computer to post THIS. Ahhhhh… A completed feeling and reading to move on to the next task… Zoe home from school, rush her to piano, wait for 30 minutes, off to look at a sofa (remember we are practically furniture less since we have sold so much), then home for homework, dinner, baths, stories and BED. After bed I have a Webinar and then I will complete my time blocking sheet for tomorrow AND THEN to bed I go to get enough rest to make it through the next day which is choir day. Some days are like this and some days are not.
Another weekend
This past weekend, my sister Kristie came in town and we all (mom, Lindsey, Lauren, Kristie, and me) experienced a spectacular girlie weekend! FIRST, on Friday night, my mom arranged to have Jen from Glitter Toes come over to paint all of our toes with some awesome glitter product that stays on for 6 weeks. I would link back to her BUT she doesn’t have a website yet. Don’t be surprised about the fact that I have GREEN glitter on my toes! Love it! 
Then, on Saturday, we went shopping and to the MAC make-up to have our faces painted. I have done this before and stayed motivated for about 3 weeks, then painted faces lost its thunder with me. It is work-and time! Anyhow, it was fun to get this done for a special weekend with us girls. With our make-up on and our fancy toes, we went to Gammage to see Mary Poppins. It was spectacular.
Our weekend was wonderful in every way. Too bad its over. Life goes on, right?
The case of the missing Zane
I couldn’t find that little rascal today. We have had a house of chaos… painters, garage sales, and a messy house. I was trying to get something done (and by the way, Zoe came home from school and said, “Mom, no my teacher knows you are always on the computer.” I was curious as to what started the conversation and topic so of course I inquired… turns out that the teacher asked the whole class about mothers who work on the computer and Zoe gladly volunteered the truth about her home and said, “My mom is ALWAYS on the computer.” So, now note my time… 1:24 am, yep AM-just trying to lose that title of always being on the computer!) so I was distracted for a few moments in my office. I hollered for Zane and no reaction or sound. I started trying to find him. Since he is in that most HATED stage of always hiding, I never know if I should worry or keep looking. Today, I kept looking and thought I would humor him. Turns out that he just needed a little cuddle time out with Doggie. I found him on the floor in my room, wrapped up in my leopard Snuggie blanket with Doggie by his side-just resting for a bit. I went back to get my camera before he saw me. After he noticed me and the camera, he asked me to take all sorts of shots of him with Doggie-so cute!
Don’t let this picture deter from the truth! He has been quite the stinker lately! I’m glad I saw this (and captured it) because it reminded me that deep down inside, he really can be a sweet boy. : )
The rodents
anybody else invest in these things lately?
The good news is that Zoe and Zane play fabulously with these things. The crawl up you, make squealing noises and have names. What more could a kid ask for without it being real? At Christmas time, they were hard to come by but now we see them on the shelves at Wal-Mart. I would much rather see these things with cute colors than a real one running around in my house!
What is twitter?
You’ve seen the little blue square with a “t” in it, right? I remember hearing the term “Twitter” and wondering what it meant to tweet, and to who, and WHY? Then, I was sent this Twitter explanation on YouTube. Ah-hah. I loved the idea and was excited to use it. I linked it up to Facebook and started playing-like talking when no one is listening. Just thought I would take note of Twitter. Certainly, one day it will be replaced by something else and I will be telling my great grandchildren about how cool it was while being driven around in their flying cars…
Get your concert tickets!
Here is what we are all sending out… If I wasn’t singing in it, I would be buying tickets! It will really be awesome! I have talked about this choir so much… the two brothers that direct this organization are amazing and one of them has done all the musical arrangements. You will be amazed!
Dear Family and Friends
Please join us for an evening filled with beautiful music. The East Valley Mormon Choral Organization is excited to announce its second concert of the season, "That Easter Morn." In just six months EVMCO has grown to accommodate over 330 musicians from across the valley, including a premier adult choir, a full symphony orchestra, and professional children’s and youth choruses. Begin your Easter season with this inspiring concert celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, including thrilling new compositions and arrangements for choir and orchestra. March 5th at the Ikeda Theater, Mesa Arts Center. Tickets available at the Mesa Arts Center box office or at:
http://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/performances/music/thateastermorn
He’s growing
I suppose that means in every way! He actually sits in the chair without wiggling and causing a scene! The sad news… the haircut is terrible and to the point of being embarrassing. He sat great the first time but not sure how it will be the second time around. hmmm…
Salads and HCG
When you can eat lettuce with chicken breasts and mustard as a dressing, meals start to look the same and feel a bit boring until you present them like this… A bigger bowl may help your body believe that you are eating lots and lots of shrubs. : ) I seriously loved this scene and wish you could have been here to see it!
a musical moment (again)
I could write so much every Thursday night but it would always say the same thing… it was amazing, the Spirit is so strong, my testimony was strengthened, I love to sing, the talent is fabulous, etc. BUT tonight we sang with the full orchestra and WOW. I almost couldn’t sing because I was holding back my tears-tears that spoke the truthfulness of the words we are singing, tears that couldn’t express what this music is doing for me, tears that testified of the Savior and the Atonement, tears that just meant I was so incredibly touched and moved.
If I could sit in a corner and observe I would feel blessed. The fact that I am a part of this is more than a blessing! I’m so excited to be a part of this choir.
And, I will say that every time I take on something new, something else gets put to the back burner in my life. I can only keep so many balls up in the air. We all come to a point in our life-several times in our lives-when you determine what to keep and what to let go. It is a process of molding, changing, learning, growing and understanding. Sometimes things will be important, sometimes they won’t. Seasons come and seasons go. I love that about my life-I don’t have to be doing the same thing and thinking the same thing with the same route forever. Change is good and it is the only thing constant in life!
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