Hello Again

I have been thinking about blogging for a while, but never seem to get around to it. So here's the update...

Working, working and more working. Imagining having a clean home. Beading a bit. Looking around home and wishing it would clean itself. Picking up socks from the floor. Doing laundry. Playing with the rugrats. Debating what to do about the cats. Wondering why my home won't clean itself, so scrubbing the kitchen counters. Weeding the herb garden. Debating about getting a haircut. Resolving to clean at least the bathrooms today. Counting the days until DH's graduation and knowing that I have to finish cleaning. Wishing I had trained the family better in putting their things away and not leaving papers and coke bottles and socks and toys all over the place.

DH and I took Stinky Magee, Pumpkin Pie and Apple-S on a picnic Saturday, per Pumpkin Pie's request. It was a lovely afternoon, just the right temperature in the shade. Threw some sandwiches, cherry tomatoes, pickles, chips and water bottles in a bag and set out for Nob Hill Park. The kids had a great time with the jungle gyms and the water fight. (Thank goodness for fountains to get refills on ammunition.) DH started it (imagine that!). The kids ran around, screaming "Get me! Get me!" By the time we headed home so DH could get some more work done on his take-home final, the kids were soaked. Of course, DH and I were tired from being out in the (gasp!) sun and ended up taking naps. I fell asleep in Pumpkin Pie's room, since DH, Apple-S and Pumpkin Pie were sacked out together.

Stinky Magee has been practicing for his play. He plays "Grubworm" in the upcoming Second Grade production of "Bugz." He does have a speaking role (8 lines) and has had to stay late for after school rehearsals. The show is on the 8th at 7 p.m. for all those fans of his. Poor DH will miss it, since he has a final that evening. I'm excited for Stinky, and he seems to be excited as well.

Counting down the days until DH's graduation: May 19th. This will be an extraordinarily busy week. Sun is Mom's Day, on which I will be traveling for work (yea.). Monday through Wednesday will be an office administrators meeting at our corporate office. That Tuesday will be my b-day (I'll be 29...again). I'll get home late on the 16th and head to work. My folks will arrive on the 17th and my MIL and MIF will come in the 18th, along with the kid's early dismissal from school. Then the main event (Graduation) on Saturday. Followed by DH's fishing trip with the Dads on the 20th and carting MIL and FIL to the airports on the 21st. (Thank goodness I'm taking the day off from work). My folks leave on the 22nd (which is my mom's b-day).

Speaking of the 22nd, it's a milestone b-day and I'm trying to come up with ideas for the 21st. Was thinking, perhaps, an morning at a spa or something, but not sure. Actually, I don't know any good ones around this area, so I'm open for recommendations or other ideas.

School ends for Stinky and Pumpkin on the 24th or 25th. Another year is almost done. Yikes!

One a side note, I'm thinking of packing in my Mary Kay business. No time to fit my schedule right now. I still love the products though, and will use up what's left of the formulas that work for me. So.... now's the time to stock up. I'm selling off the remainder of my inventory at my cost + shipping to you. I'll put in one last order in the next week or so if there is something on the website that you need and I don't have. Shoot me an email if you want anything.