Had to be done.

They were screaming at me.

There they sat under my desk, yelling as loud as can be . . . Fix Me!

So I did.

I finally yanked off my black pumps and took a sharpie to the nicks and scratches that couldn't be ignored. I am no fashion plate and I am rather proud of that fact.
I have worn the same pair of shoes everyday for two years. I don't like having to trudge through snow in high heels and walk through puddles, and if I want to take a quick couple of laps around the building for a little exercise, I don't want to do in in pumps.

So there they sit, every evening, every weekend. Alone.

But to make this fashion crime even worse, no shoe polish will ever touch these babies, Nope! Not even a swipe with one of those handy shine sponges. They get sharpie marker touch-ups.

So does this make me thrifty? Or just cheap?

Is there even a difference?

Need a nap . . .

I'm feeling very tired . . .

I'm not getting any less sleep, but I'm having trouble shaking that tired look. My pep has gone into hibernation, and I'm not sure how to get it out.

Meanwhile, there is still the big fourth of July sewing project to get finished, I've put it off long enough, Elvis needs his pizazz and he needs it now.

And then, maybe, Marilyn can come too.

I enjoyed reading OM's blog about making new friends. Its hard for the mommies of the world, because we know what its like to be busy and have a friend call to hang out when you just don't have the time. No one want to have to tell their good friends they can't hang out.

OM, maybe if you and I meet half way, we could have coffee in Gretna sometime and walk the outlet malls? ; )

Stacey's coming home!

Yay!
Stacey will be back in NE tonight and I'm excited to see her. She'll be back for the big (relative term) 4th of July parade for Trumbull, which should be a lot of fun!!

Brett and Angie are also back for a short trip, and there is a babyshower for them. Thank goodness for registries because there are so many baby things to pick from these days how can you decide what to get?

I guess that's about it for me, but I wanted to blog so that you know I'm here!

The to do list . . .

Here is a list I needed to get recorded

Things I would love to finish this summer . . .

- Alaina's photo album
- Make Alaina a little apron to wear during craft time
- Finish my scrapbook for our honeymoon (married in 05, yikes!!!)
- Pick out bulbs to plant in the fall
- Get at least 10 chapters for a book written
- look into (if not start) going back to school
- Get all mo donations cleaned out of the house
- Finish Uncle Scott's birthday present
- Finish My photo albums
- Have all of the addresses for our ten year class reunion put together
- Be working out at least three times a week (cardio or yoga)
- Have an idea down on paper for our bathroom remodel (next summer?)
- Have an idea book started for a kitchen and master bedroom (upstairs) remodel
- Finally get my haircut JUST RIGHT!

And that's about it for now.

My beloved Pride

What is it about Pride and Prejudice (with Kera Knightley) that makes me love it so much?

Is it that the heroine is nothing short of boyish in figure and a has a tomboyish attitude to boot that makes me love Elizabeth so much?

Is it that fact that Mr. Darcy can say "I love you . . . most ardently" to her and you can feel the desperate passion in the statement or the moment after Lizzie cuts his proposal down in honor of her family that he finds lacking and they each glance towards the others lips with longing and lean in slightly before Mr Darcy quickly retreats? (I love that moment!!!)

The only thing that I dislike about the movie, is the length of the scene in which Mr Darcy walks across the field toward Lizzie to again propose and be accepted?

I must admit that this movie almost makes me love Donald Sutherland more that Keifer because of his outstanding performance as a father. (Almost mind you!)

Its on again, and Jeff is rolling his eyes as a sneak in to watch it when he doesn't need me to help hang dry wall.

I can't help it, I love Jane Austin on film.

Done!

So final check up post op today . . . everything looks good. The only ick note. Hemangiomas might possibly could . . . .

grow back.

Great, another lump that I can worry about in five years. At least she will probably have a tiny little scar that will let me know if it is on the same side or not.

I'm prepping for the fourth of July. The word is that Elvis may be at the parade. I'm pretty stoked. Go big T-Town. And lucky me, so far I'm suiting up the king!
Its a big day . . ..

We have also started the big potty training extravaganza.

Which started with a big bang . . . and quickly fizzled out. She used to sit on the potty three times at daycare, and she actually pottied twice while there. But the glamour has left the concept of peeing in a bowl I guess.

Its time to go to drastic measures and resort to bribery. What do you think . ..

three m's for pottying in the potty and five for a number 2?

I've also bought cars pull ups with the hopes of enticing her to the toilet. But I have no illusions of this method doing anything but encouraging her to show her underwear to strangers.

The joys of being a mommy! I can't wait until she's learning to put on makeup and driving.

Surgery

I called the doctor to see what to expect on Thursday. . .

to be told it was simply a consultation.

geez.

I'm frazzled enough.

I finally ' unfroze' at work and powered through getting caught up on some major projects . . .

Alaina will have surgery on Monday at 7:30 am.

I'm going to be nuts all weekend.

Hope yours goes great!