So, it's after the holidays and I have so much stuff to do it's insane. I have to finish planning for the 8 year old birthday party. Invites really shoud go out today, but I haven't printed them up yet. I have to ask Tomi's mom if Tomi can sleep over after the party. I have to finish cleaning the house at least well enough to host a party. I tried ( Read more... )

It's no surprise to those that know me that I've been working out for a while. However, I decided to try something new last night. After I met with my trainer, I did another 20 minutes of interval running. That is the first time I've had to stop and totally catch my breath. I just couldn't go any farther. I'm going to go again tomorrow and see if I ( Read more... )

It was -3 this morning, but I didn't mind because I got a new Columbia jacket from someone who cares about me very much.

In other words, I went to the clearance sales and bought it for myself. The tag said $230, but I paid $90.

Last night my girls went to Grandma's house and I stayed home because I had to work today. I haven't had the house to myself in a long time. I recompiled my OS on the laptop and watched Hancock. I ended up going to bed early because I was just so wiped. (Probably still from New Years ( Read more... )

My mom's house got broken into last night. I was home right next door, but I didn't think anything of the activity next door because there have been contractors in and out of the place a lot lately. They only took the dryer, but I blame the contractors. Every time I've been over there, they lock the doorknob but not the deadbolt, and when the place ( Read more... )

Well, all the presents are opened, and the little one is napping. The older one is on the floor in a pile of toys reading a book. I learned a few things in the last couple days, some good, some bad ( Read more... )

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My daughter made a basket in her game today. It was her first official basket in a game. It was fun when she caught the pass and she had this surprised shocked look. Like, "What do I do now??" Then she turned around and tossed the ball in the basket. Nothing but net. She stood where I had taught her, held the ball like I taught her, and it worked ( Read more... )