Back from my summer hiatus a quick modern design hack.. Fraggle Floral Arranging. Sticks of all kinds are a simple solution when you tend to kill plants. I found these feathery sticks from the dollar store! (8 bunches total) They are about 4ft tall. Love em'!
Quick post as I am about to collapse. We worked so hard to "repurpose" furniture from other rooms, finish painting, install crown molding and put this room together. My husband has got to be the most awesome man alive! Big props to Mike for putting up with my little (he-he) project. I am going to hook you up, baby!
I had this unwritten rule than I wouldn't blog after 2 am or 2 beers but I am breaking both of them this evening. I had this surrealistic moment where I had a full body realization of how weird I am. Dont get me wrong. I embrace this weirdness, in a positive way. I have this juxtaposition of personality traits: the traditional wife who believes your not a good woman unless you remove your husbands shoes and detail his boat..to this polar opposite... independent, idealist, alternative, Type A big thinker...
What triggered my coming out party of weirdness was a list I stumbled upon on MTV. com of the top songs of the year(check it out). Music is such a strong mental trigger. As soon as your hear a song you heard.. you played in the car you drove before it had car seats in it, you are reminded of who you were then. You can physically feel mental state, your youth, angst, happiness. I have always been a music fanatic. If I loved a song.... everyone knew it. I played it over and over. Whether it be a 45 single (remember those), CD , MP3 playlist. I am just a music person. Being reminded of the songs that defined me, not in there inherent content but by just the groove. I made a random list of my all time favorite albums, that pretty much sums up my "weirdness". (Links just so you could be included in my party, all radio edits, for the children )
I dont know if it was the purchase of a skirted swimdress or the disdain of driving a minivan that led me to the revelation that I am having a mid-life crisis. I just feel too normal and lacking.Its not that I am depressed ... just kind of stuck. I am in a constant state of gratitude for my many blessings, so I feel guilty for even wanting. Before I pierce something or take on a new car payment I will recommit to my exercise routine. I feel that if you are totally hot only then can you proudly drive a mini-van.
I will leave you with a link to the Newport News Shape FX line. Not only are these garments slimming but comfortable and affordable. Highly recommended. (Somehow maybe I will look as cute and young as the model in the photo)
If you havent heard, this is one kickin' video game system. Madison is the champion bowler, stealing my thunder with her impressive 211 high score. Grr. Michael is obsessed with Tiger Woods 2008. He has ascended to pro status, with sponsors and monster pay checks for all of his tournament wins. If only this was our real life.
I have yet to master golf. My score ends up being something like +15 but it is still a whole lot of fun.
On another note... I am having a television dry spell. I can find anything good to watch ever!!! Does anyone want to recommend some must see TV??
I have become increasing thankful for having a this group of people I call my friends. Witty, articulate, kind, solid. Just good peeps. Photo taken at a celebration of Shannon's 29th birthday!
I am having some Winter blues, not from the weather really, but from our schedule.The running from one school to another, Boyscouts and my zillionth trip to Madison's dance studio. Spending my evenings rushing the children to finish homework, shower and all the hecticness that family life entails. I posted this photo to remind myselfof easy, warm summer days. That there are actually times when my children get along.We are lucky enough to live 10 minutes from the beach where it warm enough to enjoy for a 1/3 of the year. For just a few minutes I am thinking summer.
