Constant Battle

There is a constant battle in my life.

I'm so hungry....

But, man, I'm tired....

I recall sneaking a few bites off my kid's plate.  I probably should eat something more nutritious.....

Oh... but those few precious extra minutes of sleep will do my good.....

What to do?  What to do?  

 

I guess I'm not alone in this constant battle.

Holly apparently needing a few more Z's while eating her afternoon snack.  

Unlimited

Remember that banana thief I told you about?

 

Well.... Its not just limited to bananas.

 

That little hoodlum will steal anything.

 

Broccoli,

 

 handfuls of lettuce,

 

even my cup of ice cream is not safe when my back is turned.

 

 

 

Moral of the story?

 

When this chick is around, keep your eyes on your food. 

 

Dear Old Friend

Its a reoccurring theme in life.  

Chores need done.  

Laundry.  Dishes.  Lawn.  Vacuuming.  Dusting.  Cleaning. 

Children need tended to.  

Baths.  Homework.  Sports.  Friends.  Personal time.

Personal down is warranted.  

Alone time with the spouse is needed.  

The house needs maintenance of any and all type.  

Family commitments must be met.

Emails need to be returned.

Forms need to be filled out.

And at the end of the day, you my dear friend, are the furthest thing from my mind because my mind and my body just want to rest.  I'm sure you understand that.  Right?

Now a new school year has begun.  Life will hopefully slow down and a routine will take form.  I just hope that after all this time apart you don't hate me for neglecting you.  

And more so I pray that I don't hate you at the end of this workout.  

                                            Sincerely,   

                                     Your long lost workout buddy

Growing Up

 FIRST DAY OF 2ND GRADE

AUGUST 19, 2015

 

2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR

 

GABRIELLE ELIZABETH

 

 

 

 

How do they grow up so fast? 

Birthday to Remember - Part 2

On the second day of my birthday weekend, my true loves gave to me...

 

...a trip to a friend's farm to see the most gorgeous wildflowers growing and row after row of sunflowers.

 

 

We even made a few wee friends while we were there too. 

 

Then it was off to the Butterfly House to see beauty at its finest. 

 

Holly was very concerned that I had a butterfly on my pants. 

 

 

After that, we were off to Oak Openings for a lovely stroll. 

 

Of course, all that walking will make one hungry so naturally we had to stop at Panera Bread for some birthday bagels. 

 

And at long last, we made it to the final destination - The Toledo Mudhens where......

 

...we caught a foul ball!!!

 

 

It was a super great birthday weekend full of surprises, yummy treats, special treatment, and lots of birthday love. 

 

And guess what? 

 

That's not even all of it!

Birthday to Remember - Part 1

What is better than having your birthday on the weekend?

Well, not working would definitely make it better BUT working a few hours gives your children and hubby a chance to clean the house, go grocery shopping, surprise you at work with a card, candy and flowers:

And working on your birthday also gives your family time to plan a little mini surprise to welcome you home!

After marveling at the sparkling house and the amazing man who pulled it off, it was off to take advantage of a wonderful summer program called 'Kids Bowl Free' where the only out of pocket cost is shoe rental!

And snacks of course.

On the way home we made a quick stop into a park that Jacob has "always wanted to play at!"

Then it was home for some cards, 

some appetizers, 

homemade pizza, 

birthday dessert,

and an epic movie night.   

  

Then its off to bed to tomorrow can start round 2!