Who Knows

There are so many things I wanted to be and some that I still want to be. I wanted to be a dancer and then a singer and then an actress. To be more specific...I wanted to be a dancer on Broadway or an LA laker girl....then when I became aware of my singing ability I wanted to sing on Broadway and maybe act...I always did love the old fashioned simpleness of musicals. Then I became more "sophisticated" and wanted to act in Hollywood.
After I came back down to earth and realized "hello, I live in Texas...and my parents are staunch baptists that aren't going to let me anywhere near that part of the world"....I decided I really loved fashion. So, I started taking classes at ACC in fashion merchandising. Well, it didn't take me long to realize I wouldn't find a job as a "buyer" unless someone either dies or retires from one of those few highly coveted positions.
So, things that I was always interested in but never thought to pursue: I always loved tea rooms and small boutiques and thought it would be nice to have my own flare and own one of my very own. I also always loved to write and get my thoughts and feelings down on paper...so maybe I should write a book. Who know, maybe while I am staring down at my 35th birthday (2 weeks away) I will be inspired and decide that I finally know what to do with my life. My youngest goes to kindergarten this next fall...and I somehow feel like the whole world ( well, at least the great OKC area) has been opened for me to explore and discover...and maybe find out who I really am and what I can do and make and love...who knows...who knows....

Good Morning!

It is a gorgeous Saturday morning in Oklahoma. Nice cool breeze and lots of sunshine...who could ask for more? I hope everyone enjoys this day!

Summer Fun.

Summer's going Great...and it's only gettin' better...

I love Love LOVE summer! Having the kids home all the time and not really having a set schedule is the best feeling. I know I put the kids in quite a few lessons but, other than that we just chill and hang out by our pool. If the state ever decides to have year round school I think I would be more upset and sad than my kids would be.
Carson had his 6th birthday this past week. I cannot get over the fact that my "baby" is 6! He goes to school next year all day...and I didn't know that it would affect me like this. I am really sad!
Carson also has had a horrible swimmers ear infection all week. The pediatrician told me to get a "ear Dryer" off of amazon.com but they are $50! I am going to have to figure something else out.
Conner came inside yesterday covered with hives. Not sure what he got into but I dosed him with benadryl and now (the next day) it is all cleared up. He was funny to watch at baseball last night though. He wasn't all there. too funny.
Kylee has been spending lots of time with friends and enjoying just hanging out like her Mom does. So far so good...and we have a lot more summer to go. Yeah!!!

Times have a changed...

Well, I have worked so hard to try to keep looking younger than ...well...35..which hits next month (OMG!!!) . I have even gone to some extremes...some of you know my surgery a la carte menu...anyway...today I took my daughter swim suit shopping and some very interesting things took place. She clarified to me that my rules for her swim suits and my rules for my swim suits are quite opposite and she "thinks that it is crazy" in her very simple words. I absolutely do not want my 10 year old to wear one of these bikinis with triangle tops that seems to be all there is available. Yet, I am trying to pour my rather deflated female parts into a trangle top in the hopes that my body will still look like it did pre-children. I know this is where the double standard phrase smacks me full force in the face and says quite loudly "DUH"!!!! So, my daughter picks out a strapless and quite cute one piece for me and tells me how great it is and...it...is purple...my favorite color. I reluctantly try it on after struggling with the fact that I really really don't want to be in a one piece because we all have some preconceived idea that it makes us old and unattractive when we cross that threshhold. Well, believe it or not...it is really cute and makes my figure look adorable...Me..a35 year old...adorable...well, I will just consider my goal of looking younger acheived and accomplished....in a one piece!

Our Home

Ok, so we are all the way moved in and the tenants are moving into our old house today. It doesn't seem real yet as I have said time and time again. The builders have already framed out the upstairs and the heat and air went in yesterday. Today, the electric work is getting started and next week LeeJay will do the wiring for the theatre room. I just cannot believe how fast it is all taking place. I am so grateful. I cannot wait until we have it all decorated and can have our first visitors! Shannon ( my sis) is coming for her birthday...so hopefully it will be at least finished (maybe not decorated) by then. We are so blessed and fortunate that I almost feel guilty. To finally have our forever (and exactly like we want it) home ...what a dream come true. Thank you Jesus.

Making It Through

So this week has been a little overwhelming to say the least. Not only have I been packing to meet my Friday closing day deadline...but I have also been taking care of 2 sick kids and been playing the role of single parent as LeeJay was out of town in MN. So, tomorrow is the big day....then we starty moving...then spring break and lots of painting and unpacking...and construction. The buliders will immedately begin building the upstairs. Maybe in May I can relax and enjoy the new house. Crazy!