Rambling...

Oh, blog, I have sort of been absent lately. Things get in the way.

Training at work, enjoying time outside of work with my family instead of behind the ol' computer, reading books...(ok it was the Fifty Shades of Grey series, don't you dare judge me)

It's been a pleasant break. I haven't even read the blogs I follow on a consistent basis. I've even been not spending as much time on Facebook & the Twitter.

I'd love to say I have spent the time reflecting on my life, but that would be a lie. I have taken the time to live my life. And guess what, time marches on. I didn't post on my blog. I didn't update my Facebook status. I didn't read everyone's blogs...Big freakin' woop.

With that being said, here are some random ramblings...

• There are only 5 more full days of school. 5. How the hell is that possible?! Last full day is Monday, May 21. Olivia is ecstatic! She cannot wait to, (how did she word it) HAVE FREEDOM AT LAST!
• May is half over.
• Rachel still wakes up almost every single night to ask for a drink of milk. Really, kid, you are running your father & I ragged. We cannot keep doing this.
• Rachel has a "Spring Program" for her pre-school tonight. I don't know what it will entail - I'm guessing singing. But I had to bring a dessert treat - I bought cookies at The Jewel which I will pass off as my own home-made in my dish. Again, don't judge me.
• I have a serious case of Spring fever. I want to stay home & enjoy the day outside with my kids & husband.
• Jarrett & I are going out on a date Friday night to a rock concert. I am anxious. I am going to be an old lady there. I am already quite concerned about the volume of the music. If I think it is loud in the car when Jar is manning the stereo. I think I need to bring earplugs.
• We are planning a trip to New Jersey. Leaving 1 month from yesterday. I am anxious about that, also. I don't know why. Ok, I do know why, it's because I am a spaz & get anxious about everything under the sun. I think I need medicine for that.

Pictures to come tomorrow or later of the Spring Program.

Mother's Day 2012

Mother's Day, I love you!

I had a fantastic & relaxing Mother's Day. I got to spend the day with my favorite people in the whole world. A (very late) breakfast out with Jar & the girls. An afternoon visit with my Mom & Dad, & those crazy Brownies. Then to my Grandma's & Grandmother's. Then dinner at good ol' El Rey with my in-laws. If it seems busy, it was. But it was also so relaxing.

Jar indulged me & walked around Lowe's with me for an hour just looking. Which of course, is his least favorite thing to do. Must be a man thing, you have to have a purpose when shopping...I disagree.

The kids took a dip in my Mom & Dad's pool. I sat on the deck & laughed with my Mom & sister.

Bonus, I get to do some shopping. The Jar & the girls gave me a gift certificate to my favorite crafty/home decor store Country Junction, which Jarrett lovingly calls "Country Junk Heap".



*please note: the big orange flower is in Olivia's hair, not mine
**photo credit to Jar, taken in the Lowe's parking lot before 1 hour & 22 minutes of meandering the aisles



Olivia, Live in Concert

Olivia's school had their annual spring concert Thursday night. It was adorable! Her school is 2nd & 3rd grade, so it was every kid in the district in 2nd & 3rd grade. A whole lot of kids.

This year's theme was "Music Around the World". Olivia's class sang songs from Germany*. Edelweiss - who doesn't love a good song from The Sound of Music. And they sang "kling glöckchen klingelingeling". It was adorable.

*Please note: super cute little German hats.

Then the whole school came out & sang "What a Wonderful World". So stinkin cute!

here she is thinking - why is my mom taking my picture again?! Good luck honey, I have several more years to embarrass you! haha

Good job, Olivia! We are so proud of you!