Blonde and Sassy!

Aren't self-portraits the best?

{{can you sense my sarcasm}}

This is the best I can do...my 4-year old probably could have taken a better picture.

Anyway. It's blonde. It's shorter. And, fun to have a change.

The stylist really teased it high and put tons of product in it so it would stay that way. That's probably the main reason Taylor thought I looked so funny.

This picture is a much more tamed down version of the original day.

Gosh, can Summer take any longer to get here...I really need a tan!

Manic Monday

So. Yesterday I spent the ENTIRE morning getting a hair makeover!

Yes! Finally! I found someone who I felt worthy to do my hair. She is cute, sweet, experienced, and oh-so-willing to consult, cut, and hi-light just the way I like it.

Anyway, after a much needed new-DO...I rushed to the Elementary School to teach 3 hours of PE.

Nothing gives you a better self-esteem boost, especially after a new haircut, than 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders saying "Hey! You cut your hair" or "Hey! I really like your hair." or "Hey! I love your hair Mrs. D."

My self-esteem boost, however, was briefly put on hold during a PE softball game when I called a young 4th grade girl "OUT." She was so mad at me for calling her "OUT" that she sat in the corner, cried, and told all her friends that she "HATES" me.

{{How do I know she hates me, you might ask? Well, in the 4th grade, everyone likes to be in-the-know and likes to make sure if you're not in-the-know that they get you in-the-know.

So. That's how I know.}}

Yes! Like, I said, my self-esteem boost was only briefly put on hold and I was still feeling pretty great until 3 hours later...walking down the hall to greet Taylor and take her home...the look on her face (puzzled and strange) said it all...

But, the look wasn't enough, she just. had. to. say. it. out. LOUD..."Mom, you look funny!"

What a drag!

If this is was Elementary School is like, I am so glad I'm not teaching Middle School!

Puppy Love

I love PUPPIES!

A friend invited us to play with and hold their Golden Retriever Puppies...they were soooo cute!

Had it not been so cold and windy I could have taken some better pictures. It was hilarious watching Blake chase these cute puppies around.

I'm still trying to convince the in-laws that we need one of these...how can you resist this cute face!

Making A Re-Appearance...

A day in the life of me...

• Stay up until midnight or later, every other night, completing vinyl lettering orders.
• Wake up at 7am to get the daughter ready for school and out the door.
• Do dishes, maybe throw in some laundry, and finish completing vinyl lettering orders that you were too tired to finish the night before.
• Take a shower and get dressed.
• Rush to the Elementary School to teach 3 hours of P.E.
• After school, hurry and drop off Taylor at dance
• Rush home to finish boxing up orders and deliver them to the post office.
• Sometime, during all of this chaos, figure out what to cook for dinner.
• Rush to the gym to teach Pilates or Dance.
• Hurry home to feed the family and read and practice spelling with Taylor.
• Start to feel tired.
• Bathe the kids and put them to bed.
• Watch your favorite show.
• Go to sleep.

Wake up with a sore throat...two days later find out it's strep!!!

• Be extremely thankful for antibiotics!
• Take lots of naps.
• Love the fact you live with your MIL who can take care of you and the kids!
• Wake up, feel better, and realize you have to get back to work...UGH!

Spend the entire day baking and frosting Valentine Day Cookies!

Realize the work of a mother NEVER ends!