"Other things may change us, but we start and end with family." -Anthony Brandt

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Playroom Update!



















In one of my earlier blogs, I showed a picture of a schoolhouse when I was talking about doing my kids' playroom. Well here's one finished wall! Not the exact same schoolhouse, but I just wanted the general idea. The kids love it and it's so bright and cheery! So happy it's done!

Tuesday, July 6, 2010


Well, it's been nearly a month since my last blog update. It's interesting how sometimes life seems to take over completely. Not only that, but when it does, sometimes it does so with a wicked, relentless, vengence. It seems that all bad things happen at the same time and don't let up until one cries "UNCLE!" And that's just what I did! Between my school wrapping up for this term (meaning I get a 9 day break), my son's school starting up soon, working out "issues" with my husband and desperately trying to find some "us" time, work pettiness to contend with, trying to workout and not feel horribly guilty when I don't, trying to continue eating healthy and resist the chips that call to me late at night, and trying to find time for "me"...it's been hectic, crazy, and nearly maddening.
As always, I made it though the veritable "storm", nearly unscathed. In all the chaos, I took a hit that rocked me to my very core. I have yet to fully recover, not sure if I ever will, but the "hit" was a realization that perhaps I needed to have thrust at me. And it was. So, in all the hub-bub, some things fell by the wayside...like my blog. Nevertheless, things have calmed down for the time being and hopefully, other than literal monsoons (which I am anxiously awaiting), they will stay calm for a while.
During this time, some great, fun things have happened which I will update soon. One thing I know for certain is that I am quite stronger than I thought I was!! Sometimes, I amaze me! ;)