So it is my mission in life to organize. My life. My schedule. My finances. And most importantly my home. That is my current BIG goal.
So when I saw that Confessions of a Yummy Mummy was giving away a bunch of organizational stuff....I JUMPED. But I also wanted to share it here. There is not only a planner, some post it's and cute cute cute storage boxes. But she is also including a Target gift card AND a Container Store gift card.
You can't beat it!! I am soooo hoping to win this one! It would be the perfect start to my new organization plan!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
And the bad news...
They took my taxes.
As in the WHOLE check.
Stupid student loans.
Here I think my answer is coming and now I am at ROCK BOTTOM. I do not know how we will take care of the things hanging over our head. Top of the list is of course the brakes. Since we can't drive anywhere and can't get Madison to school. UGH.
But strangely enough, I feel an inner peace. I KNOW there is a purpose to this. That God is working through me right now. He is leading me where I need to be.
Now if He would just give me a clue.
As in the WHOLE check.
Stupid student loans.
Here I think my answer is coming and now I am at ROCK BOTTOM. I do not know how we will take care of the things hanging over our head. Top of the list is of course the brakes. Since we can't drive anywhere and can't get Madison to school. UGH.
But strangely enough, I feel an inner peace. I KNOW there is a purpose to this. That God is working through me right now. He is leading me where I need to be.
Now if He would just give me a clue.
The good news...
Madison made the talent show. Well sort of. She had to change the song she was singing. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing. But two girls chose the same song. And Madison messed up some words. So she was the one to change.
But she will be singing in it.
Provided I can get her there :(
But she will be singing in it.
Provided I can get her there :(
The good news and the bad news..
Please tell me its not just me. That this happens to others too. You see I have never just been able to say "I've got good news". It seems bad news is synonymous with the good news. So the phrase most often used around here is "I've got good news and I've got bad news"
Is it just me? Do others simply have good things happen without the bad?
Stay tuned for my good news/bad news posts.
Is it just me? Do others simply have good things happen without the bad?
Stay tuned for my good news/bad news posts.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
You can make this....
Have you ever visited their site?? I had the privilege of "meeting" one of the founders through HCTS. She is VERY talented in what she does. I often browse through their site and dream about what I plan to attempt to make. So many cute things to choose from.
So when I realized that Blogging Momma was doing a giveaway with a $50 bundle from You Can Make This, I just had to sign up. And since I "know" the people and the quality of what they teach, I had to recommend it here.
So head on over to Blogging Momma's site and sign up for your chance to win!!
So when I realized that Blogging Momma was doing a giveaway with a $50 bundle from You Can Make This, I just had to sign up. And since I "know" the people and the quality of what they teach, I had to recommend it here.
So head on over to Blogging Momma's site and sign up for your chance to win!!
There is a curse on me...
or else God has a sense of humor.
I have been waiting on taxes. Expecting them the 30th. Good news right? Can pay some much needed bills? Get back on track?
So today the brakes went out.
I dont mean they acted up a tad.
We are talking smoke billowing out from the tires, can't stop, serious going out.
So tomorrow I will find out how much of the tax money will go to brakes.
Then I get to decide who we put off.
I say food. Who really decided we needed that stuff anyways?? LOL
But my positive chatter for the day: Madison auditioned today. She said she did well. We find out Friday if she made it.
Wish us luck.
I have been waiting on taxes. Expecting them the 30th. Good news right? Can pay some much needed bills? Get back on track?
So today the brakes went out.
I dont mean they acted up a tad.
We are talking smoke billowing out from the tires, can't stop, serious going out.
So tomorrow I will find out how much of the tax money will go to brakes.
Then I get to decide who we put off.
I say food. Who really decided we needed that stuff anyways?? LOL
But my positive chatter for the day: Madison auditioned today. She said she did well. We find out Friday if she made it.
Wish us luck.
So I've come to a conclusion...
Either I am very versatile....as in I like a variety of different things
Or
I am obsessed with winning free sh!t.
I'd be willing to bet its the latter.
I've signed up for so many giveaways today. And I'm not even halfway thru the list. I am passing on things I know I wont use. But who can pass up gift cards? or books? or purses? or chocolate?
OMG
This is better than sex.
Seriously.
Well...a close second.
Or
I am obsessed with winning free sh!t.
I'd be willing to bet its the latter.
I've signed up for so many giveaways today. And I'm not even halfway thru the list. I am passing on things I know I wont use. But who can pass up gift cards? or books? or purses? or chocolate?
OMG
This is better than sex.
Seriously.
Well...a close second.
Now you can't beat this!
This crazy mama doesn't have the time to post about every single blog giveaway I find. And I've found some good ones through that bloggy carnival link I shared. But this one HAD to be mentioned.
It's for $100 Visa Gift Card.
Mama sees a new purse in her future!
Check out Unexpected Bliss for your chance to win!
It's for $100 Visa Gift Card.
Mama sees a new purse in her future!
Check out Unexpected Bliss for your chance to win!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Wow
I have 80 Posts on here.
That amazes me.
Although like 20 of them are from the last two days LOL
I'll have to think of something special for my 100th.
Any ideas?
That amazes me.
Although like 20 of them are from the last two days LOL
I'll have to think of something special for my 100th.
Any ideas?
One more for tonight
Would you like a NEW Kodak camera??
This is an awesome giveaway from 5 minutes for mom. Head over there and enter to win!
This is an awesome giveaway from 5 minutes for mom. Head over there and enter to win!
Tomorrow in a today kind of way
Is the big day.
It's the talent show auditions for Madison.
She is singing See You Again by Miley Cyrus.
She says if she doesn't make it she will either throw away her cd or never sing again.
A bit extreme I think LOL
Cross your appendages for her. We should find out I think next week.
It's the talent show auditions for Madison.
She is singing See You Again by Miley Cyrus.
She says if she doesn't make it she will either throw away her cd or never sing again.
A bit extreme I think LOL
Cross your appendages for her. We should find out I think next week.
Taking a break from the free stuff...
I'll probably have more of that for you tomorrow.
But if you want to see what all is out there (because I probably will only show some of it or else i'd be blogging all day) go HERE. Apparently there is a giveaway carnival going on. Maybe I can participate next time :)
But if you want to see what all is out there (because I probably will only show some of it or else i'd be blogging all day) go HERE. Apparently there is a giveaway carnival going on. Maybe I can participate next time :)
Amazon here I come...
I hope.
Want to win a $100 amazon gift card?
Tough its mine.
Just kidding.
Scoot over to Miss Musing and enter for your chance to win!
Want to win a $100 amazon gift card?
Tough its mine.
Just kidding.
Scoot over to Miss Musing and enter for your chance to win!
I can't possibly leave this one out....
I LOVE this shop. It is Babycakes Art. An etsy shop with beautiful personalized items. And she is giving away a $50 gift certificate on her blog. How awesome is that??? HERE is the link for her blog!
Now I know how much my britches love etsy. You guys HAVE to check this store out. LOVE it.
Now off to figure out what I'd buy if I won...
Now I know how much my britches love etsy. You guys HAVE to check this store out. LOVE it.
Now off to figure out what I'd buy if I won...
Yep you guessed it...another giveaway...
This is a BEAUTIFUL hand made dragonfly bracelet. What a lucky winner that will be. Visit The Classic Housewife for your chance to win.
Who doesn't love Air Hockey???
This almost beats the chocolate giveaway. I love me some air hockey!!
Here's your chance to win a Face Off Frenzy air hockey game. Chic Shopper Chick is giving you a chance to win! Go HERE to enter. Good luck but I am hoping I win! LOL
Here's your chance to win a Face Off Frenzy air hockey game. Chic Shopper Chick is giving you a chance to win! Go HERE to enter. Good luck but I am hoping I win! LOL
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
More free stuff??
Like I said....I am all about F-R-E-E.
And who wouldn't want these?? They are awesome cupcake soaps from Serah's. And Mudpies and Mary Janes is giving you a chance to win one!! Go get your entry in! And check out Serah's site. There are some adorable soaps there.
Ahhh if only I had money!
And who wouldn't want these?? They are awesome cupcake soaps from Serah's. And Mudpies and Mary Janes is giving you a chance to win one!! Go get your entry in! And check out Serah's site. There are some adorable soaps there.
Ahhh if only I had money!
Ok now this is just CUTE
I would never have been creative enough to think of this. But someone else was. You know those annoying drink pouches that your 10 year old leaves all around the house?? Capri Sun, Kool-Aid, store brand? Ok maybe your child doesn't leave them everywhere from the bathroom to the basement. But MINE does.
But anyways....back to the topic. Someone uses them to design bags. There are tote bags, wallets, shoulder bags. The are called Juicy Bags and they are super cute.
But that's not all.
Another blogger is giving you a chance to win one. And that means FREE. I am ALL about the free. So I thought I'd share the link so that you had a chance to win your own Juicy Bag also. And no, I didn't JUST post so that I could get another entry LOL. Although I admit I'd like to win. I never win anything. Anyways to enter go here.
But anyways....back to the topic. Someone uses them to design bags. There are tote bags, wallets, shoulder bags. The are called Juicy Bags and they are super cute.
But that's not all.
Another blogger is giving you a chance to win one. And that means FREE. I am ALL about the free. So I thought I'd share the link so that you had a chance to win your own Juicy Bag also. And no, I didn't JUST post so that I could get another entry LOL. Although I admit I'd like to win. I never win anything. Anyways to enter go here.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Musings from the bathroom....
I was actually in the bathroom for a reason. And NOT that one :)
I went to take a picture of my medicine cabinet. Yep...medicine cabinets and bratz in the tub...im on a roll today....maybe that padded room isn't so far in the future. For my new readers...I consider the padded room to be my long overdue vacation....so I am patiently waiting.
Ok back to the medicine cabinet....this morning I had a mad blog reading fest...translation...I went through and read all my favorite blogs.....and while going through my blogs I went to Three Boys One Mommy and I found this post. Now, not being one to back down from a challenge....I decided to pursue it. But first I had a few moments of contemplation.
First I thought long and hard. Do I snoop in other people's medicine cabinets? It's been a while since I was at anyone's house not related to me....but I think I can remember that far back....and no I honestly don't. Not because I am not nosey. I am super nosey. But basically I have bathroom-o-phobia. Or whatever they call it when you are worried people will hear you in the bathroom. Like people are all sitting around going "shhhhhhhhh lets see what Jenni is up to". But still...its a phobia of mine. So for starters I avoid bathrooms at other people's houses. Which works. But when ya gotta go....ya gotta go. So I hurry. And I make sure I am super silent. Except for washing my hands. And for some reason I REALLY want people to know I wash my hands LOL. So no...I don't snoop. But now I may start just because of this post.
So that led me to my next thought.....have patience...I am getting to the challenge....but first I am showing you the workings of my crazy mind. So anyways my next thought was when was the last time I looked in MY medicine cabinet. And honestly folks, I don't remember. I don't use it. It's like storage for the small and mundane things. I have a nifty shelf that runs along the wall where I keep all of my essentials. So I truthfully didn't know what was in there.
Which brought me to think about strange things I've seen in bathrooms. And to be honest...it was at my moms. Early in my marriage...M was a baby....we were between places...story of my life.....and we were staying at my moms. So was my brother in law and his best friend. Strange I know. We are like flypapers for the homeless lol. Anyways....I went to the bathroom and for some reason I was in the diaper pail....maybe I was emptying it. And what was there? Under the dirty diapers?? Someone's 'adult' magazine. Now to this day I don't know whose it was. There were three men in the house. I use the term men loosely LOL. But whoever it was HAD to have been pretty darn determined to keep that sucker away from others to hide it in the diaper pail under stinky diapers.
But thats another topic for another day. Back to the medicine cabinet....what would be in there?? That's a loaded question around here. I found a pencil in the bathroom this morning. Courtesy of Madison. I know this because it was a HSM pencil.
But at least it wasn't going to be as bad as my last house. See M was younger then. And I had some....uh....novelties. And since she couldn't reach the medicine cabinet...I hid them there. Now that would have been creepy for the person visiting who did snoop through other people's medicine cabinets. Imagine their surprise! But I honestly forgot I had put them there. And when I moved, my mom packed the bathroom.
To say she wasn't thrilled is an understatement.
But that's another story for another day.
Back to the medicine cabinet. My next thought was....do I go clean and then snap a pic? or do I snap a pic and enjoy the humor?
Well....I'm a slacker.
So I snapped a pic and said screw it. LOL. So here's my pic of my medicine cabinet....
So part of the challenge was to talk about what is in there....so here goes...
bottom shelf: two half tubes of toothpaste and a toothbrush from when we first moved in-- 2 1/2 years ago. Yep that ought to be good to go! And the container on the left is the first aid kit Madison made in Girl Scouts. Now THAT we have used!!
Middle shelf: Ear disinfectant stuff from claire's from when we pierced Madison's ears-- 2 1/2 years ago LOL. 2 things of cold medicine. Some peroxide and Love's Baby Soft Spray. Yes I wear baby soft. I have allergies to most scents and that one I can stand!
Top shelf: A broke electric battery operated thingy toothbrush. Missing the most important part-- the bristles LOL. And various tubes of different types of ointments.
So our medicine cabinet is storage for dead toothbrushes and storage for....medicine! I'm shocked. I expected to find all sorts of goodies.
Now at least I know that if we move my mom can pack the bathroom :)
I went to take a picture of my medicine cabinet. Yep...medicine cabinets and bratz in the tub...im on a roll today....maybe that padded room isn't so far in the future. For my new readers...I consider the padded room to be my long overdue vacation....so I am patiently waiting.
Ok back to the medicine cabinet....this morning I had a mad blog reading fest...translation...I went through and read all my favorite blogs.....and while going through my blogs I went to Three Boys One Mommy and I found this post. Now, not being one to back down from a challenge....I decided to pursue it. But first I had a few moments of contemplation.
First I thought long and hard. Do I snoop in other people's medicine cabinets? It's been a while since I was at anyone's house not related to me....but I think I can remember that far back....and no I honestly don't. Not because I am not nosey. I am super nosey. But basically I have bathroom-o-phobia. Or whatever they call it when you are worried people will hear you in the bathroom. Like people are all sitting around going "shhhhhhhhh lets see what Jenni is up to". But still...its a phobia of mine. So for starters I avoid bathrooms at other people's houses. Which works. But when ya gotta go....ya gotta go. So I hurry. And I make sure I am super silent. Except for washing my hands. And for some reason I REALLY want people to know I wash my hands LOL. So no...I don't snoop. But now I may start just because of this post.
So that led me to my next thought.....have patience...I am getting to the challenge....but first I am showing you the workings of my crazy mind. So anyways my next thought was when was the last time I looked in MY medicine cabinet. And honestly folks, I don't remember. I don't use it. It's like storage for the small and mundane things. I have a nifty shelf that runs along the wall where I keep all of my essentials. So I truthfully didn't know what was in there.
Which brought me to think about strange things I've seen in bathrooms. And to be honest...it was at my moms. Early in my marriage...M was a baby....we were between places...story of my life.....and we were staying at my moms. So was my brother in law and his best friend. Strange I know. We are like flypapers for the homeless lol. Anyways....I went to the bathroom and for some reason I was in the diaper pail....maybe I was emptying it. And what was there? Under the dirty diapers?? Someone's 'adult' magazine. Now to this day I don't know whose it was. There were three men in the house. I use the term men loosely LOL. But whoever it was HAD to have been pretty darn determined to keep that sucker away from others to hide it in the diaper pail under stinky diapers.
But thats another topic for another day. Back to the medicine cabinet....what would be in there?? That's a loaded question around here. I found a pencil in the bathroom this morning. Courtesy of Madison. I know this because it was a HSM pencil.
But at least it wasn't going to be as bad as my last house. See M was younger then. And I had some....uh....novelties. And since she couldn't reach the medicine cabinet...I hid them there. Now that would have been creepy for the person visiting who did snoop through other people's medicine cabinets. Imagine their surprise! But I honestly forgot I had put them there. And when I moved, my mom packed the bathroom.
To say she wasn't thrilled is an understatement.
But that's another story for another day.
Back to the medicine cabinet. My next thought was....do I go clean and then snap a pic? or do I snap a pic and enjoy the humor?
Well....I'm a slacker.
So I snapped a pic and said screw it. LOL. So here's my pic of my medicine cabinet....
So part of the challenge was to talk about what is in there....so here goes...
bottom shelf: two half tubes of toothpaste and a toothbrush from when we first moved in-- 2 1/2 years ago. Yep that ought to be good to go! And the container on the left is the first aid kit Madison made in Girl Scouts. Now THAT we have used!!
Middle shelf: Ear disinfectant stuff from claire's from when we pierced Madison's ears-- 2 1/2 years ago LOL. 2 things of cold medicine. Some peroxide and Love's Baby Soft Spray. Yes I wear baby soft. I have allergies to most scents and that one I can stand!
Top shelf: A broke electric battery operated thingy toothbrush. Missing the most important part-- the bristles LOL. And various tubes of different types of ointments.
So our medicine cabinet is storage for dead toothbrushes and storage for....medicine! I'm shocked. I expected to find all sorts of goodies.
Now at least I know that if we move my mom can pack the bathroom :)
It's a good thing no one uses my bathroom...
I had such high hopes with Madison's 'fads'. When she got into Bratz big time....I was selling Bratz big time on Ebay. So when I purchased her tons and tons of bratz, bratz clothes and bratz feet....I thought hey....its a wise investment....I'll get it back when she's over them and I can sell them in one HUGE lot on Ebay. Especially with clothes and feet. Those go pretty well.
Fast forward a few years. Bratz don't sell as well. But that's okay. Because I am not sure these would sell well
The clothes? I have no idea. The feet? Unless I step on one in the middle of the night on my way to pee....I don't see them. This is what is left of her Bratz (and I think there are some Barbie's mixed in) collection. Well part of it. Obviously the tub is too small for all of them. This is how I found the poor things this morning.
There are more in there but I didn't want to seem like a Bratzophile. This is what hundreds of dollars gives you-- glorified naked bath toys! I swear they all had clothes at one point. Oh I have proof.....she just got a new Barbie for Christmas....and I took a pic to prove they came to the house clothed....
and here she is today:
And what does that have to do with anyone using my bathroom? Simple. I am a slacker. Those poor dolls are from last night. And they are still in my tub. And I took pictures and then what?? I left them there.
Yup....I'm a slacker.
Fast forward a few years. Bratz don't sell as well. But that's okay. Because I am not sure these would sell well
The clothes? I have no idea. The feet? Unless I step on one in the middle of the night on my way to pee....I don't see them. This is what is left of her Bratz (and I think there are some Barbie's mixed in) collection. Well part of it. Obviously the tub is too small for all of them. This is how I found the poor things this morning.
There are more in there but I didn't want to seem like a Bratzophile. This is what hundreds of dollars gives you-- glorified naked bath toys! I swear they all had clothes at one point. Oh I have proof.....she just got a new Barbie for Christmas....and I took a pic to prove they came to the house clothed....
and here she is today:
And what does that have to do with anyone using my bathroom? Simple. I am a slacker. Those poor dolls are from last night. And they are still in my tub. And I took pictures and then what?? I left them there.
Yup....I'm a slacker.
Electronics wise...I am having a bad day...
EDIT: YAY my graphics are back up!! Now if my camera would work I'd be a happy camper!!
First off if you are reading this, chances are you see black background and then my funky banner up top. You don't see the crazy cool background or the little link buttons.
Why you ask? Well see I host my graphics on my webspace. Now I LOVE this webhost. Seriously. I pay them every 3 months so I can host my graphics there. And don't get me wrong. They are quick to fix things. I'm sure the problem will be resolved by the end of the day.
But right now, the site is down.
Which means I have no graphics.
Now for my blog this sucks. Because I worked so hard to decorate it. BUT...its something I can live with.
However, my blog graphics aren't the only thing I host there. I also host my ebay graphics and photos. So now my listings are blank. Just words. No cute template. No snazzy pictures.
UGH.
Soooo not something I can live with!
So then I go to take a picture of my medicine cabinet. Why? Well you will find out in an upcoming post.
But here's the issue. I plug my camera in to the USB cord and NADA. Nothing. Can't upload pics.
WTH
Now why do things always happen in multiples??
I can NOT be without a camera. And I do NOT want to spend part of my tax refund that is needed for bills on a new one. So everyone hope with me that its some minor thing that will fix itself.
Camera works perfect.
Maybe its the USB cord??
But...so this doesn't turn into just a rant
I had some very very special angels do some very nice things for me over the past few days. I can't begin to express how I feel right now. Maybe in the near future I can share more. But right now I still feel kinda private about some things. But they know who they are and what they've done.
No matter what else goes wrong today I will have a happy heart thanks to my britches. I love you guys!!
First off if you are reading this, chances are you see black background and then my funky banner up top. You don't see the crazy cool background or the little link buttons.
Why you ask? Well see I host my graphics on my webspace. Now I LOVE this webhost. Seriously. I pay them every 3 months so I can host my graphics there. And don't get me wrong. They are quick to fix things. I'm sure the problem will be resolved by the end of the day.
But right now, the site is down.
Which means I have no graphics.
Now for my blog this sucks. Because I worked so hard to decorate it. BUT...its something I can live with.
However, my blog graphics aren't the only thing I host there. I also host my ebay graphics and photos. So now my listings are blank. Just words. No cute template. No snazzy pictures.
UGH.
Soooo not something I can live with!
So then I go to take a picture of my medicine cabinet. Why? Well you will find out in an upcoming post.
But here's the issue. I plug my camera in to the USB cord and NADA. Nothing. Can't upload pics.
WTH
Now why do things always happen in multiples??
I can NOT be without a camera. And I do NOT want to spend part of my tax refund that is needed for bills on a new one. So everyone hope with me that its some minor thing that will fix itself.
Camera works perfect.
Maybe its the USB cord??
But...so this doesn't turn into just a rant
I had some very very special angels do some very nice things for me over the past few days. I can't begin to express how I feel right now. Maybe in the near future I can share more. But right now I still feel kinda private about some things. But they know who they are and what they've done.
No matter what else goes wrong today I will have a happy heart thanks to my britches. I love you guys!!
Well we know I am addicted to survey-ish type things...
Especially if you are on my MySpace. LOL
So a blog I follow had this posted for Friday. Four Things Friday or something like that. Anyways thats over at Postcards From Insanity.
Well I didn't see it Friday because I was swamped in listing my clients stuff.
So I decided to do it for Monday.
Hey at least I am doing it right?? (Like you care LOL)
4 jobs I've had:
1- McDonalds
2- Telemarketer ...yep I was that annoying chic that called during dinner
3- Customer Service
4- Waitress
4 movies I watch over and over:
1- Dirty Dancing
2- Grease
3- How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
4- anything High School Musical or Cheetah Girls (not by choice LOL)
4 places I have been:
1- North Carolina
2- Chicago
3- Myrtle Beach
4- Atlanta
4 Shows I never miss:
1- Greys Anatomy
2- Army Wives
3- American Idol
4- The soaps on ABC
4 favorite things to eat:
1- Tacos
2- Cheese and Crackers
3- Anything chocolate
4- various forms of ice cream
Yep Im a health freak LOL
4 things I look forward to this year:
1- Getting on my feet
2- organizing my house
3- seeing my friends/family again
4- losing weight
So a blog I follow had this posted for Friday. Four Things Friday or something like that. Anyways thats over at Postcards From Insanity.
Well I didn't see it Friday because I was swamped in listing my clients stuff.
So I decided to do it for Monday.
Hey at least I am doing it right?? (Like you care LOL)
4 jobs I've had:
1- McDonalds
2- Telemarketer ...yep I was that annoying chic that called during dinner
3- Customer Service
4- Waitress
4 movies I watch over and over:
1- Dirty Dancing
2- Grease
3- How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
4- anything High School Musical or Cheetah Girls (not by choice LOL)
4 places I have been:
1- North Carolina
2- Chicago
3- Myrtle Beach
4- Atlanta
4 Shows I never miss:
1- Greys Anatomy
2- Army Wives
3- American Idol
4- The soaps on ABC
4 favorite things to eat:
1- Tacos
2- Cheese and Crackers
3- Anything chocolate
4- various forms of ice cream
Yep Im a health freak LOL
4 things I look forward to this year:
1- Getting on my feet
2- organizing my house
3- seeing my friends/family again
4- losing weight
So what's the deal....
with the name change??
Well for those who don't know....this blog was previously titled Me, Myself and I- A crazy combination. But when I went to redecorate....I realized that well....I never talk about me....so why should the title be about me?
But I didn't want to title it about Madison because I do talk about other things. Plus she has her own blog.
So what could I title it??
Then a song came on the radio. It's an old song. But one I always liked. And yes its country...deal with it :)
The song is called Mi Vida Loca by Pam Tillis. Now for those who have never heard it, by now you are hearing it via my blog LOL. It's really a pointless song. But I identify with it. And the title seemed PERFECT for my blog. I mean who has a crazier life than me? Seriously!
So thats what I chose
Now my question is...Do I leave the music?? Or do I take it down?? I'm letting you decide. Tell me in comments whether to keep or toss the playlist. I know I sometimes get annoyed when I go to a site and music comes on. But then sometimes I enjoy it.
So since I don't often read my own blog. I'm letting the readers have the say. If you don't vote...don't complain :)
And with that I will leave you with the lyrics. Sooo me
If you're coming with me you need nerves of steel
Cause I take corners on two wheels
It's a never-ending circus ride
The faint of heart need not apply
Mi Vida Loca over and over
Destiny turns on a dime
I go where the wind blows
You can't tame a wild rose
Welcome to my crazy life
Sweetheart before this night is through
I could fall in love with you
Come dancing on the edge with me
Let my passion set you free
Mi Vida Loca over and over
Destiny turns on a dime
I go where the wind blows
You can't tame a wild rose
Welcome to my crazy life
Here in the firelight I see your tattoo
Mi vido loco, so you're crazy too
Mi Vida Loca over and over
Destiny turns on a dime
I go where the wind blows
You can't tame a wild rose
Welcome to my crazy life
We'll go where the wind blows
And I'll be your wild rose
Welcome to my crazy life
Well for those who don't know....this blog was previously titled Me, Myself and I- A crazy combination. But when I went to redecorate....I realized that well....I never talk about me....so why should the title be about me?
But I didn't want to title it about Madison because I do talk about other things. Plus she has her own blog.
So what could I title it??
Then a song came on the radio. It's an old song. But one I always liked. And yes its country...deal with it :)
The song is called Mi Vida Loca by Pam Tillis. Now for those who have never heard it, by now you are hearing it via my blog LOL. It's really a pointless song. But I identify with it. And the title seemed PERFECT for my blog. I mean who has a crazier life than me? Seriously!
So thats what I chose
Now my question is...Do I leave the music?? Or do I take it down?? I'm letting you decide. Tell me in comments whether to keep or toss the playlist. I know I sometimes get annoyed when I go to a site and music comes on. But then sometimes I enjoy it.
So since I don't often read my own blog. I'm letting the readers have the say. If you don't vote...don't complain :)
And with that I will leave you with the lyrics. Sooo me
If you're coming with me you need nerves of steel
Cause I take corners on two wheels
It's a never-ending circus ride
The faint of heart need not apply
Mi Vida Loca over and over
Destiny turns on a dime
I go where the wind blows
You can't tame a wild rose
Welcome to my crazy life
Sweetheart before this night is through
I could fall in love with you
Come dancing on the edge with me
Let my passion set you free
Mi Vida Loca over and over
Destiny turns on a dime
I go where the wind blows
You can't tame a wild rose
Welcome to my crazy life
Here in the firelight I see your tattoo
Mi vido loco, so you're crazy too
Mi Vida Loca over and over
Destiny turns on a dime
I go where the wind blows
You can't tame a wild rose
Welcome to my crazy life
We'll go where the wind blows
And I'll be your wild rose
Welcome to my crazy life
Woohooo The website is up!!
Madison's school has been redoing their website for. like. ever! LOL. I missed being able to check the website for school closings and such.
Anyways they got their new site up. It's AWESOME! Not sure who did it, but they did an amazing job.
Check it out: http://westmichiganacademy.org/
See if you recognize anyone among the web gallery...
http://www.westmichiganacademy.org/advantage/studentlife/januarywebgallery/
Anyways they got their new site up. It's AWESOME! Not sure who did it, but they did an amazing job.
Check it out: http://westmichiganacademy.org/
See if you recognize anyone among the web gallery...
http://www.westmichiganacademy.org/advantage/studentlife/januarywebgallery/
It's official!
When I got so sick a couple weeks ago....I slept a LOT. Well..fast forward to now and I can NOT sleep at night. I try to stay up straight through but of course I crash.
My sleeping schedule is soooo screwed up.
So what can I do?? I've tried drugging myself at night. It didn't work. I've tried staying up all day so I am tired at night. I can never make it.
Now what?? Any suggestions??
My sleeping schedule is soooo screwed up.
So what can I do?? I've tried drugging myself at night. It didn't work. I've tried staying up all day so I am tired at night. I can never make it.
Now what?? Any suggestions??
Sometimes I think....
I want a lil baby again. They are so cute. And so tiny. And I'd get to start all over.
Then Madison has a meltdown and I change my mind :)
But I swear this picture of Lil Christopher and Caleb just brings all those yearnings out. Aren't they the C-U-T-E-S-T lil boys???
I can't wait to hold them!!
Then Madison has a meltdown and I change my mind :)
But I swear this picture of Lil Christopher and Caleb just brings all those yearnings out. Aren't they the C-U-T-E-S-T lil boys???
I can't wait to hold them!!
The Man Rules
Women think men are so hard to understand. But really they are simple. And to prove that, someone wrote these man rules. I got them from Mrs Cook from WMAAA. And they were so funny I shared them with the Britches. Then I thought...well doy...I can post them.
Now I haven't run them by any men...Sebastian doesn't talk and no one else qualifies around here (unless you count Brian HA HA)....but I'd be willing to bet that most men would agree. So here they are. Ladies...men are SIMPLE. Once you realize that, you will be MUCH happier!
"The Man Rules"
At last, a guy has taken the time to write this all down
Please note.. these are all numbered "1 " ON PURPOSE!
1.Men are NOT mind readers.
1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put it
down.
We need it up, you need it down.
You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.
1. Sunday sports It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides.
Let it be.
1. Crying is blackmail.
1. Ask for what you want.
Let us be clear on this one:
Subtle hints do not work!
Strong hints do not work!
Obvious hints do not work!
Just say it!
1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.
1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's
what we do.
Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.
In fact, all comments become Null and void after 7 Days.
1. If you think you're fat, you probably are.
Don't ask us.
1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways
makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one
1. You can either ask us to do something Or tell us how you want it
done.
Not both.
If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.
1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during
commercials..
1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.
1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings.
Peach, for example, is a fruit, not A color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We
have no idea what mauve is.
1. If it itches, it will be scratched.
We do that.
1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We will act like
nothing's
wrong.
We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.
1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, Expect an answer
you don't want to hear.
1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is
fine...Really
1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to
discuss such topics as football or cheryl cole
1. You have enough clothes.
1. You have too many shoes.
1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!
__________________
Now I haven't run them by any men...Sebastian doesn't talk and no one else qualifies around here (unless you count Brian HA HA)....but I'd be willing to bet that most men would agree. So here they are. Ladies...men are SIMPLE. Once you realize that, you will be MUCH happier!
"The Man Rules"
At last, a guy has taken the time to write this all down
Please note.. these are all numbered "1 " ON PURPOSE!
1.Men are NOT mind readers.
1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put it
down.
We need it up, you need it down.
You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.
1. Sunday sports It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides.
Let it be.
1. Crying is blackmail.
1. Ask for what you want.
Let us be clear on this one:
Subtle hints do not work!
Strong hints do not work!
Obvious hints do not work!
Just say it!
1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.
1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's
what we do.
Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.
In fact, all comments become Null and void after 7 Days.
1. If you think you're fat, you probably are.
Don't ask us.
1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways
makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one
1. You can either ask us to do something Or tell us how you want it
done.
Not both.
If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.
1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during
commercials..
1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.
1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings.
Peach, for example, is a fruit, not A color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We
have no idea what mauve is.
1. If it itches, it will be scratched.
We do that.
1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We will act like
nothing's
wrong.
We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.
1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, Expect an answer
you don't want to hear.
1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is
fine...Really
1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to
discuss such topics as football or cheryl cole
1. You have enough clothes.
1. You have too many shoes.
1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!
__________________
Blogs I follow and recommend...
I am borrowing an idea from a friend....and instead of adding all these to my sidebar...because well...there are a lot of them....I am creating a post with all of the blogs I read and recommend and putting a button on the side --->>
Now you can check it out. I will *try* to keep it updated...but no guarantees. I tend to get slack LOL.
Many of these are my friends....and I love reading about their lives. But some are just blogs I've run across either through friends or through my own searching. A few are not suitable for young viewers due to content/language. Those are marked with **. So don't blame me if you don't pay attention :)
911 What is your emergency
A Boy A Girl and a Pug
A Devonshire Design
A Journey with Christian and Faith
All Because Two People Fell in Love
Angie's Scraps
Annie's Designs
Ashley's Closet
A Simple Walk
At Home With Books
A Working Blogging Mommy
Babe's Tutorials
Bakerella
Bargains and Blessings
Be As You Are
Because I Said So
Bel Vidotti Scraps
Bits and Bobs
Bittersweet Designs
Blissfully Beth
Blogging Momma
Boobs, Injuries and Dr Pepper**
Boomie's Scraps and Dreams
Cake Wrecks
Candy's Treats Scraps
Cha Designz
Chaotic House Designz
Chica's Tutorials
Christine Romano Photography
Confessions of a Scattered Mind
Confessions of a Yummy Mummy
Cooking During Stolen Moments
Craftastrophe
DesignHER Momma
Designs by IrishLass
Diapers and Stilettos
Diary of a Mad Mad Housewife
Digi Diva
Digital Wizardry Photography
Does This Blog Make Me Look Fat
Dooce
Extremely Real Extremely Blessed
Flash Graphics Creations
Frugal Mommies Unite
Goody Two Shoes Photography
Greetings From The Lee's
Grunge and Glitter Scraps
Happy Meals and Happy Hour
Heather
Honey I Shrank Myself
House of Eastman
Hutch's Babys Faith in Christ Scraps
I Don't Wanna Blog
Irresistible Scraps
Issa
It's All About me
It's All About the Journey
JBS2Designs
Jr Babe's Mess
Julie Loves Photography
Kay's Tutorials
KC's Scrappin Sanctuary
Keeper of the Cheerios
Kristen Brooks Photography
Kristin Rachelle Photography
Le Blog de Calimero
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit
Life With my Boys
Life with Three
Linda's Dream Designs
Lisa's Creative Clutter....Too
Literal Dan
Lyn Designz Tutorials
Mad Brat
Margie's Digital Shop
Measure in Love
Mental Poo**
Michelle's Family Journal
Miss Musing
Momarazzi Life
Mommy Momo
Mom of 2 Dancers Reviews
Monica's Sweet Addiction
Moonbeam's Kits and Kaboodles
Mudpies and Mary Janes
Multi-Slacking Mamalicious
Musings of a Future Pastors Wife
My Charming Kids
My Life As I Know It
My Life in a Nutshell
My Looneyverse
My Therapy
Nielsons*Love*Family
Not Just Any Blog
Our Crazy Family
Parish Party of 5
Party of 6
Passive Aggressive Notes
Pinkebody
Plus Size Mommy
Postcards From Insanity**
Post Secret
PSP Addict and Digital Scraps
Rachel'z Expressionz
Rowan and Lucky Photography
Saving Money For A Wedding
Scraps by Joes Wife
Scraps With Attitude by Missy
Seachell's Scraps
Sex Diaries of a Mom
Simply Fit
Simply Stacie
Stayyseeee Productionzz
Stephanie's Mommy Brain
Stranger in a Stranger Land
Suburb Sanity
Sugarplum Paperie
Sweet Savings
Sweet Wrapz Scrap Art
Targetmommy Diaries
Tempus Fugit
The Beauty Counter
The Cullimore Girls
The Huntley Home
The Kankelfam
The Life and Times of a Domestic Goddess
The Life in a Day of the Cooks
The Miss Elaine-ous Life
The Story of 5
Three Boys One Mommy
Tree Root and Twig
Now you can check it out. I will *try* to keep it updated...but no guarantees. I tend to get slack LOL.
Many of these are my friends....and I love reading about their lives. But some are just blogs I've run across either through friends or through my own searching. A few are not suitable for young viewers due to content/language. Those are marked with **. So don't blame me if you don't pay attention :)
911 What is your emergency
A Boy A Girl and a Pug
A Devonshire Design
A Journey with Christian and Faith
All Because Two People Fell in Love
Angie's Scraps
Annie's Designs
Ashley's Closet
A Simple Walk
At Home With Books
A Working Blogging Mommy
Babe's Tutorials
Bakerella
Bargains and Blessings
Be As You Are
Because I Said So
Bel Vidotti Scraps
Bits and Bobs
Bittersweet Designs
Blissfully Beth
Blogging Momma
Boobs, Injuries and Dr Pepper**
Boomie's Scraps and Dreams
Cake Wrecks
Candy's Treats Scraps
Cha Designz
Chaotic House Designz
Chica's Tutorials
Christine Romano Photography
Confessions of a Scattered Mind
Confessions of a Yummy Mummy
Cooking During Stolen Moments
Craftastrophe
DesignHER Momma
Designs by IrishLass
Diapers and Stilettos
Diary of a Mad Mad Housewife
Digi Diva
Digital Wizardry Photography
Does This Blog Make Me Look Fat
Dooce
Extremely Real Extremely Blessed
Flash Graphics Creations
Frugal Mommies Unite
Goody Two Shoes Photography
Greetings From The Lee's
Grunge and Glitter Scraps
Happy Meals and Happy Hour
Heather
Honey I Shrank Myself
House of Eastman
Hutch's Babys Faith in Christ Scraps
I Don't Wanna Blog
Irresistible Scraps
Issa
It's All About me
It's All About the Journey
JBS2Designs
Jr Babe's Mess
Julie Loves Photography
Kay's Tutorials
KC's Scrappin Sanctuary
Keeper of the Cheerios
Kristen Brooks Photography
Kristin Rachelle Photography
Le Blog de Calimero
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit
Life With my Boys
Life with Three
Linda's Dream Designs
Lisa's Creative Clutter....Too
Literal Dan
Lyn Designz Tutorials
Mad Brat
Margie's Digital Shop
Measure in Love
Mental Poo**
Michelle's Family Journal
Miss Musing
Momarazzi Life
Mommy Momo
Mom of 2 Dancers Reviews
Monica's Sweet Addiction
Moonbeam's Kits and Kaboodles
Mudpies and Mary Janes
Multi-Slacking Mamalicious
Musings of a Future Pastors Wife
My Charming Kids
My Life As I Know It
My Life in a Nutshell
My Looneyverse
My Therapy
Nielsons*Love*Family
Not Just Any Blog
Our Crazy Family
Parish Party of 5
Party of 6
Passive Aggressive Notes
Pinkebody
Plus Size Mommy
Postcards From Insanity**
Post Secret
PSP Addict and Digital Scraps
Rachel'z Expressionz
Rowan and Lucky Photography
Saving Money For A Wedding
Scraps by Joes Wife
Scraps With Attitude by Missy
Seachell's Scraps
Sex Diaries of a Mom
Simply Fit
Simply Stacie
Stayyseeee Productionzz
Stephanie's Mommy Brain
Stranger in a Stranger Land
Suburb Sanity
Sugarplum Paperie
Sweet Savings
Sweet Wrapz Scrap Art
Targetmommy Diaries
Tempus Fugit
The Beauty Counter
The Cullimore Girls
The Huntley Home
The Kankelfam
The Life and Times of a Domestic Goddess
The Life in a Day of the Cooks
The Miss Elaine-ous Life
The Story of 5
Three Boys One Mommy
Tree Root and Twig
It's the Crazy Family...da da da da..snap snap...
That's my pathetic attempt at the written version of the Addam's Family theme song. Sad huh?
Well you've learned all you can about me.....or at least all you can without getting to know me personally.....so now you want to meet the rest? You really ARE crazy aren't you??
Now as I tell you all about the crazy family....you will begin to understand why I am One Crazy Mama! Ours is no typical household!
Let's start with Madison. She is my only child...though many days it feels like I have a houseful! She is 10 years old....in 4th grade....and a true DIVA at heart. She tends to be a bit of a drama queen. Hard to believe having me for a mom*!! Her favorite things to do are play board games, dress up in various "cool" outfits, listen to music, watch Disney and Nick, play with her friends, sing and dance. She vows she WILL be a superstar when she grows up. Her dream is to be the NEXT American Idol. Believe me...this girl WILL be on a stage somewhere. Though as much as she takes her clothes off and on....it might not be the kind of stage I am hoping for**. Madison attends an AWESOME school you will see me mention often. It is a charter school for the arts and academics here in Michigan. I can't say enough good things about them. I LOVE that school!! You will hear about Madison VERY often. Partly because she is the most important thing in the world to me. And partly because...well...with Madison around life is NEVER boring.
Now that we've covered the Princess. Let's cover the queen. No...not me. I wish I was that important. I am talking about Sophie. Sophie is our newest family member. She is a half terrier/half chihuahua puppy. She is almost a year old. She is tiny. And she is so ugly she is cute. LOL. Seriously. She loves to have her belly rubbed....get doggie treats (her favorite is bacon)....and bark at strangers. To Sophie anyone who doesn't live here (no matter how many times they've been over) is a stranger. I swore I'd never have a yip yip dog. And here she is. Madison's first puppy.
Now that sounds like enough in the house right? Wrong! On to the rest....
Nana....You will often hear mention of Nana. Nana is my mom. And another drama queen :) I often share conversations between Nana and Madison because...well....they are just plain funny. It's like two kids. But anyways...Nana lives here with us. Though I'd bet most days she wishes she didn't. She was the original crazy mama. But since she doesn't blog, I took the title.
Brian....I may refer to Brian from time to time...though not often by name....I may call him the ex...madison's dad....or any other term of endearment I might come up with (the idiot....stupid...you get the idea lol...kidding Brian). Brian is Madison's dad...aka my ex-husband. Remember how we weren't technically together but weren't technically divorced?? Yea it gets stranger. LOL. Though we haven't been together in 7 years (there I go feeling old again)....Brian currently resides here with us. It's a strange situation....but its convenient for us both at this time for many reasons and they don't include me needing someone to send to the store for ice cream at 2am LOL.
Bear....Bear is the oldest of our family. She is a mutt. She was brought home to my brother about 16-17 years ago....I lost count.....and since then has become my moms dog. She has moved around the country with Nana.....and now she resides here in Michigan with us. Poor Bear is about on her last leg. She can't move around good and needs assistance at getting up and down. You may see me moan and complain about Bear from time to time. Or you may see me feel bad for her. Depends on what mood strikes me. Bear's favorite things are people food, barking for attention and sleeping. Now there is the life!
And finally we have Sebastian. Ahhh Sebastian is our only male (well unless you count Brian). He is a cat. And honestly I am not sure how old he is. But he's the quiet one in the house. His favorite things are curling up on grocery bags, eating dog food and getting his cat treats when Sophie goes potty.
You will also see mention of the following (they are spread out from Chicago and Wisconsin to North Carolina and Virginia):
Uncle Moose: My brother
Aunt Sissy: My aunt
Pepaw: My grandma
Uncle Scott and Aunt Brandy: Technically my cousins but Madison calls them uncle/aunt
Caleb and Christopher: Scott and Brandy's newborn twin boys
Uncle Jeremy and Aunt Amber: Again my cousins but Uncle/Aunt to Madison
Sydney, Jayden and Isiah: Uncle Jeremy and Aunt Amber's kids
Grandma and Grandpa: Brian's parents
The Britches: Though they aren't technically family...this group of wonderful ladies is like a second family to me. You will see them mentioned a lot. Because they mean a LOT.
So there you have my family. See why my life is crazy?? Now you may ask...why don't I have the rest of the pictures up top on my header? Well because I consider my immediate family to be me, Madison and Sophie. Because if my mom moves, Sebastian and Bear go with her. And who knows how long the arrangement with Brian living here will last. So...thats why. Besides...there's not enough room for all of those pictures!
*Sarcasm often used in this blog
** Oh come on...it was FUNNY
Well you've learned all you can about me.....or at least all you can without getting to know me personally.....so now you want to meet the rest? You really ARE crazy aren't you??
Now as I tell you all about the crazy family....you will begin to understand why I am One Crazy Mama! Ours is no typical household!
Let's start with Madison. She is my only child...though many days it feels like I have a houseful! She is 10 years old....in 4th grade....and a true DIVA at heart. She tends to be a bit of a drama queen. Hard to believe having me for a mom*!! Her favorite things to do are play board games, dress up in various "cool" outfits, listen to music, watch Disney and Nick, play with her friends, sing and dance. She vows she WILL be a superstar when she grows up. Her dream is to be the NEXT American Idol. Believe me...this girl WILL be on a stage somewhere. Though as much as she takes her clothes off and on....it might not be the kind of stage I am hoping for**. Madison attends an AWESOME school you will see me mention often. It is a charter school for the arts and academics here in Michigan. I can't say enough good things about them. I LOVE that school!! You will hear about Madison VERY often. Partly because she is the most important thing in the world to me. And partly because...well...with Madison around life is NEVER boring.
Now that we've covered the Princess. Let's cover the queen. No...not me. I wish I was that important. I am talking about Sophie. Sophie is our newest family member. She is a half terrier/half chihuahua puppy. She is almost a year old. She is tiny. And she is so ugly she is cute. LOL. Seriously. She loves to have her belly rubbed....get doggie treats (her favorite is bacon)....and bark at strangers. To Sophie anyone who doesn't live here (no matter how many times they've been over) is a stranger. I swore I'd never have a yip yip dog. And here she is. Madison's first puppy.
Now that sounds like enough in the house right? Wrong! On to the rest....
Nana....You will often hear mention of Nana. Nana is my mom. And another drama queen :) I often share conversations between Nana and Madison because...well....they are just plain funny. It's like two kids. But anyways...Nana lives here with us. Though I'd bet most days she wishes she didn't. She was the original crazy mama. But since she doesn't blog, I took the title.
Brian....I may refer to Brian from time to time...though not often by name....I may call him the ex...madison's dad....or any other term of endearment I might come up with (the idiot....stupid...you get the idea lol...kidding Brian). Brian is Madison's dad...aka my ex-husband. Remember how we weren't technically together but weren't technically divorced?? Yea it gets stranger. LOL. Though we haven't been together in 7 years (there I go feeling old again)....Brian currently resides here with us. It's a strange situation....but its convenient for us both at this time for many reasons and they don't include me needing someone to send to the store for ice cream at 2am LOL.
Bear....Bear is the oldest of our family. She is a mutt. She was brought home to my brother about 16-17 years ago....I lost count.....and since then has become my moms dog. She has moved around the country with Nana.....and now she resides here in Michigan with us. Poor Bear is about on her last leg. She can't move around good and needs assistance at getting up and down. You may see me moan and complain about Bear from time to time. Or you may see me feel bad for her. Depends on what mood strikes me. Bear's favorite things are people food, barking for attention and sleeping. Now there is the life!
And finally we have Sebastian. Ahhh Sebastian is our only male (well unless you count Brian). He is a cat. And honestly I am not sure how old he is. But he's the quiet one in the house. His favorite things are curling up on grocery bags, eating dog food and getting his cat treats when Sophie goes potty.
You will also see mention of the following (they are spread out from Chicago and Wisconsin to North Carolina and Virginia):
Uncle Moose: My brother
Aunt Sissy: My aunt
Pepaw: My grandma
Uncle Scott and Aunt Brandy: Technically my cousins but Madison calls them uncle/aunt
Caleb and Christopher: Scott and Brandy's newborn twin boys
Uncle Jeremy and Aunt Amber: Again my cousins but Uncle/Aunt to Madison
Sydney, Jayden and Isiah: Uncle Jeremy and Aunt Amber's kids
Grandma and Grandpa: Brian's parents
The Britches: Though they aren't technically family...this group of wonderful ladies is like a second family to me. You will see them mentioned a lot. Because they mean a LOT.
So there you have my family. See why my life is crazy?? Now you may ask...why don't I have the rest of the pictures up top on my header? Well because I consider my immediate family to be me, Madison and Sophie. Because if my mom moves, Sebastian and Bear go with her. And who knows how long the arrangement with Brian living here will last. So...thats why. Besides...there's not enough room for all of those pictures!
*Sarcasm often used in this blog
** Oh come on...it was FUNNY
Crazy Mama 101....
Ahhh the dreaded about me page. Where I must actually talk about....ME. I hate talking about me. But you are either here by mistake....or you came to learn about me. Either way...I guess I am stuck talking about me.
Though One Crazy Mama suits me most days....it isn't really my name. Imagine that? My name is actually Jenni....thats my story and I'm sticking to it!! I am 33 years old...which feels awfully young and then I look back on how long its been since this or that happened and realize...I'm getting old. I live in the North Pole....well not really....it's really Michigan....but 10 months* out of the year it FEELS like the North Pole.
Seriously, though...I love Michigan. We actually have four seasons. Summer (which is about 1 month), Winter, Rain and Snow. LOL. Nahhh I'm fibbing again (or am I?). Michigan has been home to us for about 6 years now. It's hard to imagine living anywhere else. Though I do miss my family and old friends a LOT.
I am technically not married....but I am also technically not divorced. Confuse ya yet?? We got separated about 7 years ago (told ya I am getting old).....but we've never gotten the official divorce. Guess its just never been a big priority in the grand scheme of all that costs money.
So what do I do?? Well I am a full time ebayer. I am a trading assistant (which means I sell other people's stuff for them) as well as selling my own items. It keeps me very busy because despite what you may think...its a LOT of work. But I absolutely LOVE it. What other job could I shop, buy things, then turn around and sell them and make money? It feeds that shopping addiction while not taking my income.
I am also a Girl Scout Leader. I co-lead a troop with my friend (and Madison's BFF's mom) Kris. We have a crazy group of 4th and 5th grade girls that keep us on our toes. So far they haven't tried to sneak out and see boys on our camping trips....but I just KNOW its coming soon.
And of course I am the crazy mama to Madison!
For my free time (isn't that an oxymoron to a mom??) I like to hang with the Britches.....read....design graphics....and sleep. Yes I am at the age where sleep is considered a hobby! My favorite books are the Twilight series (of course!!), legal thrillers and basically any drama type book. I don't do much tv but I MUST catch American Idol, Greys Anatomy and Army Wives. I also like to play board games...with trivial pursuit and scene it being my faves. Oh and I enjoy playing the wii with Madison.
During the warm month*....I like to go to the beach (don't even go there....it IS a beach...Lake Michigan looks like an ocean dangit)....go camping....ride bikes....shoot basketball with Madison (I can play a mean game of horse)....grill out...and make smores over the fire!
I LOVE to travel. I dream of visiting New York City. So far my favorite place to go by far is Chicago. I love seeing new places. I hope to someday travel abroad. And if I have my way, retirement will be spent in a motor home touring the U.S.
Did I mention I like to shop??
Oh and I have a secret new obsession. It's called Mobsters. It's an application on Myspace. It's a twisted hobby. But hey...I'm a twisted kinda gal.
I've never been known as a "religious" person. But I am very very much a Christian. I put that out there because the faith I have is so strong. I've witnessed the power of that faith in my own life as well as that of others. So from time to time...you may see mention of that.
And my family is just as crazy as me. Don't let them convince you otherwise!!
Oh and I swear I am only slightly medicated :)
Mi Vida Loca. My Crazy Life.
So grab a cup of coffee....or glass of wine....or hey go all out and grab the liquor....and sit back as you journey into the day to day mishaps that make up my crazy life!
*some facts may have been exaggerated to make the story more interesting
Though One Crazy Mama suits me most days....it isn't really my name. Imagine that? My name is actually Jenni....thats my story and I'm sticking to it!! I am 33 years old...which feels awfully young and then I look back on how long its been since this or that happened and realize...I'm getting old. I live in the North Pole....well not really....it's really Michigan....but 10 months* out of the year it FEELS like the North Pole.
Seriously, though...I love Michigan. We actually have four seasons. Summer (which is about 1 month), Winter, Rain and Snow. LOL. Nahhh I'm fibbing again (or am I?). Michigan has been home to us for about 6 years now. It's hard to imagine living anywhere else. Though I do miss my family and old friends a LOT.
I am technically not married....but I am also technically not divorced. Confuse ya yet?? We got separated about 7 years ago (told ya I am getting old).....but we've never gotten the official divorce. Guess its just never been a big priority in the grand scheme of all that costs money.
So what do I do?? Well I am a full time ebayer. I am a trading assistant (which means I sell other people's stuff for them) as well as selling my own items. It keeps me very busy because despite what you may think...its a LOT of work. But I absolutely LOVE it. What other job could I shop, buy things, then turn around and sell them and make money? It feeds that shopping addiction while not taking my income.
I am also a Girl Scout Leader. I co-lead a troop with my friend (and Madison's BFF's mom) Kris. We have a crazy group of 4th and 5th grade girls that keep us on our toes. So far they haven't tried to sneak out and see boys on our camping trips....but I just KNOW its coming soon.
And of course I am the crazy mama to Madison!
For my free time (isn't that an oxymoron to a mom??) I like to hang with the Britches.....read....design graphics....and sleep. Yes I am at the age where sleep is considered a hobby! My favorite books are the Twilight series (of course!!), legal thrillers and basically any drama type book. I don't do much tv but I MUST catch American Idol, Greys Anatomy and Army Wives. I also like to play board games...with trivial pursuit and scene it being my faves. Oh and I enjoy playing the wii with Madison.
During the warm month*....I like to go to the beach (don't even go there....it IS a beach...Lake Michigan looks like an ocean dangit)....go camping....ride bikes....shoot basketball with Madison (I can play a mean game of horse)....grill out...and make smores over the fire!
I LOVE to travel. I dream of visiting New York City. So far my favorite place to go by far is Chicago. I love seeing new places. I hope to someday travel abroad. And if I have my way, retirement will be spent in a motor home touring the U.S.
Did I mention I like to shop??
Oh and I have a secret new obsession. It's called Mobsters. It's an application on Myspace. It's a twisted hobby. But hey...I'm a twisted kinda gal.
I've never been known as a "religious" person. But I am very very much a Christian. I put that out there because the faith I have is so strong. I've witnessed the power of that faith in my own life as well as that of others. So from time to time...you may see mention of that.
And my family is just as crazy as me. Don't let them convince you otherwise!!
Oh and I swear I am only slightly medicated :)
Mi Vida Loca. My Crazy Life.
So grab a cup of coffee....or glass of wine....or hey go all out and grab the liquor....and sit back as you journey into the day to day mishaps that make up my crazy life!
*some facts may have been exaggerated to make the story more interesting
mixing things up a bit...
I am about to have a few posts that seem way out of order. But I have a method to my madness. So bear with me. I am still getting things all organized around here.
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