My Weekend...

1.  Monster lost.  They were shut out 11-0.

2.  Buggy won.  But they don't "Keep Score" 4-3 if anyone was wondering.. OH! and they placed her at goalie.

3.  Movie.... A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.  Read the book, watch the movie, do whatever you can to get this message!

4.  Church.  Refreshing.  I always forget how much I miss corporate services.  (I was out last week)

5.  Laundry - 3 loads down..1 left of clothes... 4 loads of linens left as well.

Random thought.....10 more days until Ladies Retreat Bliss.  

I dare you...

...to go watch Fireproof.

You'll understand after that.

I gots a red blueberry!!

My new phone is here!!!

Hubby spent hours on end last night making it talk to my 'puter.  Apparently they two devices don't like each other unless you yell at them and make them be friends.  I'm spending this morning trying to figure out how to make calls and such. 

Weekend plans:

1.  Monster baseball game against Park Champions for 3+ years 8:00 tonight.

2.  Buggy's game 9:00 tomorrow morning.

3. Fireproof movie 7:15 with Hubby tomorrow evening.

4. Church on Sunday.

I like it so much better when my children don't have to get up too early because we were out too late the night before and have to make up for baths, homework, and whatever else.

I have so much to type!

BUT - not enough time to type it.

We are back from the kingdom.  I've been busy whipping the kiddos back into shape.  Buggy has been the hardest.  Apparently, if you are called Princess for 3 days straight by parents and strangers you think you ARE a princess and therefore after you leave the Happiest Place on Earth, you are still commanding the family.  So, the Queen had to "reorganize" her thought process.  We are definitely NOT in the Kingdom anymore, Tink.  If I have time and energy, I'll type a play by play.  It's a big IF for right now.

Birthday Presents....

1.  My classroom looks like a flower shop!  I got roses from a co-worker (3 pink) and Hubby (6 red) and I got an orchid plant from my team.  Does anyone know how to take care of an orchid?  

2.  My kiddos got me this Super Cool Tool Box!  Notice it's Pink.  Here's the thing - Yes, I do have a tool box.  I had one before with Craftsman tools from Nana and Papa.  However, Hubby successfully "misplaced" my tools from MY toolbox into his giant one.  (What's your's is mine...blah, blah, blah)  So, in order to avoid this again.  Mine are pink and easily spotted to avoid confusion of placement when used.  Get it?

3.  Notice the phone.  It's a Handy Dandy "smart phone" with a touch screen.  It's step 82 of many attempts to keep me organized and with a calendar... Amazingly it's working.  Well the calendar part is at least.  The phone and I have creative differences.  Something about operational errors and all that jazz.  Whatever.  Now, look closely at the picture.  See anything wrong with it?  Like the right side or top 1/2 is completely jimbled and jambled?  While getting back to one of the coolest places I've ever stayed (reference to Disney vacay summary at a later date) Hubby dropped (gasp!) the camera bag.  It's contents at the time were:  My favorite digital super-fast-super-cool-super-shot camera,  My second in command hand sized much smaller digital camera, Hubby's video camera and my Handy Dandy-trying-to-get-me-organized smart phone.  All in all... the fatality was minor EXCEPT now I'm in the market for a new phone.  Or WAS.  Upon entering the town we call "HOME"  the family drove quickly to our nearest cell phone provider.  I can not be unreachable.  Something about Super Mom, Capes, and Emergencies.

Only to find out that I had 3 choices. 

1.  Insurance claim - $95
2. Buy new phone - $140 - $600 (not-so-smart phone to smart phone)
   
3. Go to Ebay - $200-$300

Seeing as I hate the current touch screen and only use the calendar function, Option 1 though cheapest was out.  I can't feasibly spent close to $100 on something I completely hate and have to have for the remainder of my 2 year contract.

Seeing as I like the calendar function on the smart phones, Option 2 is out.  I can't pay over $300 for a phone.  I don't have $600 to spend (what can I say... I like expensive!)  Even with the Birthday money my parents sent.

So that leaves option 3.  **sigh**  

Thankfully... God, is on my side!  I found a phone.  It's beautimus!  I'm waiting patiently for it to get here.  AND... we were blessed financially through some unexpected $$$ in paychecks!  

Can I get Hip? Hip?  I need to wake up the kiddos.  Hopefully, it'll be in soon so I can take a picture for ya!

One year older.

I'm  pretty low key about my birthday.  

The day itself not necessarily the present part.  I love me some PRESENTS! But, I like them everyday or as soon as I can find them.

It's been, in my brain, a way to reflect over my year of growth.  Whether it's inside or outside....I'm constantly growing.  Did I meet the marks I wanted to?  Am I doing the things I'm supposed to?  It's like New Year's without the streamers and honking sounds. 

So as I sit in front of the computer and look over my past year, I think of (in no particular order)...

• Spiritual......I grew as much as I let myself.  I'm not an all knowing theologist, nor am I as unknowledgeable as I was.  I can figure out where to find the books of the bible without my cheat sheet.
  
• Friendship..... Some old, some new, some treasured, some left me under a bus and backed it up over me.  Overall, minus a few broken bones... I'm doing just fine.
  
• Family......My children and Hubby are still putting up with me.  I can't begin to list the changes I see in all of them but, I know that God is good!
  
• Work.....It's not at the top of my list anymore and for that I'm thankful.
  
• Physical......No pounds lost, No pounds gained.  I can still buckle up my favorite pair of jeans. WOO HOO!!
  

So that's my year in review.  There were laughs, giggles, tears, and TONZ of coffee.  I know it's a short list but, there's stuff that is unspoken and in itty bitty print between the lines.

On my way!

I won't have time to post when I get in this afternoon.  

(Cue Over dramatic Announcer Voice)

Rho Delta....  

Now that you've won two days off AND a mini van full of fuel and family.. 

What are you going to do?!?!!?

(dramatic pause)

(dramatic pause)

(dramatic pause)

Well, Mr. Announcer Man....

 I'm Going To DISNEY WORLD!!!!!

I'll miss y'all!  Do you need me to carry any wishes down there for you?

Lightening Strikes.

This is my dream from early this morning.  It woke me up and I have no idea why but, I knew it was something I'm supposed to post.

I'm afraid of lightening.  It's probably from the one time I played a silly game and went out into a fierce storm because I was hearing things I shouldn't have.  Lightening literally struck in the place I was standing, after my sister pulled me under cover.  Since then, I've found shelter every time the thunder and lightening begin their show.  In my brain, I figured the bolt is still looking for me because it missed it's mark.

The dream started with me and Buggy getting out of the car during a storm.  The sky was lit up often, with thunder following quickly and there was a man on the roof of the building that was calling out safety.  

Lightening strikes.

Buggy makes a jet towards the building first.  Her little legs are faster than mine and she still loves to play in the rain.  My heart is pounding as I make sure that every bit of her reaches the covering before the next flash of light.  I hear a muffled encouragement from the rooftop.

Lightening strikes.

That one was brighter.  I scurry to the building praying out loud.  "Please let me make it, Please."  The thoughts of me being hurt in any way while my child unknowing of the danger is cheering me on are overwhelming. "Hurry Mommy!  You can beat it!" another voice is calling "Over here! Over here!" 

Lightening strikes.

I get a quick hug from Buggy as I make it under the building and see another person struggling in the storm.  There are a total of 5 underneath this building covering.  All waiting with nervous anticipation for the next person to make it.  There's a little bit of stumbling from that person as I process what could happen to this person and yet I'm frozen in place.  That person makes it.  We all try to make half-hearted jokes about our hair or wet clothes.

Lightening strikes.

I had forgotten about the man on the roof that has been directing us all to the building.  The thunder that followed this particular strike was closer somehow and never ending.  Then it dawns on me it the man from the roof coming down the aluminum stairs.  

Lightening strikes.

"Hello!"  He says in a booming voice.  "I'm Mr. Fix It around here.  Isn't this a beautiful show?"  

A rumble between all of the adults is all that is heard.  No words are deciphered.

Soaking wet and a wave of his hand the sky is cleared and you see nothing but what appears to be the earth twinkling with light.

At that moment, I woke up.  I experienced the greatest peace I've had in a while.  So much in fact that it was as if I was relieved of any fear and confusion I've ever had.  

As I'm typing this, I now see a small parallel of Peter taking the step out of the boat.  While, I know it's a story that's visited often.  I'm seeing a new side.  The side of seeing this from Jesus's eyes.  My storm right now is busy-ness.  My fear is not being able to handle it all and making sure that when I do give things up, they are being taken care of as well as me not hurting anyone in the process.  

This dream is showing me that while I'm going through this fear and experiencing it someone else is seeing it from above.  They are looking at the beauty of big picture.  Just like when Peter stepped out of the boat during the storm.  He didn't realize the step of faith he was showing others and the boldness he was displaying but, he took his eyes of Jesus.  In both cases, Peter and I, called out to God... "Lord, Save me!"

 Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him.  "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?"  Mathhew 14:31

Overall... my busy-ness wasn't solved by this dream.  But, I was given peace and a glimpse of beauty that God is working - as I deal with my storm.  In my own little thoughts, I think Peter ended up the same way.

I'm going to see THE mouse!!!

On Thursday evening, I will be braving a 4.5 hour car ride with two children, two in-laws, and hubby.  In order to keep my sanity, I have 2 books, 1 magazine, and a super charged iPod with inspirational music that can drown out the "Are we there yet?!" questions that will last 3 minutes into our car ride.

Don't get me wrong... I'm TOTALLY looking forward to visiting the magic and being whisked away to a fantasy land of make believe even if it does cost  me a million dollars.  At this point, I need the fairy tale. 

I want to be the Princess roaming The Kingdom with her Prince Charming.

  

I want to see the wonder in my children's eyes as characters that they watch come up to visit them.  

I want to be away from the chaos that is self driven here to have a relaxing moment of family chaos of the good 'ole vacation style.  

You know the stuff that draws a family closer and keeps them from taking another vacation for 2.65 years!

I plan on returning with royalty at my fingertips because every wish was granted and all of my worries are frozen in place and never to look back on them.  

Anything can happen.  It's THE mouse.  Right!?!?  

If not - Don't take away my fairy dust.

Swagger

Note to reader:  As I began typing, I had the idea of what swagger meant to me.  A walk with confidence the knowledge of your path.  Then I looked up the definition and it meant something somewhat different.  So please use my definition.  It'll make more sense.

As I sat in the stands I noticed a new feature on the field.

The team had it's swagger back.  Could it be the fact that they found the need to follow tradition?  Could it be the LARGE shut-out from the week before?    Or was it the quiet voice of confidence - knowing that they could accomplish what they set out to do?

Regardless of the circumstance, they played the first part of the game with great enthusiasm...until... the other  team scored.  Then the home team was shaken in their goal.  They started to make mistakes.  Their fans?  They were back into their seats with some grumbling.

As I watched the game, I was a little shaken myself.  It's been a while since I've been in the stadium.  I was overwhelmed by the food and fans and band.  I was lost in all of my knowledge of the game and asking questions that I should've known answers too.  All I had was a word.. and it was swagger.

How many times have I associated that word with a person on a mission?  Exuding confidence and knowing their path.  How many times have I thought, they have no reason for that confidence, so it must be pride?  How many times did I watch as they walked past me on their walk and left me behind?

It was then that the Holy Spirit began to work on my heart.

Where is your swagger, Rho?  Where is your confidence in the path that you were placed on?  Just because you are shaken in your goal doesn't mean that you don't stay on your path.  Your friends may not know that you need cheerleaders because you are choosing to keep the door closed.  

It's the quiet corrections that get me.

Think about your swagger.  Know your path and follow it boldly.  

Another note to reader:  I hope this makes sense.

Pics!!!

It's the NEW DO! 

The lighting doesn't do the color justice.  AND I just want everyone to know this is what it looks like AFTER spending 4.5 hours in the sun at a football game!

 

This next picture is a before picture when Buggy and I were goofing off.

A Quiet Morning...

(Deep Breath)

I love it when I'm the first one up!  Even when the alarm isn't set!!!  I must admit today I'm a little giddy for two very different reasons.

Reason #1  

It's HAIR GODDESS DAY!!!

I think the decision for the hair change is a little bit of color and a little bit more length.(pause) gone. Don't worry... I'll find a way to post pictures.  Part of me wants to chop the whole back part off.  I'm also a little nervous about going.  Something that's super silly and selfish on my part.  The Hair Goddess has been trying to have a child for the last year and I spoke to one of her other clients and she's newly pregnant.  I'm SOOOOO Excited for her!!!!  I can't wait to spoil the little baby when he/she gets here.

BUT.

The selfish part of me is gearing up my calendar for the next 35 weeks so that I can make sure there are no hiccups in the beauty process if you get my drift.  My other fear is that I may have to find a new Goddess. (gasp!)  Sniff. Sniff. What if she really enjoys Mommyhood and decides not to bless me with her art creations every 6 weeks?!?!?!

***Note to new readers***  I'm totally unselfish with everything else except. my. hair.  Please don't freak out over my use of sarcasm and attempt to be funny.

Reason #2

I'M GOING TO THE GAME!!!!!

Here's one of those random things you don't know about me.  I'm a college football fanatic! Especially for MY TEAM and anyone else that chooses to play against the other team.

Sooooo.

My team is playing AT home TODAY and I have SEASON tickets to WATCH them in THE STANDS!

Hubby and I use this as a "date".  It's our bonding experience.  I was WAY into football before we started dating because of my mother.  She used it as way to yell at the TV instead of the rest of the family when we weren't following the directions she gave us.  Hubby's friends think I'm the coolest because I'm one of those fans that really get into the game -  more so than they do.  Not to mention I UNDERSTAND the game and they freak out when I join the conversation on plays and stuff.

Sooo all of that to say this.  

I'm giddy!

  I can almost breathe out of both nostrils (great picture...huh?)  I've been getting rest like no body's business.  My house is clean.  I'm avoiding laundry.  I'm visiting the Goddess.  I'm going to the GAME.  My family and friends love me.  AND.  I'm working on my MARGINS.

Yeah.  Life is Good.

Margins. Funny. Remembering.

Last night Hubby and I started a group on Margins.

Actually, Hubby is the one that was teaching it.  I was medicine headed and trying to focus.  This is a GOOD ONE!!!  It's Andy Stanley and I can't remember the real name but, Lordy, Lordy! - Did it speak to yours truly.

It covered ALL of the "stuff" I've been dredging through.  Limits, Saying No, Why we don't say No.  Needing the space and then our discussion was over WHAT can we do about it!  I still had a thought in my mind that I should've stayed at home and in bed but, I got so much out of it that they kinda cancelled each other out!!

I don't have my notes in front of me at the moment but... I remember the verse.  

Man's days are determined; you have decreed the number of his months and have set limits he cannot exceed.  Job 14:5

So in Rho language and interpretation......  

Girlfriend, It doesn't matter how much you do, God is still only giving you a certain amount of days.  So get over it, and know that he won't let you out-work yourself.  He made sure of that and keeps you in check by giving you itty bitty colds that knock you on your rear while you are still trying to experience "life"!

Fuschia - I need a self check here... am I in the right context?!?!  If not shoot me an e-mail and set me straight.  mKay?!

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I one upped my uncoolness from Monday, yesterday.   I wore GIANT hoop earrings... .Only to find out in my "D" Period - 5/6 hours of school... that I was wearing one of them.  You got it.  I spent 5/6 hours of school with 1 earring in and "lecturing" in front of the class.  Thankfully, someone told me.. (none of my peers noticed either)  I, then, remembered taking the said earring off to talk to a parent on the phone at 8:15 that morning.  Yet another reason why my students think I'm crazy!

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A day to remember.... 

Today is September 11th.  A day that will be forever in my head.  I sat and cried as I watched things happen across our nation that I couldn't fix.  My heart still goes out to the families and friends that were hurt during this event.  

I. will.  NEVER. forget.

A Special Prayer out to all of the mothers, fathers, wives, husbands, children, brothers, sisters, and friends that were affected during this sad day in History.

 

I canb't breaffe.

I'm still sick.

My voice sounds like Bill Cosby in the dentist office.  

My nose sounds like an expresso machine on permanent brew.

My cough sounds like a scraping shovel across concreate.

Just wanted to give y'all a visual on my miserable-ness.

Monster lost his game last night..... 11-1.  Good news though!!!  I didn't get frustrated with the coach.. not ONCE!!! (There's a blog to be posted on that) AND... the coach let him catch!  (Something about tradition and left handers not being able to catch well... Hmmpf!)

Buggy had her first SOCCER practice and it went really well.  More later.

Hair Goddess in 4 days!

I'm totally wanting a NEW hair style.  Could be color.  Could be cut.  Any suggestions?!?!  

Just remember....I HAVE to be somewhat conservative in front of the classroom.  So Purple, Pink, Green, and Blue must be ruled out.

It's another LONG day!

School - 4:40

Buggy's first practice at 6:00.

Monster's first game at  6:15. (Obviously going to miss the opening pitch and first couple of innings)

Tomorrow.

Work

Small Group/Church

Thursday.

First night home - Catch up on Housework.

Longer Post later.  It's easier to tip-type at night!

Brown Socks, Black Shoes

...this should've been my first clue about today.

Apparently getting dressed in a dimly lit room isn't all it's cracked up to be.  Especially when you need to be fashionable at all times in front of the Middle Schoolers.  It's not cool if you don't match and or look too old - trust me - the coolness factor is important for making them learn.  Sadly, I didn't notice the mistake until AFTER I had been at school for about an hour.

I have no voice.  Do you know how hard it is to teach/talk without a voice?

I ran to and from the computer lab that's 1/2  way across the school for all 6 classes today due to a survey that I HAD to give my students.

I was chewed out on the phone while I was teaching by a fellow teacher/department head.  The short version being we weren't doing things the way she wanted them done.

My NEW black shoes hurt my feet.  Thankfully, there was light in that one because for whatever reason,  I had my ballet flats in my bag.  (that's a God thing... I'm sure of it!)  'Course you could see my brown socks even more but, comfort was over fashion by that time of the day.

The HIGHLIGHT of my day!?!?!? 

 A parent called me organized!  Yes.... ME - Organized!!!  Yet another God thing I'm sure!!!  

I'm avoiding the emotional and physical turmoil I'm still in over busy-ness.  God and I are having hourly conference calls and we're working on it.  

Off to JOY Fellowship.  At least an hour of "girl" time.

Guess what I've been doing?!?!?

.....Sleeping In.

I've spent the last 3 days (including today) sleeping during my early morning "wake-up".  I still allow enough time for my bible study but, it occurred to me that I was spending more time on the blog than in the word - which adds chaos to an already chaotic world.

So I decided to kill two birds with a giant stone or attempt to.  I'm working on knocking out the "I'm tired" phrase that starts around 4:30p.m. in my house as well as getting more focused on reading what I should do about my mornings instead of writing about how much they are controlling me.

I had about an hour to myself yesterday and Hubby managed to find some dollars in the 'ole budget for me to "shop".  Sadly, I only located one thing I just had to have!  *sigh* that's what happens when you WANT to spend the money you have.  But, that's okay.  'Cause I still got to walk in the mall for an hour.  

Oh, and get this.  I didn't stop at Starbucks.

  **gasp!!!**

Friends, take deep breaths!  The world is not ending.  There is good reason! - I was too lazy AND (hold on to your seats) I was working on resisting the 5 million calorie coffee I wanted.  Because... I've lost 4 pounds, since school started and the Venti Caramel Machhiato would probably put all 4 pounds plus one to grow on back.

Recap of Day 1; on to Day 2

Yesterday was a busy day..

I had school from 7:45-3:30 (this is not my normal school day)

I had to leave school to drive to a meeting at 4:15-5:45.

I then drove to church where I took pictures (very little because I was late) of the King's Kid's Christmas Choir KickOff and then "helped" Hubby lead the small group.

I said "No" a total of 3 times. (That's not including my children's behavior) and I said "Yes" once but, it was a kinda "Yes".  --And truly, I was completely at peace with holding a 1 1/2 month infant through our small group. :0)

Today is another busy day!

School 7:45-4:15; pick up kiddos and go back to school to prepare for Open House 6:30-8. **This is more of a fuel issue as driving all the way home and back is not very efficient.

Hubby picks up kiddos for Monster's baseball practice from 6-8.

Find dinner and meet back at the house by bedtime.

**THANK YOU SOO MUCH FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT!!!!**

I'm having a moment.

Thank you TWO!  You're comments were well received!!

You know when you get in that 1/2 way slime of life and rely on your friends to pull you out and hope they volunteer to do the laundry?!  That's where I'm at right now.

I have a million bazillion things on my mind!  I don't know where to start and I certainly don't know how to finish them all.  I do have glorious Bloggy Buddies that help remind me where my priorities are.  I also have a Hubby who notices when I get about knee height in the slime and works towards pulling me out as well.  

Overall I'm overwhelmed with eyes opened as to what's not getting finished.  It happens about the 3rd week of school when we settle into our new schedules and I notice how some of my "duties" are going unfinished.  Then I take a look at the things no one else is doing and I feel I need to pick up the slack instead of holding them accountable.....it's faster if I do it anyways. (at least that's my thought process)  'Course that's why nothing's finished for me in the first place 'cause I'm too busy picking up and buckets of slime and dumping them on me.

I'm using slime today because I spent too much time watching Nickelodeon as a child.  Not to mention it creates a better picture for me as to how "messy" I'm getting while doing other people's duties.  Messy in the terms of doing MY things 1/2 way and not giving them the full attention that they should have.

Hubby and I are in a transition phase in our lives.  One that's putting us more forward and noticeable than we're used to.  It's been about a three year process.  While we're in this phase, it makes me think that because I'm more noticeable, I should be doing more things  - because - well, a full time wife, mom, teacher, small group leader (2 groups) and working on building a marriage ministry is not enough. (that's my brain talking or is it my heart)  Especially when there are needs that aren't being met. 

Soooo all that to say this.... I'm announcing to the Bloggy World and looking for accountability.

I, RhoDelta of the House of Rho, hereby state that I will focus on God. Hubby. & Kiddos.(In that order - not that I haven't been but, recommitment is needed from time to time.) 

I will meet the "duties" I'm called to do and only those.  

current "duties" are defined as:

Wife

Mother

Teacher (during the hours of 7:45-4:15.  NO WORK TAKEN HOME!), 

Small Group#1 - Co-Leader  & Small Group #2 - Co-Leader (phasing out), 

and last but certainly not least... Homemaker (which includes laundry)

Any additional duties will go up against the board of directors (God, Me, and Hubby) for discussion and consideration.

  

Labor Day.

A day of "rest" for the working.

Yet, advertised as a time to catch up on all of the projects you didn't finish before the end of summer.

We went swimming with friends and then went to Mimi's for dinner.  So there was No labor for the House of Rho.  I did attempt to do laundry and fizzled out by the 2nd load.  Which reminds me.. I need to switch those out so I don't wash them 3 times.

I was talking yesterday to a friend regarding ministry and busyness.  

The under current was... Is it wrong to consider your family a ministry? 

The House of Rho has a very busy schedule.  The kiddos are involved in only one sport each and that's for the year.  We have Church on Wednesdays and Sundays.  Then add in obligations such as work, extended family, friends, church meetings, and school--- and you end up with only 2 family dinners at home per week.  So, when is it okay to say... "No, I'm working on my family ministry?"  

These are the times that are the most influential of our children.  They notice when or if we make it to every game, practice, or school performance.  They need us here to bounce off ideas and get Godly advice.  They need us available to offer consequences and encouragement.  

So, I guess my question is.....  How do you juggle it?  

..... When do you with guidance say... I'm sorry, I need to minister to my family?  

..... Even when you know there is a call to be involved in more?

 OR 

..... You know that nobody else will step up and take the torch so, by default you volunteer?

I know the standard answer is pray about it and trust me, we do.  The difficulty for us is to find the correct balance.

I'm baaaaack!

..A day EARLY!

Only because we were on the outside of Gustav and my parents felt it would be better for us to drive before the outer bands arrived.  So, Hubby, the kiddos, and I packed up and headed home last night around 7:30ish.  Our three hour tour took close to four hours due to a detour from the interstate and one giant u-turn.  There was a pretty bad accident, I'm guessing... I haven't seen the updates yet.  We were about a mile away from the exit and ended up following 2 semis who ended up back at the original exit we left but were heading West instead of East.  After that Hubby made several hints about getting a Lola (GPS thingamabobby) for Christmas from Santa.  We ended up on the correct road and made it home safe and sound and dry.   

No rain as of yet.

It was a nice weekend.  We helped Auntie M move into her new house.  I should say.... We helped Auntie M unpack boxes and hang blinds and closet organizers.  But we laughed (mainly at me) and she needed that.

Couple of things I learned on this trip.....

1.  Pay close attention to 70 inch blinds in a parking lot.  They tend to hang out of the shopping basket.  IF you are wearing a dark ball cap to cover your non-fixed hair  it makes it more difficult to judge the actual length and you MIGHT run into an end thus causing a slight bruise on your forehead and several laughs from the people you went to the store with and other random people who are just in the parking lot.

2.  Don't chew gum around non-gum chewers.  They tend to dislike on the art of smacking and reverse bubble popping thus resulting in you being treated like a 2nd grader and being forced to spit your gum out.

3. Moving furniture no matter how heavy or light can be hysterical in a closed room setting and two sisters.  **I'm not going to even try...**

There you go... My weekend in a nutshell.  We're all safe and the kiddos are still sleeping.  I think I'm going to start (gag) laundry.