Not Me Monday

I most certainly did not tell my daughter I would be there "in a minute"...45 minutes ago, not me.

I did not come close to laying out...as in causing bodily harm...to the photographer who was taking vintage pics for a MOPS fundraiser last week, not me.

I did not try to hijack my niece tonight from my sister, and let her sleep over here...and I most certainly did not make sure that she was monumentally crushed and that it was all her mommies fault....not me.

I did not buy an actual "Hello Kitty" nightie...because bringing sexy back does not include cartoon characters.

I did not cringe last week when my boys, in the presence of crowd of friends AT CHURCH, began singing, "Viva..........Las Vegas!!!" because I thought they were mimicking the new commercial rendention...."Viva....Viagra!!!!"

Nope, not me, you must have this author confused with another.

It's Time To Bring Sexy Back

This post is just for the ladies.

I am the worst. I value comfort over sex appeal...any day. But sometimes you have got to ditch the PJ's and break out the nighties.

Now, for some of us, the days of sexy nighties are so far gone, that we do not even OWN sexy things that fit. It's time for that to change.

Go treat yourself, and your Hubby. Here are the ground rules.

1. It must be inherently sexy, meaning it must catch your eye, if it is gonna have a chance to catch his.

2. It must fit you well, and it must show off or accentuate your best assets.

3. If at all possible, buy more than one thing. It always a good thing to have more where that came from.

4. Remember that sexy does not have to mean inherently trashy, which leads to last but not least

5. Most importantly it must be something that makes you FEEL sexy.

While we are on the bringing back sexy bandwagon...go through your underwear drawer...it could probably use a good slimming down too.

Slow Motion

Some days are played out in slow motion. Today was like that for me.
It started early, with my niece, almost two, coming over while my sister ran into the office for the day. She was still sleepy eyed at 7am and I couldn't resist, instead of heading back to bed and falling back to sleep with her next to me, I sat on the couch and just looked at her for two hours.
I smelled her sweet breath.
I kissed her fluttering eyelashes.
I brushed back her unruly curls.
I cried all over her, and tried to keep my sobs quiet as not to wake her.
But I couldn't help it.
In just 15 days I won't be able to just run across my backyard, and grab her for some shuggars.
So, today, I just drank her in. I let my kids sleep in so that I could selfishly have her all to myself.

She got everything she wanted today.

So did I.

The Countdown

In fifteen days life, as I have come to know it, will forever change. My sister and best friend will pack up and move. KC, Justin and my niece Kannon who currently live a mere 15 second liesurly walk from my back door to theirs, will be gone. Fifteen days from now, the house will be empty and she and the family will be 90 miles away, instead of 90 feet.

Words can really not explain what this will do to me and my family. Really, I have no idea how we ever lived apart, now that we have been so close the last year.

Need a sitter? no problem.

A cup of sugar? Got it.

A roll of toilet paper? Here is two, just in case.

Inspiration for dinner that neeeds to be done in thiry minutes? Th

at is covered too, no charge.

A good cry? Just a walk away.

Shoes to make the outfit unbelieveable? Take those, and these earrings too.

Need to vent about a husband that just doesn;t get it? Go right ahead, I've been there.

Got a freaky personal question that you really don't want to have to ask a doctor about? We've gone there too, twice... and have laughed about it all the way.

Need to share really great news....or even horrible news? Either one is suitable at any time.

Need to have a mental break from homeschooling? She is all ears.

Need a snack cause nothing in your house sounds good? Raiding in always allowed.

Need someone to cheer you through the tough days of breastfeeding and potty training? Done.

Need someone to hold your hand through a lost pregnancy? Check.

Need to spend four hours in a salon getting your hair done? You've got girlfriend to go with you.

What I need to say

'Say' Music Video from Matthew Singleton on Vimeo.

One of my favorite daily reads is Pastor Pete at Crosspoint in Nashville This video came from his site and, well, you just need to watch it.

What do you need to say????

Random thoughts ....

Just checking in with everyone...we have been so busy with the surprise guests that I have not had time to blog. Here are just a few random thoughts..............

• Can you believe the election is only three weeks away? After two and a half years of campaigning, I am ready to VOTE!!!
• Did you catch the Cowboy/Cardinals game yesterday???? That was CRAZY!!!
• My sisters and I all gave pedicures to each other yesterday...well, not really, since we do not let Lucky do any painting...she is really bad at it.
• We are making Chicken and Dumplings tonight....just in case you were wondering
• Bridget, you need to check your email and get back to me ASAP.
• The Beez is going to be Lola for halloween. (fyi, Lola is Hannah Montana's BFF)
• I AM NOT DRESSING UP THIS YEAR....PERIOD
• Watched the movies Leatherheads this weekend...good movie....gotta love George Clooney
• Christmas Shopping....Our boys have outgrown "toys". This year it is all about electronics...as in IPODs....one word EXPENSIVE

That's all, just wanted to ramble a bit.

Hope everyone is well, we can catch up later this week.

One Thing...

One thing I want to......

.....do in the next year - Travel up the East Coast to visit family in New York

....to accomplish this week - spend time with our SURPRISE guests

.....do with my kids - go on a mission trip

.....do with my husband - travel to the Hawaiin Islands

....accomplish in the next 5 years - be debt free

One dream job I would like....I've already got it...Wife and Mother...but someday I would love to get my Doctorate and teach at the college level

One gift I would buy if money was no object....a muscle car for my husband

One thing I would change about my childhood...I would have been easier on my parents

One thing I would change about my adulthood...nothing yet

What about you????