this is for the working moms...

not that anyone is reading this.

My DH says I "choose" to work. In my mind I "have" to work. Yes, we could survive on his salary....but that would be about all. We'd live in a little apartment, drive one car, never eat out, and be strapped for cash all the time. I do not want that. I feel that me working affords us to give our kids opportunities that we otherwise would not be able to. Some may say this is materialistic....well, maybe it is, but I don't see it that way. If a sudden bill comes up for repair or whatever (or Matt's 2 helmets he had to have when he was a baby, for example), I LIKE not having to worry about where the money is going to come from. (please note, I am NOT rich, but we are comfortable). I LIKE being able to go on trips. I LIKE buying my kids Gymboree (ok, so there's NO reason 3 year olds need an outfit that costs $60, but they sure do look cute in it!). And then there's the "real" reason...I simply could not stay home all day with my kids. They'd drive me batty. I love them, but am not good with kids, including my own. They stay with their aunt all day and they adore her and she adores them and it works out great for everyone. I also am a very driven individual, and it is a great personal satisfaction to bring home a paycheck. Some women get satisfaction from keeping up with the house and kids and that's great. I WISH I had more of that inclination (as does my DH). So, if someone by some random chance is reading this and you're a working mom....don't ever let anyone make you feel bad about that.

Back from Chicago!

Had a blast! These girls: http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/fashionistas.php are all so so fun and sweet! It is nice to be around such positivity in an unfortunately largely negative industry. And so many fantastic things coming up....I was MUCH more excited about the summer releases than I was winter! Our Hostess, Diane (Jeanette's real life sis) could NOT have been nicer....it was truly like staying at a bed and breakfast....she got up at the crack of dawn and had coffee and a juice bar and cereal and oatmeal and muffins/cinnamon rolls waiting....and cooked for us. So awesome.

I think I tend to have a *little* harder time in these type situations b/c I am a quiet person in a big group that I don't know. I am pretty good one on one, but in group settings I sort of sit back and observe. But I am so glad I went! I need things to get me out of my shell a little!

i better go get my kiddos now. :) have a great week!

a new life....

came into our family today. My sister had her baby boy, Levi, today at 1:03pm; 8lbs 9oz. I don't have any pics yet b/c I haven't been to the hospital, mom said that my sis said she'd rather us come later this week when she's feeling better (and boy do i understand that!). Gosh, I'm not sure if I remember how to hold a teeny tiny baby.

So the only 2 people I really talk to or email (my SIL and a good friend from work) both left me at the same time and went on vacation...one to Vegas and one on a cruise....I'd gladly take either....so I've been bored and lonely during the day. Poor me I know, but they're both back tomorrow.

Gearing up (or trying to) for CHA next week! I am really excited about going....about flying, not so much....but I am really looking forward to the show and meeting the Fashionistas!

i have decided....

that i like hedgehogs.

random, right?

i don't know why; i just think they're cute!

Well hi there.

Not much new to report.

I got a LO picked up for ST's Simply Fabulous book (or something along those lines). That's always fun.

Got my new collection from http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/ gonna play tonight!! Fabuloso goodies!

Matt was so funny this morning. He had spilled some water or something on his shirt and I said "Bubba, what's that on your shirt?" He looked down and said, "stripes." :) and he was of course correct.

And sadly enough, that's about it. My life is pretty boring...work and kids and scrappin here and there. :)

Just Killing Time...

While my work computer is down....sounds nice, but it's really not, because it means I will have to bust a move this afternoon. Unless it's down all day (which won't happen...I'm not that lucky).

So, have you seen this show "Traveler"? Bri and I LOVE it! Very good for a summer replacement show!! Lots of action...I'm just hoping that they don't cancel it in the middle of the season like they did Kidnapped, Daybreak, and The 9. It really irks me when they do that....you just get into a show and then they cancel it. Does not make one inclined to start watching new shows. We are also watching America's Got Talent, Last Comic Standing, and soon to be Big Brother. Can you tell we like reality shows?

We grilled Salmon last night...never done that before. It was good! Even the kids liked it. I soaked in marinade and made mashed potatoes, green beans and rice. Pretty decent meal for us.

Well, I'm sure everyone is so excited to read what I had for dinner so on that note, I will go see if my system is back up. Have a fantastic day!

another week.

Happy Monday. Well, at least it's almost over.

Had a great weekend....was off Friday; went and saw 2 movies: The Silver Surfer and Ocean's 13. Both pretty good. I probably liked Ocean's better because well, let's face it. Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, George Clooney...all in one movie? 'Nuf said. Took the kids to Chuck E. Cheese....they had fun. Saturday...what did we do....oh, we went out to eat at La Hacienda; very good and rented some movies. Anyway, it was nice to have a family day, with Brian working most every Saturday we don't get many of those.

Matthew has gone 2 days with no accidents! Yay! A major milestone; Bri said if he makes it tomorrow we'll get him his train table....we shall see.

2nd dance lesson tomorrow for Madi....i think she really likes it.

Have a fabulous week!