I haven't posted in a while, writing like his, unless you'r really good can seem so self-indulgant. I am thinking maybe I need to brush up on my writing skills, but  I will be back, periodicly to check in. **If you are reading this and you are a mother that would like to comment, please do so!**

Indigo Adults

I had a great 35th birthday, though I couldn't help but being amazed that is was ME that was turning 35! I had a wonderful dinner with my sisters and boyfriend and then we gambled about about $800 between everyone! I was winning but I sat down at one of those simulated table games after 2 beers, champagne and a nice big margarita! I ended up unknowingly betting away all but $30 of the $150 dollars I had on my ticket...what happened to the days when the machines spat out real cash! I am sure I am not the first tipsy to blow her money like that! I felt like a total idiot, especially because Mark (my boyfriend) witnessed it!

It was great to be out to dinner with my sister Kerry, she is a pretty, elegant lady. She perfectly accessorises each classy outfit outfit with just the right style of jewelry. She has no children but she has a Beautiful Chocolate Lab straight from an L.L Bean catalog. I wish I could be more like her.

The Limitations of an Unscheduled Life

Why is it that I can never get anything done before 2:30 or 3'o clock? I am just not a morning person and then just as I get going it's time to pick up my daughter and make an early dinner for my boyfriend. Since he goes to work at 5 am & my daughter is always "starving" when she gets home,we usually eat by 4:30 in the afternoon.

So, this groggy morning time just ends up a waste unless I get up and shower right away...maybe
that is what I will start doing? I am terrible at time management & that has had a huge impact on my life.

I should enjoy this non-scheduled time, but I can't help but feel as though I waste it although I get the housework done & I keep an eye on my son, sometimes even successfully getting him to use the toilet. My son will start Pre-K this coming September, officially marking an end to an era that I am not quite sure what to name? The "Motherhood Rabbit Hole" comes to mind,as Uma Thurman calls the pre-schooler raising period in "Motherhood"-a great movie as well an an inspiration for my blog....you have Uma to thank! :)

Happy Easter....

I love Easter.  Especially when Easter is in April. In fact, I think April is my favorite month.  To me, nothing beats those neon green first shoots of grass, seeing that your perennials have survived another winter when you rake your garden on that first warm afternoon. Life is back.
Ironically...I found out about the death of a young Man over in Afghanistan yesterday.  I didn't know him but he was good friends with my nephew. They are in the same Platoon. It's scary to think how old men really belive that our bright, young kids can somehow rid the world of terrorism. Are any of these deaths justified as the war creeps into it's seventh year?

About to do some thrift shopping....

I don't have much time today but I am about to do some thrift shopping at my favorite spot... Main Street in Ephrata, PA.  Re-Uzit and Abundant Treasures have an awesome selection-especially for kids.  I have yet to leave either store empty handed and I am pretty selective-I don't like a lot of closet clutter.
I don't have much time, I have to help with my daughter's egg hunt at 1:45-better get in gear!

Troll Toes....laughing uncontrollably

Last night I laughed as hard as I can remember laughing for a long time!
I was remembering my massage instructor telling us to beware of "troll toes".  I was recalling this because of the very long toes with unclipped, yellowish nails that I have seen recently.  There was one other student who found my thoughts as funny as I did, because he was also familiar with this poor soul's feet. We just could not stop laughing at the thought of a real troll coming in for a foot massage...It's just so great to laugh uncontrollably, it's one of the best feelings you can have, I believe.