baby bounce back

I kept telling myself…Oh after I have this baby I cant wait to cut my hair, start working out, thrifting for some new threads…Oh the joys of having my body back to myself!

except that simply giving birth doesn't give you your body back MYLA…it most likely doesnt ever REALLY go back. For example Im pretty sure my belly button used to be about 4 inches higher, along with most other body parts.

Now I am grateful for my zero stretch marks, thanks Mom & your amazing genetics. But what about this jello mold encompassing my body, only Bill Cosby could love its jiggle.

And so your thinking, hey get off your butt and stop complaining & start exercising then.

When?

Im living off of 4 un-consecutive hours of sleep. Any extra energy I have gets devoted to rummaging through my ill equipped cupboards for anything containing chocolate…ANYTHING PLEASE!!!

And after "virtually" trying on pixie haircuts and being terrified of what I found ( umm, I forgot about my ears) Ive decided that as for now my locks provide a great curtain.

But I know that caring for this little bundle known as Elliot along with the other 2 monsters roaming my home is a good worthy venture.

Ninon de Lenclos once said " That which is striking and beautiful is not always good; but that which is good is always beautiful"

deep and timeless truth right????

Except, she was ugly? So was she just trying to make herself feel better?

(oh did I just say that. Im awful. good thing shes dead and cant get offended. Im pretty sure Im going to hell, it official. also is it just me, or did people look in-bred back then?)

Wacky Wednesday

 If youve got little mouths & sticky fingers at home, you know that a "picnic" has nothing to do with  the lovely weather, fancy finger foods, or leisurely eating wile enjoying each others company. When I declare "lets have a Picnic today" it just means I finally got the kitchen clean and theres no way Im feeding you ruffians on that shinny, sanitized table.

Wednesdays are also great excuses for the ever forsaken FAST FOOD. Sonic on University & Country Club(ish) has Wacky Packs for 1.99 all day. Also if your feeling adventurous or in need of a good cleanse Filberto's has Bean Burritos for $1 on Main & Stapley(ish).

have you seen chubbier cheeks?

oh, wait these cheeks are pretty close

multi-tasking

My new found(created) freedom

 One of the many projects we took on before the Historic Home Tour was tranforming Jim's leather bound Man Den into a bright & cheery play/craft/computer room. Basically the whole shabang was done with spray paint, hot glue and a lil' elbow grease.

we shelled out real cash @ Cosco for this retro pink kitchen back in the "we only have one kid, lets spoil her" days.

this was a great Goodwill 50% off Saturday find. Jim cut off the legs to make the chairs & table kiddo friendly 

this little cabinent was $20 on Craigs List. It was hideous, but It had  tons of toy storage and easy open drawers. A little spray paint & chevron stripes & I was in love.

my framed art  is a bird watching calender we got from an insurance salesman. together with $.50 frames from DI and we've got some ever popular bird art

my kids love the clothes line we've got up to display their  papers. just twine & clothes pins fron the dollar store  hung from two nails hiding behind these happy knobs from Hobby Lobby my hillariouse friend Hillary gave me

This monster of a desk was $1 on goodwill's thursday sale. Im just happy its not sitting in my carport anymore.
And my awsome Stendig calender was a splurge for me @ $32.95. i guess they are a big deal & hard to come by. Ladies @ Crate & Barrel have been known to squabble over them.

my oversized chalkboard still gives my butterflies! I scored this for FREE at our lovely neighborhood  Swap

Now my kids and I co-exist in harmony as I google and they play.