Herbs?!

On tap for my to do list today was to start a potted herb garden with Ava and Kohen. I went to Lowes last night after bed and got some 10 inch terracotta pots, potting soil and 3 kinds of herbs. I also picked up some chalkboard paint and chalk ink. This morning Ava and I got started. I pretty much followed the tutorial from this website. First we taped off the tops of the pots and then we painted them with chalkboard paint. We then let them dry off on our tiny deck. I got each of the kids a large pot instead of doing several small ones. I am hoping to find some more herbs to add to Kohen's but we'll see. While they were drying Ava and I ran to Michaels and picked up some ribbon to tie around the top. When we got home the kids transferred there plants into our pots and called it a day. Anyway it was super easy and the kids love them! I do hope they live!

Mission Impossible?

This summer is going to be really busy for me. Even though its summer vacation as of Tuesday I am really only going to be home and not working for like 3.5 weeks. Starting next Wednesday I am watching one of Kohen's daycare friends for two weeks. July 5th- August 12 I am working at Norwood and then I go back to school August 22nd. My mission with the 3 weeks is to get us organized for the school year and beyond. First on my To Do list was to find a list notebook. I am list writer but get annoyed with the fact that I have to either rewrite the things I don't complete the next day or I lose it. I would love to be able to look back and see what I have accomplished on those days it seems like nothing will get done. I searched all over the internet posted on facebook and finally after a visit to borders I found it....

<----------------------- my new list notebook! Here I plan to keep track of my daily to do's and such. I wish it had a place for date and to do preprinted but beggars can't be choosers!

Do you Pinterest?

So my awesome friend Jenn, sent me an invite to Pinterest and I am IN LOVE!!! This website is perfect for me! It is a virtual pinboard where you can see other peoples ideas, DYI, baked goods, anything really. Ava's teacher gift I got from pinterest and these babies I found on pinterest too! I saw them and had to make them.

OMG they were yummy! You shouldn't eat more than one maybe two cause honestly how can they be healthy? I have made 4 batches and given them to coworkers, put them in my students summer goodie bag and friends and they are getting rave reviews. Check out the recipe at Becky Bakes

So because I work

sometimes people assume I can't be crafty or I don't have time to make things extra special for my kids or loved ones. Sometimes I hear something like "Oh that must be from a stay at home mom" and to be honest, it kind of pisses me off. Yes I work and yes I am not home with my kids as often as some moms but I still make things extra special for them and I can still be crafty when I want to be. Like for Ava kindergarten teacher, I made what I would say is a pretty crafty present. Yes it took a couple nights of staying up late but I LOVE it!

Sometimes...

When I am supposed to be out walking Max, we hide out at the fountain for longer than we should :)



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25 You Might Not Know About Me

1. I am terribly afraid of snakes.
2. I have known Kevin since I was 16.
3. I was just recently diagnosed with ADD.
4. I call my best friend Stacey every morning between 7:15-7:45 or right after school.
5. I just got my iPhone and love it.
6. I hoped my kids would be left handed
7. I want to live in another country at some point in my life.
8. I am scared of slugs.
9. Most of my clothes come from Ann Taylor Loft. Like 97%
10. If I could I would have at least one more baby.
11. I met my best friend (local) at something like Lamaze.
12. I talk to myself all day long.
13. Some might call me a pushover but really I don't see the point in arguing.
14. I only argue with people I really love or else it's not worth it to me.
15. I have a strong sense of determination once I set my mind to something consider it done.
16. I am very easy going.
17. I am a gray person I can almost always see both sides to arguments.
18. My don't think my kids are geniuses and realize all their faults but love them more than anything no matter what they do or fail to do.
19. I hate drama.
20. If I had to rate my best qualities I would say my loyalty, ability to empathize and quest to demonstrate caring are the best.
21. I hate stay at home moms who think that because I work I can't be doing a good job.
22. I love to sleep.
23. I aspire to be an outdoor person and consider a duty to keep my kids active and loving nature.
24. I welcome fear it helps push me. I consider it to be a good motivator.
25. Giving gifts and finding ways to make people feel love and appreciated is one of my top prioritize.




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Ever wonder where the time goes?

I can't believe a month has already passed since I last posted! We had a great time in Bald Head and I am so grateful to have spent time with my Sarah. It is so hard to only see her a few years but I guess that is what happens when you meet your best friend in college and both of you are from different states. We hope to go camping with them this fall and also have them come up for a Redskins game (pending lockout being resolved) so I am holding on to that.

May has been spent at countless birthday parties and celebrations. Just in these 31 days we have 10 loved ones with birthdays! We just have my mother in law and grandma's birthdays left this month and the 10 parties we had to attend will be complete. My Ava turned 6 on the 4th and I can hardly believe I will soon have a first graders. She only had one request for her birthday and that was to get a hula hoop. Making her happy is super easy and for that I am thankful. Her birthday party was a a huge success. I was a bit concerned about having 22 girls running around a gym but thankfully the whole gaggle of kindergarten girls got along swell.

School has been great though knowing I only have 9 days left with my little guys puts the pressure on to get as much in as I can. For some reason every year goes by faster and this year I swear May just crept up on me. We still have Father's Day presents to make and predicates to learn about!

Say a prayer I get it all done and keep my sanity! Of course I get a ton of help on that from my sweet husband, awesome Mom and wonderful support system of friends-- actually heading to see my bestie today, Stace its been too long!!!