Well, hello there, followers!

I know, I know, you haven't heard from me in awhile.  Well, suck it  up.  Life has been busy and I haven't had time to write.  My hope is that you'll say, "Oh, okay." and move forward.  If not... well, sucks for me.

What have you done in the last 180 days?  No, really.  I challenge you to figure out what YOU have done in the last 180 days.  Here's a short synopsis of my last half a year...

*Dropped multiple pants sizes
*Quit drinking Coca-Cola, started again, then quit again.  For reals.
*Finished my term as 2 year PTO President.  Hallelujah!'
*Completed a 3,000 mile trip up the eastern seaboard and back with the Monkey.  Wow.  I suggest you check the family blog for a play-by-play of the trip if you are interested.
*I learned that the hokey pokey is NOT what it's all about.  So there.
*I discovered the amazing awesomeness of Pinterest. What? You haven't joined Pinterest yet?  Email me, I'll send you and invite.  Soooooooo totally worth it.
*Commited to becoming part of Mary Kay management.

So... How about you?  What have you done with the last 180 days of your life?

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Wordless Wednesday 3

Speaks for itself, doesn't it? 
She was a little excited to ride the carousel.

Have a picture that speaks for itself?  Take a peek and link up for Wordless Wednesday!  Today I'm linking up to:
5 Minutes for Mom
Wordless Wednesday
Mama to 4 Blessings
Mom Caboodle
The Maven

Letters of Intent #7

It's Friday and that means I'm linking up with Foursons for Letters of Intent!  Do you have something you want to say?  Need to tell someone something?  Join in the party and tell it like it is!

Dear Monkey,
Happy Summer!  School ended Wednesday and with it comes later bedtimes (my end of the bargain) and sleeping in (your end of the bargain).  Make your end happen and I'll make sure my end happens.  BTW, just because you like to wake up at 6:30am, that doesn't mean that 6:45am is sleeping in.

XOXO,
Mommy what wants to get her sleep on

Dear Charlie the Beta Fish,

Please start swimming more.  I'm glad you're a part of our family now, but when you float in one spot near the top of the tank for an extended period of time, you make me think you're dead.  I'm pretty sure you're going to give me an ulcer.  Swim, my dear, it's good for you.

Sincerely,
The woman who makes sure the three year old doesn't over feed you

Wordless Wednesday 2

Chillaxin' 

Rare Disease Day

Okay folks, get your jeans on because it's time to support a great cause.  Rare Disease Day is held annually on the last day of February ~ usually the 28th, but sometimes the 29th.  February 29 is rare itself, happening only every four years ~ in a Leap Year.

Why Rare Disease Day?  The Monkey Princess has a skin condition called Ichthyosis and it is considered a rare disease.  You can learn more about Ichthyosis by going to www.firstskinfoundation.org (Monkey's specific form is Lamellar Ichthyosis, if you're interested!).

Even if you don't know us, even if you're not interested in Ichthyosis, wear jeans on February 28 and tell everyone you're doing it in support of World Rare Disease Day and the Global Genes Project.  And in support of a special little Monkey.