11/27/2010 - Day 27 What’s the best thing going for you right now?

LIFE! Without it, I would not be here to experience the adventure that life really is. Life is so amazing! It gives us the opportunity to feel a bevy of emotions, see sights unimaginable, touch objects thought to be untouchable, smell amazing scents, taste the splendor of many things, hear the sounds that can soothe and revive the spirit, travel to places near and far.....Life is the best thing I have going for me right now. ENJOY!

11/26/2010 - Day 26 Have you ever thought about giving up on life?

Really? That's cheerful on Black Friday....This meme is not much fun anymore...Hmmmm....4 days to go. Sorry, hang in there...December will be much better! In fact, I'll have my first real give-away!!!!  YEA!!! Stay tuned!

11/25/2010 - Day 25 The reason you believe you’re still alive today.

Not sure if I'm suppose to know this...
I'd rather say Happy Thanksgiving! I'm so blessed and honored to have a loving family and wonderful friends. May your day be amazing!

11/24/2010 - Day 24 Make a playlist

For my Toddler "Super Boy" - A Playlist1. Stop! In the Name of Love - The Supremes2. I Wanna Hold Your Hand - Beatles
3. What'd I Say - Ray Charles4. Trouble - Elvis5. Here We Go Again - Ray Charles6. Save Me - Queen7. Stayin'Alive - BeeGees8. Your Sweetness is my Weakness - Barry White9. Any Dream Will Do - "Joseph" 10. Silent Night - Holiday

11/23/2010 - Day 23 Something you wish you had done in your life.

Have you seen my bucket list? It is on a tab above....check it out!  :)

11/22/2010 - Day 22 Something you wish you hadn’t done in your life.

Much like my posts about the people in my life were there or are there for a reason, I can't wish away something I have done in my past as it is become a part of who I am.  Sure, if I could wish away one thing I went though, I'd love to wish away the heartache of multiple miscarriages.....but I also met over 30 amazing women because of it. I discovered so much about myself. I read, learned, and shared stories with others about my medical trails and tests. I became stronger with knowledge. I persevered. I became pregnant. I stayed pregnant. I labored and delivered a healthy baby. I became hope for others who were walking in similar shoes. I survived. 
Although I hated this phrase at the time, "all things happen for a reason", it may be true. I will always remember and think of my 4 little angels...I know they are watching over me and my two little ones here on Earth.

11/22/2010 - Day 21 (scenario) Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?

Fight? We love each other too much to fight, but this is pretend so...Hmmmm....First, I'd look over and ask if he's okay.....then calmly suggest that we should call for help.
---sinus infection and fever----UGGG....

11/20/2010 - Day 20 Your views on drugs and alcohol.

Drug and alcohol....for the most part, I think they are over rated.  Take drugs: Have you listened to the commercials for some of them? The side effects are outrageous! I think Western medicine can be a bit out of control...I think it needs a better balance. And alcohol: Uck! Really...the majority of the easily accessed stuff tastes like a bodily excrement or burns so badly it hurts.    Still feeling under the weather....boo!

11/19/2010 - Day 19 What do you think of religion? Or what do you think of politics?

WOW! Those are both pretty bold and broad...especially for a Friday. For me, religion is a belief that there is "something" out there "bigger" and "more powerful" than myself. And as for a politics, they are a mess! But, I have actually taken an interest in them lately. 
Sorry so short....not feeling well today.  :(

11/28/2010 - Day 28 What if you were pregnant, what would you do?

Well, upon accurate confirmation I'd be shocked, happy, sad, scared, nervous, joyous, amazed, awestruck, perplexed, and nauseous. Then, I'd eat a bowl of ice cream with Golden Grahams and go to bed.

11/18/2010 - Day 18 Your views on gay marriage.

Who am I to judge?If two people, no matter what their genders, want to get married and share their life together through the vows of marriage, why not. I really don't get this "issue".

11/17/2010 - Day 17 A book you’ve read that changed your views on something.

Skinny BitchI became a vegetarian after reading this humorously, well-written book. Amazing....worth the read!

11/16/2010 - Day 16 Something you definitely could live without.

War and Hate....really...they are too much energy. Why can't we all just get along?

11/15/2010 - Day 15 Something you couldn’t live without, because you’ve tried living without it.

Bacon....I was a vegetarian for almost 3 years....Bacon was the one thing I missed. Real bacon can not be duplicated in a veggie form. Bacon is my greatest weakness. I love bacon.

11/14/2010 - Day 14 A hero that has let you down.

What is a "Hero"?

he·ro   /ˈhɪəroʊ/ Show Spelled[heer-oh]  

–noun, plural -roes; for 5 also -ros.

1. a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.

2. a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal: He was a local hero when he saved the drowning child.

3. the principal male character in a story, play, film, etc.

4. Classical Mythology .

  a. a being of godlike prowess and beneficence who often came to be honored as a divinity.

  b. (in the Homeric period) a warrior-chieftain of special strength, courage, or ability.

  c. (in later antiquity) an immortal being; demigod.

5. hero sandwich.

6. the bread or roll used in making a hero sandwich.

 

I'll go with 5 and 6... 

Dear Capriotti's,

You put onions on my hero. I do not like onions. What a let down.

11/13/2010 - Day 13 A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough ass days. (write a letter.)

I think I may be too eclectic for this. I love lots of different music for different reasons. Depending on the toughness of the situation I would call on different artists. So.... 

 Dear Fiona Apple,Your driving dark tones seem to numb my thoughts and focus my artistic side to express what I'm feeling in more of a creative and soulful way.    

Hey Bobby McFarin,You got it...Don't worry, be happy!
  

DJ OB-One,You made labor fun and tolerable.

  Ricky Martin,It is crazy to think almost every song you sing has just the right tempo to run too...I hate to run, but you get me through it. 

  Britney Spears,Thanks for making me feel like it is okay to be a girl.  

Kanye West,I really think you are quite crazy, but your lyrics can almost instantly put me in a great mood and make me feel like I can conquer anything! 

Marvin Gaye,Ooooo, baby...only your voice can put a twinkle in my eye.
Okay...you get the idea....NEXT!

11/12/2010 - Day 12 Something you never get compliments on.

Hmmm...great question...but tell me why would I dwell on this?NEXT!

11/11/2010 - Day 11 Something people seem to compliment you the most on.

Being Organized!
It's a passion...I love to find a creative home for most everything.
I can walk into most any room and reorganize the space in my mind to best fit what is in the room for maximum efficiency. I love being asked to redesign someone's office, work space, classroom, bedroom, playroom, etc... for a better flow. Truly a Zen Moment!

11/10/2010 - Day 10 Someone you need to let go, or wish you did not know.

Really...can't say that I have an answer for this one. I really believe that each and every person in my life is there for a reason. They each possess a skill set that I must need to learn from. Then, once the teaching time is over and the lesson is learned, I believe they will phase out of my life. :)

11/09/2010 - Day 09 Someone you didn’t want to let go, but just drifted.

My gut says Jen. My Bean.
Jennifer Carlson, Jen Coyle, or who know what her name is now.
She lived near Madison, WI.
She was like the sister I never had. My twin in college.
All I know is some how we drifted apart and now I've lost track of her.
My Christmas and Birthday cards go unanswered...I've stopped sending them.
I frequently search the internet for her....
I see she once had a picture business....
Facebook is no help....
I've searched her siblings....nothing....
I won't give up...
I still think of her often and say Happy Birthday to her every August.
It was so good to see you almost 10 years ago....
I love ya Bean!
I hope life is treating you well!

11/08/2010 - Day 08 Someone who made your life hell, or treated you like shit.

Really...this is the meme for today. Hmmm....

Honestly, like I said earlier, the people in my life surfaced for a reason. I know I have had some interesting lessons to learn and I am sure there are more to come. My life has been pretty amazing in a nut shell....sure, there have been some hell-ish moments, but all-in-all....Life is Good! and Karma will get ya every time! :)

11/07/2010 - Day 07 Someone who has made your life worth living for.

Hmmm....someone who has made my life worth living....Lots of people make my life worth living every day! My husband, children, family, friends, co-workers...even random people who I meet during the course of my day help to make my life worth living. A mile can go a long way! It is the little things, to me, that make each day worth it. As the saying goes, "I may only be one person in the world, but I could mean the world to one person." Each day we never know how far out reach really extends. Let it be gentle. Enjoy your day!

11/06/2010 - Day 06 Something you hope you never have to do.

Watch my children die before me.

Every day with them is a gift. I know that. I love them so much at times it feels like my heart will burst. They bring me great joy on even their craziest days. I'm so blessed that they let me be their mommy.

I want to see them grow old. I hope I'm lucky enough to have them in my life for a long, long, long time.

11/05/2010 - Day 05 Something you hope to do in your life.

Oh, I have lots of hopes...just check out my "Bucket List" tab.  :)  I'm excited to know that I'll be crossing another state (Washington) off my list come next June. YEA!!!

11/04/2010 - Day 04 Something you have to forgive someone for.

This one is tough...I tend to be a very forgiving person. I like to find the best in people and know that everyone comes to the table from a different path, a path I can't always see. So, I trust in my heart they really mean well, but their journey may be effecting their perspective. No one is perfect, it makes the world we live in more interesting.  :)

11/03/2010 - Day 03 Something you have to forgive yourself for.

As I continue the 30 Days of Truth meme today beckons me to forgive, or at least bring to light, something I need to forgive myself for.

The one thing I have carried around is remembering something I said in high school more than 15 years ago. I told a friend something in truth, but without tact. The comment was made in genuine concern, and, unfortunately, misinterpreted. I can still flash back to that moment when the words rolled off my tongue as I was sitting in the back seat of another friend's car. I see the scene like it was yesterday.That comment not only ruined our friendship, but made the rest of my High School experience very different. Most of our mutual friends were no longer mutual and if I wasn't already "different" and going through teenage awkwardness, those words uttered with the best intentions made me 'stand-out' in a way no one wants to 'stand-out' in high school.

I often wish I could take the words back, but struggle with that thought because: 1) I know I can't take them back & 2) I was being honest.

In the end, I need to let this go and forgive myself for being a teenager. Hopefully this experience has taught me to be more tactful and choose my words more carefully. *sigh*

11/02/2010 - Day 02 Something you love about yourself.

Hmmm...Something I "love" about myself....

1) My name...I never liked it much as a kid growing up, but smack the last name Love on it, and it is awesome!
2) My artsy nature...I find joy in repurposing things or adding color to them.
3) Cooking...I love to cook! (I just wish the dishes did go along with it.)
4) My zaney positive attitude....I love to put a positive spin on everything (99%) of the time...makes life an adventure as there is always something to learn in every situation.
5) Organizational abilities...I love that I can walk into a room, and if asked, can mentally rearrange all the furniture for various purposes (usually efficiency) and it will fit.....measurements not needed.
6) I love being asked to organize something, whether it is "stuff" or an event...although I feel more comfy organizing stuff.
7) Frugality....I love that I'm a bargain hunter and yard sale junkie.
8) Being tall....I'm 6' and it is great....hides a lot of flaws...but can be a challenge when looking for pants. LOL!
9) A wife...knowing I have an amazing companion by my side who will ride the roller coaster with me no matter what, is pretty darn cool! Love him!
10) I love being a Mommy! My kids melt my heart....what more can I say?

11/01/2010 - Day 01 - Something you hate about yourself.

So, here it goes...blogging on "The 30 Days of Truth". Something I hate about myself? Hmmm...Hate is a really strong word. Can I use dislike? Physical or non-physical? Gee, I guess I really don't 'hate' anything about myself, but there are things I would consider changing...
1) My nose...it is long with a tip that doesn't fit...if I could just buff down the end...LOL!
2) I can be a random procrastinator.
3) I love sugar...too much for my own good.
4) I love to cook, but loath doing the dishes that go along with my love for cooking.

I guess I just feel so blessed to be living such a wonderful and adventurous life. Yea!
Your turn...What do you hate about yourself?

10/31/2010 - Happy Halloween!

Trick or Treat! Like there is really an option here. 

October has now come and gone and with it, a sugary Halloween. I hope everyone got their fill!

Back to Blogging! 30 days of Truth

Back in the saddle again! YEA! I've been so busy and gathering lots of cool stuff to blog about. One highlight this month was attending the All Baby and Child (ABC) Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Again, I acquired a lot of outstanding items and I've been trying them out over the last few weeks and will be blogging about each one soon (starting Dec 1). You will totally want to see these items! But, for the month of November I will be following the lead of my dear friend over at "Tales From a Marketing Mama", who is following her friend at "Don't Take the Repeats" who is following "Izzy Mom..." on a blog meme called 30 Days of Truth. If you want to join in or follow along, here is the list of days:  Day 01 Something you hate about yourself.

Day 02 Something you love about yourself.

Day 03 Something you have to forgive yourself for.

Day 04 Something you have to forgive someone for.

Day 05 Something you hope to do in your life.

Day 06 Something you hope you never have to do.

Day 07 Someone who has made your life worth living for.

Day 08 Someone who made your life hell, or treated you like shit.

Day 09 Someone you didn’t want to let go, but just drifted.

Day 10 Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn’t know.

Day 11 Something people seem to compliment you the most on.

Day 12 Something you never get compliments on.

Day 13 A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough ass days. (write a letter.)

Day 14 A hero that has let you down. (letter)

Day 15 Something or someone you couldn’t live without, because you’ve tried living without it.

Day 16 Someone or something you definitely could live without.

Day 17 A book you’ve read that changed your views on something.

Day 18 Your views on gay marriage.

Day 19 What do you think of religion? Or what do you think of politics?

Day 20 Your views on drugs and alcohol.

Day 21 (scenario) Your best friend is in a car accident and you two got into a fight an hour before. What do you do?

Day 22 Something you wish you hadn’t done in your life.

Day 23 Something you wish you had done in your life.

Day 24 Make a playlist to someone, and explain why you chose all the songs. (Just post the titles and artists and letter)

Day 25 The reason you believe you’re still alive today.

Day 26 Have you ever thought about giving up on life? If so, when and why?

Day 27 What’s the best thing going for you right now?

Day 28 What if you were pregnant or got someone pregnant, what would you do?

Day 29 Something you hope to change about yourself. And why.

Day 30 A letter to yourself, tell yourself EVERYTHING you love about yourself
30 days hath November...here I come!  :)

09/23/10 - Products I Love: Germ Guardian - Nursery Sanitizer

As a mommy, I often get asked about products I love that I either bought or received while raising my children. One thing the majority of the products have in common is "life span". The majority of my favorites can be used for at least 2 years or longer. Here is another product that I love!

Products I Love: Germ Guardian - Nursery Sanitizer

This thing ROCKS! 

 

This little guy is still in use and currently is sitting on my kitchen counter...2.5 years and going strong! Awesome for bottles, binkies, spoons, containers, and any toy with out liquids enclosed. 

The list goes on and on! It effectively sanitizes hard and soft baby items in just 30 minutes. Dry heat is used which is a safe, natural way to kill germs without the use of harsh chemicals. 

A special thanks to the Lush Family!

09/22/10 - Wordless Wednessday - Happy 11 months!

09/15/2010 - Wordless Wednesday

09/02/2010 - Products I Love; EveryWear

The líllébaby EveryWear:   

 Of all my carriers, I love this one the most. It is a cinch to get Supergirl in, light weight, breathable, gives me both hands free to hold Superboy's hand, washes up in a snap, and allows me to configure it in 4 different ways.  I will be sad to see it go once both of my Superbabies are all grown up. But since the EveryWear can carry up to 43 lbs, I have a bit of time before I have to say goodbye and pass my EveryWear along to a friend. *sigh* Thanks Scandinavian Child for having such a wonderful product!!!You too can have an EveryWear! Click on the link above.

09/01/10 - Wordless Wednesday

08/31/10 - Back to the Blog

Oh how I missed you! I have been thinking wonderful thoughts lately of all the fun and witty things I want to say in my blog.....I often wish I had a voice typing system as I can't always keep up with my brain. Sadly, my lips are chapped and I need to shower so I can get to bed. I'm putting myself on a more strict bed time schedule and I have 2 mins to shower and get in bed...LOL! So, good night for now, but I'll be back!

07/21/2010 - Wordless Wednesday

07/14/2010 - Wordless Wednesday

07/07/10 - Vacation

This blogger is currently on vacation....I promise I'll be back with great things to ponder.  :)

05/31/2010 - Taking Time in the Park to Remember....

Chill'n at the Park - Before it Gets Too Hot!

As the month draws to an end I want to thank everyone who was following me on the EveryWear Challenge. It has been a lot of fun and I'm sure we will continue to get out and about in our EveryWear, I just won't be blogging about it EVERYDAY.  :) Thanks Scandinavian Child, it has been an amazing May. Carrying my kids will never be the same. The EveryWear is truly an amazing carrier. For anyone who is undecided about a carrier, this one is a real winner, both 'free' hands down!

05/30/2010 - BBQ Sunday, a beautiful day EveryWear

Ahh, there is nothing quite like a BBQ with friends on a beautiful Sunday. Day 30 of the EveryWear Challenge found us bopping in, out and around at a BBQ. I have realized that the EveryWear is perfect to wear when you are trying to get things cleaned up and loaded into the car to head back home. I knew were my little one was at all times, and she wasn't crying.

05/29/2010 - Day 29, really?

Wow, day 29 of the EveryWear Challenge.

It is extreme close-up day so here you go! 

Only a few days left of the month...Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

05/28/2010 - May is Everywear!

Here we are on our nightly walk about the neighborhood. Supergirl really loves the EveryWear, and so do I. Of all my carriers, I love this one the most. It is a cinch to get her in, light weight, breathable, gives me both hands free to hold Superboy's hand, washes up in a snap, and allows me to configure it in 4 different ways.  I will be sad to see it go once both of my Superbabies are all grown up. But since the EveryWear can carry up to 43 lbs, I have a bit of time before I have to say goodbye and pass my EveryWear along to a friend. *sigh* On a happier note, the EveryWear Challenge has really made going out a part of our nightly routine. It has been a lot of fun! Thanks Scandinavian Child!

05/27/2010 - Mom & Tot Potluck!

Day 27 of the EveryWear Challenge found me hosting the 2nd Annual Mom & Tot Potluck. The turnout was a bit smaller than anticipated, but that did not hinder the amount of food, fun, or conversation. In attendance were 3 under one year old girls, 4 two year old boys, 4 mommies, 3 daddies, and an honorary grandmommy. To help keep Supergirl from getting run over by the ever-so-busy boys in "garbage trucks", I put her in the EveryWear until the traffic calmed down. Here is a picture from her view of the room...or should I say Vaaa-room! :)

05/26/2010 - Windy Wordless Wednesday

05/25/2010 - Day 25 - Where did the month go?

Poof! Day 25 of the EveryWear Challenge and I can hardly believe there are only a few days left in the month of May! Part of me wants to say, where did the time go, but I can see in my daily blog exactly where it went....it went EveryWear! LOL!

05/24/2010 - Monday....ahhhh Cooking EveryWear

 We have cooking in the EveryWear down pat! Day 28 of the EveryWear Challenge found us again in the kitchen and I love eating breakfast for dinner! So waffles, bacon, and eggs! Yummy! To keep Supergirl away for any splatters, I put her on my back and just like a little monkey, she enjoyed the ride! Thanks EveryWear!

05/23/2010 - The long 'Hall'

We went to the neighbors for dinner tonight.I had every intention for getting a great photo of me mingling with the EveryWear on, but forgot the camera. So here is my random shot after a long night with the neighbors in our 'long hall'....Yea Day 23 of the EveryWear Challenge!

05/22/2010 - Take Time....

Sometimes you have to stop and take time to smell the roses, literally!

Day 22 in the EveryWear Challenge found us doing just that.

05/21/2010 - FRIDAY, Get Out!

How do I get out of the house with my baby? With the EveryWear of course! 

Seriously, just snap it on, pop in your "up to 43 lb child", open up the door and GO!

05/20/2010 - Baking EveryWear - Day 20

Yup, I was feeling like a domestic goddess....While sporting the EveryWear on day 20 of the challenge, we not only made home-made bread (as you can see baking in the over Supergirl's head), but we also make home-made granola! It was an awesome baking day. 

Man, what am I going to do when summer hits & I don't want to start my oven...Hmmm.

05/19/2010 - Empty EveryWear

Our friends had us over for dinner and I packed my EveryWear as always, but darn it, my kids were being held in other arms...Hey, it is okay, I looked good anyway! 

orry about the picture, Superman was getting crafty with the angle.

05/18/2010 - Tuesday

When in doubt on how to get out...head to the mailbox! It's always an adventure!

The EveryWear Challenge - Day 18

05/17/2010 - Sleep EveryWear

Ahh. Mondays...a perfect day for another nap in the EveryWear.

05/16/2010 - Quick Trip

Ah, nothing like a quick shopping trip in the EveryWear! Can you guess where we are for the 16th day of the EveryWear Challenge?

05/15/2010 - Party Time

Headed out to a birthday party this weekend and Superboy needed to be corralled. Everyone was so amazed how I easily converted the EveryWear from an in-facing carrier for my 6 month old to a back carrier for my 2 year old. It was a snap and Superboy loved just hanging out. What a great day 15 in the EveryWear Challenge!

05/14/2010 - Walking EveryWear

Out and about on Day 14 of the EveryWear Challenge. Stopping to pose with one of the neighborhood boys.

05/13/2010 - Magic Day 13

It's the Lucky 13th day of the EveryWear Challenge! Back to the grocery store. This trip took us to Fresh & Easy, one of our favorite stores. I pup Supergirl in the EveryWear, easily converting it back to in-facing (like 20 seconds) and plopped Superboy in the cart. I must mention that while in the store Superboy stated he needed to use the bathroom and since Supergirl was in the EveryWear, I easily got him on the potty and re-clothed/diapered with out an issue. I was really surprised. I feel like I'm becoming one with the EveryWear! Oh, and Superboy got his first tattoo...

05/12/2010 - EveryWear with Veggies! Day 12

I want a garden, really I do, but getting a garden started in the desert is just not easy enough for me with 2 small ones...so I'm living vicariously through friends who like down the street. They have a 3 1/2 year old. We have been watching their veggies grow for some time... So, after the phone call, we loaded up and went to pull and play!  :) Superboy helped harvest carrots and beets! Supergirl got in the action in the EveryWear. She loved her feet being dangled in the dirt! LOL! This may be the experience that pushes me over the edge to start a garden for fall.