the jackpot

they have estimated that the mega millions lottery could top 600 million!!!

just an fyi.
if it becomes eerily quiet around these parts, just know my  hubby did buy a couple of tickets and I am nothing if not lucky ;o

you have been warned

10 for Tuesday: Purse Peak

A peak inside my purse reveals the usual suspects.

1. Bunny fruit snacks, my son loves them and shhh, I do too.
2. A hair clip. These things are really everywhere, my chair, my desk- you name it.
3. A pretty pen. True story: I was trying to endorse a check and I could not find one "routine color" but pink, green and turquoise I have an abundance.
4. The Body Shop lip gloss. I love these. They are shiny without being sticky.
5. Accessories. Earrings (check), bracelets (check)
6. Hand sanitizer.
7. Epi-pens. Allergic reactions don't scare me :)
8. A party invitation. Really? Why does this kid have such a hot social life?!
9. My planner. I have two and I am using them!
10. Stamps. I love writing just because notes and sending them to my friends and family. Having stamps handy makes that so much easier.

So what cool things are lurking in your purse?

Trayvon Martin

this case.
breaks my heart.
so utterly senseless.
so young.
i weep for the loss.
a mother's pain.
all of the things he will
not be.
all of the boys, young men
or men
who met his same fate.
the calendar changes and
yet so many things
are the same.
i weep because someday
i will have to have the talk
with my son.
answer them.
keep your hands visible.
be agreeable.
no mother should have
to raise her son with that fear.
no boy should have to grow
to manhood
burdened.

Today my son and I wore hoodies. Yes, they are a normal part of our lives. We live in a place that usually sees about 6 months when wearing a hoodie is very routine. And yet since Trayvon Martin was gunned down for wearing a hoodie and carrying a bag of skittles and an iced tea, hoodies have become a statement. Wear a hoodie in support of an international cry for justice. We took part in an event hosted by a local photographer where she is graciously taking pictures of people wearing a hoodie. I will post a picture when she shares them.  In the meantime I am praying for his family and hoping that some meaningful change will happen as a result of this tragedy.

Ten for Tuesday: My life, post child

So my life pre-child is certainly different then my life post-child. I easily have a bunch but I will try to keep this post to ten :)

1. Today we were painting and when we finished my son requested to put his work on a drying rack. No problem, my wine rack hasn't held wine in years. There are now 2 paintings drying on my wine rack.
2. Afternoon naps after work, yeah not happening.
3. I am late for work because I overslept. Now I am late for work and I have been up for hours making lunch, trying to get myself ready and TRYING to persuade a 3 yr old to do any and everything!
4. My purse. I used to carry a cute little small one and now I have a piece of luggage complete with enough food to feed a small army.
5. I haven't slept through the night in years. There is no truth to sleeping like a baby. Babies don't sleep. Toddlers don't sleep. And preschoolers, yeah they don't sleep either.
6.I bought things for myself. Myself looks pretty overlooked. (just kidding, mostly!)
7. There is a whole world of television shows and music that I had no clue about. FYI, it doesn't include Ice Cube, Jill Scott or Alan Thicke.
8. Play dates and parties. Why is it that we don't whoop it up nearly as much as adults?
9. Slow walks. I get to just move slowly so much more now. I do like that- when I am not running late.
10. Impromptu flowers (picked for me by my little one), kisses (the great abundant kind) and laughter (new and amazing laughter).

I wouldn't change this life for the world. How has someone special in your life changed you?

Lucky, Lucky!!

So lucky for the hours spent all alone in my house. You can keep the rainbows and the pot of gold...my happiness came from chatting it up with my pal and a few moments on my sewing machine.

How did you celebrate St. Patty's?

what a week!

between being a Momma, a wife and a working woman....I am beat!

Some real deal highlights would be all of the extra kisses from my snuggle bunny, son. The support of a great network of friends...I feel rather loved. Thank you, thank you! Baking yummy banana bread with the world's most ripe bananas. Spending some time with the windows open, letting winter out and welcoming in a new season. 81 degree days. Feels like Miami :) Crossing a few potential preschools off of the potential preschool list. Making use of my planner...cool, cool planner for next year here I come. Working really well with my hubby & allowing him to be my partner and my rock.  Removing some clutter. Feel freer already!! Chatting it up with my little cousin before she heads off to Haiti to do some dental work. She is amazing. Embracing a new hearty, smile with the same old joy.

Yes, this week has had some rough patches but the good outweighs the bad. Isn't that always what we are going for?!

Sunday Pinning

Surprise, surprise I am not talking about Pinterest either. I spent today hanging out with my son. A lot of Lego building, food prep and pretend play almost had this lady exhausted. I will admit I used an episode of Go Diego Go to recharge. Once I put the little prince to bed I decided to tackle some of the dreaded aspects of sewing. I did some cutting for a future quilt and I pinned a nice quilt sandwich. I have had this quilt top sewn for a long while and I finally got it all pinned up. I hope that this week I will get it all quilted because it is for wonderful friend of mine.

What awesome things have you managed to do this weekend?