Product Rave

Revlon Nail Polish: Stormy

Day two and this one is a keeper. Yes, the names are not quite as colorful as OPI but I love that I don't need a top coat, base coat etc. and I don't have to make painting my nails such a production.
Yay! Plus it makes me feel all Halle Berry-with-no-baby-daddy-drama beautiful :P

creation

i sift through ideas big and
small trying to find the perfect
fit for my time constraints
limited attention span
and heap of
crafty materials
all to often the prep
takes longer than the execution
but i figure
i will either be
impressed
or displeased with
what my hands
have done
and there is always the chance
to try something new
master it
and claim it as my own

ten, ten, ten for Tuesday- the Mommy one

Ten things that I have discovered since becoming a Momma:

1. there are not enough hours in the day.period

2. you really can say the same thing one billion times. really

3. there is nothing like hearing your new name.incredible

4. your heart is walking/talking outside of you. literally

5. sleep is a luxury. undeniably

6. life passes much too fast. ridiculous

7.i am stronger than i ever knew. remarkable

8.there are laughs that come from unknown places in your soul. indeed

9. this is really hard work. under-rated

10.i am made for this. blessed

broke out the machine

Yay! It was my first time sewing since 2010! It was about time. I couldn't do it for long because it made my arm hurt :( But I did get to crank out some cloth panty liners. I mean they were easy to make and since no one else is seeing them there was no pressure to make them perfect. I am happy that I finally made them since I have wanted to make me a few for a long time. You know how it is, you always put yourself last. Another wonderful aspect of this project is that I made them using stuff I already had in the house. Go me! I think I want to make me 10 or so, so I have some more to make. First my diva and now this...crunchiness has no end, huh?

Clutter Buster!

Ok, I am on a roll! I am getting rid of a lot of the clutter in my life. And trust me there is so much! Makes you mindful of the stuff that you accumulate. I hope that this frenzy continues as I still have so many nooks and crannies that need an over hall. Where the heck does this stuff come from? I don't consider myself a hoarder but I know I have trouble letting go of things-------I attach a sentimental value to everything. I don't know how I will ever part with the masterpieces that N has started bring to bring home in earnest. I mean how can I part with his little handprint menorah or his shape tracings.

So because I am proud and also because I have been inspired by the postings of others. Here is one of my clutter buster lists.

Throw aways:

mounds of paper ( I mean how many pay stubs do you need?)

flip flops

broken hangers

old nighties

socks

fabric

broken shoes

broken earrings

Donation items:

laptop bag

3 hats

an ipod case

2 ear warmers (I don't think I ever used these :O

3 purses

2 pairs of jeans

2 cookbooks

assorted baby clothes ( a tear. a tear)

3 cell phones

make-up case

shirt

2 sweaters

scarf

physical therapy

tonight i went to my first physical therapy session. it was fine. a lot of pressure/pressing on my sore and achy shoulder/arm but it was not too bad. there was also some hot and cold therapy.the therapist was nice and she sent me home with a few exercises to do before our next appointment.i hope that i can remember them enough to practice. she gave me some tips on a good ways to maneuver with my little man. i will say that you kind of take for granted having a full range of motion. small things like reaching up and picking N up without pain would really be nice. but i am not claiming this, this will only be a small blip on the radar of my life. i am looking forward to getting stronger and having less and less pain everyday. without the aid of 600mg of ibuprofen :P

My Monday

Nothing like an awesome Monday to carry you into Tuesday. So sorry no 10 for Tuesday post.
Yesterday, was a fantastic day. I mean really awesome.
*My mom sent me the cutest boots. If today was not an icy mess, I could have worn them to work. Oh well.
*My bestie put the best message on my FB page. And I always want to remember the words so I am re-posting it here: To my love....I'm watching my church service on the internet (from yesterday)....and it was about relationships. There were 5 questions delving into the depth of friendships and luckily I answered the affirmative to every question. You are that friend who is SAFE enough to tell the truth to. That means because of you I'll probably live longer and happier. Thank you. I treasure your friendship. You are my sister.

Hope that Z doesn't mind :P

*My cousin J came over and loved on N. Plus I got to chit chat with her. It was a great, unexpected visit on a Monday.

* Dinner was easy peasey, thanks meal plan.

* My arm is on the mend. Well not completely but there is a plan in place!

My Monday was great! I hope the rest goes the same way...am I getting anymore surprises Momma?