What I learned in August

I'm back..... this past month has been it's own kind of crazy. Finishing up summer and getting back into school, the new school year at work, and normal daily life have all been a little exhausting.

The things this past month have taught me are:

I do not appreciate a "cooler" summer. I like a nice hot summer. This one felt more like a continuation of Spring for me. It is only September 2nd and my tan has faded....bummer.

I have enjoyed our new kittens and when they all went missing, I was as sad as our girls were. Two have returned and we are hoping the other three have found a loving home wherever they are.

School supply shopping is one of my favorite things to do. I love pencils, pens, crayons, notebooks, etc.

I don't like paying the bill when it is time to register my children again for school. Wow! Public School is not cheap.

I am really poor at self control. I am back to drinking Coca Cola like it's my job, but it really is one my favorite things in life. Simple things.

I have amazing kids and their hearts for others and for God inspire me to be the best I can be.

School spirit for my alma maters is important to me and I am so thankful to be tied closely to both still today. High School and College.

I LOVE High School Football games and now that the first game (and victory) of the season is in the books, I am craving something pumpkin flavored because in my mind, Fall has officially been ushered in......

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Daybook....

Good Morning, I am linking up with The Simple Woman's Blog for the weekly Daybook For today... February 9, 2015 Outside my window .... Chilly (in the 30's for a high) but no snow. Most of the snow has melted from the warm temps this weekend. I am thinking ... that I had a great, great weekend with my family. I am thankful. .. that my children view each other as important. We had to plan Lucy's birthday celebration around Katie's work hours because she just started her new job and can't request time off. Lucy would have never considered celebrating her birthday without her big sis present. I am wearing. .. my sparkly sweater again. I must need the sparkles to handle a Monday morning. I am creating ... nothing at the moment, but do have some unfinished projects. My mind has been exhausted lately and I am just chilling and puttering around. I am praying ... for a family decision that could make a huge difference in our live...

It's OK

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Your Favorite Christmas Tradition

We have developed many traditions for our family over the years. We always open one present on Christmas Eve, we have Grinch Punch on Christmas Eve, we lay out cookies and a beer for Santa (this has been since my childhood), sprinkle oatmeal in the yard for the reindeer, have sparkling grape juice and chocolate eclairs on Christmas morning, and we go see a movie as a family on Christmas afternoon at the movie theater. Leading up to Christmas we have chocolate advent calendars, have fun with R.J. our Elf on the Shelf, go to the surrounding towns that have light displays on a snowy evening, attend the Santa breakfast in town, and enjoy the school's Christmas program. We have many family dinners and get togethers to attend to wish everyone a wonderful holiday and spend quality time with the ones we love. My favorite tradition? Probably leaving cookies and beer for Santa. I don't know how it started but...

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