Crazy Days

Somedays I make myself crazy.

I can only imagine what I do to others.

I was never an indecisive person, but lately...

UGH. I don't like not making up my mind, not knowing what I want or wanting too many things.

Frustrating. Fraying Nerves.

But, sometimes it's being simple that works best. Compare photo A to photo B. A or C? C or D? and so on.

I discovered that I have to step out of my box. Out of my "safety zone. So, I'm going for it. This is difficult for me.

I'm a planner. I don't like change. I like lists and routines.

I'm taking a chance and making a change.

I'll share more in a few days.

In the interim, please say a prayer, or make a wish, or whatever it takes to make this a reality. My daughter is trying out for cheerleading. She is a constant inspiration to me. She just goes for things. She takes chances, something I would never do.
She wants this spot on the squad so bad she can taste it. So, please say a tiny prayer. A BIG prayer.

Go TEAM!

My Predictable Life...

I recently realized that my day is completely predictable.

The alarm goes off in the morning and jolts me out of my peaceful slumber into the harsh reality of the morning.





I fall out of bed and crawl to the kitchen for coffee.





I make my way to the bathroom where I have to shower, do the hair and make-up thing. Then I run around getting everyone ready for their day.



Get in the car and drop off Mr. Big, my niece and nephew at the elementary school.




Head on over to the Starbuck's drive-thru and grab a venti peppermint white chocolate mocha, no fat, no whip.



Jump on the expressway and head on out to work.

Get to work and handle the business of the day.

Then it's back home to dinner, homework, housework, etc.

When did this happen? How did this happen? I guess no one will be calling me exciting any time soon.

Hostage Situation & Other Tales from the White House

My camera has been taken hostage.

I have been desperately trying to capture some photos of my renovations and my stitching and I cannot get my hands on it.

So, here is what's been going on...

The drywall is down - we're looking at studs (okay, not THOSE studs, 2 x 4's)

We only found 2 dead mice in the walls - Yahooo!!!

The new windows have been ordered and will be here within 2 weeks.

I have gotten all of my cross-stitching charts organized and cataloged and I only have to kit them all up and figure out what to do next.

We have chosen the hardwood floors

I am working on dealing with my issues and feelings of failure in regards to my mothering and my son's choices




I am learning to embrace "me" despite my faults

I am so proud of the way my daughter has been working diligently on her gymnastic/cheerleading skills

I watched the most amazing movie tonight - Slumdog Millionaire. If you haven't seen it, please do so as soon as possible!

I am gearing up for a very heavy duty workload through the end of the month and I thank GOD for the blessing of work.

I am still searching for the perfect quilt for my new "room"



I have picked out my new front door.

We are installing a pocket door in the perfect place that will alter the entire function of the upstairs.




We have made a decision on the layout of the upstairs

I got my hair highlighted (finally) and my new colorist is WONDERFUL!

My husband and I are doing our very best to fall in love with each other day after day - FIREPROOF




I do have one very big QUESTION...Do I paint the trim WHITE? Do I paint the trim CREAM? Do I stain the trim? HELP!!!