Tuesday is a rollin'

Good Morning Friends! Hope your Tuesday is off to a fantastic start. I have survived 3 whole days of single parenting without any major incidents. I did however spend three hours in my car yesterday morning doing drop offs and ortho appointments....but no big snaffu's. No one got left at school. They got in three meals. They were relatively clean, and I believe everyone brushed their teeth. I would not swear to that one though. VICTORY!!

Today is off to a good start. Everyone is at school. I have managed to have coffee, and brush my teeth. Showering is on the schedule. I have a ton of work to do too. Oh, and I decided to dye my hair auburn. I don't know why. I just get an itch like this every now and then to do something different. I have been Platinum blonde (most of my life) but consistently for the last 4 years, and I am bored. The color is on my head as we speak, so there is no turning back. Wish me luck.

December is rolling. I have gotten a good deal of my shopping done, hurray! I still haven't taken pics for our holiday card. That task always overwhelms me. How do I get all five boys, in the same place, clean, dressed nice, and sitting still?????? There is no way I can get the whole family this year. Last year I resorted to a montage, and that might be what I do this year. We shall see. I never sent new address cards to everyone, so I will probably miss out on my favorite part, getting all of those cards! I love seeing how the kids all grow from year to year. If you want to send us a card, but don't have our address, message me on facebook or email me please!

That is it for now. Happy Tuesday!

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