It is Spring Break and my kids will be heading off to my in-laws for a 5 days. The kids actually chose this activity, not me. They have daycamp, but they thought hanging out with their grandparents would be a ton of fun. I think it will be fabulous for all of them to spend some time together!
My husband will also be away during this time due to training. That means, I'm all by myself for the entire week.
When I initially heard this, I was a little sad. I'll miss my family. But then, the more I thought about it, I realized that this is a small vacation that I've been wanting and didn't even have to even ask for it! Just think, the only meals that I will have to make are for me...if I decide to make it! I can go out and not even have to worry about returning on time. Quiet? I vaguely remember that!!
Being a mom is fabulous, but there are a number of demands on me in terms of my energy. And work, commuting, being a wife and everything else in between can take a toll on me. Not that I regret it. Not that I would make any different choices.
But my goodness...ME time! There it is! No guilt, no restrictions, whatever I want! As I was telling a number of other mothers (who are all travelling to sunny destinations and having incredible adventures), they all said that I had the best Spring Break plan. I think they're right!
So besides work, I'm filling it with meeting with friends and family that I haven't seen for a while. Not cooking one night of dinner. Have plans for quiet activities once I get home. OMG. Maybe take a long luxurious bath and read a book?
I'm going to fill up my bucket this week so that when everybody returns home, I'll be more than ready to have them back.
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Purses
I'm on a local bidding site and I happened to see a purse I liked. It was a brown fabric one. Nothing fancy...nothing amazing. But I guess I was naive in thinking that.
Here's the thing, people are bidding on the item and there is an end time. The post is only on for 24 hours. Whoever is the highest bidder within the 24 hours is the winner. But sometimes it's very close because people are all waiting to the last minute so they can be the last bidder.
And that's exactly what happened with this purse. I bid, and kept bidding until I thought it was over. But there were so many bids in at the last minutes that it was hard to tell who actually won.
Because it was so close, I asked the seller if they could clarify who won. Then, the claws went out with a ton of women. Holy smokes! One person said that I had won (fabulous). Another one said they weren't sure and started to personally attack the one that said I had won. Then a fight ensues online about who won, who is actually an administrative person, who sets the rules, who is a trouble maker, etc.
Ladies. It's a purse. You can go buy one at a store if you'd like. Go to a garage sale. Go on Craigslist. I'm saying that there are many options to go find a purse.
But maybe I'm saying that because I won the auction.
Here's the thing, people are bidding on the item and there is an end time. The post is only on for 24 hours. Whoever is the highest bidder within the 24 hours is the winner. But sometimes it's very close because people are all waiting to the last minute so they can be the last bidder.
And that's exactly what happened with this purse. I bid, and kept bidding until I thought it was over. But there were so many bids in at the last minutes that it was hard to tell who actually won.
Because it was so close, I asked the seller if they could clarify who won. Then, the claws went out with a ton of women. Holy smokes! One person said that I had won (fabulous). Another one said they weren't sure and started to personally attack the one that said I had won. Then a fight ensues online about who won, who is actually an administrative person, who sets the rules, who is a trouble maker, etc.
Ladies. It's a purse. You can go buy one at a store if you'd like. Go to a garage sale. Go on Craigslist. I'm saying that there are many options to go find a purse.
But maybe I'm saying that because I won the auction.
Monday, March 3, 2014
New Love
I am just giddy. GIDDY. Can you hear me screaming it? Oh, I love hearing about new love.
But what is making me extremely giddy is me setting up two people and seeing it work. It was like I had borrowed Cupid's arrow and gave them both a shot.
These two people are my friends but they knew nothing of each other. But for whatever reason, I just thought they would be the best match. And they both were open to it and allowed me to be part of this matchmaking.
The best part is that this guy is so sweet and a romantic. Very mindful. And she just loves this type of old fashioned romance. They started off with letter writing. LETTER writing. I didn't ask him to do it, but he thought it was a nice gesture. It escalated to a the phone.
And fast forward to today...they finally met in person. I was expecting a short date...but a whole day later, they are both smitten as can be.
I think I should start looking for a dress to wear to their wedding.
But what is making me extremely giddy is me setting up two people and seeing it work. It was like I had borrowed Cupid's arrow and gave them both a shot.
These two people are my friends but they knew nothing of each other. But for whatever reason, I just thought they would be the best match. And they both were open to it and allowed me to be part of this matchmaking.
The best part is that this guy is so sweet and a romantic. Very mindful. And she just loves this type of old fashioned romance. They started off with letter writing. LETTER writing. I didn't ask him to do it, but he thought it was a nice gesture. It escalated to a the phone.
And fast forward to today...they finally met in person. I was expecting a short date...but a whole day later, they are both smitten as can be.
I think I should start looking for a dress to wear to their wedding.
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