This post is a mess of randomness, so consider yourselves warned ;)
Remember when I made that silly promise to myself about one month ago that I would not purchase any clothes or accessories for myself for a period of at least 6 months? Well, I am pleased to say that I have successfully made it through one month! I was going to make it a blanket promise and not shop for my kiddos either, but we are finally attending church again, so proper church attire was needed. I was simply not raised with the mindset that wearing jeans or fleece pants to church was okay. I cannot do it. Anyway, I did purchase a few dresses for them to wear, but got some pretty good deals too ;) Too bad our traveling and babysitting costs have increased this month, so we couldn't see the difference in our bank account. OH well. It's all about principles anyway.
So, for all you crazy-people haters (Lisa and Jessica), I'm on my way! I may be crazy, but I am holding strong. Now if only I could be as determined about my eating clean/gluten free venture. Ugh. That is a worthless cause. Thank goodness I don't have celiac or maybe I should wish I did. The pain that comes after eating the gluten could be enough punishment to keep me on track. Hmmm.
It's true, I am a whacko! ;)
In other news, I am planning out our next adventure and I am super excited to say that my Mom is coming along for the fun! My Dad is going to be farming if all goes well, which is a bummer; however, we so happy my Mom is coming. It is going to be awesome! It looks like we'll be taking a Mediterranean Cruise. Blue domes of Santorini, here we come. I am so, so excited. Greece was one of my top places to visit while here in Europe and Chris has wanted to do a cruise for a few years, so it is the best of both worlds. The cruise will take us to about 5 different ports. I cannot wait!
Claire is having her first playdate at our house on Saturday. Her BFF from school is coming over for some fun. Claire is very excited about it. The poor girl gets the shaft with a mid-summer birthday, which means no party with friends. Instead she goes to everyone else's party and talks about her own like it is going to happen, but never does. Anyway, I am trying to make the playdates extra special for her. We'll decorate some Valentine's Day cookies and eat heart shaped pizza. It should be great. Her friend lives in the neighboring village, which is nice too.
Mya came home super excited yesterday. Why, you may wonder? Well, she got to wear boy undies! Yep, you read right. She was sporting Captain America and could not have been more proud. Ugh. She didn't wipe well, then got help, but still wasn't good enough, so there you have it--onto her 3rd pair of undies in one day. Oiy. It took an act of God to peel them off her this morning. She really wanted to keep them on. This girl is a spit fire. Love her to pieces.
Remember when I made that silly promise to myself about one month ago that I would not purchase any clothes or accessories for myself for a period of at least 6 months? Well, I am pleased to say that I have successfully made it through one month! I was going to make it a blanket promise and not shop for my kiddos either, but we are finally attending church again, so proper church attire was needed. I was simply not raised with the mindset that wearing jeans or fleece pants to church was okay. I cannot do it. Anyway, I did purchase a few dresses for them to wear, but got some pretty good deals too ;) Too bad our traveling and babysitting costs have increased this month, so we couldn't see the difference in our bank account. OH well. It's all about principles anyway.
So, for all you crazy-people haters (Lisa and Jessica), I'm on my way! I may be crazy, but I am holding strong. Now if only I could be as determined about my eating clean/gluten free venture. Ugh. That is a worthless cause. Thank goodness I don't have celiac or maybe I should wish I did. The pain that comes after eating the gluten could be enough punishment to keep me on track. Hmmm.
It's true, I am a whacko! ;)
In other news, I am planning out our next adventure and I am super excited to say that my Mom is coming along for the fun! My Dad is going to be farming if all goes well, which is a bummer; however, we so happy my Mom is coming. It is going to be awesome! It looks like we'll be taking a Mediterranean Cruise. Blue domes of Santorini, here we come. I am so, so excited. Greece was one of my top places to visit while here in Europe and Chris has wanted to do a cruise for a few years, so it is the best of both worlds. The cruise will take us to about 5 different ports. I cannot wait!
Claire is having her first playdate at our house on Saturday. Her BFF from school is coming over for some fun. Claire is very excited about it. The poor girl gets the shaft with a mid-summer birthday, which means no party with friends. Instead she goes to everyone else's party and talks about her own like it is going to happen, but never does. Anyway, I am trying to make the playdates extra special for her. We'll decorate some Valentine's Day cookies and eat heart shaped pizza. It should be great. Her friend lives in the neighboring village, which is nice too.
Mya came home super excited yesterday. Why, you may wonder? Well, she got to wear boy undies! Yep, you read right. She was sporting Captain America and could not have been more proud. Ugh. She didn't wipe well, then got help, but still wasn't good enough, so there you have it--onto her 3rd pair of undies in one day. Oiy. It took an act of God to peel them off her this morning. She really wanted to keep them on. This girl is a spit fire. Love her to pieces.
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Love ya, j
Lisa