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WHAT I’M READING: This months Better Homes and Gardens finished as much of it as I could this afternoon at tae kwon do. But the tooting man next to me just about put me over the edge!

WHAT I’M WATCHING: don't laugh....but I have a DVR'd Kendra on right now.

WHAT I'M LISTENING TO: Yes, that would Miley "Party in the USA" though I do like this Youtube video of it. It makes me crack up laughing every single time.

WHAT I’M WEARING: pink jammies. I am going to bed with the sun since the boy's bus comes at the a$$ crack of dawn. No lie, we get out there and the sun is just coming up.

WHAT I’M EATING: nothing, to late.

WHAT I'M ENJOYING: the quiet of a house with two kids asleep.

WHAT I’M SNIFFING: Tonka Bean candles still. Though I am so ready to find me a pumpkin spice. Nothing says fall like Root candle flavors mulled cider and pumpkin spice!

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WHAT I AM ENJOYING: Livi never ceasing to make me laugh.

Just last night: I screamed because she made the lid slam on her step stool. I said, "Girl, you scared the ........" I paused because I was trying to think of something besides "bejesus".

She piped in, "the craps out of you." Husband is snickering while he is pulling her curtains shut, because he KNOWS I am the one that says that!

Nice one, score another "mother of the year" effort on my part

WHAT I’M READING: The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World ....now planning our days while we are there.

WHAT I’M WATCHING: the kids do an art project....Will is working on a ABC book about himself. It is killing me not to go in there and get all "McCrafty" on him.



WHAT I’M LISTENING TO: ....just pushed "most recently played" on my Ipod: Wicked Game by Chris Isaac. I think this might be one of my all time favorite songs.

WHAT I’M WEARING: shorts and an orange top ...(how funny, last week, I was wearing orange as well!

WHAT I’M EATING: had apples and a cheese stick for a snack

WHAT I’M SNIFFING: Tonka Bean candles still....

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WHAT I’M READING: The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World ....now planning our days while we are there.

WHAT I’M WATCHING: Whatever is on the DVR.... I think there is a Gene Simmons Family Jewels on it. For as crazy as that man seems, he is fairly down to Earth!



WHAT I’M LISTENING TO: Livi sing. Honest to Bob she told me, "I sing so beautiful, I can make a bird pop!" Oh girlie.....you never cease to make me laugh! I am pretty sure she is talking about Fiona in Shrek.

WHAT I’M WEARING: shorts, orangish top that matches my new "Tasmanian Devil Made Me Do It" pedicured toes. I am so not the matchy-matchy girl but the color caught my eye.

WHAT I’M EATING: I had cereal for lunch, does that count? Just drinking the standard diet DP now though.

WHAT I’M ENJOYING: The kids both being in school....whew hoo!!

WHAT I’M SNIFFING: Tonka Bean candle from Partylite....what is a Tonka Bean? I don't imagine it is a little yellow truck shaped bean?? But it does smell good, kind of spicy.

As for a self pic, I decided to take a pic of my toes. I love me some freshly painted toes. I almost wrote: me + pedi'd toes = TLA ....but it wouldn't all fit.

Happy Tuesday, y'all

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Long time no post! We went to OH for the long fourth of July weekend. We had so much fun! Husband went to a bit of his twenty year reunion. We had some awesome fair food. Will rode the roller coaster twelve times. This picture of me and him was taken at the top of the ferris wheel. Right after I took this picture, he started freaking out since he thought I would drop my phone!

WHAT I’M READING: The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World ...still reading this. I got all of the reservations we wanted. There is one minor glitch, but it worked to our advantage!

WHAT I’M WATCHING: DVR'd Here Come the Newlyweds. Very cute show.



WHAT I’M LISTENING TO: just turned on Pandora. It played "If Everyone Cared" by Nickelback. I love this song!!

"If everyone cared and nobody cried
If everyone loved and nobody lied
If everyone shared and swallowed their pride
We'd see the day when nobody died"

WHAT I’M WEARING: shorts, t-shirt, freshly washed face

WHAT I’M EATING: nada, it is late. Had my favorite pasta for dinner though

WHAT I’M ENJOYING: having a working laptop cord. It had been delivered to my neighbor's house!

WHAT I’M SNIFFING: the Crystal Light lemonade I am drinking

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I will spare you a self portrait pic this week. I have been experiencing some vertigo, so I thought this pic of Will exemplifies how I feel, going round and round ....everything very blurry!

WHAT I’M READING: The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World ...still reading this. Next week is the day I can call to make my advance reservations.

WHAT I’M WATCHING: DVR'd Hitched or Ditched...the momma doesn't like the guy's girlfriend, so you know it won't work out!



WHAT I’M LISTENING TO: just turned on Pandora, Nickleback station. It played "If Today Was Your Last Day" I love the words to this song:

"My best friend gave me the best advice. He said each day's a gift and not a given right. Leave no stone unturned. Leave your fears behind. And try to take the path less traveled by, That first step you take is the longest stride"

WHAT I’M WEARING: jammie pants, t-shirt, freshly washed face.

WHAT I’M EATING: nada, it is late. Had quesadillas for dinner though

WHAT I’M ENJOYING: thinking of the long weekend

WHAT I’M SNIFFING: Crystal Light lemonade I am drinking

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WHAT I’M READING: The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World ....pouring over all the food selections, character dining, etc. I am getting so excited!

WHAT I’M WATCHING: DVR'd Here Come the Newlyweds...love this show!

WHAT I’M LISTENING TO: the hum of my laptop. The babies are sleeping.

WHAT I’M WEARING: jammie pants, t-shirt, freshly washed face. It was hot today. We were outside quite a bit, so I was sticky. I can't like being sticky!

WHAT I’M EATING: nada, but we had grilled chicken and wild rice for dinner. That is one of my all time go-to meals. I can use the leftover chicken in some quesadillas soon. Yummy!

WHAT I’M ENJOYING: Husband made it home for dinner tonight. He has been working some long hours these past two weeks.

WHAT I’M SNIFFING: new dryer sheets I tried this last time...something lavender.

PS...several people asked me about my eyelashes in one of my tuesday with tommie posts. First off, I have VERY straight thin eyelashes. But my little secret that I have done every since I ever started wearing makeup...(some where along the same time I used a can of Aquanet on my hair!), I have heated up my eyelash curler with my hairdryer before I curl them. For the life of me, I can't remember who showed me this. After that, I use the mascara in the pink tube: blackest black. I have tried the waterproof, but I use the regular one.

Disclaimer here: this pic is taken pre-makeup. Not that I wear that much anyway!!

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1) photo of me: taken with my Iphone this afternoon! Love that thing!

2) current candle scents: apple cinnamon. I just went to a Partylite candle party, can't wait for those to get here!

3) what i am currently reading: Cookie Magazine

4) newest music i added to my playlist: Some princess relaxation stories for Livi for when I had to take her to my hair appointment.

5) movies i saw: Listened to the kids watch Madagascar2 on the drive to soccer camp every day.

6) something yummy i made this month: lemon chicken...oh my, it was heavenly!

7) the last place i ate out: sad to say, McDonalds

8.) something that made me cry: recently...Will's graduation

9) something that made me laugh: getting sprayed by the slip n slide

10) something i looked forward to this month: summer break

11) something i am thankful for: family, friends, food....brought to you by the letter F

12) something i want to remember about this month: my baby turned six and loves his Superman jammies

13) a photo i took this month: Livi, at Will's soccer camp final day. She wanted to wear her hair in a headband. I agreed. I swear I said, "Get your hair out of your face." at least 1000 times!

borrowed this from Janetwho borrowed it from Dawn)

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Keeping it real here, I had to get my hair colored this morning at my favorite Aveda salon here. I have never had to take a kid to a hair appointment. But she did okay. She wasn't quite sure what to think of the entire process!

WHAT I’M READING: the latest Southern Living magazine.

WHAT I’M WATCHING: Hitched or Ditched....yes, it is a real show!

WHAT I’M LISTENING TO: Josie snoring, at least she isn't tooting

WHAT I’M WEARING: Halloween jammie pants from Old Navy....they are so comfortable I just can't bear to put them away

WHAT I’M EATING: Nothing...without giving TMI, I must have eaten something that doesn't agree with me this afternoon.

WHAT I’M ENJOYING: seeing Will learning so many soccer skills, though he is worn out after three hours in the sun every morning.

WHAT I’M SNIFFING: cinnamon apple candle

Happy Tuesday, y'all

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WHAT I’M READING: the latest Real Simple magazine

WHAT I’M WATCHING: Whatever is on the DVR, I haven't watched TV the last two nights! So I know Gossip Girl, Castle, Charm School, Medium, House, Desperate Housewives, Daisy of Love....oh yeah, some good "trash TV" as Will calls it.

WHAT I’M LISTENING TO: Josie snoring.....and Gossip Girl.

WHAT I’M WEARING: jammies

WHAT I’M EATING: had chicken quesadillas for dinner earlier

WHAT I’M ENJOYING: first day to let the kids run around in the sprinkler. They would run through the sprinkler, then come hug my legs. Lots of silly laughter!!

WHAT I’M SNIFFING: not much, spring allergies are not my friend. My nose is kind of stopped up!

Happy Tuesday, y'all

Note: tuesday with tommie pic circa summer 1991....bride's face blurred to protect the innocent.

Let me just say, a great deal of hair product and Aqua Net went into that hairdo.

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I am sure this is supposed to be one of those one word memes circulating on Facebook. But this is my tuesday with tommie...I get to change it.

Where is your cell phone? sitting beside me
2. Your significant other? Husband
3. Your hair? newly cut and colored
4. Your daughter? talkative
5. Your son? methodical
6. Your favorite thing? right now it those cute red sandals I bought last week
7. Your dream last night? I don't remember
8. Your favorite drink? diet DP or white wine, do I really have to choose
9. Your goal? peacefulness
10. The room you’re in? living room
11. Your church? the kids' preschool is at a church
12. Your fear? Something happening to one of the kids
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? HAPPY
14. Where were you last night? home
15. What you’re not? messy
16. Muffins? Monday
17. One of your wish list items? not much really
18. Where you grew up? podunk Oklahoma
19. The last thing you did? put the kids to bed
20. What are you wearing? jammies
21. Your TV? playing DVRd 90210
22. Your pets? Josie, the tooting French Bulldog
23. Your computer? laptop
24. Your life? is pretty much an open book
25. Your mood? relaxed
26. Missing someone? friends from various places we have lived
27. Your car? Volvo XC70
28. Something you’re not wearing? socks
29. Favorite store? Gap
30. Your summer? coming up pretty soon
31. Like(love) someone? yes
32. Your favorite color? cranberry red
33. Last time you laughed? today
34. Last time you cried? last time I was a "woman"

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Doing something a wee bit different for tuesday with tommie: The ABC’s of me…
A - Age: 40
B - Bed size: Queen, not nearly big enough when one kid or the other climbs in
C - Chore you hate: cleaning the shower
D - Dog's name: Josie
E - Essential start your day item: coffee with lots of creamer
F - Favorite color: cranberry red
G - Gold or Silver: platinum
H - Height: about 5'3"
I - Instruments you play(ed): clarinet
J - Job Title: domestic diva
K - Kid(s): 2 - Will and Livi
L - Last movie seen: Twilight
M - Mom's name: Ramona
N - Nicknames: tommie
O - Overnight hospital stay other than childbirth (if applicable): jaw surgery way back when

P - Pet Peeve: While in waiting areas, (like at gymnastics), people who have to talk super loud, like you are really interested in what they have to say.
Q - Quote from a movie: "Son, you got a panty on your head"
R - Right or Left Handed: Right
S - Scared of: the kids getting run over in a parking lot. I still make them hold my hand.
T - Time you wake up: 7 or when the kids wake up
U - Under the water or Up in the air:..under the water.

V - Vegetable(s) you dislike: brussel sprouts
W - Ways you run late: I rarely run late...but not setting the alarm would be a reason
X - X-rays you've had: do dental ones count?
Y - Yummy food you make: I can make some mean muffins.
not sure where Z went!!

borrowed from : Juliette at Wait 4 the News, my old TX neighbor who now lives in Maine

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yes, this is really what I look like first thing in the morning....

WHAT I’M READING: the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World 2009.

WHAT I’M WATCHING: nothing, listening to the kids watching a Care Bear movie

WHAT I’M LISTENING TO: podcasts of the ..Bobby Bones show out of Austin

WHAT I’M WEARING: chinos and a springy top...though it is only 50 degrees! I am really Jonesing for some spring weather

WHAT I’M EATING: snacking on popcorn



WHAT I’M ENJOYING: these adorable Miss Trish of Capri starfish sandals ...they are a true cranberry red. I guess I better get a pedicure soon! (pic taken with my handy dandy Iphone)

WHAT I’M SNIFFING: airpopped popcorn with butter and salt.

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WHAT I’M READING: a handful of magazines...my mom sent me More as kind of a joke. When we lived there last summer in our moving transition to KY, she had a small stack of them. I was raving about it...then it saw on the cover it is for "Celebrating Women 40+".....I guess I fit its target audience!

WHAT I’M WATCHING: Whatever is on the DVR, I know I have at least one Gossip Girl on there.

WHAT I’M LISTENING TO: the kids watching Dora Snow Princess

WHAT I’M WEARING: black trouser pants and a green cable sweater

WHAT I’M EATING: Making my favorite penne for dinner....penne, kalamata olives, spinach, feta, all tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette....so yummy, so yummy, in the party in my tummy

WHAT I’M ENJOYING: seeing the kids visit with their Grandparents....though missing Husband!!

WHAT I’M SNIFFING: not much, spring allergies are not my friend. My nose is kind of stopped up!

Happy Tuesday, y'all

Note: Will took this pic with his camera. We had such a good time with Monkey. He should be arriving in GA either tonight or tomorrow.

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WHAT I’M READING: can't remember the name of the book...but something is on my nightstand

WHAT I’M WATCHING: Believe it or not, the DVR is empty, so I am watching Dancing with the Stars and House....flipping back and forth to not have to watch commercials.

WHAT I’M LISTENING TO: Josie snoring...(at least she isn't tooting).

Had to add what Will said today. We were outside doing some yard work. Bugs are starting to fly around, one flew very near or in his ear. Swatting at his ear, he said, "What in the hell is in my ear?" WHAT??? I admit, I have slipped a few times but that is not my choice of swear words. He said he heard it on "Dirty Jobs" with Mike Rowe. Damn Mike Rowe!

WHAT I’M WEARING: green tank and shorts...It is St Patrick's Day.

WHAT I’M EATING: had my favorite penne for dinner....penne, kalamata olives, spinach, feta, all tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette....so yummy, so yummy, in the party in my tummy

WHAT I’M ENJOYING: my Iphone....I took this pic with it. I was going to do some fun sepia tones on it, but it really shows the true pumpkin orange color of the bathroom downstairs. I was trying to get the back of it. I got it cut today and she did a great job! To think, this tuesday with tommie started six weeks ago when I got my hair cut and colored last time.

WHAT I’M SNIFFING: Brisket.....Husband is having a lunch at his work tomorrow. It smells so good!

Happy Tuesday, y'all

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***I thought I was getting all creative and artsy shooting a pic in front of the brick. But the wind was blowing like a "herd-a-cane (Livi and Will speak for hurricane). Then I glanced up just as the the camera took the picture.....dang...I need to get my roots done. PS, I have an appointment next week. Bring on the color. I am too young to go gray!***

WHAT I’M READING: Just got the new Real Simple for April 2009. Kind of exciting just to write April...I am so over winter. Remind me why I wanted seasons???

WHAT I’M WATCHING: I have NEVER gotten into American Idol.....so I am forced to watch Rock of Love the Superfan challenge episode

WHAT I’M LISTENING TO: during the day I listen to my favorite radio station podcasts..Bobby Bones out of Austin. I can listen to his morning show online if I am home. But I tend to run errands while the kids are at preschool. But it is so easy to download the podcasts to my Iphone.

WHAT I’M WEARING: jammie pants....t-shirt....it is 9:30 at night.

WHAT I’M EATING: had Chinese for dinner....chicken with veggies. It was only okay.

WHAT I’M ENJOYING: I love Tuesday evenings.....Monday and

Tuesday days are pretty busy. We made cookies today, then rushed off to ballet for Livi. Wednesdays are so laid back.

WHAT I’M SNIFFING: Mississippi Mud cookies (recipe in the previous link) we made today. These were really good! You melted chocolate to mix into the butter and sugar. Oh me, oh my! They really were yummilicious! Want one, we have plenty left over even after sharing with the neighbors and the kids' teachers.

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This was really fun. I can see doing this every year or so to see how the answers change.

All About Mommy

By Will (age 5) and Olivia (age 4) **pic taken with the laptop camera**

1. What is something mommy always says to you?
Will: I love you.
Olivia: I love you.

2. What makes mommy happy?
W: Us

O: A kiss

3. What makes mommy sad?
W: When she can't make the kids happy.
O: Me throwing stuff and being bad at school.

4. How does your mommy make you laugh?
W: By tickles, but she can't tickle as fast as daddy.
O: By telling me an underpants joke.

5. What was your mommy like as a child?
W: I don't know.
O: She was like me.

6. How old is your mommy?
W: 19 (this made me laugh!!)
O: 16 (laughing even more)

7. How tall is your mommy?
W: this tall(raising up his arms as high as he can)
O: I don't know.

8. What is her favorite thing to do?
W: Hug and kiss us.
O: Be with me.

9. What does your mommy do when you're not around?
W: Clean up the house.
O: Do some cleaning, like house blessing.

10. If your mommy becomes famous, what will it be for?
W: Tickling.
O: For cooking. (I like her idea!)

11. What is your mommy really good at?
W: hugging and loving
O: The computer

12. What is your mommy not very good at?
W: tickling (But I thought I was going to be famous for it!)
O: flipping backwards (I have no clue where this came from!)

13. What does your mommy do for her job?
W: Doing good things for the house.
O: Cooking when Dad's sick

14. What is your mommy's favorite food?
W: quesadillas
O: Egg sandwiches....(I have been eating these for breakfast lately.)

15. What makes you proud of your mommy?
W: To just be me
O: When I help her cook.

16. If your mommy were a cartoon character, who would she be?

W: Maggie and the Ferocious Beast

O: Pinky Dinky Do o

17. What do you and your mommy do together?
W: Play Candyland
O: build with blocks

18. How are you and your mommy the same?
W: We have the same cheeks.
O: We both have brown eyes.

19. How are you and your mommy different?
W: I have blue eyes, you have brown.
O: You have black hair, I have brown hair.

20. How do you know your mommy loves you?
W: Because you are my mommy.
O: You kiss me and hug me.

21. Where is your mommy's favorite place to go?
W: Target (oh yeah!)
O: the park

idea borrowed from: Jenni at Four Feet More

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WHAT I’M READING: "Stone Cold" by David Baldacci. ....still reading this

WHAT I’M WATCHING: I'll have to check to see if 90210 is new tonight. Admit it, you like it too.

WHAT I’M LISTENING TO: the kids bouncing around in the living room while they are watching something on Noggin.

WHAT I’M WEARING: trouser jeans, grey shirt, and my cute patent leather Me Too shoes

WHAT I’M EATING: just had apples and a cheese stick for a snack

WHAT I’M ENJOYING: that Livi will soon be in ballet for an hour, Will will play my Iphone while we wait, I will get to catch up on my magazines.

WHAT I’M SNIFFING: Cloros2 stain fighter and color booster.....Livi spilled chocolate milk on this adorable JosieKat's trunk simply bow dress

Happy Tuesday, y'all

**pic taken by Will with my Iphone***

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WHAT I’M READING: I found two of Husband's books that I haven't read. I like about a third of his. One is "Stone Cold" by David Baldacci.

WHAT I’M WATCHING: whatever is on the DVR....nothing since Gossip Girl is a rerun this week.


WHAT I’M LISTENING TO: podcast of my favorite radio station from Austin....and to see if Will stays in his bed. He is still sick...poor baby

WHAT I’M WEARING: Jammies....it is already 9 at night

WHAT I’M EATING: crunching on ice...I know, not that great for your teeth!

WHAT I’M ENJOYING: That I was able to make an appointment online for Will. I rarely use the word HATE...but I hate having to start calling at 6:30 AM HOPING the lines aren't busy. Sitting there hitting redial until someone picks up.

WHAT I’M SNIFFING: Carpet cleaner....one old dog left alone in the house, figure it out.

PS, kind of surprised I have done this several weeks in a row....this kind of shows how tired I am feeling today. I am in for a long night tonight as well....I'll really have bags under my eyes by tomorrow!