Cheers to the end of a long a** day

Today was one of those days. You know those days when the thing you want most in the world is to be at home with your family relaxing........but the harsh reality of it is that you won't be home until 830, tired, grouchy, and in total need of a full body massage, a bottle of wine, and a piping hot bubble bath.

Today was one of those days.

But I am finally home. Hair is up, wine glass is full, candles are lit, and pimple medicine is on (hopefully combatting this huge mountain of disgusting puss that is protruding from my chin). TMI? Tough luck. I've had to walk around with this thing for the last 2 days. Trust me, I am one grouchy mama.

Uh oh, I feel a rant coming on. **PLEASE BE WARNED- this is your one and only opportunity to lace up those Nike's and sprint for the hills. If you so foolishly choose to stay behind and take your chances, I cannot promise there will be any survivors.

I am a strong woman and a full believer in independence, strength, paving the way, not relying on a man, paying your own bills, blah blah blah. Beyonce is my homegirl (I wish) and her songs are my anthem. But you know what?? Independent women get tired too. They want foot rubs, romantic dinners, surprise LV bags and Louboutin shoes. I want! I work hard. I sacrifice. I want!! When is it my turn to be spoiled and not running around crazy tired, shuttling kids from one practice to another, while keeping the house clean, and the laundry done, all while working a 9-5 full time job, and struggling to build a business on the side? When?

Whoa. Wine induced/exhaustion haze is slowly lifting.

 I look around at my beautiful, sleeping children. In my newly remodeled, practically brand new house. With the laundry going in my brand new (I totally didn't need) washer and dryer. And my comfortable, familiar empty bed, calling my name. While my bf works a 24 hr/always on call shift, waking up at 2am emergency, no sleep night.

Independence? Who needs it?! I'm exhausted and grouchy. And I'm the happiest girl in the world.

Wine, pimples, and life,

XoXo

So fresh and so new

Happy 2012!!

I love the feeling of a new year. New hopes and goals. Fresh drive and ambitions. Taking on the world, one step at a time.

What has this year got in store for us? I can't wait to find out!

I know you all have been sick with worry, tossing and turning through those sleepless nights, trying to figure out where I have been. 

Yah right! I know you all have been partying it up with all of the holidays and festivities that we are all trying to recuperate from.

So have I. 

My sister and her brood are here visiting, and I have my own little barbie doll to play with.

But don't let this cute little package fool you. She has got A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E for days. Hmmmm, I wonder where she got that from?? But, she does let me paint her nails and make her hair, so even when she's sassy, she pretty much gets whatever she wants.

And the boys absolutely adore her!

Pre-NYE fireworks. Daddy had to work on New Years Eve, so he popped some the day before and the day after. 

**Here's to hoping for lots of blessings and luck this year**

Me and my mini all bundled on NYE, taking a little power nap (1030pm) so that we could make it to midnight.  

And I just had to sneak this pic in. This was our lunch today.......homemade shrimp scampi.

Told ya I'd be cooking up a storm once the appliances were in.

Off to bed (back to work tomorrow),

XoXo

The big semi....reveal

The final days are here. 

You all know how long I've been waiting for this moment. And like a child at Christmas, I can hardly stand it. 

The finality of it is so close, yet just out of my reach. How poetically ironic. 

Screw that crap! Let's get er done!!

So this is my kitchen in its current state. 

Fridge in place. Microwave hood in place.

Dishwasher in place but not hooked up.

Range in place (kinda) but not hooked up.

If our range was electric then it would be no big deal. But it's not. It's gas. 

Supposedly the cooking capabilities of a gas range are far superior. I don't know if that's true. We've always had gas, so I'm not really experienced with cooking on electric ranges. 

So we find ourselves waiting for our plumber to hook us up.

I am really really really REALLY hoping Monday's post will show all of my lovelies in place, hooked up, working, and a fresh plate of hot brownies (straight out of the oven) to prove it. 

Okay, maybe not the brownies, since I have hardly any groceries. Lol. But you get the gist.

Can you see it?

Oh sweet dreams how I hope with all my heart that you come true. 

Then I can clean my counters, de-clutter, and do a "I'm a BHG feature wanna be" photo shoot. 

Really really hoping I'm gassy on Sunday,

XoXo

Half naked tree and almost done kitchen peep show

Hi all. Before reading this I have to warn you. As the title suggests, there will be inappropriate shots of nudity. Turn away now if this makes you feel uncomfortable. 

Well, not really. But I think I've got your attention.

My sweet tree has all of its lights and ornaments. Thanks kiddos! 

I still have to go back and de-clutter their decorista efforts. Plus, add a lil bit of mama's flare. But, there is something so extraordinary about a family coming together and sharing moments like this. This is probably my favorite part of Christmas. Seeing the kids' excitement and eagerness. Seeing daddy gazing at them with unconditional love and adoration. 

-break for a mama moment-

**Sniff Sniff** 

Please excuse the ill-placed tree skirt. This pic was taken immediately after the indians finished their attack on the tree. 

Even Cutie appreciates the view. Either that or she's plotting which ornament to attack and demolish first. 

Oh, what's that you ask? Why yes, it is our nearly complete (I could pee myself) kitchen. Just waiting on the plumber to come and hook up the range and dishwasher. 

That's right ladies....I said....D-I-S-H-W-A-S-H-E-R. I am very much looking forward to not washing a gazillion dishes after every single meal!

Ps. Carpet gets installed next week Tuesday....just in time for Xmas!

Seriously trying not to pee myself,

XoXo

My naked tree and new ornaments

I know that it's Christmas, and I shouldn't be all "bah humbug", but my freaking phone is still not fixed, and mama is starting to get a little grrrrrr! I know I shouldn't rely on it as much as I do. But let's face it........who doesn't??!! I can deal with the no volume thing (barely), but the messed up pictures and the getting my text messages a whole freaking day later (if I get them at all), is really starting to get to me. Aaaaahhhhhhhhhh!

Okay, well, with that being screamed said, moving on to merrier things.

Yay, we finally got our tree up. I went to Target and got new lights this year. It was time.

This is me attempting to get the lights on by myself. Halfway there!! Since I was sweating like a little oinker at this point......... time for a wine break : )

I usually don't shop for ornaments or wrapping paper or anything "sesonal" until the "after" sales. Yes, I am one of those crazy fools hitting up the stores the day after Christmas trying to snatch up all the bargains.

But, since we were in dire need of some new lights, I ended up walking around the Christmas section of Target, and before I knew it, my wagon was full with new decorations too. But, I did have a couple of coupons I could apply to these bad boys, so I ended up saving a couple bucks. Literally.

So, we are now armed with new lights and new ornaments.

Let the decorating begin,

XoXo

Picture this (*close eyes now*)

It's been a pretty strange week. Maybe it's the holidays?

Unfortunately, this will be a picture-less post. Since my brand spanking new sparkly white Iphone 4S decided to be a piece of crap and start malfunctioning after only 2 weeks, I have no pictures for you. And in case you care, I also have no sound, messed up texts and can't email from it either. Blah. Hopefully, I can get it replaced by the end of the week.

Remember when we actually used to know everyone's phone numbers by memory?? Me either.

Anyway, there have been a lot of exciting things going on in our little house and I can't wait to share them all with you.

1)The tile is finally done..........YAY!!

2)The appliances will be put in place and hooked up this weekend.........YAY!!

3)Our new washer/dryer set was delivered yesterday.........YAY!!

4)The carpet guy is coming out to measure (so we might actually have it in by Christmas)......YAY!!

5)My sister and her brood are coming home (for a visit) on the 23rd.......YAY!!

**Here's to hoping the next post has pics**

Burying my Iphone,

XoXo

Weekend madness

Hey all.

We are back from our mad crazy weekend trip to Oahu.

I had the best time with the bf, long lost friends, and dear to my heart family.

But now it's Monday, I'm exhausted, and my desk is piled to the ceiling with crap that I have to do.

I don't know why, but this song seemed an appropriate summation of my weekend and of my current mood.

With bags under my eyes,

XoXo