For today, Monday May 17, 2010

Outside my window… rain is falling, usually I love the rain but our neighborhood tends to flood so I stress about that.

I am thinking… about all of the things that we've got going on in the next 2 and 3 weeks, lots of changes for our little family and I'm excited about that.

I am thankful for… friends who are there when you need them.

From the kitchen… well we just had dinner, spaghetti so right now nothing but I have butter softening for oatmeal cookies I plan to make in the morning.

I am wearing… sweatpants and a t-shirt but am going to get into pajamas in a few minutes.

I am creating… quite a few lists, I love making lists and have at least three going right now.

I am going… shopping on Wednesday, I'm in desperate need of summer clothes.

I am reading… 'Breaking Dawn' the final book of the Twilight series, I've actually never finished the book - I get 3/4 of the way done and stop because I don't want the series to end!!!

I am hoping… our street doesn't flood tonight but will be putting the car on the island just in case.

I am hearing… the dishwasher running.

Around the house… the day is winding down, kiddos are about to take a bath and begin getting ready for bed.

One of my favorite things… is my alone time at night - some days its what gets me through.

A few plans for the rest of the week.. cleaning out the bedrooms and organizing clothes for our vacation.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing… I am actually sharing 2, the kids ran in the Armed Forces Kids Run on Friday and I want to share photos of each as they crossed the finish line. It was a very warm day as you can tell by the color of M's face, she was worn out!!!

M - 2 mile runner




J - 1/2 mile runner

Staying busy....

Its now only 10 days before the movers will be arriving so I've been staying very busy with cleaning and organizing. My hubby jokes that I'll be planning my own funeral eventually because I always plan EVERYTHING!!! I'm trying to make this move the least stressful that I can make it (is that even possible????) so I've got lists going, a time line on what to clean etc. With the moving out at the beginning of the week, sisters wedding at the end of the week and then a family vacation immediately after the wedding we've got ALOT going on!!! Thankfully I've gotten my bridesmaids dress already at the seamstresses, both girls have outfits picked out for the rehearsal and wedding, my gift for the wedding has been purchased and I've got a plan for everything else. Does anyone else plan or obsess over things nearly as much as I do?????

This weekend should be a good one - the little one has t-ball photos at 8am on Saturday UGH!!! and then immediately after a t-ball game. She's got a birthday party right after her game and then we have plans to go to the beach if the weather is nice. Sunday we are also planning on going to the beach - I desperately need some colors on my shoulders, got a nice farmers tan going right now.

The kiddos participated in a run at the local base, M ran 2 miles and J ran 1/2 mile - I am so proud of them!! I took a ton of photos and was busy cheering them on. M and I have found a ton of races down in Florida so we'll be out there together in just a few weeks. I have (stupidly???) signed for the Army 10 miler up in DC in the middle of October so I really need to get back out there wogging (running/walking).

Its almost the perfect start to the weekend.....

This past week has been a bit trying, the oldest kiddo is having a rough time at school which makes me sad - no parent wants to hear their child say that they hate school and never want to go back. Thankfully I was able to meet with the teacher and Friday was a good day so the week ended on a positive note. Yesterday was a close friends birthday so we had a small party here - it was a tapas night which means we had lots of appetizers versus a big dinner. Things didn't wrap up until after 9pm and the kiddos weren't in bed and asleep until after 10pm, thank goodness we were able to sleep in this morning, I slept until 8:45am which almost never happens so I was very happy.

Today we've kept very busy - youngest had a tball game which was alot of fun, then I took the girls to see High School Musical at a local high school - we've seen the three movies too many times to count. We went to see Cinderella a few weeks ago at a different high school and the girls loved it, they love musical theater and it is a great way to spend a weekend afternoon. I then took the kids to Chick-fil-a so we could all get milkshakes - yummy. I say it was almost the perfect start to the weekend only because hubby isn't here to hang out with. We're in countdown mode to moving - less then a month to go, we're excited and nervous. There is alot to do in the next few weeks and with my sisters wedding the day after we turn over housing I'm jut a bit stressed. I just keep telling myself in 4 weeks we'll be heading on our family vacation and heading to our new home.

Changes in life........

In just a few short weeks we will be moving to Florida, hubby is active duty military and the military says its time to relocate!!! I'm excited, nervous, anxious, sad, optimistic and heartbroken all at the same time - we have lived in the Virginia area for the past 11 years moving 5 different times within the state but never out of state. Between DC and Hampton Roads we've gotten into a moving rut, with this next assignment we thought things would be no different - 3 years since the last transfer means its time to head to DC again right???? Nope not this time Florida is where we'll be heading. Its not even Florida that's causing these emotions its the fact that my kids are 9 and 5 they have established strong friendships, are comfortable in school and love their teachers, they play on the sports teams with the same kids every season and now we are moving 600+ miles south. I've also got a very close group of friends that I can rely on for anything, they'll drop whatever is going on to help take care of kids, will run to the grocery store for meds if someone is sick and they're just good sounding boards when its time to complain/vent/share life. As I said before we've moved too many times but this time its just different. I know in Florida we'll meet new friends, get to know people and will be able to keep our current friendships going but I'm just sad about this move.

On the other hand I am excited, this move gives us a chance to explore a part of the country we've never been to. I am excited about starting fresh at a new base, getting into a new house and working to make it our home, starting a new job (maybe) and really looking forward to family togetherness. For the past 3 years my hubby has been on a ship which means he has been deployed or out to sea longer then he's been home with us. This new command is alot different - he'll be getting home as the kids get off the school bus in the afternoons and will have Fridays off, no weekend duty assignments and no more 24 hour watches. We have had so many dinners, weekends, months without him home that this will be a whole new adventure. The girls and I can not wait and honestly the family togetherness is something we need, crave and desire.

Simple Woman's Daybook

For today, Tuesday April 20, 2010

Outside my window… the sun is shining and the birds are chirping - I love spring.

I am thinking… about all of the things I need to do today, help youngest to clean the playroom, laundry, come up with a menu for the next 2 weeks and then a grocery list.

I am thankful for… my husband who works so hard to support our family.

From the kitchen… today there is nothing coming from the kitchen, we have a school function tonight and dinner is included.

I am wearing… a tshirt I earned for wogging (walking/jogging) a 5k in February and workout pants - hoping to take the little one on a bike ride.

I am creating… our plans for the family vacation we'll be taking at the end of May.

I am going… to be very busy around the house today, lots to do.

I am reading… a new cookbook - the Pionner Woman by Ree Drummond and thinking about all of the yummy foods I'd like to make.

I am hoping… we are able to enjoy the school function tonight, they are expecting alot of people and I don't like large crowds.

I am hearing… the washer/dryer going.

Around the house… things are fairly quiet, my oldest is at school and the youngest is cleaning up the playroom.

One of my favorite things… is in the evenings after the girls go to sleep I get a few hours to myself, I enjoy the quiet and peacefulness.

A few plans for the rest of the week.. we are all very excited that hubby is coming home to spend a long weekend with us - we have alot to do before the move so will be spending a day or two cleaning out bedrooms and trying to organize the house a bit.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing… its my youngest at the beach last year as we were headed down to find crabs that scurry around at night.

Here we go....

First of all welcome to my blog. I've been a blog reader for the past three years or so and have even started my own blog or two but lack of ideas and followers have made those short lived. I plan on making this blog more of an all inclusive blog versus focusing on just one thing such as weight loss, family or finances. I welcome comments, hints, suggestions and opinions so please feel free to de-lurk. Enjoy.