what to do?

What does a girl do when she is so overwhelmed by the messiness of her house that she doesn't know where to start?

(can't believe I just posted that picture!)

Does she whip up a couple cute aprons for her children hoping that it will inspire them to tackle their rooms?

Does she make fun little "to do" lists that are pink and give them the satisfaction of crossing things off as they go along?

Hmmm good ideas, but better yet-

she sends them outside to "help" Dad!!! You can see how much he appreciates that!

Okay, now I am rolling up my sleeves and digging in!!! (right after a I have another cup of coffee.)

made it!

I didn't actually make any "things" today (except 50 bazillion snacks and 3 square meals).  I really, really want to do some sewing!  Tomorrow afternoon perhaps.

I did make it through school pictures- or at least I equipped my children to make it through them.  Hair is a big deal around here these days!!

I made it through recess as "the monitor", no major issues to report. I wanted to ask if I could take my whistle home for more practice.

I made it through a trip to the vet with our new kitty.  She has a bit of a cold.  And knowing me, you know that this was a big deal for me.  I am not a huge lover of animals.  I guess the Doula in me came out as I tried to comfort this kitty through her rectal temperature procedure!

I made it through a flurry of afternoon phone calls mixed with book reading, spelling words, annoying neighbor playmates, and dinner making.

I made it through the first class in the next series of my classes.  Three lovely couples, so enjoyable.

Yes, I made it through this day.  I have to say this because there were moments when I wasn't so sure that I would.  Sometimes I am very irrational :)  I don't like just "making it" through the day.  I would much rather enjoy it.  None the less here we are, and tomorrow is a new day.

Ahhhh breathe.

its coming

Do you see it?  You know that white stuff on top of the mountain?  It fell there a couple of nights ago and this what we saw coming down the hill into town today.  What's the big deal you ask?  Well the big deal is "the talk" of all the locals around here.  It snowed up at the ski hill. 

I grew up skiing.  It was one of the greatest family activities that we did together. Too bad I can't find a picture of the stylin' neon one piece jumpsuits we used to wear. They rocked! Especially when you had to go the bathroom. Then you had to take the whole blasted thing off!

I have a lot of wonderful memories trying to keep up with my dad and my brother as they totally left me in the dust.  Or how about the time (basically every time) that my brother pushed me down as we both got up to ski off the chair lift. Yeah that was cool!  I had to make sure that I stood up and got the heck of that thing before he could pull me down!! Skiing where I grew up was quite and adventure.  We lived about 2 hours away from the closest mountain.  It meant that we had to get up at 5am to ensure that we would be there before the lifts even opened.  That was my dad's deal- to be the first ones there, and to get front row parking.  The two hour commute made for a long (stinky socks) ride home too.

I haven't been skiing more than maybe twice in the last 10 years since I have been married.  My husband never learned...and you know it is not very cool to be a grown man and have to "learn" something :).  So, we haven't gone.  However, this year may be different.  After having designed the website and print collateral the last 3 years for our local resort- he is having a change of heart.  Yay! We only live 30 minutes away.  So we could even go for a half-day here and there. Get this- a season pass that includes unlimited lift tickets, rental gear and lessons is only $330.00! Even less for the kids!  It's almost too good to pass up. 

But you know me- I am thinking, "what will I wear?"  Well, I think that I would look pretty awesome in this jacket,

pair it with these goggles:

 

and if I have to wear a sweater underneath it would be this one:

 

(in fact, skip the whole athletic thing...I'll just sit in the lodge and wear this!)

Or, now that Carl is rolling his eyes and saying, "yeah right!" - maybe I'll just see what Goodwill has to offer.

Now to work on my form...better head back to this place, it's been a while.

Bring on the snow!!