Just a little visual reminder why I drink Rum...
Okay. So, I’ve been a little missing-in-action lately. I have no real solid excuse other than the fact that I’ve had laundry up the wazoo, a voluntarily working-from-home husband who still refuses to occasionally drive his computer-savvy arse to the office thereby refusing to afford me fleeting moments of freedom from staring at the back of his head all day, a 7 year-old who has decided that she’s not really “in” to having a clean bedroom and an almost 4 year-old son who has adopted “But, mom, I wanna be a good boy” as his catchall phrase.
In other words, I’ve been a little busy. And if I’ve learned anything over the last 7 years as a mother I have learned that when I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed I need to let some things go. If even for a bit.
I’ve certainly let things go in the past when feeling the pressure o’ life creeping up my back. Unfortunately, those “things” have typically been comprised of diet plans and workout routines. But this time, in my forever quest for a healthier me, I have been sticking to nightly dates with my walking shoes and back episodes of Gilmore Girls, and have had to let The Suburban Life slide on to my drastically under-utilized back burner.
But, I’m back now and hoping to keep up with posting my random musings with a little more frequency. I definitely notice an increase in unpleasant domestic relations with every decrease in blog posts (and I’m pretty sure my hubby Jer would agree.) Blog writing has become a very therapeutic outlet for me and my wayward thoughts and without that outlet I tend to leak a bit of sarcasm at unnecessary moments. I’m working on it. No one likes a spontaneous leaker. Or any leaker for that matter. Moving on.
It being Friday, I would like to wish everyone a fantastic weekend. We have what could possibly be the very last of our bright and sunny days coming up and it might just motivate me to do something outdoorsy. Like hiking. Or yardwork.
Oh. Who am I kidding?
Happy Friday!
Mindy
Life IS busy and prioritizing is key. You’re doing well. Glad to have you “back” though!
Thanks Mindee! I’m finally starting to get this whole “prioritizing” thing. Only took me 10 years. 🙂
Mindy
I’m here!
See? Right here!
Ignore the stained jammy bottoms and comfy bra.
Still here.
Let’s just pretend I’m “Here” in a more glamorous way, k?
I’m totally picturing Ginger from “Gilligan’s Island.” 🙂
Mindy
Glad your back Min , I come to the site every morning hoping I get to read something “real”! We’ve missed you!
Valerie
Thanks Val! Glad I’m “keepin’ it real” for ya. 🙂
Mindy
That expression is overflowing with attitude and persistence…looks just like the expression my youngest often had on his face…watch out mine is stubborn to a fault, must get it from his dad! Always miss you when you’re not around. Sometimes, we all need a little break. Good for you for taking the time to regroup and come back stronger than ever!
Trust me…I do EVERYTHING with one eye focused on that kid. 🙂
Mindy
We are having beautiful fall weather here. Wednesday I started cleaning out the garden, then decided to do a little mowing, which led me to hitting my head on low branches, which led to me trimming trees…My husband was pleasantly shocked when he got home…But I’m still sore today.
Well…you were certainly more productive than I was today. I’m thinking if I hit my head on low branches I would curse and then sit with a pout on my face until my husband got a clue that he needed to trim them back. Not mature, but it’s my method. 🙂
Mindy
Glad to see your still around. For the sake of your family and yourself, share your frustrations with us! LOL! Love that pic! Soo much attitude on such a cute little face, I wonder how you can resist…
He is pretty darn cute…and obstinate all at the same darn time. He will definitely be hard to resist for some unsuspecting young lady some day… 😉
Mindy
I totally understand being busy lately. We’ve been in the same boat…and I can’t really put my thumb on why. It’s not like one new big thing has happened…it’s just several smaller things added together. Oh well. Keeps life interesting! Jack is so adorable!
Yep…I guess I’d rather have ‘busy’ than ‘bored out of my mind.’ Although, at this point in my life, I can’t imagine that EVER happening. 🙂
Mindy
I’ve been lacking in my blog duties myself, so I’m not saying a thing! lol
If you don’t live life, you have nothing about which to write. 😀