There's nothing like waking up to a cute little boy, having him cuddle up next to you while you watch tv and try to wake up, and then having him throw up all over you...oh, wait...I can think of at least ten things that are better than that. Especially since we all know how I feel about puke. However, I can say that having someone puke all over you wakes you up much faster than a cup of coffee (See? eternal optimist. That's me. Always looking on the bright side).

Why am I talking about this? Because we're all sick here (well all except for Joel...of course. I'm pretty sure he's a super hero in disguise: never gets sick...is so incredibly tired when he gets home. You'd be tired too if you were out flying around and stopping trains). And we're in hell, er...I mean "Arizona". You can't do anything here. We've been trapped inside for only a couple of days now and we're already getting some serious cabin fever. You see, in he-Arizona, you don't open the blinds, you don't turn on the lights and if you're husband is anything like mine, he leaves the AC set at 81 degrees. In our last house he had curtains, blinds, styrofoam and sunscreens on our windows-a hot dark, yucky cave with two stir crazy children makes for one insane mother (especially since I neeeed the sunlight).

I had planned on doing tons of fun things this summer, but because the kids are sick I can't do any of them or even any of the normal summer activities: play place, splash pad, friend's house... I am not going to be the mom who gets everybody else's kids sick!! I am cursing that mom right now because she is the person that got me and my kids sick.

So, I'm going to have to find some fun things to do here, like:
make slime
build forts
have dance parties
Watch movies and eat popcorn
make cupcakes

or...I could just sleep and let the kids run a muck...

Day 19: Me When I Was Little

New Home!

Oops! I just realized that, while people have asked, I haven't said anything about MOVING! It's not a huge deal, seeing as we only moved about 7 minuted north west. I don't have any after pictures because well...we're still working on the afters, but here are a few pics from the listing.

Day 17: something that has made a huge impact on your life recently

Sticks.

Day 16: someone who inspires you

People who can seemingly do everything and still be a great mom and wife do not inspire me...no...they make me feel incompetent and somehow my wonderful, incredibly blessed life seems lacking.



I would have to say that my daughter inspires me. She makes me want to be a better person so I can raise her to be a happy, confident, well rounded person. Everything I want for her to get out of life and to become, I have to try to find out for myself as well. I want to be her example and I would love to be her inspiration some day. I love you sweet girl.

(*I know I didn't say my children. Yes, I want the same for Hunter, but as a girl I need to show Mikayla to be happy with her appearance. I have to be a good example of how a mom is something wonderful and something to find joy in. Hunter has his daddy to look up to for a wonderful example of how to be an honest husband, a loving father and how to work hard and provide for the family)

Day 15: something you want to do before you die

Go to Ireland. Or better yet, live in a little cottage in the countryside and write a novel. This says something you want to do...not something that you will do!

Day 14: someone you could never imagine your life without

I have a rather good imagination. This means that there's not a single person I can think of where I can't imagine my life without. However, most of the time what plays out in my imagination is really sad.

On the same note, there's not a person who I've been friends with or loved that hasn't affected my life, my personality, and basically the person I am today. It may have been a minor change, but a change nonetheless.

So my answer is:
Nobody yet everybody.

(See how I totally avoided the question...my husband and I are both a bit superstitious)

Day 13: Favorite Band

Umm...if you know me, this isn't going to be a surprise.

AFI

Speaking of gaining strength through music...these guys have helped me through some doozies (I'll explain more in a later post). They have such powerful, candid, yet beautiful lyrics accompanied by an awesome beat.

Back in highschool I would turn on the album "Black Sails in The Sunset" while I got ready and listened to it as I went to sleep.

Narrative of Soul Against Soul

To the wounded:
I have seen the self image
they've forced you to reduce to shattered glass,
with the only remaining value lying in it's jagged edges.
But the few who warrant waking for await their recognition.
No fear of death but with fear of life,
your weakness kills everyone.
So live.
Angels for everyone.
For no lack of searching I can't seem to find one.
Angels in everyone.
What of all their promises?
Can't seem to find much more than lies.
Angels in anyone.
A permanent solution to a temporary problem.
Before I'd lay me down to rest,
I'd throw away everything to live.

It might seem kind of dark, and I have to admit I don't listen to them as much anymore, but they will always be my favorite.

Day 12: Something I Love

Music.
I love how through the raw energy of punk rock I can gain strength.
Then there is the happy rhythm of ska and folk music where I can't help but dance around the kitchen with my kiddos.
There's music for loss and sadness as well as love.