a frivolous friday post

it's friday, and i've got gobs to do before we leave for our homeschool co-op.  but, after a couple of lame-o seasons of american idol there are 2 of the most amazing singers ever!!! 

are you watching? because if you're not watching, you should.  

                                                              colton dixon

phillip phillips

these two kids are so super talented.  i love love them.  it wouldn't surprise me if they both end up in the finals.  it's been a while since i even cared who was on idol.  we didn't even watch last season but these two are so good, i can't imagine missing an episode.  besides, colton dixon is a christian and he even sang a worship song this week.  gotta love that!

i've been busy busy busy around here.  i repainted my bedroom,  listed my current furniture on craigslist and i'm hoping someone will want to take it this weekend.  i've got this great plan in my head and i'm itching to get it done.  i just need someone to come take the stuff i've got before i can do anything more!!!   

i also painted the risers to my stairs.  some of the stairs need a double coat and then i'll show you.  they look so beautifully country now!

i've started my first baby quilt.  it's a little bit of a cheater quilt, but it's going to look so good!

i'm also finishing up curtains for my friend.  i'm just adding some ruffles to her existing ruffled curtains.  they needed a little extra fluff, and i'm almost done.  even though they aren't mine, i don't really want to give them back to her....

oh, and if i didn't already feel super productive, i also have worked out  sunday, monday, tuesday, wednesday and thurday!!!  when i weighed myself this morning, i was down 2 pounds.  and that was after my morning latte!!!  

what are you guys up to?

take heart designs for me!

as most of you have noticed, this little ol' blog here has recently gotten a little pick me up!

after thinking long and hard about what i wanted, and who i thought would "get" me, i decided on danielle from take heart.  

didn't she do the most wonderful job ever?  

i can't even tell you has fast she!   like flash lightening this girl, she'll have you all up and running in a mere matter of days i tell you!  

i could never say enough great things about her!  

i could go on and on, but that might get kinda weird.  just trust me.  i'm sure you'll love her just as much as i do!

so, if you are in the market for a little bloggy re-do, call danielle!!!

not a spoiler post

can i just pop on  here to say that i really hate it when people post something on their blogs about something that i really want to read and haven't yet (like book 3of the hunger games) and even though i didn't even read the whole blog post, my eyes still somehow managed to focus in on the ONE PART OF HER BLOG POST THAT COULD JUST HAVE RUINED EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!

seriously!  let's just all be courteous and make sure you write in all caps at the top of your post that you are about to spoil the whole book for me, or movie, or who the bachelor chose (assuming i didn't stay up until 10pm to find out) or anything else i might not have watched/read.

it's like if i hadn't read the twilight series yet and you told me who she ends up with and whose baby she's having.  i mean wouldn't that be cruel?  

ah, yes, why yes it would.  

i can't  help but feel a little bit bah-humbug now.

abc's of me...the grumpy edition.

i'm kind of out of things to say today.  feeling a little bit grumpy about how many things of mine get broken by children, dogs, whatever and just some other stuff. the ever fabulous alicia is hosting the happy day project and even though i have tons to be happy about, i just don't feel like writing them all down...because then how could i be in a bad mood?  and, sometimes it's kinda fun to be mad.  do you know what i mean?  but, if you are in the mood for happy, go here to alicia's blog.

so, here's the abc's about me that i thought would be fun to do after i saw it on crafted love.  go read hers, some of them made me laugh!

Age: 31

Bedsize: queen, even though my  husband takes all the room and i sleep waaay over on the edge.

Chores that you hate: i was an only child and never had chores.  then after my mother died, i lived with my uncle and we had a housekeeper...so, i 'm not very good at keeping up on things.  i let them go until they HAVE to be done.  so, i guess all kinds of cleaning.

Dogs: we have one.  we used to have two, and they had babies. so, we sold all of the babies but one, gave the mom away because she was super insane and i ran over the dad dog with my car on the way to homeschool co-op.  it was pretty sad.

Essential start to your day: my homemade caramel macchiato.

Favorite color: green

Gold or Silver: silver

Height: just barely 5'3"

Instruments you play: i used to play the violin, but i wish i could play the guitar.

Job title: i'm a stay at home, homeschooling mom {and blogger}

Kids: uh, yeah.  three!  ages 11, 9, and 8.

Live: the ever sunny and warm.....washington.  ha ha ha.  no, really i love it here...definitely don't want to go anywhere else.

Mother’s Name: sheryl

Nicknames: sometimes my husband calls me tiff.

Overnight hospital stays: i had viral meningitis when my youngest was only a month old.  he was sick with a fever and i came down with viral meningitis the next day so they kept him for 2 weeks, and i stayed for 4 days.  i cried when they brought me polaroids of him.  i was sure he wasn't going to know i was his mother.  obviously it turned out okay!

Pet peeves: people who eat with their mouths open.  i want to die.  or go insane.  

Quote from a movie or tv show: this one is so hard.  i'm not usually quoting movies, but the first thing that comes to mind is, "are you kidding?  i'm scared of everything.  of what i saw, of what i did, of who i am.  and most of all i'm scared of going the rest of my life never feeling the way i feel when i'm with you."  i totally  just did that from memory.  i'm pretty sure it's accurate.  but, after i post this, i might have to google it!  anyone know?  dirty dancing.  made a huge impression on me...when i was watching it over and over again in the 5th grade.  uh, yeah, did anyone care what movies i was watching?

Right or Lefty: righty

Siblings: none.

Time you wake up: i'm usually up at 6:45 making lunch and coffee for my husband before he goes to work.

Underwear: i do wear underwear, but i'm not telling what kind.  that would be weird.

Vegetable you hate: i love all of them...except i kind of hate squash.  

What makes you run late: my inability to pair socks...so everyone is usually trying to find a matching pair. 

Xtra Info:  (i changed this one)   i sleep with my sweats tucked into my socks with my hoodie pulled tight like i'm out in a storm when i sleep!  it's super attractive.  just ask my husband.  he he he.

Yummy food you make: thanks to pinterest, i love making this and this

Zoo Animal: penguins.  love them.

just one of those days.

i'm feeling super sluggish today. i just want to snuggle on the couch and watch smash.

i guess it could be because it's "that time" of the month.  

 {my bedroom floor as of this morning}

it could also be that i have errands to run, history project materials to get, dishes to do, and laundry to be put away.  all of that is on top of schooling!

{my kitchen sink, as of right now...ugh...}

 my sluggishness is also compounded by the fact that my husband and i have stayed up way too late two nights in a row playing words with friends together.  it also doesn't help that he's just crushing me in scores.  

i can't tell you, it's humbling to say the least.  i suppose i shouldn't feel too bad, he is an english teacher!

plus, it snowed last night, and it was supposed to be sunny today.  i was really looking forward to the sunny part, but all i see is gray skies.  that shouldn't surprise me, you'd think i'd be used to it by now. i mean, i have lived in washington my whole life.

what are you guys up to today?

public service announcement...

goose eggs taste just like chicken eggs.

we used to have chickens when the kids were tiny littles.  we gave up that "extra" responsibility for a number of years.  last summer though, we bought 26 baby chicks.  we lost a few to the dog, and a few mysteriously disappeared.  shortly after we got the chickens we decided on getting a couple brown chinese geese to help keep the dog away from the chickens.  

the chickens and the geese are both laying! 

we're averaging about 10 chicken eggs a day.  since sally, the goose, started laying, we are getting an egg every couple of days from her too.  look at the size of those eggs!

 i knew eventually my husband was going to want to eat the goose eggs.  i'd be lying if i said i wasn't totally scared about it.  because really, who eats goose eggs?  

apparently i do.  

and you know what?  even though i couldn't have told you if it was a chicken egg or a goose egg, because they tasted exactly the same, i still felt a little weird all throughout the meal.  

i have a feeling i'm going to be eating a lot of goose eggs in my future.  

i'm still a little creeped out about it.

have any of you eaten goose eggs?  

linking here today!

thankful thursday

sometimes when i'm home everyday with the kids doing school and trying to keep the house clean, it can feel like i never get to do anything fun.  

no coffee dates with girlfriends, no crafting weekends, matinee movies, or anytime to just get out by myself.  occasionally i have the urge to start to complain.  but, then i think about how lucky i am.  

i've said this before, but i am thankful i have the opportunity to stay home with my children, everyday.

{summer, 2007}

and no matter how much "free" time i could have, nothing could be better than what i've got.  time has already flown by and my kids are 11, 9, and 8.  before i even know what happened, they all just grew up.  i suppose that's whats also happening right now.  time is speeding by and in a few years i'll be writing a post about how they aren't home anymore.  that they're hanging out with their friends, going to practice or think that i'm just not "cool" anymore.  

{christmas, 2011}

so, i've got to keep the right perspective.  the time we are together is important.

i won't get it back.

i won't get a do over.

and most importantly,

i won't regret a single day we get to spend together!

and, i'm thankful for that.

~tiff

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