In the Weeds

me in a helicopter

I used to have a boss who would say "I'm in the weeds" when she was crazy busy. In case you wanted to know, I AM IN THE WEEDS.

I just got back from a motorcycle rally in Austin, TX for work. It was great, but the internet connection at the hotel wasn't working and the cell phone reception was horrible.

What did we do before the web?

This week I am preparing for a dealer meeting and trying not to lose my mind.

Our family vacation is scheduled for the week after next and I haven't even thought about it.

Life is moving so fast.

I did a couple of cool things in Austin that made me think that I need to take the time to have more fun. I rode in a helicopter and I rode a motorcycle. It was so invigorating.

view from the back of a motorcycle

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I need this...

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It tends to travel downhill...

The entire family is now sick (including me). Strep and sinus infections are the malady of the hour... But, I am on the strongest antibiotics money can buy (and they are pretty expensive...) so I hope to be feeling better soon.

In other news, I have agreed to let my 16 year old nephew move in with us. He is having some major problems at home and it looks like there aren't many options left... I hope we can have a positive influence on his life. And if I don't pull all of my hair out or go completely gray in the process it will be a miracle.

We are going to the coast this weekend to pick him up and I am hoping we have a little beach time while we are there. Hopefully, everyone will start feeling better and we can enjoy the trip.

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Weekend Plans

The family is sick hence the lack of posts this week. Hopefully everyone will start feeling better soon.

I have a feeling that it is going to leave my weekend to taking care of them and trying not to get sick myself.

I plan on working in the garden and hopefully doing a little hiking on Saturday.

We have a birthday party and brainstorming session planned for Sunday.

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Mother's Day

Hickory Nut Falls

"Other things may change, but we start and end with family"

-Anthony Brandt

Today was such a special day.

It started with me waking up before everyone else and watching "The Secret Life of Bees" Not as good as the book, but a guilty pleasure none the less.

Then the the kids and I took a little day trip and hiked to Hickory Nut Falls.

Here are some things we saw along the way...

A little lady bug

Snakes in the grass

The waterfall was absolutely beautiful. It is over 400 feet high. While we were there, a woman told me that a young toddler fell off the top of the waterfall and died last year. What a tragedy. It didn't help that my toddler (ok she is a little bit bigger than a toddler) was running around with no concept of sharp rocks...

The best thing about Mother's Day is being a mother.

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I need this...

I majored in English and I love Garrison Keillor and I NEED this shirt!

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A little crush revealed...

I am hesitant to share this, but I have a little crush on a fellow by the name of Ira. Ira Glass, that is. There is something about his honeycomb voice. Or maybe it is thick, black glasses. I don't know what it is exactly, but everytime I hear his voice it makes my married, professional with 2 beautiful children heart skip a beat.

I have been ultra busy at work and not feeling the classic rock that is blaring from the cube just down from mine and my Pandora just seems to play the same songs over and over again. I decided to change the soundtrack of my work day. I started by listening to the audio book Walden. Then I stumbled upon the free podcast of This American Life.

Do yourself a favor and download this now!!!

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