Animal

If you are at all interested in true stories about man hunting Tigers in Russia, then just go out and get this book already. I loved it. I thought it a fascinating story with just a touch of "look what man has done to destroy nature" thrown in for good measure.

Don't let the fact that I'm totally enthralled with anything that has to do with Russia dissuade you from reading this book. Even if you don't care about the Taiga, it really was an interesting read.

This Is War

Let's just say that last week I lost the battle but am still fighting the war. I know my home, family and blog have suffered due to my "lack of desire to get off my ass and be productive. I did have a big burst of energy on Thursday, but I think I blew my wad cleaning the downstairs and washing about 15 loads of laundry. Oh well, now is the time to start fresh, right?

A new week.

Another attempt at four days in the gym.

A second chance to play with Amelia instead of letting her watch four hours of The Simpsons Christmas every day. (Another Sim-son? Another Sim-son?)

I will also shoot for Asher making it to school his last two weeks of First Grade instead of missing a day because "mommy slept in!" (I will neither confirm nor deny whether or not that actually happened last week.)

So here's to new beginnings.

Having a clean slate.

Starting anew.

Here's to hoping that I can translate all my exciting ideas into amazing results and actually have the guilt free mommy, wife and nurse experience I've always dreamed of.

Or maybe, I'll just go with the flow, be grateful that I'm able to catch up on Grey's Anatomy instead of cleaning the kitchen and open another bottle of wine tonight.

Not Just My Big Day

Elijah had to work on my birthday. Not actual work, but he had to work on one of our cars so he spent about 6 hours or so at his shop. It was a total bummer, not just because I didn't get to start my birthday with a delicious pancake breakfast, but also because I had the kids all day...ALONE.

And Asher had his yellow belt test.

Normally, during Asher's Taekwondo class Amelia and I run around the shopping center where his Dojang is located. She literally RUNS around the sidewalk and I just try to keep up and prevent her from falling. This time though, I really wanted to see Asher test so I pulled out the big guns...the iPad. I've already loaded some kids apps for her and we sometimes use it during Asher's swimming lessons so I can watch, but taking it to Taekwondo was a special treat for her.

Unfortunately, after AN HOUR AND A HALF of waiting the novelty wore off and we were back outside running around the shopping center, me crying on the phone to Elijah (who was working on the car) that I was going to miss my baby's first board breaking test. The tears were for naught though, we made it back in time to see him break his first board.

And my boy is now a yellow belt!

Where's My Big Red Bow?!!

I got the best birthday present from Elijah this year.

Permission to go into debt.

I realize that doesn't sound too awesome, but for me it was just what I wanted.

I didn't go crazy though. For example, I didn't get the leather or sunroof (bummer), but I also didn't get the crappy red color either. I spent just a bit more than he was comfortable with, but he LET me do everything myself. That's right, this co-dependent little woman did the test drive the haggling (not very well, I might add) and the loan all by her lonesome. I am a bit suspicious that he let me put it entirely in my name though. I wonder if he's planning on buying himself a mid life crisis car and therefore doesn't want to be saddled with my debt.

Asher said that was his "cool look."

New Shoes!

Found this little thing while blog hopping the other day and I'm super excited to participate! You should do it too!