It's OK Thursday

I'm linking up with Neely and Amber again for It's Okay Thursday! And doubling with Toby's Tails and Simple Southern Ways for Thursday Thoughts!

So here goes...

It's okay that......

Our programmer put an update in the wrong folder, resulting in a ton of calls, angry customers, day after day.  I've had my ass beat at work for 2 days going on three....but it's job security right??

I didn't get up early enough for two days now, because I've been so mentally and physically exhausted from work, that I've used waterless shampoo on my hair.  Reduces on the damage from product and excessive blow drying and straightening...right? 

I miss my six foster kitties that I bottle fed, my heart hurts and I want to cry each time I think of them.  But they are off to get their vet work and then to be adopted.  I can't keep them all, but I can love each one individually, and will miss them everyday.

I was so excited to make seared scallops last night, but despite the fact the recipe was rated 5 stars, and it had detailed instructions, they flopped.  First they were raw, then we cooked them some more, and then it was like chewing rubber.  

I ate fruit loops after my scallops were a flop.

I cried at the end of  "Brother Bear," even though I've seen it a million times, and never have before, something was different this time when Kenai turns back into a bear.  Weird?

I watch "Teen Mom" because it makes me feel so much better about my life choices and parenting skills and I find it mind numbing after a crappy day at work.  Inspiration to keep going?

I am bored by this season of  "The Bachelor."

I'm having date night with my sister and her fiance this Saturday- Sushi and drinks- cannot wait after the week it's been.

I have done 8 Mary Kay makeovers in the past weeks, have one schedule for Friday, and my goal is do as many as I can until May 8th.

I have gained a new team member this week who will be fabulous, and I have had 3 great practice interviews with three women I really look up to and admire. Love sharing the best opportunity I have ever taken!

Aeri has needed her momma more, and has woken up in the middle of the night crying for me.  It's nice to be needed by such a strong willed little girl.  She's not as independent as she likes to act.  

I love today is Thursday!! It means tomorrow is Friday and I got through this week okay.  How was your week?

Wednesday Review: Extra Emollient Night Cream

So winter came, and this product was literally flying out of my hands.  I'll be honest, I hadn't tried it.  I got curious when I was ordering 10 to 12 tubes at a time, sending 2 and 3 tubes to each customer by their request.

So what's the big deal about this pink tube of goop? 

Here's what the company tells you, this pink substance will do:

Helps maintain the natural moisture of the skin and replenishes hydration in very dry areas.

• Excellent for dry patches, especially on hands, elbows and feet.
• Suitable for all skin types.
• Clinically tested for skin irritancy and allergy.
• Non-comedogenic (will not clog pores).
• Hypoallergenic.

Here's what my customers tell me, this goo will do:

• Put it on your feet and put socks on when you sleep= soft, soft feet
• Use on your hands for frequent hand washers, especially at night
• Great for your face in that dry winter air, a little goes a long ways!
• Great for those rough, cracked, man hands that you don't want touching your soft skin- smooth those man hands ladies!
• Chaffed baby cheeks (real babies here)- it is great because it's thick, soaks in, won't get in their eyes/mouth, and does the trick almost overnight!
• In the summer time, one client puts it in her fridge.  After a long day outside in the heat, she puts it all over to cool and moisturize her skin.

Here's a couple things I found I love about it

• Really chapped lips?  You got it!  I use a little bit of this, especially over night!  Works instantly, great for little ones too!
• Dry scalp areas- use a tiny tiny bit and massage it in those areas where that dry winter air has caused irritation

It is a fabulous product and now I understand why people don't want to run out!  

A little product special for my readers, by 2 tubes, get a third half off!  Use GOO as your promo code.  

This also qualifies you for free shipping.  (Shipping is always free on orders of $20 or more)  Orders must be paid with debit or credit to ship.

Get some of this great goo for yourself, friends, or family by clicking HERE!

Wordless Wednesday: Caring- Never Too Young to Start

Say My Name: Why I'm 100 Pretty Broken Pieces

I'm linking up with Amber, Amanda, and Stephanie for this fun link up explaining our blog names!

My blog name stems from my life experiences, choices, losses, wins, achievements, failures, which all brought me to who I am today. My original intentions with my blog were to share my poetry but I've found so much in the blogging community, I haven't done that yet...but I will be so stay tuned!

It doesn't matter how broken we are, what matters is how we piece those broken pieces together to make something beautiful.

Every experience has something to learn from it.  Our experiences are designed to make us stronger, better, and wiser.

Sometimes the lesson is hard to see, or it may be something we figure out later on down the road.  I am also a firm believer that sometimes what happens to others, isn't necessarily a lesson for them.  Their experience can teach someone else something.

A family who loses a child will teach us to hold our own more dearly.  When someone loses a job, it will teach us to be grateful that we have our's, no matter how frustrating it can be.  When a poor hardworking man wins the lotto, it teaches us that everyone can be blessed.

While sometimes we are pretty broken, those pieces may be beautifully broken and pieced back together into something more stunning, beautiful, inspiring, and stronger than before.

Remember When... #1

There are things I want to remember about my children, things they say or have done.  I'll be honest, I've slacked on the baby books, so I will use my blog to periodically record these moments.

Kaden when he was little to age three....

Swimming Soup - swimming soup

Kaffy Renney-  Kathy Renze

Kaden reading the whole "Bear At Breakfast"

"Me and Daddy are boys, and you and Aeri are princesses"

His 'HEY' during jingle bells!

Ask him to sing "Twinkle Twinkle" and he'll end it with 'Now I know my ABC's....'

When he first learned to count, he found a picture of him, Aeri, and his two cousins.  He counted each person, "one, two, three, four....four friends!"

Hearing him recite the local radio station tag line along with the radio broadcaster.

His favorite song right now is "Sky scraper"- he does lips, facial expressions, and everything

He also recites Lady Gaga and "I Feel Again"

Talking about the baby kittens and adult cats, "Those are big titties, and those are little titties."

The first time he saw Lake View, "WOW, look at that big swimming pool!"

Talking to me about a ball of his I put outside(and forgot about) because he was throwing it inside-
K) Mom, I need to water my flower garden.
M) What flower garden?
K) The one where my pig ball is at.
M) What pig ball?
K) The one you put outside so I couldn't play with it anymore, my green pig ball

How we used to tell him, if you're happy and you know it wiggle your knees!  A sight to see coming from an uncoordinated two year old.

How he has to dance on the big rocks outside of Target on 141 near Des Moines.

Kaden telling me he is going to get big, and I am going to get little, and then he can carry me and hold me.

Kaden telling me we are going to be snuggly bears and best friends forever.

Aerington little to age two......

Taden- Kaden

"I NOT a woman"

Eating dinner one night, "I not talkin to mom, I talkin to daddy"

"Thanks momma"

When Aeri bumped her toe and then sat down and pulled her foot up to kiss her own toe.

"God damn it my tummy's sick"

"Have a good damn day"

Aeri talking to the kittens and cats, "Hi kitty, hi kitty"

Aeri as a 1 year old standing in the cart, going through Target, waving both hands and smiling at people like she's in a parade.

Aeri telling me "You so pitty"- something I tell her each night.

When Aeri wakes up and gives me a kiss randomly in the middle of the night.

Aeri's little hands patting my back.

Aeri's first friend she talks about at home, John from daycare.

More memories to come!  

Mommy Confessions: We Don't Have Everything

Linking up again for Mommy Confessions!

So here it is, my kids don't have everything and they probably won't growing up.  But we make the best of everything we do have.

My kids don't have their own swing set in their yard.  It is a goal of mine and my husband's.  But my kids do have a park in town, and plenty that we stop at on the way home.  

My kids don't have the latest toys or a ton of toys but the toys we do have are rarely played with.  Right now my children prefer puzzles, books, and play-doh over toys.  Let their imagination and creativity grow!  And they are so much more appreciative when there is the surprise of a toy, a new movie, at their birthday and at Christmas. 

We don't have a big house, or the best house, but it's a house that is lived in.  Do I want to live here another year?  No.  But while I'm here, we make the best of it.  It's full of love, comfort, and happiness.  

My kids don't have brand new name brand clothes, but what they do have are named brand clothes I got at a second hand store.  Second hand stores are amazing.  In the three years since Kaden has been alive, I have spent less than $100 total on 'new' clothes, and gotten a ton of great used clothes for way cheap.  

My kids won't be given their first car.  They will know work to earn that, just as I have.  It is far more appreciated if their is some personal elbow grease involved. 

My children will pay for some or all of their college...unless I win the lotto.  I worked hard to pay for my college and am paying for it now.  At one point I messed up, I would feel terrible if my parents were paying for that portion.  I am proud that I have paid for my college education.  

My children may not have it all when it comes to material things, but they have it all when it comes to love, respect, and learning how to make a great life out of what you are given, and to work for a better life through the talents and gift God has given you.  

Weekends Go TOO Fast!

I'm linking up with Sami for Weekend Shenanigan's!


Here's a quick recap of my weekend!
Friday night I hung out with the kids.  We watched movies, ate popcorn, and were just plain lazy.
Saturday my director came up from Kansas City and my teammates and I held an awesome smokey eye class!  We had 18 ladies attend and have some potential new teammates!  
We held our class at a local Mexican restaurant.  We all had a nice surprise at the end when all the drinks and food were free!  It was very generous of Fiesta Cancun and the service was amazing!!
Saturday night we went out to eat and went bowling with a friend's family!  It was an awesome night and did wreak too much havoc on my nails.

Sunday I took my usual weekend nap with the kids- I LOVE napping with my kids.  Then we played outside and the snow was perfect to make our snowman!

I loved my weekend, how was your's?