Blog My Heart

If you don't want to know - move along.  I think this post is just for me to get my crazy, full brain and heart's thoughts and feelings down in the written word.  And it takes Stephanie Howell to post her challenge for me to "git 'r done".  If you haven't checkd out Stephanie's blog yet, you MUST.  Just me, My Soldier and Our 4 Little Chicks is inspiring, honest and real.

So here we go!  Hang on because I have a lot too

1.  I had a BIG birthday!!!

Honestly, I just can't believe it!!!!  I remember when my Mom turned 50 and I thought it was old.  Sheesh!  What was I thinking?  But now, here I am.  And I am trying to embrace it because honestly the alternative just doesn't sound appealing.

2.  Can I really do this?
Part A. - As part of my birthday present I told Rob that I wanted an image and wardrobe consulting from Cable Car Couture who just happens to be our dear friend, Sarah Ward.  We did the whole shebang - Figure Evaluation, Personal Style Clinic, and Personal Shopping.  (Soon we will do Wardrobe Evaluation and Shop Your Closet).  Five hours later we emerged from the mall.  Victorious I might add!!! 



Isn't she just darling?!?!?!  Sarah taught me the styles to make my body type look its best, to not be afraid of patterns, and to layer clothes. She pulled things off the racks that I would normally walk right by and they look fabulous on me.  I learned SO much about style and I got some fabulous clothes too.  Can I really DO this?  I think I can.  I think every woman should have an image consultant go shopping with her.  Such a self-esteem builder.

Part B. - One of the reasons for needing new clothes is our hobby/business, Fresco Chocolate.  We are starting to meet more and more people and I just want to look professional.  It's been a while since I've been in the "working world" and I don't want to look like it.  We have a very exciting opportunity coming up as 2 of our chocolate bars have made the finalist category for the Good Food Awards.  I'm excited, nervous, anxious, etc.  Can I be in the professional spotlight like that?  I think I can.

3.  Momma's worry about her babes. 

They seem to take their turn in the "Momma worry line".  Right now this one is at the top of my list.

Sitting back watching our little Tabitha opening her heart again is more difficult for her Mom and Dad then we thought it would be.  Don't get us wrong - we really like Ryan.  We love how he treats her.  It's obvious he adores her.  His eyes literally twinkle when he looks at her.  He respects her and treats her like a queen.  That being said, after you watch, help and rescue your daughter leave a bad marriage (2 years ago now) and go through a divorce the Momma Bear can't help but come out whenever a young man shows interest in her.  And as we see their relationship grow, possibly progressing toward marriage - I can't help but wonder how she will do being a military wife.  I know she's strong enough!

4.  Annual Female Exams
BLECK!!!  :P  Despise them but gotta have them.  Scary when they see something new and have to do further testing with ultrasounds in addition to the x-rays.  Now to wait for the doctor to call once she gets the results and then we figure out where we go from there.  Possible a hysterectomy.  Which is okay since I've been done having babies a long time ago.  I guess just the unknown and the waiting is what weights heavily on my mind.

5.  Will I EVER get this house together from the holidays? 
Ack!!  I have NEVER had Christmas decorations up this late.  At least the tree is gone, right?  Oh and we got NEW lights in the house.  Say goodbye 1994

And hello to 2012

That should be enough motivation to get the house in order right?  Now I'm thinking new drapes and ultimately new carpet.

The thinking never ends ;)