TIMEOUT

Ok, so last night I had a show at the Bluebird in Nashville, TN. My sitter arrived and I was talking with her about the instructions for the evening. I was also printing lyrics, putting on my shoes, and taking chicken nuggets out of the freezer. Yes, I can do many things at once! Ha!

Wouldn't you know it, on my way out the door drama broke out. Our 3 year old decided to tell our sitter "No" and "I don't like you". Then, he acted like a crazy loosed wild cat. At this point I asked the sitter if she wanted to bail!

Well, because I know how consistency is crucial in teaching a child, I calmly sent him to timeout. He said "NO". Then he began to scream like a dying rooster. (Not Kidding!) I walked him peacefully into the other room where the timeout chair sits and placed him there.  All the while he screamed in my ear and I wondered if I would ever hear again. I had to hold him there while he kept saying he would not apologize to our sitter. I don't know who said "terrible twos", but I believe it's "terrible threes"!!!!!!  

(Dear God – help me!)

He did apologize and things are good. Just for the record he is a great kid and loves our sitter Tucker.

My show went well and I had a glass of wine!!!!! 

Music To My Ears

Our sweet Bella was listening to music and fell right to sleep! Love moments like this. 

Life

Just a few updates before I being this week's blog subject...

Our guppy had it's babies then feasted on them in the middle of the night. What the????

Hayden, our 3 year old, is no longer peeing on the walls. He is officially potty trained. It for sure was the Spiderman underwear my husband got him at Costco, and the Jelly Belly candy that cost way too much. Thank you Costco for the cavities, the extra pounds, and new found love of jelly beans that taste like fresh picked pears!!!!!!

So this weekend is my favorite time of year!!!! We are heading to Steeplechase on Saturday!!! Love a good horse race. Not to mention dressing up and hanging with the girls.

Also, I will be married to my hot husband, Daniel for 10 years on Friday. SO hard to believe. Just seems like yesterday that he and I met. We are finally getting away and spending time together. We'll probably end up sleeping and ordering room service. YAY!!!!!

Bathing Suit Shopping

Really?? Is it time to stuff myself in small pieces of fabric that show things that I no longer think anyone wants to see? Yes ladies it's time!!!!

I decided yesterday that bathing suit shopping is not fun. As I paced up and down the aisle in the swim department,  I was reminded of the P90X videos that I borrowed from a friend. Why hadn't I spent the last 3 months diving into those workouts? Why, knowing this whole time it was around the corner, did I eat the leftover chicken nuggets off my kids' plates? Or continue to eat my favorite thing on the planet...
CHEESE!!!!

Then as my mind was spinning and contemplating my eating habits, the sales lady says ever so sweetly,
"can I help you?". "NO", I wanted to scream, "not unless you have a solution for a saggy butt and veins from babies!" But instead I just smiled and said I was just looking--looking at all the tiny bathing suit bottoms and endless patterns that shouted, "look at me".

So all that to say, I got a suit! It took me several hours but it will do. Watch out you pool goers. I am gonna walk confidently around the pool and maybe even get my hair wet this year in my new (not quite so tiny) suit!

Finding My Style

For years now I have been patching holes in jeans, covering scuffs on old shoes with marker, and hiding stains with long necklaces. It has become laughable that the alterations lady SUKI, has become a friend and even asks about my kids!!! I wish I could say she has been altering designer clothes, but in reality she has been the savior of my 10 year old jeans.

Being a mom takes a toll on your clothes, not to mention your time and beauty. I feel like everyday I am trying to recreate a new outfit with old clothes. REALLY???

My other issue, is when I go to a store I am overwhelmed and I end up leaving with nothing. My niece, Lauren who is very fashionable, has become my personal stylist. I know I drive her crazy sending pictures from my iPhone of my shopping excursions. I am tired and want to find my style. I want to find it with out any help. I want to be confident in a store and look good when I leave.

If you feel the way I do I have found a great site last night that can send you on your way to a fashionable lifestyle. Not only does it show you great outfits but it also shows you where to get them.

Here you go....http://www.polyvore.com/
Wish you well!!!!

Quick Share

OK ladies, I wanted to make sure to tell you about a new skin care line that I am using!!! I have fallen in love with ACURE products. Not only are they extremely affordable but they do EXACTLY what they say! I found them at Whole Foods.
My favorite items from the line are the facial cleansing cream, night cream, and seriously firming face serum are my favorites!!! I am planning on trying a few more things from the line. Trust me when I tell you they are great products and I saw a difference in just a few days. Thank you ACURE!!!

Here is the link to their products...

http://www.acureorganics.com/Acure-Organics-Facial-Products-s/28.htm

THEIR MISSION

We're on a mission...

 

We like to believe that we create the purest, natural and organic plant-based skincare products. Simplicity is the key to our formulas. In keeping each ingredient as close to its natural state as possible, we feel that our products deliver visible, more potent results. Each decision we make is based upon our three guiding principles:

 

ACURE FOR YOUR SKIN

High quality skin care made from the purest, fair trade, natural and certified organic ingredients.

 

ACURE FOR THE PLANET

We have a sustainable company culture that impacts every decision we make.

• Green packaging
• Green products
• Social Consciousness
• Triple Bottom Line

ACURE FOR A CURE

Each facial care product provides a donation to help fight breast cancer. Each day, women are bombarded by harmful chemicals in cosmetic products. Some of these, such as parabens (one of the most widely used preservatives in conventional personal care products), have been directly linked to breast cancer. Acure Organics wants to help eliminate people's exposure to toxic chemicals in cosmetics and help educate them on the benefits of food-grade,

organic ingredients.

 

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
--Margaret Mead

 

Potty Talk

Have you ever had one of those nights where everything was meant to be?? Well, I just did on Saturday.
I got to play in a round with my sweet hubby and Jim Femino. Jim has a ton of hits one of which is the James Otto hit, "Just Can't Stop Loving You". We are definitely gonna write together! Felt like I had known him my whole life! I am a fan!

Anyway, my favorite part of the evening was when the host announced to the crowd that she was glad they had all come to support the charity and let them all know where the bathrooms were.
Well, I had used one of the bathrooms before hitting the stage. Pretty normal bathroom, did notice an amazing photograph of Minnie Pearl's hat and shoes above the toilet. Didn't think much about it. I washed my hands in a vintage style sink and then headed out the door. Washing hands is a critical part of bathroom use.

Back to the host...She then told everyone to make sure to use the toilet at the front of house because, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Minnie Pearl had all used it!!!!
Of course I say really loudly into the mike, "NO WAY, I should have not squatted!"
Everyone began to laugh except me because I was very serious. I guess I was thinking that the success and creativity would rub off! I should have sat down for a while.
Oh well.