Have you missed me?

woosh... 2 1/2 weeks fly by in the blink of an eye!

I'm here with a quick post of some things I've thought about, heard, experienced, and dealt with over my unscheduled, unintended, accidental 2 1/2 week hiatus...

Favorite Quote:
"Mom, I like how Eden is made."
                                              - Ty
Most Grateful For:
My Husband.  Having him gone twice a week in the evenings for a couple of hours really forces me {jk} to appreciate how much of a help he is to me when he is here.  I honestly don't know how women whose husbands work late or travel a lot do it {hats off to you, Kain and Sarah!}  I'm sure if it were my normal I'd learn to cope...and maybe even be good at it...but thank goodness we don't have to find out!

Biggest Lesson Learned:
"Don't put off to tomorrow what you could do today."
Duh.  Why don't I ever learn?  When I have extra time on a lunch hour and don't utilize it I may as well be inviting mental stress over for a big, fat cup of tea.

Ty's holey jeans + colder than normal temps in the forecast + not utilizing my extra time on Monday + Ty's fever on Tues. = no chance to shop for new jeans before Ty returns to school in colder weather so he has to look like a 5 yr. old hillbilly {i.e. mental stress}

Most Disappointed in {besides obviously myself...see above}:
ok...this is a toss up...kinda...
1. Colin's football coach.  Not his Dad.  I will hold my tongue for now and see how things go.  But, you may hear more on this subject...

2. Iowa State beat Iowa.  Boo.

What's Weighing On My Heart:
Trying to balance being the Mom and wife I want to be while working and trying to maintain an organized home-life.  That's a whole other post for another day.

Newest Obsession:
Pinterest. {ugh!  I'm addicted!}  Thanks, Alison...