Self-Proclaimed Supermom

Happy New Year

I can't believe that my vacation is pretty much coming to an end.  It flew by...where did it go?  We have been busy around here on vacation filled with parties, and laundry, and organizing, and trying to find a home for all of the presents.  Fun.

Hubz has been home for the last few days so that has been nice.  He will be home today and tomorrow too.  I am glad, maybe the kids will let us spend some time together.

My sister gave me two awesome books for Christmas.  The first one is called Go Put Your Strengths To Work by Marcus Buckingham.  What a great book.  It has all sorts of hints and tricks on how you use your strengths that you already have instead of always improving on your weaknesses.  Now I just have to find out what my strengths ARE, then I can put that book to good use.  I think Buckingham has a book about finding your strengths, I need to order that soon.  The other book is called Inside My Heart by Robin Mc Graw.  I am almost finished reading it and I highly recommend it.  It's about her life and how she does things now.  She wants to show you how her life has power and purpose and how yours can too.  It's a good read.

So yes, I have been reading quite a bit on vacation.  I haven't read in a long long time, so now I am back into it.  I love it.  It's empowering.

I just want to wish you all a Happy New Year, a blessed New Year, and that it is even better than last year!

Goals For The New Year

Now that the new year is approaching, it's time for me to make some goals. 

I want to have Saturday night at home date night again with Hubz complete with booz and a nice meal, and etc.
(we used to do this every weekend, I would make a new gourmet meal and we would have wine with dinner and then...well...you know, after the kids went to bed, etc.  I need to feel more of a bond with him)

I want to have once a month date night, going out, without the kids.
(Now that we are making more money, we need to set aside the one time a month to go out and enjoy ourselves.  We have let this slide in the past, and again, I need to feel more of a bond with him)

I want to watch my sugar intake and give up red meat.
(Instead of all of this dieting crap, I am just going to try to eat more healthy, smaller portions, and I am trying this new diet pill which is a non stimulant thermogenic, that helps me to not be so hungry)

I want to meditate regularly at my beautiful altar that Hubz built for me.
(Hubz built me this beautiful altar in our bedroom for us to meditate in front of, filled with candles and my zen garden and oh..I just need to post a pic of it sometime.  I just finished reading a book called Girl Seeks Bliss, and she really talked a lot about meditation and how it helps you to be in the moment.  I need to learn how to be in the moment)

I want to be a good role model and spend more time with the kids.   
(I don't feel that I spend enough time with the kids actually playing, just the usual taking care of them.  I will set aside some time each week just for playing, and take it from there)

I want to be more excited about work.
(I need to find some new and exciting things to add to my regular workload at work.  I need something fun and creative to do. I will find it)

I want to go back to yoga class on Sunday mornings.
(I am such a load on the weekends, wanting to sleep in and skipping something that I used to love...yoga.  I need to get my ass out of bed on Sundays and just go, because afterward, I always feel so good inside, and centered.  Ready to take on the week.)

So those are some of the goals that are swimming in my head at the moment.  What are some of your goals?

Now It's Time For Vacation

I must admit that this was one of the best Christmases ever.  The kids were happy with their presents, everyone was happy with dinner.  But I am glad it's over.  All of that prep and a very tiring day yesterday.  I am now ready for my vacation.

My house is an absolute mess with toys strewn all around the living room.  Sammy keeps trying to get into everything.  Sheesh.  I just have to deal with it for a few days, then all will be put away.  Just.  A.  Few.  Days. 

I got all sorts of cool gifts this year.  Hubz got me the camcorder, and I think the kids are having more fun with it than me, so I want the star lariat Tiffany necklace I have been eyeing instead...wink wink.  I got OOh La Lift from Benefit for under my eyes, some really cool self help books, a magnetic hang on the wall spice rack, some towels, a rockin scale, a wonderfully delicious black cherry candle, and some other things.  I am a happy lady.

Now it's time to set some goals for the new year.  I realized I don't have ANY goals, but to be a good wife, mother, and person.  That's it.  When someone asks me how I am and what is going on, I always reply with nothing much, cause it's true, and that is pitiful.  I need to change that in the new year.

Hope you all had a wonderful holiday, and I would love to know what your favorite present was this year!

Merry Christmas

I wish for you all to have the best Christmas ever!!

Vacation

Well, today officially starts my Christmas vacation.  I don't have to be back to work until the 2nd of January! 

It always seems so right when the vacation times come.  I am always REALLY ready for it.  It hasn't been too busy at work lately, but I am in need of a break.  Big, long, break.

The kids start their vacation today too.  Yesterday they had pajama day at school filled with watching movies and having hot chocolate.  What a nice way to start their vacation.

We are going to have an Italian Christmas menu this year, filled with chicken cutlets, linguine with spicy red clam sauce, baked ziti, garlic bread and bonzetta.  I can't wait. (Just thought I would throw that in there)

There is so much I want to do on vacation.  Play with the kids, get my goals and life organized, actually MAKE some goals.  I have none, except for being a good wife, mother, and person.  But that is another post in the making.

Have a great weekend.

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Abilify

I just have to say that I am so thankful for my medicine called Abilify.

My mind doesn't race anymore, I don't get really stressed out like I used to, I don't feel like I am on overload or anything like that.  This time of year two years ago, I was mega stressed out, ready to rip my hair out, and all of that fun stuff.  Christmastime was one of the most stressful times of year for me at home and at work (because it's audit time at work). 

Thanks Abilify!  I love you.

Santa

She still believes!  She still believes!  Maddy still believes in Santa!

Last night we were laying in the bed talking, and I don't even know where it came from, but here is how the conversation went:

Maddy: Mom, I still believe in Santa.

Me: Great!  Why do you say that?

Maddy: Because one year when I was little, I heard bells on the rooftop.

Me: I think that is wonderful.  I believe too.

Shopping

Hubz and I had a great time shopping on Saturday.  We were all over the place, and got everything done!!  We made OUT at Five Below, spent 150.00 there!  And Target, of course.

Everything is bought and wrapped!  I am so happy.  Now I can just enjoy the time until Christmas.  The kids will be so excited with their gifts, and me too!  I am getting a camcorder, so watch out, there may be some videos on here soon!

News (In Bullets)

• My sis bought my treadmill from me...WOOT!  She will enjoy it much more than I did!
• Benny is home with me again today.  He will be missing Santa's Secret Workshop at school, or the Holiday Shoppe as they call it. 
• I baked some cookies yesterday.  I was bored stiff while doing all of that laundry due to the heaving incident.  They are good!  It was nice having a day off and snuggling with Benny for most of the day.
• We are going all out Christmas shopping tomorrow.  Can't wait.  Just have to be frugal.
• Only one more week of work before the week and a half Christmas break!  I am excited!  Can't wait to stay home with the kids and play with all of their new stuff.
• I joined Booksfree again.  It's a Netflix for books.  I must have 45 self help books in my queue.  I am a junkie.  Only $9.95 a month and I can have two books out at a time.  I will be reading Office Sutras and Girl Seeks Bliss.  Hopefully they will come today.
• I also ordered a book by Oprah called O's Guide To Life.  Not sure if I want it NOW or under the tree.  We shall see.
• Hope you all have the best weekend EVER!  Love you...