Reality TV

Okay...I will 'fess up.

I enjoy reality tv.

Now I use the term reality loosely, but I take guilty pleasure in watching other people's train wrecks.

My first taste came with MTV's The Real World. It was the season in San Francisco. I so enjoyed watching their "drama."

Today I now like watching most of the competition shows - especially cooking ones. I also enjoyed pretty much anything on Bravo TV.

Right now I am watching Big Brother, Real Housewives of NY and New Jersey, the Next Food Network Star, Design Star, and Master Chef.

What don't I watch? I have never been able to get into the Bachelor / Bachelorette. I also no longer watch MTV series like Teen Mom or Real World.

What guilty TV pleasure do you have?

What??? It is July 8th Already???

Where has the summer gone?
It feels just like yesterday I was counting the days for summer to come.
I am definitely NOT ready for it to end, so I am NOT counting down for when I have to report back to school.  Surprisingly though, my girls have said they are ready for school.  I think they miss their friends.  While I love our neighborhood and house, the one drawback is there are not enough kids nearby for them to play with.  All of our immediate neighbors are either retired or nearing retirement.

Where has our summer gone?  
The Tour of Florida (Gainesville, Tampa, and Disney)
Vacation Bible School
Acting Camp
Golf Lessons
Our 9 year anniversary
Trips to the movies
Lots of Swimming
Lots of books read and drawings made

Where is our summer going?
Washington D.C. / Virginia
More golf lessons and acting camp
More swimming
Hopefully a trip to the beach
Trip to Atlanta
Jake's first birthday
More books to read and more drawings to make

I Am a Mother

It has been a long tome since I have posted.  I have had lots of ideas floating around in my head but have not made the time to sit down and write them down.

I Am a Mother...

I am the mother of five (I include my dogs in that count).

I am a mother who is fiercely protective of her children and struggles with making sure I am not over protective.

I am a mother who loves to celebrate their birthdays.

I am mother who has trouble finding the balance between my family, my work, and myself.

I am a mother who needs a little mothering herself.

 I am a mother who is divided...I want my kids to stay little, but I love seeing them grow up and assert their independence.

I am a mother who...

loves my blue jeans and wishes I could wear them to work.

wants to find more time to pursue my personal interests.

who loves to cook, but hates housework.

who has big ideas for my house.

who is married to my best friend.

who KNOWS she needs to have more patience.

and who LOVES her life.