Archive for July, 2007
July 20, 2007· Filed under Casual Friday, Movies
It’s Friday again and I’m seeing stars! Between the Harry Potter movie madness, the Posh and Becks show, Emmy nomination announcements, and the fact that I am taking 3 tween boys to see Transformers today, it seems that the celebrities are at every turn. Speaking of celebs, even though Victoria Beckham is sporting some serious 80’s fashion, I do love this picture of her with her son on the soccer field.
By now you should all be getting the hang of this Casual Friday thing. Stop in anytime and join in our conversation - as it often takes a path of its own. Since there are so many celebs making the news right now, let’s dish a bit today!
What movies have you seen or do you want to see? Sound off on some of the celebrity goings on. Give us your Emmy nominations. Or take the conversation in a totally different direction - sort of like what happens when you get a bunch of good friends around the table with a cup of coffee!
And thanks to all who stopped in for the fun last week - Eliza, Gayla, Laura, Randa, Dana, Yvonne, AgentSully, Amanda, Ingo, Brown Baron, Angela, Jo and V-grrrl.
July 19, 2007· Filed under Family
Eleven years ago today was the opening ceremonies for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. I remember it well - the parade of athletes and the big build up to who would be lighting the Olympic torch that would signify the opening of the games.
Eleven years ago today, I was about to embark on two of the wildest, most satisfying journeys of my lifetime, too. Motherhood and self-made businesswoman.
Yep, eleven years ago today, during the opening ceremonies of the Olympics, my first child was born.
On Friday, July 19 I remember being in the hospital and watching all the events in Atlanta - speculating with the doctors and nurses on who would light that torch. At 9:45 pm, the staff turned off the TV and all attention focused on the birth of my son. Healthy and beautiful, weighing in at 7 lbs. 9 oz., Mr. N came into this world, capturing the heart of his parents and all around him in the process.
It’s hard to believe that the tiny little guy we brought home from the hospital that week has grown quickly into a very smart young man who will be going off to middle school in a matter of weeks!
Happy Birthday Mr. N!Â
PS - Do you know who did light the big Olympic torch in 1996? Muhammed Ali. We turned the TV back on after the dust had settled, just in time to see the torch being lit.
July 18, 2007· Filed under Working from Home
I am suffering from a MAJOR case of too much information right now! Not “that” kind of TMI (you know the kind that makes you queasy or blush), but the TMI that comes from living and working in an environment that thrives on information and having the kind of mind that really wants to take it all in. By the looks of things, I am not alone!
My strategy for today is to set my timer for 30 minute time blocks and during that time block I will focus on ONE task at a time - no checking email or following links during this time. I have a list of 5 things I really need to get accomplished today - if I follow my plan, I can have them pretty much done by noon and then I can PLAY.
PS - I am also in meme debt thanks to HomeMom3 and Angela. I will probably catch up on these some time over the weekend.
July 16, 2007· Filed under Menu Plan Mondays, Recipes
This week’s Menu Plan Monday will be pretty much a repeat of last week as Tuesday and Wednesday nights were spent in the hospital with my youngest and Thursday night I was too exhausted to cook so my husband took over.
- Monday - Kielbasa, pierogies, and green beans
- Tuesday - BLT sandwiches, raw veggies and fruit salad
- Wednesday - Catalina Taco Salad
Thursday - Tropical Chicken Foil Packets on the grill with rice
- Friday - My son’s 11th birthday party so we’ll order pizza
We had a family get together today and we all brought a dish or two. I tried a new recipe for potato salad and it was sooo good. It is a Rachael Ray recipe for Balsamic Potato and Green Bean salad. I did not have balsamic vinegar so I substituted Rice Wine vinegar, added some crumbled bacon, and it was still so tasty.
For more menu plan ideas, visit Laura at I’m an Organizing Junkie, or browse through more than 21 weeks of my own menu plans.
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July 14, 2007· Filed under Family, Girl Stuff, Reflections
Motherhood is one of the biggest accomplishments and biggest challenges of my life so far. Before I was a Mom, I did lots of things - I taught gymnastics full time, I traveled to far off places (often on my own) and I spent plenty of Sunday afternoons doing jigsaw puzzles. Then there were the social things like going out to lunch with friends, taking weekend getaways with my husband, and business functions. Who says that when you become a Mom, that all these things must stop? I don’t think they have to.
I have met too many Mommies who have given it all up for Motherhood. They lose their sense of self and their often their happiness.
Here are my top 3 reasons why Moms need a life, too!Â
3. Because coffee with your girlfriends is cheaper than therapy. Just having someone to vent with and share some giggles with can go a long way to happiness and maintaining your sense of self.
2. Because your kids should not be better dressed than you. By taking the time and effort to dress in something better than sweats and t’s each day, you teach your children (by example) that taking care of yourself is important.
1. Because one day, your kids will all be grown! What do you want to be when your kids grow up? Why wait that long? Start working and living those dreams and goals now. You and your family will be better for it!
Now, I am sure we can add to this list. Give me your reasons why Moms need a life, too.
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