Summertime Stumped

"I mustache you for advice" - Valparaiso Library Summer 2012

So, now that I have decided to quit looking for work during the summer I now have the stress of keeping us busy. My Middle-schoolers are the biggest challenge right now. It is hard for them to contemplate doing anything but sitting around the house and watching the boob-tube.

My Summer Job

It is looking as if the universe has a different plan for me than I thought. After I graduated with my Bachelor's degree, I thought my dream job a good job a decent job would appear. And maybe it did; it just won't be paying me in cold hard cash. My new summer job is as a Stay At Home Mom. 

April Showers bring May Flowers...and lots of weeds.

 It has been absolutely beautiful here in Northwest Florida. I am so glad that it has not been blazing hot and nasty humid yet because it has given me the motivation to work in my garden now that I am home in the evening. My yard is a hot mess, but I am trying to at least keep up with my garden so we can have some produce from it this summer and fall. Here is an update on my mini-"farm".

New Hang Out Spot

First attempt at sharing a DIY moment on my blog. I am just a little nervous. It seems that sometimes what I think make sense, does not always make sense to others... Anyhow, a few weeks ago I did some beautifying to my back patio. My dog, Champ, really enjoyed watching me and my helpers while sunning himself.











So here goes:

Playing hooky :D

So I am coming to an end on my work/study contract and have only a few weeks worth of hours left. My boss is on leave and there is nothing going on but scheduling appointments, so I decided to play hooky today with Charlie. My co-worker is more than capable of taking care of business (he was doing it by himself before I came along).

It was a lovely day off!

We slept in a bit which was exceptionally nice since Charlie slept through the night. Something she has not done in about 3 weeks. I started laundry, made our beds, swept the sand covered floor, and cuddled on the couch with my baby and a cup o' joe.

What do I do now?

For the last 4 and a half years I have been a college student. For the last two years I have been going to school at night. Everyone I see lately says "I bet you are glad to be done with school." Uh...not really. I liked the consistency. I liked knowing that I will be going to school next semester and the next and the next... That has all come to an end and now I am at a place that I do not like being...the unknown!

Guest Blog: Kailah and Kairah, Girl Scout Project

My daughters, Kailah and Kairah, were tasked with a Girl Scout project to bring awareness to bullying and the hard times that teens go through. They decided to make a photo essay with the help of friends and family to spread the Love is Louder movement.