fall is upon us....

wow, I actually seen a guy in

our neighborhood among the other lawn crazy individuals, already mowing and baggin leaves! It seems like fall is right around the corner, but I am just beginning to enjoy the lazy days of summer, with a good book, huge cup of BoJangles Sweet Tea., and thanks to the return to school blues all the neighborhood kids have---a peaceful community pool. Dont get me wrong, the neighborhood kids are great, but good god almighty what the hell happened to nap time., especially when their momma is napping poolside, and I have to re-read the same damn paragraph 10 times to remember what chapter I am on in my book. UGH, I have turned into that "woman in that hat and sunscreen" now I finally see my husbands argument that its not about the kids anymore as to whether or not we install an in ground pool, with hot tub this fall...its peace of mind. My kids don't mind, at all going to the community pool to cause havoc down the street, even with the threat of the neighborhood Watch association with its eye in the sky, new technology, they still would rather hang out with their friends than under the watch full eye, and rules of mom and pop....so be it!
Yahoo for back to school and the changing of the colors, mom will have a peaceful reading spot, provided the falling leaves do not cause too much disturbance in my tidy little back yard oasis, and I am all ready for the change!!! Bring on the color, and many books from my beloved friends at paperbackswap.com I have begun a pen pal/reading friendship that will lead me into the dull cold winter months, with warmth and a smile., from ear to ear and hip to expanding hip - hugs from Kim

knee deep in weeds.....

What a weekend, my dream Monday consist of waking without an alarm clock around 8a, driving to Massage Envy for an hour long massage, leaving to stroll like a wet noodle over for a cup a java, same parking lot mind you, then tip toe over to the Pedi spa, for a relaxing spa pedicure/mani combo ~ but no, I forgot I have no nails to mani, it was a weekend of weeds for me, I really believe I was dreaming weeds when I went to bed on Saturday night before 9pm!

I am wilted to the bone, and could really use a ME day, but duty calls, I have appointments to keep, kids to haul, a house to prepare for the market, a father-in-law to medicate, homes to clean, practice to sweat through and sales to make...sometimes I think I might wake up to smell the coffee brewing, only to find if I didn't prepare it the night before I MUST BE DREAMING

AND they go back to school in one week, now that is ONE MONDAY I will plan for me...and the doggie dog., did I mention I also gave him a haircut, looks alot better than the bushes I destroyed - thank goodness. Have a blessed week, and spend each day like there is no tomorrow, because there is no guarantee there will be.

BACK TO SCHOOL!

Training for me, at CELEBRATION 2008, held in Atlanta Georgia. Second annual event, and my second year in attendance. We had a wonderful uplifting/recharging training experience and my outlook/drive/determination to be #1 on the stage next year has been renewed. The kids are counting the days until school starts, we have been spending alot of time indoors due to the unbearable heat, and revisiting the good old DVD library. Other than chick flicks, and Monday movie madness, we have managed to keep both kids and our fur puppy entertained and out of the heat.

I cannot believe it is back to school already, we just returned from vacation, and I am planning next summers family get together daily ! Extra good news for my Indiana family, the rain has subsided and the floods are not as bad. My bff Mellen and her family are unpacked and moved into their new home in the suburbs of Avon, congratulations and love to them as they begin new memories in their new home.

I have become slightly more organized in my scheduling, I spent a few days while my honey was out of town, power pitching. If it was a pack rat item, or piece of clothing, I pitched/donated or shredded. It felt so good, like loosing 20lbs, only in my dreams. Happy summertime heat to all, and please keep in touch xoxoxox

Kim