Stuff Portrait Friday

Being a Girl!




I haven't yet figured out how to put these three together into one picture but the three of them together like this in tutus is my favorite because I know where they are coming from (somewhat) and to see them like this...childlike and girly and just having fun. Some how watching them glide around in their tutus makes me feel hopeful for them.

I can see when they have their tutus on all their troubles and their past melt away and just for those moments at least they feel normal and special and beautiful. My girls can escape to their own world where they don't have to worry about something bad happening to them and they can be powerful and in control. Yep, all from a tutu and that is why these are my favorite. I've never been much of a girly girl but I want my girls to have those feelings and if the tutu helps make them feel that way, I am all for it! lol

What's your favorite picture?

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Beautiful Princess Tutus by The Decorated Duckling.

Tackle It Tuesday

It's Tuesday and yet again, I won't be home much today. Seems like I try to avoid scheduling things on Monday because it's Monday and then end up overdoing it on Tuesday. Does anyone else do that?

Anyhoo, I was supposed to tackle filing but I have searched high and low for a new filing cabinet and to my dismay no stores in my area have any yet.

Since I am soooooclose to finishing a baby quilt I started 12 years ago, (I know, 12 years is a looong time--but I don't give up. lol) I'm going to work on that and updating my craft blog between now and next Tuesday.

So for now here's a picture of the progress on the baby blanket.

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Menu Plan Monday

Monday- Corned Beef and Cabbage.


Tuesday- Ribeye Steaks, Baked Potato and Green Beans.


Wednesday- Spaghetti and Meatballs, Green Salad, French Bread.


Thursday- Lemon Pepper Chicken, Angel Hair Pasta and Green Beans.


Friday- Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Tomato Soup.


Saturday- Chicken Wings and Fries.


Sunday - Ham, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Corn and Dinner Rolls.


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SUCKER!

If I could take a picture of myself. You would see me here, mouth hanging slightly open, face contorted with one eyebrow cocked to my hairline (I'm sure) and a vacant deer caught in the headlights stare.

I hear kids talking and I know the wind is blowing outside but what in the world did I just do today?

My girls showed up to sell Girl Scout Cookies and the next thing I know our wonderful Girl Scout leader is leaving this Sunday forever and ever. I wasn't shocked about the why, but the look on my girl's faces. Especially the oldest... I couldn't bear it. I cried as I climbed silently back in the van by myself.

Their leader is the best leader and an awesome role model. She is doing the absolute right thing for her circumstances and I am so proud of her. But my kids, they are kids and they don't really understand. To them, it's just another adult that they loved and trusted who is abandoning them. I tried to explain to them how strong and courageous this woman is for doing what she is doing and how it is the right thing and best thing for her. Be happy for her. But I know, right now, they can't understand. It's all adult stuff.

The troop basically was going to dissolve without a leader. No more Girl Scouts. The only positive thing my girls had going for them in terms of female role models out in the world. I kept seeing my oldest girl's face and I couldn't even explain it to Hubs without crying.

When I picked up my girls from the sales. I found myself volunteering to be the next leader. Someone had to keep these girls together and busy and well...positive.

Since then all of my "gusto" has turned into more of an "oh $%^&!". Because yes, I was thinking of my girls and those other girls but I didn't really realize that those other girls were a troop of Daisies AND Brownies AND some Juniors. 42 girls to be exact.

I can do this... I think. Right?

It's a date!

So the week before last the social worker called and let me know--it's official--we have a date...

April 16, 2008-- ADOPTION DAY!

Who's freaking out???


I AM! I AM!

When I start to think about how the handicap van needs new brakes, an oil change and a tune-up. We need to buy a spare tire too just in case and the GAS... prices have shot up. Hotel rooms, food, cramming 5 kids, their suitcases and all hubs medical equipment that needs to go in the van. The DRIVE! ARGH!

Things are a little tight with the increased car insurance, the new van payment, Easter and what I thought were 2 First Holy Communions this month. Luckily, we were able to push back the Communions until May but even so, I am nearly all set for that thanks to a gift from God.

We are set for Easter. Easter outfits were already bought (and will double for Adoption outfits) as were Easter baskets so that's all taken care of.

I know God will come through for us,despite their mother's sabotage, because this has obviously been what he has been working towards. It's just scary knowing that I am the one that still has to pull it all off. I know I will, I always do but my shoulders are so heavy.

I've been sick and I suppose that's making me more sensitive. Maybe?

It will all work out. It's going to be here before we even know it and we will be a forever family.

Look a Survey!

BlogHer is surveying women around the globe to find out your opinions about blogging. I've taken the survey and it's quick and painless. Actually, I've been sitting here pondering some of the questions that were asked and reflecting on how blogging has changed my life.

Anyhoo, go ahead and click on the image, take the survey...you know you want to. lol

Tackle It Tuesday

This Tuesday, just like last Tuesday, I will not be home so I decided to take it easy and postpone the filing tackle I was going to work on for this:

Hellllllooooo

Dove's Chocolate and Brownie Affair...oooohhh. I've never tried it before but I love the chocolate truffles, ice cream bars, etc... Ganache...uh oh... I think I'm gonna like this tackle!

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