Lots to do!!

Phew, talk about having a list of things to do!!

• Finish up work schedule
• Create department schedule template
• Finish up flower girl baskets and ring bearer pillows
• 10/1 meeting 8am
• Hem bridesmaid dress
• Find shoes for Jadeline - for wedding
• Send out evaluations
• Finish up 3 books (orders)
• Reserve car for Hawaii
• Wedding card
• Thank you cards for reps
• Pictures for personal project - Documenting a week in your life by Ali Edwards

Bling for mommy

I've never really been into jewelry. If you know me enough, you rarely see me with any bling on me - and that includes my wedding ring. (I have that valid excuse that my wedding ring is too big for my finger.)  Was never really into all that gold, and if you ever grew up in Hawaii, I was never into all that gold hawaiian bracelets. My problem? Its the gold! 

We had a little get together with Silpada jewelry. And i am in love with all the silver bling!! I don't know if its because I'm older now, or if its just a phase, but I really became in awe with the jewelry. It was different than walking in a department store. It wasn't that ordinary Mary Kay party, or Creative Memories, or Stamping up Parties I've been to, . . . it was fun to wear all the jewelry!! And yet i have to admit, an ordinary outfit that you wear can really bring it out with the right SILVER jewelry. And I'm not saying this because I became a consultant (I really did not become one and don't plan to be one). We had fun drinking, eating, and socializing while looking good - and not feeling pressured to buy anything! Grr.. i had such a good time wearing all the jewelry, for once i completely forgot about taking pictures!!! Oh, but if you're interested in seeing any of this jewelry, let me know, - we can have another girls night. ;)

Race for the Cure

The kids and I decided to participate in Susan Komen's Race for the Cure. Well, we 'walked' the cure, and completed the untimed 1 mile walk.  It was easy - but i think we could have made it through the 5 mile walk. Okay, Ashton and I could have done it. I would have end up carrying Jadeline. It was our first race together. Thought it would be a could way to show the kids that we can do things for a good cause. It was way too early for Jadelilne and I. Ashton was a trooper, he just had a little issue with the color and said, "Uh, Mom. . . .everything is so .... Pink!!"

challenging daughter

I have a daughter who enjoys the greatest things - one of them is coloring with lots of pens and crayons. We saw this notepad/crayon holder at a store that i can't remember. I told Jadeline that it was crazy expensive to hold paper and crayons. So she told me, "well, can you make it?" And a light bulb lit in my head, and i thought.. hmm.. i sure can! And while i created this, i thought, if Jadeline didn't say "can you make it?" I wouldn't know if i was capable. And yet i thought, what have i done? Ijust trained Jadeline - if she can't buy it, then mommy will make it. Well, she does keep me challenged...

Building a routine

Jadeline is set with her daily routine now that school has started.

• 630am - alarm rings to climb in bed with mom to watch cartoons
• 645am - brush hair, brush teeth, put on school clothes with a matching headband
• 705am - breakfast
• 720am - finish cartoons
• 730am - put shoes on, walk to bus stop
• 737am- bus arrives
• 1130am - bus drops Jade to me.
• 1145am - lunch
• 1230pm - activity book, and reading time; playtime; errands with mom
• 530pm - dinner
• 630pm - bath
• 700pm - time to wind down; brush teeth; pick out clothes for school
• 800pm - bed time.

Jadelines on a set routine. She loves it. Except on the days when she softly wakes me and says, "mom.. wake up. i'm gonna be late for school." and i tell her, "go back to bed, its your day-off."

Now only if i could build a set routine for myself!

Making stuff

Its been a week since Jadeline started school. Its been great. She's on a schedule - bright eyed and bushy tailed at 6:25 am!! (aughh, i wish i felt the same way). She's on a routine. Which meant that I was off for a little over a week to get her on this routine and allowed me to be productive at home. The house was clean, dusted, and dinner made at 5:30 p.m. Incredible huh? I even dusted the walls and corners and spot cleaned many areas of our carpet. Did you know that if you spray a a little Windex on the stained spot, soak it for a few minutes, and dab it with a paper towel, it removes the stain? It really works!! But of course, I did make stuff. Made Jadeline's and my costume. I couldn't justify paying $50.00 for a Camp Rock costume of Mitchie! So i made it. And I made my costume. A little early, but since we'll be in Hawaii for the most part of October, I figured that I wouldn't have the time.

Phantom

Had a girls night with some of my friends at work on Saturday. We watched Phantom of the Opera @ Keller Auditorium. I've never been there before nor have i watched any formal concerts here in Portland.

Phantom of the Opera - another love story. It was different, but i guess flattering for any woman who has 2 men in love with you. Do you choose the handsome man - your childhood sweetheat who is in love with you or the deformed man who tutors you to fame in music? 

It was nice and fun. After the concert we went to Portland City Grill. I didn't realize that we were there for almost 3 hours! But great company, drinks and food, with an incredible view of Portland can make the night go by instantly.