We are in full on count down mode here in our house.... count down to vacation! YIPPEE!!!! This is the first year in a while that both the hubs & I are both going to get to relax while visiting my parents. We are so blessed that we live close enough to my parents, and his parents, to see them for Christmas. And we are very blessed that both sets of our parents get along well!
So Cutie is SUPER excited. She thought we were getting in the car and driving to my parents' house the other day. I felt horrible that I had to break her heart, but I also reminded her that she still has a field trip and her Christmas party at school!
Lots to do to get ready to go... have to cross more off my to do list!
What are your holiday plans?
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
What would you do if you couldn't fail?
I know we've all heard that question, especially if we are in direct sales, or an entrepreneur. But have you ever taken the time to REALLY mull that question over? I know I haven't. I mean, I've always answered, and my answers were always like make it to the top, be successful. But really... to think about it.
What is the one thing, or several things, that you would do if you knew you wouldn't fail? Me, I'd get out of my own way. I'd stop thinking about what others are thinking about me, even though I know that they really aren't and I would just do it. I can be a bit wacky at times, but only if I am really comfortable in my situation... but why do I just not care and act that way all the time? I have so much fun when I am myself. What is stopping you?
For me, it is myself. I shouldn't care what other people think, but I do. Anyway, I'm off to be great today. I'm off to make all my dreams come true, maybe not by the end of the day... but definitely to start moving in that direction!
Make today a FANTABULOUSLY wonderful day!
What is the one thing, or several things, that you would do if you knew you wouldn't fail? Me, I'd get out of my own way. I'd stop thinking about what others are thinking about me, even though I know that they really aren't and I would just do it. I can be a bit wacky at times, but only if I am really comfortable in my situation... but why do I just not care and act that way all the time? I have so much fun when I am myself. What is stopping you?
For me, it is myself. I shouldn't care what other people think, but I do. Anyway, I'm off to be great today. I'm off to make all my dreams come true, maybe not by the end of the day... but definitely to start moving in that direction!
Make today a FANTABULOUSLY wonderful day!
Monday, December 3, 2012
Well, that was SO not how I planned it
I spent last Friday in the ER.... WOW. So not how I planned my Friday at all. I called my primary care physician on Friday morning to get an appointment, because I thought I had a sinus infection. My throat had been hurting all week, and at first I thought it was just a cold coming on. But then it got to the point where I could barely swallow and drink. Well, my quack of a PCP closes early on Fridays. SERIOUSLY?!? WTH! I wish I could close early each and every Friday, just because it is Friday. Anyway, I told them what was wrong, and all they could tell me was that he couldn't see me until Monday. Yeah, that was not acceptable. So I called Tricare... which, although they have been good for my children, I don't always get the same answer twice. Anyway, I wanted to see if I could go to urgent care without being charged. I mean what's the point of having insurance, if they won't cover your medical procedures, right?
So, luckily, Tricare had instituted a policy that we have up to 4 times a year to visit an urgent care facility in our home towns. PHEW! So I literally hopped into my car, leaving the TV on, and my breakfast on the table, and drove on over. I was seen pretty quickly by the doctor there, who then told me that he was sending me to the ER. What I had was not a sinus infection, but in fact, he thought (from only looking and feeling my glands) I had an abscess on my tonsil. My mouth and tonsil were so swollen, I think I surprised him that I was able to breathe. So, again I hopped in my car and drove over to the ER. I was seen pretty quickly there too. And finally got SOME relief. They gave me a steroid to help with the swelling... this was the first steroid I think I've ever gotten (at least that I remember). They hooked me up to an IV for fluids, because I couldn't eat or drink.... gave me some antibiotic and the kicker, I got morphine. WOW! That was a ride. I've never had morphine before Friday. The nurse was laughing at me.... I was happy that I was lying down when I got it! It made my head spin.
So I slept off and on for a bit... finished the bag of IV fluids, felt a little better. And then got to experience a CAT scan for the first time. Friday was a day of firsts for me. They wanted to make sure that the abscess was on my tonsil, and it wasn't just something that could have been fixed with antibiotics. So... had that procedure, and back to my room in the ER. The doctor came in and confirmed that I did in fact have that abscess and it needed to be drained. They called a local ENT, and got me in there. What a fun day.... so I hopped again in my car, and drove over there... I probably could have walked, but I wanted to have my car out front of the building.
The ENT was very nice, but the procedure was VERY painful. I first was sprayed with a numbing spray that was supposed to taste like bananas... yeah, that's no banana I've ever tasted. It literally made me choke. He was laughing at me, because of it. And his nurse was funny... she asked if I wanted more. Umm... no thank you! Then she said, "That didn't taste like banana huh?" She knew sure as $H*T that it didn't. Anyway, got the local and got the procedure done. Thank goodness, because even though the procedure hurt like a you know what.... I had relief! PHEW! I still hurt the next day, but they gave me pain killers and antibiotics, and I was on my way. And today, I am happy to say that (knock on wood) I haven't had to take any pain killers! WAHOO!!!! I'm still not 100%, but I'll take it... at least I can eat and drink somewhat normally.
I am usually not a person who runs to the doctor for every little ailment, but this girl has learned her lesson. Although we caught it early, I will take things a little more seriously, with my own health, from now on. With my children's healths, I always take it SUPER seriously.
It's been an interesting and I guess you could say, exciting two weeks for us. Little man had his ear drum burst, and we have a referral to an ENT for him to see about tubes. Fun times. But I would much rather get it fixed now... than wait and have serious complications later on.
So, luckily, Tricare had instituted a policy that we have up to 4 times a year to visit an urgent care facility in our home towns. PHEW! So I literally hopped into my car, leaving the TV on, and my breakfast on the table, and drove on over. I was seen pretty quickly by the doctor there, who then told me that he was sending me to the ER. What I had was not a sinus infection, but in fact, he thought (from only looking and feeling my glands) I had an abscess on my tonsil. My mouth and tonsil were so swollen, I think I surprised him that I was able to breathe. So, again I hopped in my car and drove over to the ER. I was seen pretty quickly there too. And finally got SOME relief. They gave me a steroid to help with the swelling... this was the first steroid I think I've ever gotten (at least that I remember). They hooked me up to an IV for fluids, because I couldn't eat or drink.... gave me some antibiotic and the kicker, I got morphine. WOW! That was a ride. I've never had morphine before Friday. The nurse was laughing at me.... I was happy that I was lying down when I got it! It made my head spin.
So I slept off and on for a bit... finished the bag of IV fluids, felt a little better. And then got to experience a CAT scan for the first time. Friday was a day of firsts for me. They wanted to make sure that the abscess was on my tonsil, and it wasn't just something that could have been fixed with antibiotics. So... had that procedure, and back to my room in the ER. The doctor came in and confirmed that I did in fact have that abscess and it needed to be drained. They called a local ENT, and got me in there. What a fun day.... so I hopped again in my car, and drove over there... I probably could have walked, but I wanted to have my car out front of the building.
The ENT was very nice, but the procedure was VERY painful. I first was sprayed with a numbing spray that was supposed to taste like bananas... yeah, that's no banana I've ever tasted. It literally made me choke. He was laughing at me, because of it. And his nurse was funny... she asked if I wanted more. Umm... no thank you! Then she said, "That didn't taste like banana huh?" She knew sure as $H*T that it didn't. Anyway, got the local and got the procedure done. Thank goodness, because even though the procedure hurt like a you know what.... I had relief! PHEW! I still hurt the next day, but they gave me pain killers and antibiotics, and I was on my way. And today, I am happy to say that (knock on wood) I haven't had to take any pain killers! WAHOO!!!! I'm still not 100%, but I'll take it... at least I can eat and drink somewhat normally.
I am usually not a person who runs to the doctor for every little ailment, but this girl has learned her lesson. Although we caught it early, I will take things a little more seriously, with my own health, from now on. With my children's healths, I always take it SUPER seriously.
It's been an interesting and I guess you could say, exciting two weeks for us. Little man had his ear drum burst, and we have a referral to an ENT for him to see about tubes. Fun times. But I would much rather get it fixed now... than wait and have serious complications later on.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Thoughts for the day...
I don't normally blog about my kids, although they are my everything. I am definitely a family person! But my daughter, who happens to be 5 & a half and in Kindergarten, has really started to read on her own. I didn't want to push her, although she has desperately wanted to read by herself for the past year. I have encouraged her to read with us her whole life. I love reading, and want to pass that along to my children. I just don't have time to read right now.
But anyway, between reading and learning to tie her shoes, she is floating on cloud 9. There are only 6 kids in her class, including herself, that are in the shoe tying club. She was SO excited when she was inducted into that "club" at school.
I just LOVE LOVE LOVE seeing things through her eyes. She is a funny, smart, creative, sassy little girl, and she just amazes me every day. She has picked up things that I never would have thought she would. We do watch a LOT of PBS kids... and although I don't love how much time she watches TV, I am so glad that it is educational programs, for the most part. Hey, we all need some mindless time. But what I love about her is that even though the TV is on, she'll be playing with her toys, coloring a picture, or reading a book. She isn't just a zombie watching TV.
I hope my son will be the same way! He's already a mover and a shaker. He can't sit still, but not in a bad way. He loves to explore. He's only 7 months, as of today! YIKES! Where has the time gone?
I love my little family and am happy that we are complete, neurotic dog and all. :) What's your family like?
But anyway, between reading and learning to tie her shoes, she is floating on cloud 9. There are only 6 kids in her class, including herself, that are in the shoe tying club. She was SO excited when she was inducted into that "club" at school.
I just LOVE LOVE LOVE seeing things through her eyes. She is a funny, smart, creative, sassy little girl, and she just amazes me every day. She has picked up things that I never would have thought she would. We do watch a LOT of PBS kids... and although I don't love how much time she watches TV, I am so glad that it is educational programs, for the most part. Hey, we all need some mindless time. But what I love about her is that even though the TV is on, she'll be playing with her toys, coloring a picture, or reading a book. She isn't just a zombie watching TV.
I hope my son will be the same way! He's already a mover and a shaker. He can't sit still, but not in a bad way. He loves to explore. He's only 7 months, as of today! YIKES! Where has the time gone?
I love my little family and am happy that we are complete, neurotic dog and all. :) What's your family like?
Thursday, November 22, 2012
12 Days of Christmas Recap
So I've taken you through each product included in this collection. And there is a special that goes along with it! Purchase all 12 days for only $299, and you'll get a coupon to shop with me for 15% off your purchase between January 1 and January 31.
I also have smaller 12 Days of Christmas sets, or even if you wanted to wait, 12 Hours of Christmas. And I even have a 12 Days (Hours) of Christmas for men! Make that man in your life fall in love with you all over again and show him how much he means to you!
Ask me about stocking stuffers and teacher gifts. I do gift wrap, and deliver, for free.
So, recap:
Day 1 (could be Dec 14) - Beauty that Counts Lipgloss
Day 2 (Dec 15) - Satin Lips Mask and Balm set
Day 3 (Dec 16) - Lash & Brow Building Serum
Day 4 (Dec 17) - Lash Primer
Day 5 (Dec 18) - Mascara (Ultimate or Lash Love)
Day 6 (Dec 19) - Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
Day 7 (Dec 20) - Mint Bliss Energizing Leg & Foot Cream
Day 8 (Dec 21) - Moisture Renewing Gel Mask
Day 9 (Dec 22) - Microdermabrasion Set
Day 10 (Dec 23) - Dance to Life Eau de Parfum
Day 11 (Dec 24) - Dance to Life Radiant Shimmer Body Lotion
Day 12 (Dec 25) - Satin Hands Set (Peach or Fragrance Free)
Happy holiday shopping, y'all!
I also have smaller 12 Days of Christmas sets, or even if you wanted to wait, 12 Hours of Christmas. And I even have a 12 Days (Hours) of Christmas for men! Make that man in your life fall in love with you all over again and show him how much he means to you!
Ask me about stocking stuffers and teacher gifts. I do gift wrap, and deliver, for free.
So, recap:
Day 1 (could be Dec 14) - Beauty that Counts Lipgloss
Day 2 (Dec 15) - Satin Lips Mask and Balm set
Day 3 (Dec 16) - Lash & Brow Building Serum
Day 4 (Dec 17) - Lash Primer
Day 5 (Dec 18) - Mascara (Ultimate or Lash Love)
Day 6 (Dec 19) - Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
Day 7 (Dec 20) - Mint Bliss Energizing Leg & Foot Cream
Day 8 (Dec 21) - Moisture Renewing Gel Mask
Day 9 (Dec 22) - Microdermabrasion Set
Day 10 (Dec 23) - Dance to Life Eau de Parfum
Day 11 (Dec 24) - Dance to Life Radiant Shimmer Body Lotion
Day 12 (Dec 25) - Satin Hands Set (Peach or Fragrance Free)
Happy holiday shopping, y'all!
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
12 Days of Christmas - Day 12
Today's product:
Satin Hands Pampering Set (Peach or Fragrance Free)
The peach set has a slight peach scent and the Fragrance Free is just that, fragrance free. Both sets include the Hand Softener, the Hand Smootie and the Hand Cream.
Use: Step 1, smooth the Hand Softener all over the hands (also great on the feet). It is extremely moisturizing. It helps maintain the natural moisture of the skin and replenishes hydration in dry areas. Step 2 cleanses and exfoilates in one step. Rub into your hands with lots of water. And step 3, smooth over dry hands. It provides up 24 hours of moisturization. It absorbs quickly and provides a protective layer on your hands that lasts through several hand washings.
This set lasts for quite some time, especially if you are only using it once a day.
Retail price: $34
Satin Hands Pampering Set (Peach or Fragrance Free)
The peach set has a slight peach scent and the Fragrance Free is just that, fragrance free. Both sets include the Hand Softener, the Hand Smootie and the Hand Cream.
Use: Step 1, smooth the Hand Softener all over the hands (also great on the feet). It is extremely moisturizing. It helps maintain the natural moisture of the skin and replenishes hydration in dry areas. Step 2 cleanses and exfoilates in one step. Rub into your hands with lots of water. And step 3, smooth over dry hands. It provides up 24 hours of moisturization. It absorbs quickly and provides a protective layer on your hands that lasts through several hand washings.
This set lasts for quite some time, especially if you are only using it once a day.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
12 Days of Christmas - Day 11
Today's product:
Dance to Life Radiant Shimmer Body Lotion
This, coupled with the eau de parfum, celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Mary Kay. It has the same lucious scent of the eau de parfum.
Leaves your skin feeling silky with a subtle shimmer and smelling wonderful.
Retail price: $16
Dance to Life Radiant Shimmer Body Lotion
This, coupled with the eau de parfum, celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Mary Kay. It has the same lucious scent of the eau de parfum.
Retail price: $16
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