Seven Quick Takes

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What a week! Hubs and I enjoyed a fantastic time in San Antonio together. Without kids. For 36 hours. Heaven!

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I learned that your water will actually be turned off if you don't pay the bill. Oops. What an embarrassing mistake.

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I voted today and I'm feeling so blessed to live in a country that lets us exercise our right to choose our Commander in Chief. I'm a straight party voter, but I never let the machines do it for me. I get such a thrill at checking off X for whom I want for President. I feel like I've made such a difference!

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That said, good grief I cannot wait until the election is over. I'm beaten down by both sides.

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I learned a new term that totally applies to me: Momnesia. Yep. Have it.

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Wondering why my quick takes are so short. Oh yeah, see above. Momnesia.

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Looking forward to the weekend with real autumn temperatures.

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Seven Quick Takes

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I'm stoked that it's Thursday night and I'm writing this post. It's the first time in about 6 months I've done something ahead of schedule. Whoopie!

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I was fired from my job of being cook for the family. FINALLY. I think the great Burned Sausage and Pancake Debacle of 2012 is what ultimately sent hubs over the edge.

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The itty bitty has croup. Poor buddy...he's been so sick this year. Way too much for such a little guy.

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T minus EIGHT days til hubs and I get to leave town by ourselves! Two whole nights without the littles!

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Which leads me to think about all the fun things we're going to do alone. Dinner in an adult restaurant, uninterrupted conversations, and most importantly SLEEP!

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I worked out three times this week. Gosh, I've missed it so much these past TWO YEARS! Why have I waited so long to get back into it?

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I'm having mommy 10pm brain. All the wonderful thoughts and quips I had earlier today have vanished.

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7 Quick Takes Friday

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I should be a case study in how lack of sleep affects your brain. Anyone else seem to walk around the house in circles when they're exhausted?

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I have finally accepted that I'm not a domestic diva. I can do laundry like no one's business, but I cannot cook. In fact, food scares me. I just shut down at the thought of cooking for my family.

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I always laugh at people who break out their warm boots, hoodies and long sleeves when we have 2 'cool' days. It's Texas ya'll. There's a good chance it's still going to be 95 degrees come Thanksgiving. If you want seasons, move up north. The high yesterday was 95 degrees. Case in point.

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I get all self-conscious when I drop my boy off at preschool twice a week. The mommies are beautiful and drive big Tahoe's or Escalades. And I show up in my pseudo-minivan and clothes that are 5 years old because we can't afford anything new. Flashback to middle school. Gah.

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Living paycheck to paycheck sucks. We've been doing it for FOUR YEARS. Nuff said.

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My awesome hubby just showed up with a yummo sandwich for me. For ME. I don't have to share one bit of it with my kids! I heart him!

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In less than two weeks, hubs and I will have exactly 36 hours to ourselves in San Antonio! Without kids! It's been THREE years since we've had even one night to ourselves. I'm sure we'll be spending 24 of those hours sleeping! :)

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Quick Takes Friday

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We've been living in a hotel for 11 days because our AC caught on fire after a lighting strike. Hotel living with 2 littles is for the birds. I'm over it and ready to go home!

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We are pleasantly surprised at how easy our insurance company has made it to get a new AC system. They've been so helpfu and agreed to our submitted bid of a new system. We're getting the wish list of all new AC systems. Did I just write that? What am I, a suburban-mommy-of-two-who's-finally-submitted-to-her-calling? Oh yeah, that's me! And it's the little things like new AC systems that make me giddy!

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I miss church. I miss it so bad. When will we get back into our routine and start going again?

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I joined the Twitter world a few days ago. I'm so confused and I consider myself a pretty technical savvy gal. Any helpers out there?

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Preschool starts for my oldest in a few weeks. I think we're both ready. We both thrive on structure, but this mommy never did get it together this summer with activities, playdates, etc. Mommy fail.

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We are going minivan shopping this weekend. We've thrown up the white flag and surrender. We need one. We need the convenience of a swagger wagon. ASAP.

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I literally just got word that we can move home on Sunday. Yippee!! Hallelujah! And with that...I'm off to celebrate!

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7 Quick Takes Friday

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This is my first ever quick takes. I'm super excited because I can write about randomness and not have to feel like I need to justify it.

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I attended my first ever (did I say that again?) networking lunch yesterday. It was waaay out of my comfort zone, but I needed to do it. How else can I build my business if I don't go out and meet people? I met some wonderful ladies and look forward to doing it again.

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I just ate another big bowl of Cocoa Krispies. That I bought for my 3 year old. This is at least my 3rd bowl this week. He's been out of town at his grandparents all week, so I didn't want them to go to waste.

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Speaking of that 3 year old, I get to pick him up today! Woot! I have MISSED HIM SO MUCH this week. I've felt lost without him. The break from the constant chatting, playing, disciplining, entertaining has been nice, but it's always strange not to have my little buddy right next to me.

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I despise Texas summers. I don't want to do anything, which is why we have no food in house and there's a ginormous pile of clothes on the bedroom floor just waiting to be washed.

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I'm determined to get my business going...I'm getting my first bonus check this month and I want to keep up the momentum!

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 I'm really writing this on Thursday evening because it's the only time during my day that I can have more than 30 seconds of peace and quiet.

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