Day 90 [Focus]

It's a constant.

Refocusing this kid to what he's suppose to do.  He struggles greatly with keeping his focus, organization and finishing what he starts.  I can not imagine how difficult it must be to go through life so easily distracted, but as the Mother of a child with ADHD I can tell you it's not an easy task keeping him on task!

Today he's catching up on several worksheets of Japanese homework.  Some of which he had mulitples of, but just yesterday said he never got.  A quick look through his backpack and binder produced several unfinished sheets.  I'm happy to say he completed the misisng assignments tonight, now I'm just hoping they will make it to the inbox in class tomorrow!

Day 89 [Bags of Goodies]

Cello bags filled with chocolate treats topped with vibrant colored ribbons.  Waiting to be delivered to happy little faces on Sunday. 

Day 88 [Kaboom!]

A little deep cleaning of the 14 year old's bathtub.

I recently bought a can of Kaboom to help get the hard water stains off my shower.  It's AMAZING stuff!  With very little elbow power after spraying and allowing to soak, my shower has never been cleaner.  I figured the teen tub needed the same treatment, as the rest of his bathroom did.

We'll see how long the sparkly white bathroom lasts!

Day 87 [Afternoon Delight]

Lazy Sunday.

Doing laundry, a quick trip to the grocery store, catching up on DVR shows with my main squeeze sipping a cup of homemade chocolate goodness. 

Day 86 [Celebrating Rosemary]

Tonight we celebrated my friend Rosemary.

She turned the big 40 last week.

Happy, happy birthday!

Day 85 [Car Picnic]

Today I took the little guy for a car picnic at Sonic after preschool.

He was in HEAVEN!

Getting to climb into the front seat with me and have lunch was a treat he really enjoyed.

Day 84 [Roots Be Gone]

Cut and color today.

Love when I get my hair freshly cut and make the roots disappear!

I feel so fresh and lively!

Day 83 [Legos]

After 7 months on the top of the fridge, due to not one, but TWO up the nose incidents...the Legos came out to play!  He promised, no Lego heads up the nose (of which I was able to push out) nor the small Bionicle connectors (of which required a visit to the Urgent Care and a phone call to his mom).

With those promises I allowed the Legos to come down and be played with.  It's been ALL about the Lego's since they jumped down from their perch on top of the fridge.

He's gained some skills and patience since their placement way up high.  I suppose with age and maturity comes those Lego skills.  His birthday is coming up in May, dare I add to his collection? 

Day 82 [Photo Organization]

The piles and piles of photos were calling.

They requested to be placed in their holding cell until scrapped.  I found this to be an inviting request, so I set up shop on the couch/coffee table in the family room, turned on the Food Network and got down to business.  Nothing better then sorting and filing photos while watching Paula tempt me with delicious, butter filled creations from her kitchen!

Day 81 [Toothless]

His teeth are falling out faster then they are coming in!

I can't say I have ever seen a kid missing 3 front teeth. 

He was so excited to show me this morning upon his arrival.  He lost it this morning (i think) when he was snuggling with his mom before heading out for the day.  I hope the tooth fairy is good to him tonight...missing 3 teeth, in a row, at the same time has got to be worth a little extra!

Day 80 [Dude Fashions]

Took the teen shopping today.

Was tired of seeing him in the same 3 or 4 shirts, despite having a drawer full to choose from!  Apparently many of them are 'not long enough' so he won't wear them.  Whatever!

He needed a new pair of jeans as well.

Up to this point I have bought most of his threads when he's been at school or not with me.  This was our first shopping trip together in a while.  It was interesting to say the least.  To say we are not quite on the same fashion page is an understatement, but since I'm footing the bill....my ideas/opinions prevailed! I did allow a few items that wouldn't have been my choice....so we both left the mall happy.

Day 79 [Taster Curl]

Went to lunch with my guy today.

This was his 'drink'.

He was so excited!  The table prop adverstised the Taster Curl, 6 3oz samples of different beers for $3.99!  He ended up with 8 3 oz samples for $3.65!  He was very pleased.  There were two he wasn't crazy about, but the rest he enjoyed.  It was a heavenly lunch for him, pizza, beer and basketball on the TV in the bar. 

Day 78 [Fresh Eyes]

Aaaaah!

I love new contacts!

I wear monthly disposables and I'm not so good on the monthly part!  I know it's not 'great' for my eyes to wear them too long, but I have found I can get about 3 months out of them before they really need replacing.  I was over due....The contacts I was wearing prior I put in before Christmas! 

I LOVE the feeling of the fresh new ones! 

Here's to seeing clearly! =)

Day 77 [Bunco]

BUNCO!

Late last year I was invited to play Bunco with a group of neighbor ladies of my BFF.  We try to do it once a month but have only managed 3 times since October of last year. 

I hosted last night.

My son and husband really didn't know what they were getting into when I told them I was hosting.  My husband told me today that we are LOUD and the house smelled strongly of wine! 

I remember as a little girl my mom playing Bunco.  All the yummy food she would prepare that we were not allowed to touch, being banished to our rooms and told to go to bed while a large group of ladies rolled dice, chatted up a storm and screamed with delight...BUNCO!

Now I'm the girl who gets to play rather then go to bed.

I like this side of that equation much better!

Day 76 [Presents]

I love presents!

The look of a fabulously packaged gift just makes me happy!

Aren't you just dying to know what's in that pretty bag?