I still have ornaments to hang

gifts to wrap

but

it's going to need to wait....

I have an important date

to spend the rest of the afternoon

with a bunch of 5 year old kids

It's craft day in the Kindergarten Class room

&

this mom

is

going!!!!

I couldn't think of a more perfect gift to give myself....

time together

crafting

seeing the joy in his eyes as I arrive at his door

&

meeting his new friends!

xoxo,

via

~If you had unlimited $$ and could buy anything/do anything, what would be the 1st thing you do?

The first thing I would do is secure my childrens college funds.

~What is the hardest thing you've ever gone through?

~What is the most favorite room in your house?

~Piece of furniture? I really love to style my home with all my favorite pieces, so I can't pick just one.... they all have a story, evoke a memory and create an eclectic mix of me!

~and if I were to come visit you for a weekend (I'm not entire sure this WON'T ever happen in the future...!) - what would you take me to do/see/etc?

~What's your morning routine? I'm awake at 6:15AM {if not earlier... with 5 other people in the house someone is waking me up!!} Jump in a hot shower to help wake me up, dress for the day... downstairs by 6:45AM to whip up breakfast/pack lunches. Heat the water for a cup of English Breakfast Tea.... it's a must...I never start the morning without my tea.... I grab a hot cup of tea that I juggle without spilling as I dash out the door at exactly 7:15 with my 14 yr old daughter to pick up her friend... and I drop them both off at High School...finish my tea as i drive back home.... to get my other 3 children ready for school, make the beds, unload the dishwasher pile them in the car and drive them to school an hour later!

~What makes you laugh out loud?

It's a tie between my husband and my kids!!!! They constantly make me laugh!!!

~how do you stay in shape? I'm constantly in motion... between my kids, house, and all the painting projects... add those all together and somehow it works!

~how many states have yall lived in being military and all. We've lived in 4 states... Southern California, Virginia, Japan, Northern California and now Maryland.

~what is your fave color? Y E L L O W

~starbucks drink? Grande Non~fat Cinnamon dolce Latte no whip extra hot!!

~what is your most wonderful memory??

The birth of my children... it brings me to tears just thinking of their birth stories, all the details... hearing them cry for the first time, having them placed in my arms, seeing the look on my husband's eyes when he has looked at our children.

~how do you balance it all? It's a constant juggling act... but the one thing that keeps me centered is a routine... I need a routine, thrive on a schedule, even though I have fun shaking it up a bit by adding projects to my day I like order. I have to have my home in order to think straight! I'm always trying to find a better organizational system for paperwork, the toys, pantry items etc for my house to function better. I also try not to over schedule. I also have a firm bed time routine for my children... all year round it stays the same... that way it gives my husband and me time in the evening to catch up on our day without interruptions, or just watch one of our favorite shows we've DVR. It's us time!

I'll be back tomorrow to answer the rest of the questions!!!

Sleep tight!!!

P.S. You know it's the holiday season when you are heading the doctor's office in the AM

yep, I have a sad, sick little boy....poor guy... which make me a tired mom!

xo,

LuLu