So What Wednesday...the million reasons why you haven't heard from me...

So lets get real for a second (because lets face it...that is all any of us have)...you most likely didn't notice that I was missing from the blog world for like the last 6 million 9 hundred and eleven days (or something like that).  Summer comes and we all get busy or if you are super smart...you relax!!  I wasn't a part of the super smart club this summer...

*  I took a second job and have spent the summer getting certified to teach high schooler's how to cook and prepare them for the world.  I'm not sure who is crazier...them for hiring me or me for taking a second job...

*  I was whisked away to culinary school.  Awwww....the feeling of 4 whole evenings with nothing to do (oh ya...except for the months of paper work I brought to work on)...

*  My mother decided to go ahead and let her heart stop working correctly.  Can you believe that business???  One pacemaker, six days in the hospital, a plane ride and a million worries later...well her ticker is working better than ever.  We have a new Carl in this here woods...

*  I had to study for a test people.  I am 38 years old and had my 20 year class reunion this year (which I didn't attend...sorry)...I haven't taken a test in...well...you can do the math!!  I was stressed and whined to poor Darb for weeks and then I went and took it with a ton of nerves.  You know what??  I passed...thank goodness!!!

* Then I did other random things like sit in a dunk tank for a fundraiser (not fun), go to the water park with my sisters and their hoodlems (super fun), made a gazillion batches of cookie dough brownies (not really), ran, hiked, did water aerobics (hey don't knock it til' you try it), rode the jet boats on the Rogue with Darb and his sweeties (a must try), made a few wedding cakes (not making them anymore), slip n' slided in the dark (the bruises on my body say to never try again), laughed so hard at dinner with my friends that my stomach hurt for days (everyone needs that sometimes), listened to my kids fight (what's new), came to terms with the fact that my daughter has a permit to drive (scary!!!), watched entirely too much golf on TV because Tater has is recording constantly (pretty sure he has a one track mind), went on a few motorcycle rides with Darb (so fun), and ended the summer with a 5k in memory of my sweet Grandma Anna Mae (nothing better).

All in all it was a pretty amazing summer.  I hope yours was too!!!  Sweet summer- 

So What Wednesday...

So What if I skipped a week of So What Wednesday, sometimes things like making copious amounts of cupcakes, cakes, fruit salad, green salad and deli trays can get in the way.  I'm so not complaining...I may be a little tired but I am blessed...

So What if I had the best of intentions when I bought that bag of Heath Bars this morning.  I swear it...they were only to be added to Rice Krispie Treats...which are important people.  The fact that 2 servings of the bars went directly in my mouth before 8 a.m. this morning is just a hazard of the job.  Yep...you got it...I CANNOT be trusted...

So What if killing three spiders before I left for work this morning was less than acceptable.  These eight legged devils need to evacuate my home STAT or bad things may happen...just sayin...

So What if I harbor guilt for hiring a house keeper.  Why is it that we all feel like we need to do everything??  Mommy guilt can take a hike...cause I plan to enjoy it...end of story...

So What if I selfishly wish school wasn't almost out.  I can already hear the phone calls of fighting children who think that somehow laying on the couch all day and Snap Chatting earns them something fabulous...UGGGHHH...please tell me I'm not alone!!...

So What if the weather over the last week has confirmed the fact that I should live somewhere warm.  Add a few palm trees and I might just feel like I am in heaven...

So What if deciding to take Remi on my run was a terrible decision.  I can't decide if her pulling me for the first half of the run, dogs coming out to greet her that were not nice or me pulling her for the last half was the worst part. Needless to say...it won't happen EVER again...lesson learned...

It's Hump Day peeps.  Once again I'm living for the weekend.  Sweet sun-

So What Wednesday...Proof that my children may need immediate medical attention...

So What if my children's eye sight is questionable.  I need to get them an eye appointment A.S.A.P...somehow they can't see things.  Dirty clothes on the floor, dishes in the sink...

So What if I'm convinced that my kids arms may be broke.  Any of their stuff laying around the house can't seem to get picked up.  Pretty sure they may need a sling or even a cast.  I think it is pretty serious...

So What if my children have issues with understanding simple things...like that MOM doesn't stand for Made of Money.  It is just short for mother not anything else.  With texting lingo nowadays they think everything is an acronym...

So What if I wish my children would have learned about time when they were younger.  Dealing with two teenagers who have no idea of time or thinking that I have an abundance of it to do everything for them makes me want to send them back to the 3rd grade...

So What if I have diagnosed my children with deafness.  When you can't hear your mother ask you to take out the garbage from 5 feet away then you might need some form of hearing aide (or a swift kick in the butt)...

So What if their noses can't smell either.  When you don't know whether the clothes on your floor are clean or dirty or if you can't smell the stench from underneath your bed then something has to be done.  I don't even know if they have doctors for this ailment...

I'm sure I'm not not the only mother experiencing this. :) I hope you all have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend.  After my adult camping trip who knows what next weeks "So What Wednesday" could bring???  Sweet attention-

So What Wednesday...

So What if having my washer out of commission for almost two weeks is making my crazy!!  It has been a learning experience...a)Plumbers don't return calls well or show up when they say they will b)My appreciation for a working washer in my own home has grown immensely c)Darb's house may only be a block away but it seems like miles when you are lugging baskets full of laundry.

So What if weather over the last few days could use some good medication.  Bi-polar tendencies is an understatement...come on...sun, rain, wind and hail all in about 5 minutes??  Oh right...I just remembered...we live in Lake County...my bad...

So What if I know that my next two weekends in Medford for kids sports should make me happy and instead I am tired already.  There were times in my life that I would be gitty about it...I wonder if it is my age or my new life adventure.  Needless to say...Home is good!!...

So What if our Remi dog has been a little tired as of late.  Long hikes with mom have unexpectedly kicked her butt.  Granted...she is probably running 3 times as far as I am but I'm taking it as a win...at 38 years old I have to take anything that I can...

So What if I have the hardest time spending money.  For some reason I am ladden with buyers remorse over about anything.  The kids and I have decided to take a trip in the fall but I just can't get myself to make the reservations and see the money (I've worked my butt off for) flying out of my account.  I know we need it...hell...we may even deserve it.  I can do this...I can do this...

So What if knowing that my son is planning to leave for the summer makes me realize that in two years I am going to be a COMPLETE wreck.  You are given this baby to raise for 18 years and then one day they move on...how does a parent deal with that?  I'm convinced that God has made teenagers jerks to help with the transition...

So What if I'm officially in love with my IPhone.  There...I said it!!...

Happy Wednesday Peeps!!  Have a fabulous week!  Sweet weather-

So What Wednesday...Teenager Edition...

So What if there are parts of me that like having teenagers more than toddlers.  I realize they might not be as cute but they can wipe their own butts, feed themselves and stay home alone...sometimes freedom can trump cute little faces.  Yes I just said that and yes that might make me a terrible mother but let's face it...true story...

So What if teenage drivers are as stressful as a newborn baby.  The difference is your life is in their hands instead of the other way around and at 15 or 16 with raging hormones I don't always think that is the best idea...

So What if I think that being a teenager with the technology they have now is harder than it was when I was their age.  I don't think it was God's plan to put hand sized computers that take pictures, send messages and have instant access to anything in the hands of teens (or anyone for that matter).   Sometimes less information is more...just saying...

So What if knowing that I am now the annoying parent that mine once where is hard for me.  Somehow I still see myself as being semi-cool (I said semi) but quickly realize with the roll of an eye that I am SOOO not.  Damn it!!...

So What if the expense of teenagers is crazy!!!  How in the hell can people who have only been on the earth for less than a quarter of their life cost so much???  Anyone??  Anyone??...

So What if my sisters might be the only ones (besides me) who know what movie reference (from our teens) that Anyone??  Anyone?? comes from and yes that just shows how nerdy we are which also may make you realize why my kids think I am totally uncool...

There it is.  Teens can suck it right out of you.  Sweet teen-

So What Wednesday...Television Edition...

So What if the Real Housewives of Orange County are about as crazy as they come but somehow watching them makes me happy (guilty pleasures people).  When your biggest dilemma is what kind of champagne (aka Champs) to order, designing a 20,000 square foot home (no that isn't a mistake) and what island your next trip will include then I'm intrigued.  Not really sure what that says about me...and yes...I could be the crazy one...

So What if I'm ready for the new season of Sons of Anarchy already.  For all of you fellow SOA lovers there is really only one word...JAX...

So What if there might be another show I watch just for the eye candy.  Eric and Jesse on E! is a must watch.  If you haven't seen it yet then google Eric Decker and I'm positive you will be tuning in on Sunday...holy cow does that boy have good genes...

So What if I just don't think that Erin Andrews was the right choice to replace Brooke Burke on Dancing with the Stars.  It seriously has me not wanting to tune in...

So What if my nephew and I have lengthy conversations about Ragnar and Rollo on the Vikings.  Grader and I love this show and although I'm surprised they allow some of the scenes on network TV ...I still LOVE IT anyway...

So What if I'm sure it doesn't surprise you that the Food Network is my favorite channel.  First of all I just have to say that Ree Drummond rocks it!  Then there are those chefs on Chopped can somehow turn jelly beans, kale, anchovies and tortilla strips into an amazing appetizer...how is that even possible?...   

There you have it...I watch crazy rich women, hot boys, a host that sucks, Viking brothers who sometimes want to kill one another and food.  I can't explain it peeps...it is what it is.  Sweet TV-

So What Wednesday...

So What if "So What Wednesday" is coming to you on Friday.  I still have Christmas decorations on my front entry at home people...a couple of days is nothing...

So What if my son deciding not to play football is heartbreaking.  I'm pretty sure I was born to be a football mama...what in the hell am I supposed to do now?  Get over it...ya...well...I'm trying...


So What if two migraines in less than two weeks is completely crappy.  Why must my head hurt...ALL.OF.THE.TIME???...

So What if I have planned on weight lifting at the gym for weeks and for some reason I just can't seem to get there.  I will go on Monday...I will go on Monday....I will go on Monday...

So What if I might like my Iphone more...alright...A LOT more than I thought I would.  I will admit that looking back I realize that I should have upgraded before my old phone was ancient enough to go into a museum...

So What if Mini Cadbury Eggs might just be the best holiday candy EVER.  I knew there was reason I liked Easter candy being in the stores for 3+ months...

So What if my niece and nephew spending the night made my kids and I realize that our need to stay up all night isn't something that is enjoyed by everyone.  I literally thought my kids were going to go crazy when the lights were out by 9 p.m..  Please tell me were are not the only ones who stay up way too late... 

Have a fabulous weekend everyone.  Sweet Easter-

So What Wednesday...Broken Ankle Edition...

So What if the weekend that was supposed to be fun turned out being one of the worst EVER.  Broken bones and dislocations 3 hours into a trip is unacceptable...

So What if the fact that I needed a shot for a migraine before we even headed out on our trip might have been God telling us that we shouldn't have gone.  I'm sorry Amus...we should have listened...

So What if my parents think that Aimee missing her tattoo appointment with a broken ankle was the good that came from the situation.  I hate to break it to them but I'm pretty sure the next time she gets a chance she will be getting two...

So What if in route to the hospital we accidentally called another Ryan that is in my phone at 1 a.m. instead of the Ryan we were supposed to.  I'm sorry "wrong" Ryan...we were a little stressed...

So What if I got a lecture from the nurse in the emergency room that we should have called an ambulance.  Honestly...it never crossed my mind.  Sorry cranky nurse but I still stand by my decision to take her in myself...

So What if the Security Guard who greeted us at the ER entrance wanted to know..."What are you here for?"  When I told him that my sister had a broken ankle he asked me, "Are you sure?".  It literally took him taking a look for himself before he realized I wasn't lying.  I know I'm not a doctor but seriously...it was pretty obvious...

So What if I am completely traumatized by the events of the weekend.  One of things I was not blessed with was an ability to handle situations that involve hospitals, broken bones, putting bones back in place, needles, etc...I try but I'm telling you that if you are hurt and you need someone...PLEASE don't let it be me...

So there you have it...blood, guts and gory details.  Hope you are all having a better week than the weekend that we had...Sweet ankle-

So What Wednesday...

So what if catering two events in one day sounded easy enough.  I always underestimate the time that things take to make happen.  You think I would have learned by now...

So what if I've bit the bullet and now have an IPhone.  Be prepared to be bombarded with food photos...don't say I didn't warn you...

So what if I guess I have a clone out there...even though I'm not sure I see such a resemblance everyone else did.  Thanks Amus...I think...

So what if missing my besties birthday hike made me really sad.  Luckily we had a birthday dinner a few weeks ago that included wine...somehow that makes it all okay...

So what if not having my boys around last week was hard for me.  I expected to get so much done.  Instead I drank copious amounts of Bonita's.  At 1500+ calories a whack I'm hoping they don't leave again anytime soon...

So what if my last two "so what's" were about alcohol.  By now I'm sure you know I love a handful of things...my kids, Darb & his sweet girls, cookie dough brownies, wine and Bonitas.  Maybe not in that particular order...

So what if I'm already living for the weekend.  Come on Friday at 3:00...get here already!!  I'm ready to play...

Merry Christmas...Oh sorry...Happy Spring.  The snow has me so confused. :)  Sweet snow-

So What Wednesday...

So What if I have spent most of the week jealy that my Darb and his sweet babies are at Disney Land this week and I had to stay home and work. Being a big girl with responsibilities can really suck sometimes...

So What if I let Tater make his first solo trip to Medford for the week and I feel old.  Where in the heck has time gone?  It seems like only yesterday that he was scootin around in his little orange car on the sidewalk in front of the house Flinestone style...

So What if I'm seriously thinking of updating my ancient flip phone for an IPhone.  I guess at some point I'm going to have to move into the 20th century but I just don't want to do it...

So What if laughing until you nearly pee your pants with your sisters, mom, niece and daughter completed my weekend.  After all...peeing your pants is the coolest...

So What if bribing my children to do things like clean house and finish a sporting season has became a common practice around this place.  Miss Me jeans and golf clubs are valuable tools of negotiation when things get serious up in here.  Ya...I know...Mom of the year...

So What if I'm pretty sure that DVR has to be the best invention EVER!!!  Commercials are completely overrated...

So What if Spring Break without plans and bored children is a disaster for any parent.  Trying to entertain teenagers in Lakeview for an entire week is brutal...

Have a fabulous week!!  Sweet spring-

So What Wednesday...

So What if I've decided that the extra light in the evening is worth the excruciating mornings that have become mine.  Luckily a little sunshine can make anything better...right??  Silver lining people...


So What if I have still only cooked one meal at home since I bought the HH on January 2nd.  I'm sure my children will be permanently scared for my shortcomings but I just can't muster up the energy to do it...

So What if my parents love Sage enough to keep her and if it weren't for the kids I would let them.  I love her too but I have NEVER had such a whiny and needy dog!!  Who has time for that??  Apparently me...NOT...

So What if I have been ignoring my email and had 698 messages in my inbox.  The worst part about the hour it took me to go through them...there was only about 15 that were worth reading.  I think I might have been better suited to live in the stone ages...just sayin...

So What if I had every intention to run the ShamRun 5k on Saturday...that was until I woke up at 8:38.  The sad part of it all was that I was secretly hoping to sleep late and miss it...I can't help it...I'm tired.  Here we are back at the time change...are you sick of hearing about it yet?  Ya...me too!!...

So What if I'm still not sure why my children have rooms or even beds.  The rest of the house is where all of their crap is and the couch is where they fight to sleep.  The truth is they that they could fight about anything and they do...

So What if my sister is going to Mexico without me.  I may forgive her...someday...

Happy Hump Day my favorite peeps...until next time.  Sweet sister-

So What Wednesday...

So what if the time change can SERIOUSLY take a hike!!  Why is it that loosing an hour of sleep can feel like a lifetime....UGGGHHH...

So what if Monday night of the Bachelor was the biggest lamest finale yet.  I'm not sure where Juan P. went from every girls dream to every girls nightmare but it certainly happened.  Poor Nicki...

So what if Target is my favorite store EVER.  That is as long as you don't have 4 hyper and whiny kids in tow.  I'm certain that I am loosing patience with each passing day...what were we thinking??...

So what if my biggest victory of the week was out running my 14 year old.  I may be slow but don't count this mama out...

So what if adding Nascar events to the already scheduled golf on our DVR is exceeding all limits.  I mean Tate really is the only one who should get to watch TV...right??...

So what if Cookie Dough Brownies have morphed into something beyond my comprehension.  I guess that can happen when you have a 3 layers of sugary goodness...

So what if I have drug out some of my spring/summer clothes even though I am sure we still have Winter coming.  My white legs tell my not to but the nice weather wins every time...

Happy Wednesday Peeps.  Enjoy the sunshine!!  Sweet sun-

So What Wednesday...

So what if my newest food obsession is Planters Snack Mix (Original).  You know that I always have something that I can't live without eating and those skinny sweet things in it are so damn good.  Thank you Planters for not making Costco sized containers of them because I would be 10 pounds heavier and sick to my stomach...

So what if having Bonita Margarita's after a 8 month hiatus was totally AWESOME!!  It was like sipping a little piece of heaven.  Awww...the little things..

So what if turning 38 was a piece of cake...followed by a cookie dough brownie, a lemon bar...OH and Planter's Snack Mix...

So what if having a weekend at home is almost as good as winning a million dollars.  What??  I said almost.  Actually...it may be better...

So what if saying goodbye to my Dad at the Happy Horse was sad.  Who else will I find to wash hours worth of dishes and NEVER almost never complain.  I learned so many things...like where I get my uncontrollable desire to eat raw cookie dough...who knew??...

So what if playing basketball against Tales team was brutal.  In my mind I think I can do it...then I'm quickly reminded that I'm not 14 anymore.  Pretty sure lack of coordination and getting older go hand in hand...

So what if I don't have a good run soon I'm going QUIT!!  I don't know who I have to talk to about that but we need to have some words...

Hope everyone is having a fabulous week.  Sweet basketball-

So what Wednesday...

So what if I'm tired of my dogs ruling my life.  How is it that two four legged fur bags can completely take over??  My life is officially ran by dogs...


So what if I'm already living for a trip in October.  A week with friends by the beach is gonna be mine...8 months from now.  It may be a lifetime away but I'm excited anyway...

So what if having my sister and best friend help me over the lunch hour might not be such a great idea.  Lets just say this...more horsing around than work was done.  Good thing that I'm the boss...

So what if the thought of being your own boss might be a whole lot better than actually being it.  Sure its great when you want to mess around during lunch but when its 5:30 a.m. and you don't want to drag your butt out of bed...your it and it doesn't matter...

So what if I'm a little worried of what my Tales body will feel like when she is my age.  If you start falling apart at 14 then I think you might be in BIG trouble...

So what if I'm convinced that making fresh cinnamon rolls every morning is a hazard to my health.  Why do they have to be so darn good?? Damn you Pioneer Woman...

So what if I found myself jealous on Saturday when a girl just happened to have a wine bottle opener in her car for emergencies...why didn't I think of that??  Then I remembered...I drink wine from a screw top or box.  Realization-I'm either poor or ghetto (or both)!!  Oh well.  It could be worse...I think...

So what if having a good friend with a baby might just be the best thing ever.  I get to enjoy the pleasures of a baby and none of the pain.  What??  I've been there...done that...twice...

Happy Hump Day Peeps.  Enjoy the Spring weather...while it lasts!!  Sweet babies-

So what Wednesday...

So what if I am not like normal females and don't get all gushy about Valentines Day.  I guess I do have a tiny bit of my mama in me (probably a whole lot...but lets not tell her that)...

So what if I enjoyed my weekend without my kids more than I should have.  The fact that the house stayed perfectly clean for two whole days was amazing...it was totally awesome...can't lie...

So what if even though I enjoyed my clean house I hate missing my children's activities.  Hearing about how great my girl played ball kills me.  Mommy guilt is at it again...

So what if the wind could have literally picked up my house and blew it to the next county.  I don't know who pissed off the Wind God but it must have been pretty bad...

So what if I was sucked into another test on face book. A-I'm not sure how picking a child out of 12 pictures can give you any clue into what state you should be from. B-When asked what food chain I liked best I chose Dunkin Donuts...not because I like it but because I didn't recognize the names of any others. C-I'm pretty sure out of the 50 states it would NEVER be North Dakota...when you get more bad weather than Lake County then I'm out...just sayin...

So what if I'm a little worried when they say that you are what you eat.  If that's the case then I'm a cookie dough brownie, diet coke and spicy mustard middle aged lady who thinks she is healthy because she runs once a week if she is lucky.  I think I may need to rethink my life choices...

So what if a photo my sweet friend posted of a 4" spider at her home in Hawaii almost made me promise myself to NEVER go there again.  It is a damn good thing I love the sun and sand a little more than I hate spiders because it was a close one...

So what if my son's obsession with golf never ceases to amaze me.  I'm not kidding when I say that if he could pitch a tent on hole 9 (even in the sub-zero temps) he would.  I know I say this EVERY week but it is a little ridiculous...

Hope all of you lovely readers have a fabulous rest of the week!!  Sweet Tater-

So What Wednesday...

So what if I didn't follow my poor dad's fatherly advice and went to Tater's game anyway.  The roads where not as bad as I thought and after 37 (almost 38) years of doing what I want to I'm pretty sure that he wasn't surprised...

So what if I feel terrible that my poor children are longing for normalcy.  The worst part about it is...I hate to break it to them but this is the new normal...sorry...

So what if the last month and 13 days has literally kicked my a$$.  I'm ready for a nap...followed by a nap...you get the picture...

So what if the rest of Oregon is getting snow and out of nowhere Lake County has became the banana belt of the state.  I've lived here since the womb and never seen this.  How is it even possible??...

So what if the questionnaire on face book is a big fat liar.  How could it say that I am a pint of beer when clearly I am a bottle of wine??  The insanity...

So what if basketball has taken over Darb & I's life.  4 kids, 3 teams and 7 games in the last week has made life awesomely crazy...

So what if migraines can take a hike.  I don't want you, don't like you, don't need you and hope you never visit again.  The END!!

So what if my Taters may have a slight germ phobia.  Besides an impromptu golf game I have literally NEVER seen him move so fast.  At the first sound of puke he was packed and out the door to his grandparents...at 1:00 a.m..  I hope after all of that he is lucky enough to not be the next victim...

So what if I am convinced that although I don't mind getting older my bones and muscles do.  I never thought I would be "that" person but at almost 40 but I am.  After a long run I feel like I am 70...UGGGHH...

Two days until Valentine's Day.  Have fun with the one's you love!  Sweet Valentine-

So what Wednesday...

So what if I'm so sick of laundry that I may literally make my kids go naked.  How is it that in two days I can have 5 loads of laundry??  I didn't even know they had that many clothes...

So what if the let down of buying, remodeling, redecorating and beginning to run the Happy Horse is setting in and I don't like it.  Why must this happen??? Why?? Why??...

So what if the only time I get to see my best friend is in the middle of lunch hour.  Talking over a counter while I make sandwiches is better than nothing but we really need to catch up.  I see some Bonita Margaritas in our future...

So what if I have forgone "real food" for Snickers Chex Mix since Sunday.  Making it for Darby sounded like a good idea until I became addicted.  I just have to say this...Snickers Chex Mix is the devil wrapped in chocolate, caramel and nougat...

So what if getting older makes me happy.  It is amazing how nice life can be when you surround yourself with amazing peeps.  Bring it 38...bring it...

So what if the .30 that I am off on my check book is consuming me.  I'm literally dreaming about it...I hope I find the mistake soon or this .30 could just be the 30 pennies that send me over the edge...

So what if I'm pretty sure I need Quick Books for Dummies.  Enough said...I suck at computers...

So what if the Budweiser Super Bowl commercial with the puppy and the horse made me tear up.  I'm a sap...and hormonal...deal with it...

Happy Hump Day friends.  Wishing you a fabulous week...until next time.  Sweet puppy- 

So what Wednesday...

So what if Friday at the Happy Horse was just short of HELL.  I thought I had things under control but it was pretty much every bad dream I have ever had played out over the lunch hour...

So what if I find it reassuring that the Mexican restaurant's sign is still wishing us all a Merry Christmas.  It means I'm not the only one a month behind...

So what if I wish I loved coffee.  I'm convinced that not drinking coffee makes me at least 3 times more uncool (which is just so bad)...

So what if my poor children are pretty much in charge of them selves right now.  I'm hoping to get on better schedule pretty soon so that I can go back to doing things like...being a mom.  Sorry Tater and Tales...


So what if I was trying to put off the guy at the news paper because I DO NOT want my photo in the Examiner (even though I realize it is great advertising)...only to have him show up when my mom was there and then I didn't have a choice.  Well played paper guy...well played...

So what if I'm actually learning to tolerate the golf channel.  First of all...I'm too tired to really care.  Second of all...Arguing about the TV is not a battle I want to have.  Thirdly...It's a heck of a lot better then some of the alternatives...

So what if I feel bad for Tales right now.  Lets face it...BEING A TEENAGE girl sucks!!  Even worse then that...BEING THE MOM OF A TEENAGE girl!!  It is so hard to watch them go through a time in your life that you would NEVER want to relive yourself...

So what if once in a while I'm still blind sided by adult girl drama.  Seriously??  Aren't we old enough to be over that crap??  The plus side to going through it when you are older---I consider the source and move on...

So what if tomorrow is my Darb's birthday and I am struggling to figure out what to do.  After throwing him a surprise party last year I promised to keep it low key (we all know that I'm not very good at that).  Lucky for him...I'm too tired and busy to plan anything too exciting.  Dinner and down time together sounds perfect...

Happy Wednesday.  Wishing you all a fabulous rest of the week!!  Hope to see you at the HH soon. Sweet paper-

So what Wednesday...

So what if I wish I would have stole the hot tub from the hotel this weekend.  Standing for 12-14 hours a day is doing a number on my body and my achy bones need it.  Surely the cops would understand...

So what if I am worried to open the wine I was given at the Happy Horse opening because I'm pretty sure I could polish off the entire bottle in one sitting.  Yep...that's what I said...the entire bottle...

So what if I'm already looking forward to the weekend.  A little extra sleep might be over rated but I am willing to be the judge of that...

So what if having my Tater bring me breakfast to work is one of the sweetest things that anyone has ever done for me.  I'm pretty sure whoever he marries will be one lucky girl...

So what if whoever he marries will be competing with Yorkie's, golf and Nascar for rating.  I was informed the other night that I was a "close" 4th.  Seriously??  I gave you life??  4th??  Good luck, who ever you are...you may need it...

So what if I set my phone alarm to stoke the fire in the middle of the night at 2:30 pm instead of 2:30 am and it took me three days to figure out why it wasn't waking me up.  Can you imagine how many things I could screw up with a smart phone??...

So what if I had to miss Bunco this month and missed the girly shenanigans more than I should have.  Where else can you pay $5.00 for a night of fun, dressing crazy, drinking wine and yelling BUNCO??  Thank goodness I will be back in February...

So what if I was sure that my car was in need of MAJOR work, only to find out that it was the gym key (of which I haven't used in months) interfering with the anti-theft system.  Another reason to run outside and not on a treadmill...

So what if I survived my first day without Prairie and am still living to tell about it.  I didn't want to let her go but I just needed to put on my BIG GIRL panties and do it already...

I hope that all of you are having a good week.  I'm running on empty but enjoying every moment (or at least almost every moment).  Come and visit me soon.  Sweet breakfast-

So what Wednesday...

So what if I wore the same paint laden outfit 5 out of 7 days last week. I know I looked haggard but who wants to ruin all of their clothes with paint.  In my defense it was washed every evening...

So what if the last two days have actually blown my mind.  Yep...I'm pretty sure there has been multiple explosions in there...

So what if I am worried that I may never be able to run the Happy Horse without Prairie.  She is officially my business security blanket...

So what if golf balls are Sage's newest obsession.  When it rolls under my chair and gets stuck for the fiftieth time in a row I want to putt both her and the ball somewhere far, far away...

So what if the convenience of having a teenage driver is nearly outweighed by the enormous bill I receive every month.  How will I ever afford two drivers??  How am I even affording one??...

So what if making 9 pendant mason jar lights seemed like a great idea until I had to do it.  Why do I insist on saving $3.00 by making them?  Note to self: Pay the damn $3.00 and save yourself (aka Dad) hours of frustration.  End of rant...

So what if today I was literally brought to tears by the love and well wishes that I received from so many awesome people.  I'm literally speechless. Thank you doesn't even begin to describe how grateful I am...

So what if this post is almost So What Wednesday on a Thursday?  I made it...barely...

Thanks again to everyone for all of the wonderful support...you are the best.  Happy Hump Day, hope to see you at the Happy Horse soon. :)

So What Wednesday...

So what if I'm pretty sure that I have aged 10 years in the last week.  I need more gray hair and wrinkles...said no one EVER... 

So what if I'm convinced that my Tater only thinks of three things...golf...when he can golf next...and who he can golf with.  Yep...that is pretty much it...

So what if I've decided that using your daily calories on sugar when you are stressed is a good thing.  There is nothing that a cookie can't heal...

So what if I know that we need rain/snow but I'm enjoying the weather anyway.  I realize that I will be regretting that this summer when there is not enough water to knee board and keep my lawn green but I just can't help it...

So what if my children's arguing might just push me over the edge.  By edge I mean...the edge of my sanity...the edge of my patience...the edge of my ability not to spank teenagers.  They don't know how close they are...

So what if Christmas Break was the longest two weeks of my life.  Come on...I can't be the only mom who is thinking this??...

So what if I currently obsessed with Diet Coke more than normal (which is ridiculous).  I know it is terrible for me but unfortunately it is my drug of choice...

So what if we haven't had dinner before 8:15 all week.  Late practice can really get in the way of real life things like feeding your children...

So what if I was secretly filled with joy when Taylea locked herself out of her phone for a few days.  Watching her go through phone withdrawals made me happy (sympathetic mom right here).  Although I will admit that her determination to get it fixed was admiral...why can't she use that to clean her room or do homework??..

So what if every week I complain about cell phones.  It is a fact that life was better when the only thing cell phones did was make a call...

Happy Hump Day readers.  Stayed tuned for Happy Horse details.  Sweet golf-