random acts of kindness.....

The city that I live in has challenged it's residents to give back....with a twist. Random Acts of Kindness. The town as a whole it is give 1,000 random acts of kindness in a months time. We even made on local tv! :) Once our challenge is complete our mayor is challenging other cities to beat us! And really, for a town of our size (a population of 23,000) this should have been no problem. {I'll keep you posted if we make it!}
It really got me thinking when was the last time I did something nice for a stranger just because? I really wanted to embrace this idea and teach my son that giving is far better then receiving. But how? Where do I start? Does it always have to involve money? Although our cities challenge is almost over...I am challenging our family. So here is our challenge...100 random acts of kindness by June 11th (our last day of school). I hope the three of us can make it! Wish us luck....can your family "beat" us??? Let me know!

what a week....

At the end of a loooong week I wonder if a weekend is really what I need? Don't get me wrong because I love the weekend, it means no 5:30 alarm clock or deciding what to wear and then ironing. But it is more time to do the things I "have" to-do around the house and catch up on work stuff that I didn't get done during the week. Today a FB a friend said their to-do list was DONE!!! DONE? I didn't actually know people finished all the items on their lists, mine just keep getting longer.
Lastly, I need a vacation, and not the weird mid-week to mid-week spring break our district has scheduled. I need a pack your suitcase with shorts, tank tops, some bathing suits, and books so I can sit on a beach read, get a tan, and drink some fruity drinks all while I don't have to make dinner, do laundry, or correct papers.

Three years ago today this beautiful little boy joined our family. He was born at 1:31 a.m weighing in at 8 pounds 3 ounces. He was and still is the most beautiful person I have laid eyes on. Now weighing roughly 36 pounds he loves John Deere tractors, pancakes {he ate 6 for lunch today!}, peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, books, and puzzels. He is the light of our lives, continues to amaze us, and make us laugh. I am so lucky that I get to be his mom! Happy Birthday Bubba!

Just a preview of what we did this weekend....

The internet is a dangerous place....

I could stay up ALL night on the internet. Seriously, I could successfully waste a whole day. Wouldn't that be a dream! Off to iron and gear up for the week!

So glad tomorrow is FRIDAY!

Do you ever have one of "those" days. I knew when I woke up I would be better off rolling over and calling it a day. But I didn't. The hubs had conferences tonight so I was a single mom....those days are tough. But we managed. Bubby got a haircut and had supper with Nany & Papa. I caved and build a "fort" for him on the floor and he went right to sleep...that NEVER happens.
On the bright side it is Friday tomorrow. We don't have major plans for Saturday or Sunday so I think we are going to chill!
Hope you all enjoy your Friday & the weekend!

Hmmmm....it's been a while!

I have been too busy reading all of the fabulous blogs out there. I am convinced that I need to take my house back...from all the train sets, cars, tractors, and other various toys. Seriously, they are everywhere!
I am working on a plan to organize his stuff...but haven't gotten there. But when I think of a plan I'll fill you in! :)