Funny Things & Too Much

Sometimes it feels like everything happens at once. It started with having to rip the tile out of the bathroom, due to mold and rotting. The person that previously owned the home did not seal the grout. So, 7 days without a shower equals a grumpy Mommy, and Daddy. I did enjoy taking baths. I love feeling devoured by warm water, since I'm always freezing. It looks great now, even though it's the same as before. It is all shiny and clean looking.

Matt and I, were getting ready to go to the movies, and dinner. Which is rare, since we don't get to go out alone too often. The van refused to start. After, dealing with the horrid bathroom situation all week. I just broke down laughing. What else could I do? Laugh or cry? I choose laughter. So, $400 dollars later. Plus, money spent on the bathroom, dentist appointments (no dental insurance), car insurance, and my sweet vacuum Dyson needing a repair. It's been kind of a crazy month. It can only get better ;)

Faith cracks me up. She is only in second grade and is always boasting about how popular she is. So, I asked her why are you so popular? "Mom, it's because the other girls that are popular like me aren't as interesting." My reply was what makes you so interesting compared to everyone else? "Well, I took my shoes off in class to show everyone that I have turtle toes. Also, I'm a purple belt, and know secret Ninja moves."

I nearly choked. I didn't know that all of the popularity drama starts at such a young age. Actually, it's sad. It's like they have their own social status at age 8? Maybe, it's because they need to feel they belong? I don't know the answer, but her words make me laugh. When Faith was a baby her toes would separate so far when she was relaxed, so I nicknamed her turtle toes.

Starbucks Makes Me Happy

Have you even been to a place and you think aha this is a little slice of heaven? Well, Starbucks makes me feel this way. At close to $5 for a Peppermint Mocha how often can you really afford that luxury? Sure, I've tried to make my own, and even have come close to the Starbucks masterpiece, but never quite there. It's kind of like crack, when you pass by a little siren goes off in your head saying, want, want, want. This little drink will make my day so much brighter. Maybe, it's all in my head? Can a drink truly make me happy? I like to think so.

So, my little tip for all of those peppermint mocha home makers out there. Here's the secret to a yum yum drink. Ready....ready..., OK I guess I can tell you now. The secret is crushed up candy cane, and now is the time to stock up while you can get it for .20 cents a box.

So, will I stop going to Starbucks? Never!!! Even if I owned my own coffee shop I probably would think that Starbucks was better. There is nothing like a Starbucks buzz!