Advantages of a co-op

When you live in a two bedroom condominium with three children many different thoughts are always swirling around your head. Right now I am considering joining a small garden cooperative out on Pinnacle Valley. Now that sounds like a perfect idea for me and the kids. We each decide a few vegetables and fruits. Every herb we can think of and do it from start to finish. Healthy homegrown food for all our meals. Plus the benefit of spending quality time together, and getting as dirty as possible while doing it. I definite ly have much research to do. I enjoy working in the flower and herb gardens, but fruit and veggies will be new territory. If any one knows of any more co-ops or something similar to what I'm talking about; please let me know!

On another subject--I am half way through reading "Hunger Games". It is really a good book and I will be seeing the movie before saturday. That's my goal. Woody Harrelson as Haymitch. Brilliant.
Hope all is well.
Make it happen!

Also. Game of thrones starts this Sunday on HBO! I love it. I'll double check on the time for you. It's season two. And it's going to be amazing. If you haven't seen season one. Read up on it, or rent the DVD!!

The art of appreciation

The easiest thing in the world to do is to say "thank you!". So what's the deal? Sometimes I feel everything is taken for granted. For me saying a quick thanks is like putting on your seatbelt. After a while it is not even thought about. It's just natural instinct. I got my husband a Bauhaus book written by Tom Wolfe. Short easy read, two people he admires, and a cheap birthday present for someone who probably doesn't deserve it, along with some small moleskin notebooks for his work. Honestly, I thought long and hard about this because he was going to get a rock. Like I said before, separation is hard. The man looked at the gift shuffled through the pages and I know he liked it , bit did I get a thank you? NO! I just don't understand the feeling of entitlement. Did he feel since it was his birthday he was owed a present? Was he just being mean? I'm assuming it was probably the latter. My sons thanked me for the Oder eaters I gave them for their shoes. And believe me it was not a hard decision to decide to get those! What has this taught me? No more gifts for Jamie. Ha. Appreciation is very important to the feelings of others, and I'm going to make sure people know how much I appreciate them. For the big and small and just for them being themselves.

High heels and getting your mojo back

I have Survived.

Survival

This was written Friday March 23rd. I was having trouble posting but im back so, I am so happy right now...There is so much going on here in little rock. James my oldest just turned nine, he won the school chess tournament a few weeks ago. Aidan is reading at 2nd grade level and he's 6. The youngest in his class. 1st grade. Magnolia Jane is 15 months walking around like she's 4. Too smart for her own good. Life is good. My kids rock. I've started my own biz. Again. Let's see how that goes. Vone and I are out tonight. First in along time. I'll post some pics soon. Then I know I'll get feedback. Being a single mom of three. I need advice as well as giving examples of what I am going through. I know it's been a wile since I've been on but you will be hearing much more from me soon.

Paying your tab

Really. How to spend your money. Make sure you can do it. Never depend on a man. Independence is the key to survival as a woman. This is the area of my life I really need to work on. I have depended way to much on my husband and father. And sometimes friends. When I was living with Gillian we always pooled our money, but she was always in charge of paying the bills. We lived together for 8 years then I got married and that has lasted ten so far. I have got a lot to learn and at 38 yrs old I am getting a very late start. If anyone has any feedback let me know. I usually end my posts with make it happen. Well this time the ball is in my court. Have a great day and I'll be back soon!