Photos and Things


Things….

The family and I went camping last weekend, and had a great time.  The weather could not have been better, except for the mornings which were freezing cold.

The bunnies are doing well, and right now as I type this their mommy is feeding them.  Life is so awesome.

My nine year old has to wear a bra all the time now, and after I told Mr. Kell, I was firmly instructed to never talk about it again.  I guess this means I am all on my own when it comes to the puberty talk.

I do not want anyone to be jealous, but I am organizing my computer tomorrow.  My folders, pics, etc, are all out of whack.

Pictures…

Mr. Kell is trying to fix a hole in the air mattress in the dark.  I will let you guys know that it did not work.  I got zero sleep.  At 0500 I got up and walked to the bathroom, then quickly ran back to the campsite because I thought I was being chased by an animal.  I made some coffee, and watched the sun rise all by myself.  No kids, no husband.

A beautiful tree during the sunrise.

It does not get better than a campfire.

The water was crazy cold, but these girls did not care.

The water was so calm in the mornings.  It made me wish for a porch with a porch swing.

Have you bought the abeautifulmess app on iTunes.  You really should, because it is too much fun.

Little bit running after her sister at the bus stop.  They are running around right now playing dress up.

We packed up the campsite on Mother’s Day and headed home.  I took a nap, we ate Whataburger, and watched reruns of Duck Dynasty.  Plus, I got the above poem for a gift.

Another great week!

Go Rangers!

 

I Will Keep Him


We have baby bunnies in our back yard.  Mr. Kell has been keeping an eye on them, and making sure that the mommy is getting enough food.  He leaves vegetable scraps from our meals almost every night.  Animals have this thing about showing up to our house when they are in need.  It has to be Mr. Kell.  I am not an animal person.

Last night there were horrible storms in the area, and we were worried that the bunnies would drown.  Their mommy built them a nest that is in a covered up hole in the ground.  Mr. Kell noticed that the mommy beefed up the nest like she knew a storm was coming, but he wanted to do something more.

So he put a table over the nest to keep the area as dry as possible.  He even went out there a few times to make sure the rain was not hitting the nest.

After that was all said and done, I was sitting on the couch craving a cup of coffee, and he made me a cup.

For a man that doesn’t drink coffee, he sure does make a mean cup.

I guess after 22 years I will keep him around.

 

Excuse Me B&*$%, You Don’t Need To Shout


I watched Pitch Perfect the other day.   Fat Amy or should I say Fat Patricia made me laugh out loud.  The fact that they were watching The Breakfast Club and calling it a classic made me want to cry.

This week seemed to go on forever, like it was in slow motion.

This is my first Mother’s Day weekend off in 9 years.  We are camping with the in laws, and we always have a ton of fun.  I plan to read, rest, eat, and drink some adult beverages.

It will be nice to wake up tomorrow and not have to think about working all weekend.

Now some pictures.

When did this girl get so big?  She will be double digits in September.  I love walking with her to the bus stop with my glass of green tea.  I wave at the bus driver and walk back to the house.  It is one thing that really makes me feel like a mother.  I love this girl so.

A gift from one of my girls.

Books from the library.  I find it so peaceful there.  Oh, and that large book top right…  it is soooo happening.  I am so excited.  I am starting my summer reading list early.

Sleeping demon I mean daughter.  I sign her up for Kindergarten today.  Three kids at school while I am home.  What am I going to do?

Nature walk with my girls.

Nothing screams love like making your children exercise when you take them to the park.

One of views on my daily walk.

It was a dreary day yesterday, and my car was in the shop.  Since the little bit and I were stuck at home, we ordered a pizza and watched Despicable Me.  The dancing at the end is my favorite.  I get up and dance every time.  My girls hate it.

If you are a mother reading this happy Mother’s Day.

If you are not a mom, or are a man…

Have a happy weekend!

You can check me out on instagram @seriouslysassymama, to check out all the camping fun!

 

 

I Was Going To Be Productive, Then I Decided To Watch Hoosiers


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  • I will never not watch that movie.
  • It completes me.
  • I basically cry all the way through,
  • I feel the excitement.
  • Plus Gene Hackman and Dennis Hooper.
  • Do not even get me started.
  • When the kid tells coach at the state game “I’ll make it.”
  • Again tears.
  • Mr. Kell got a new truck today and he is excited about a CD player.  He pulled his giant box of CDs out of the closet last night and was reminiscing.
  • He was quite the headbanger back in the day, and I can guarantee he will be listening to Pantera on the way to work tomorrow.
  • Then he will listen to Shooter Jennings.
  • I love that about him.
  • He used to have the most wicked goatee.
  • Now he sports a sexy salt and pepper beard.
  • The closer we get to summer, the harder it is for me to get the girls to sleep.
  • My little bit is practicing packing her lunch box, and back pack for kindergarten.
  • I need to get my butt in gear and finishing schooling her in her letters and what not.
  • Mr. Kell will have to walk her to her class.
  • I am tearing up right now just thinking about her sitting at her table in a classroom.
  • Tears people.
  • Then I will go home and sit in silence, and plan the rest of my life.
  • Why have I never eaten gnocchi?
  • Potatoes people.
  • I was J.Lo when J.Lo wasn’t cool.
  • I am trying to find the perfect navy blue and it is seriously taking me a long time.
  • I have a date with some sand paper and an old cedar chest.

Bye

My Girls Are Awesome


My girls and I do all sorts of things together.  I include them in just about everything that I do.  If I complain about wanting my own time, it is usually my fault because I choose to take them everywhere with me.

We craft, we shop, we eat.

We sing, we dance.

Recently we spent some time at the square to take pictures and buy some used books.

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IMG_4400These girls love life just like their momma.  I cannot wait till summer!

 

The Day Called For Tater Tots


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  • The day also called for a Margarita.
  • I am tired of picking things up just to find them out and about again.
  • Blah, blah, blah, the whining of a stay at home mom.
  • I think I dropped everything I was doing today at least once.
  • At least the grocery store was empty.
  • Of course it was empty, it was 0845 in the morning.
  • I have to say it is my favorite time to go shopping.
  • Now if I could get Home Goods to open that early.
  • I love this song.
  • The Rangers are in Cali which means that the games do not start till 9pm.  Do they not know that I am tired by then.
  • Really tired.
  • Especially after drinking a margarita.
  • The day would have been a total bummer, but I saw this.
  • Between Thor, Iron Man , and the new Superman I will be in super hero heaven.
  • Mr. Kell assures our girls that he is the only man for me.
  • We will be married for 12 years this Sunday.
  • We have been together for 22 years.
  • I have to think of something good to get him.
  • I would really love to get a cool picture of our initials he painted on the bridge when we were in high school.
  • Unfortunately it is off of the highway in a not so safe area.
  • Anywhoo, I am hoping for a brighter day.
  • I am going to buy paint and sand paper.
  • I am going to drink a caramel macchiato.
  • I am going to clean floors and laundry.
  • I may even eat more tater tots.
  • It worked for Napoleon.

 

Views From My Couch


I usually sit in the same spot on the couch.  It is next to the window that I always open, so I an feel the breeze and listen to the outdoors.  It an be very relaxing.

It has to be relaxing when this at anytime could be my view.

001A girl playing on my phone.

005A girl practicing her skills.

006A girl being silly.

019A girl who inspires me when I watch her on the tele.

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021A huge mess that this girl had to pick up yesterday.  Yep, it was all picked up just to be destroyed again.  Oh the life of a mommy.

I love it.

I really do.

I wish every now and again though that I had a magic wand or could wiggle my nose and the mess would disappear so I could sit around and read all day long.

Or watch Beauty and the Beast.

 

 

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This week was a week of weird weather.  While it was just cold and rainy here, seeing pictures of around the country made me happy that I live in Texas.  I have to say though, it made for some pretty pictures on some of the blogs I read.

For good reason, I am not very productive on Mondays.  I ran to the bank, bought a magazine, ate some Whataburger, and hung out with my little bit.  I enjoyed reading this book, and am reading the second book of the series now.  Apparently there is a third in the works, and a possible movie.  I am recommending that Hugh Jackman play Matthew.  He is who I see when I am reading.  Plus, he is tall dark and yummy.  I am working on a post about all the things I love about this edition of BHG.

Where I usually sit on the couch gives me a view of our garden.  Just a plain old garden.  No raised beds, just dirt.  Our corn is looking good as well as the onions, tomatoes, peppers, and I think beans.  This is Mr. Kell’s domain.

Tuesday we went grocery shopping.  Aldi first then Sprouts.  I am in love with their vanilla wafers.  This is what little bit wore.  Ballerina outfit, black and pink leggings, and a printed shirt.  It was pretty darn cute.

Here is another choice ensemble.

I made this mac and cheese.  My girls did not like it, and Mr. Kell was not in the mood for mac n cheese.  The girls thought something was missing.  It was the processed cheese.  I am going to use salted butter next time, and add a few different cheeses for some texture.  I thought it was great, but needed a little salt.

It started to warm up yesterday.  The day definitely called for a rootbeer and a yellow straw.  My favorite root beer is IBC.

This water was very good.  I am going to make my own, because $1.29 a bottle is a little pricey.  My favorite was the lime.  Mr. Darcy is never far away.

This girl actually took a nap the other day.  I thank the weather.  This was her evil eye when she woke up and I had the phone in her face.

Last nights dinner idea was a success.  Everything was served on a toothpick.  The girls helped make, serve, then of course eat it.  It was a ton of fun.  We spent dinner brainstorming what to put on a stick next.

It is supposed to be beautiful today.  I hope it is where you are too.

 

I Should Not Schedule Things On Mondays


Today I woke up early for some crazy reason and the girls were getting ready for school.  I was talking about the day, eating breakfast, and riding the bus.

That is when my 9 year old chimed in to say…”Wait mommy, I have a dentist appointment at 8.”  Holy crap is what came out of my mouth.  I used to be as sharp as a tack.  I once had every department phone number memorized at Baylor University Medical Center.  Now, I do not even know Mr. Kell’s phone number.

Anywhoo,

We got to the dentist, had some great news, then ran to McDonalds for hash browns, and OJ.  I will mention though that I did at first turn down the wrong road, because I knew I needed to go to the bank.  My Jenna just giggled and said mommy you are so funny.

Now I am at home with my little bit practicing writing.

Since I tend to be a ding dong on Mondays, I am going to keep it simple.

  • Laundry
  • Make this for dinner.
  • Read
  • Spend a ton of time in the backyard.

Reading for today…

My little bit of country in the burbs

I hope everyone has a great day.

I should really be doing brain training exercises and taking ginko biloba.  maybe I will just play some Sudoku on my phone.

Signed,

Seriously Sassy and Forgetful

Random


Today is my birthday.  Mr. Kell woke me up with an early morning phone call to wish me a happy birthday.  It was also a get out of bed to take the girls to school call.  I really enjoy sleeping in.  One child rode the bus, and the other is sitting here eating crackers for breakfast.  They are getting the Mom Of The Year award ready for me as I type this.  Sorry ladies, it is all mine.

Now for some randomness.

  1. Random as many synonyms. A few are accidental, irregular, and unaimed.
  2. I will be wearing red pants and a blue shirt today to support my Texas Rangers!
  3. Come one o’clock my cute butt will be sitting on the couch eating a subway sandwich watching me some baseball.
  4. My MIL got me a Target gift card for my b-day, so yesterday I went to Target all by myself and bought some bras and panties.
  5. I never remember to splurge on things like that.
  6. Splurging on panties and bras at Target is my kind of fancy.
  7. I refuse to pay $30 for a bra when I was never blessed with any boobs.
  8. Plus, Victoria Secret is trying to market to young girls.  No young girl needs to wear fancy bras and panties.  Keep it conservative and cotton.  You will have plenty of time in your life to wear fancy lingerie.  If you are wearing it for a boy at 13, you need a talking to.
  9. I had my hair in braids pinned to the top of my head the other night, and Mr. Kell said all I needed was a white bonnet, and I looked Amish.  I said Amish mafia that is because I have sweet ninja skills, numchuck skills, and bow hunting skills.
  10. I watched Snow White and the Huntsman yesterday.  I love Thor.  I refer to the cute boys by their super hero name.  Anywhoo, Kristen Stewart does not know how to show any emotion besides constipated.
  11. I am finally planting my herb garden today.  The past few days have been super cold.  Seat warmers in April is uncalled for.
  12. May 10 is Kindergarten registration.  I am going to sign the little bit up, but I am not sure she is ready.  We will see.

I hope everyone has a happy day and a happy weekend.  The weather is supposed to be glorious here in North Texas.  I will be enjoying it from the windows of my patients.

Bye!