Oh Crap! – Musings of an Unperfect Mommy

March Update

March 31, 2018

If you want to make God laugh, tell Him about your plans. – Woody Allen

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Out of Synch

March 30, 2018

Yeah, the minute I said I was crushing it in February was the beginning of fail for March. The good news is – I can always start again because each day, each minute, is a new beginning. And we need to take advantage of that.

So, the plan is – grocery shop today, Easter prep tomorrow, a freezing cold Easter on Sunday, and starting over on Monday. Kids are out of school today and Monday so that helps. I realized part of my problem is having to make sure dishes get done daily. My husband had been doing that, but he’s got a new job that is physically exhausting so he needs the rest on the days he works. I probably need to get my kids to help in this department because when I get behind, it takes a lot of time to get caught back up. I hope a new dryer is coming along too because that’s causing backups as well.

Anyway – off to shop on this Good Friday. I usually keep it quiet today and get busy on Saturday, but the weather is better for shopping today so this is the plan.

Happy Easter Triduum – truly, my favorite liturgy of the year.

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I Got Nothin’

March 27, 2018

It’s Day 3 of gray, rain, and now cold and I’m not doing well. I’ve had a headache since Sunday – I thought it was due to massive amounts of caffeine, but I think it’s sinus. I’m slowly getting better so I’m having a half cup of coffee with lots of milk because I.just.need.it.

In other news, there is a looming teacher strike in our state so two of my kids will be out for an indefinite number of days. Luckily I homeschooled those two kids and so I’ve got plans to keep the learning going while they are out. Speaking of homeschooling, it’s catalog time and I’m just depressed since this is probably my last year of it. One of the companies came out with a brilliant unit study and it’s killing me that I can’t use it…or can I. *insert evil laugh*

My beauty trek continues and I’ve actually found a routine that is working. I want to try one more foundation before I say yes to the IT CC Cream but otherwise, I think I can actually stick with this stuff for awhile. I’ve tried a couple of others and they did a number on my skin. I went back to the CC Cream and voila! just like new. Or as good to new as my skin will get. I decided that I’m not going to let the fails get me down and to be annoying to the gals in the beauty stores until I find what works.

I was watching an old Richard Simmons Deal-A-Meal commercial today while eating chocolate ice cream and eating Amaretti cookies. Is there something wrong with that?

Well, that’s all I’ve got today. When the sun is out I’ll be chatty again.

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A Quick Definition

March 24, 2018

I’ve been thinking about decluttering since my home has gotten cluttered up again and I’m trying to get back on the Flylady bandwagon which may or may not be working. Although, I did watch this video yesterday which said not to worry about decluttering until routines are in place. HA! Seems I’m on the right track after all. :-D

I also have been watching other videos on homemaking and organization, and I realized today, after looking at my clutter, that decluttering is simply about getting your home free of junk and getting what you do use organized in a way that makes living easier and less stressful. It even makes cleaning your home easier because there isn’t that much to clean or take care of. Yeah, I probably already knew that, but when it hits you while actually looking at your overcrowded shelves, it’s a motivator. And it seems I should write that down somewhere so I’ll remember why I’m doing what I’m doing. I also need to give it time – it’s not going to get un-messy in a day or even a month. I’m not the patient type, but I need to learn to wait.

Another good thing to remember: You have to do it and not just think about doing it. As in – you actually have to do the work, live your faith, give the money, and not just read the book or have an idea and not do anything about it. Thinking does not equate doing. Although some psychologists tell you your brain doesn’t know the difference, well, your house will. Or someone else will reap the blessings of giving. Know what I mean?

Happy Saturday and let’s go for the burn this last week of Lent.

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St. Joseph – Pray For Me!

March 19, 2018

Yes indeed – today is St. Joseph’s Feast Day and guess what? In the heat of the battles of the day, I forgot. I didn’t remember until, tired, I turned the tv on and there it was – Holy Mass for the Feast of St. Joseph. Oh boy….

Let me start at the top. I was having breakfast at the computer and the resident big fly kept dive bombing me. I tried to get it, but couldn’t, so I closed up shop and left. Then, when I took my shower in the kids’ bathroom (the water heater for the master has been dead for a long time), what did I spy? An overflowing trash can! Yep, tissues were dropped around the can by someone who didn’t care whether or not the tissues went in the can. One of my kids had a dental appointment with a completely new hygienist. The one that we started with 6 years ago had left the practice. That didn’t go well either. Then, it was a long line in Starbucks and off to the store to get food. Got the food home and guess what? The soup cans were rusty! So, we ended up with only turkey sandwiches and fruit for lunch. All of that left me angry the rest of the day and I couldn’t shake it. Until after supper when I turned the tv on and remembered it was St. Joseph’s Day. UGH! So, I watched and prayed and relaxed.

I’m sorry St. Joseph for forgetting your special day. I even forgot to wish my son, who bears your name, a happy feast day. Sorry for being angry at everyone and everything today. Sorry that I seem to be making no progress towards love of God and neighbor. I’m trying, but some days…some days. Pray for me and my family – we could really use some help. Thanks. Amen.

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Complicating Things

March 18, 2018

Remember yesterday’s post about how I’ve fallen off the wagon again? Well, I do know what happened – I’ve made things more complicated than they need to be. I do it all the time. Let me explain – it goes something like this:

1) Woo-hoo! I found the answer to all my problems! Let’s get started!

2) Oh, this, this, and this would be so helpful and it seems to go with what I’m already doing!

3) Spend more money, read more books, buy more stuff all to make this new project work.

4) BURNOUT! Slow down or stop completely wondering where I went wrong and why I’m so tired.

I get so carried away that, in my zeal, I add things I don’t need to add. I burden myself with more than I should. I get distracted and stop doing what I started doing in the first place. I need to start sticking to the program as is. If I find something that seems to be along the same lines, I need to ask myself will it really help me or is it just another filler to distract me. If it’s a book, I can see if the library has it in one form or another and see if it’s helpful. If it’s another plan, I need to say no and stick to what I’m already doing. If there are things that look like they might be helpful, I should see if I already have something before buying something else.

It’s kind of like when you start a new skincare or workout regimen – both take time to show results. I need to give things time to show results. Impatience is another problem I have. :-P

So, as I said yesterday, I’m going to stick with what I’m already doing. Today, I’m having to play catch up with some things so that I get a clean start tomorrow. And I’ll be on the lookout for distractions.

Note: This whole thing reminds me of my “Do One Thing” post from last year. Guess I need to get back to that.

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Falling Off the Wagon

March 17, 2018

Remember how last month turned out great? Well, this month is turning into a disaster! I’m not sure what’s happened but I’ve fallen off the routine wagon and the paper jam in the office has multiplied!

I came home after a much needed road trip today with the family feeling tired and kind of defeated as well. Don’t get me wrong it was a fun day, but it was also tiring. Then, I looked around and realized all hell has broken loose again. Ugh. So, it’s time for a reboot. Here’s the plan:

1) WATER! And I’m going to track it this time. Being dehydrated is probably slowing me down.

2) Routines – jumping back in and making sure everything keeps getting done.

3) Planning – Time to get things down on paper and check those lists off.

That’s the plan for the rest of March. Wish me luck. :-P

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Beauty Update

March 16, 2018

It’s Friday and that means Friday Night Ritual including shopping my makeup stash for the next week. I’m not going to be doing a lot of shopping my stash today though because I’m kind of in a groove with my beauty items. Here’s what I’m doing.

I’ve been using a lot of samples and travel size of skincare since last year so I could see what works and what doesn’t and finally decide on a routine. Here’s the results: the French lines have been the best ones for my skin!

I had a 500 point reward Caudalie set last fall and I loved most everything in there except the foaming cleanser – that just wasn’t good for me. In January/February I used this fantastic Rose Hydration Set from Fresh and my skin loved it! I bought the Soy Cleanser to go with it and my skin revived. Well, I used that up and decided to go with Lancome because I’ve used some of their products before and thought I’d try them again. Guess what? They work well too! As you can see from the photo above, I also have a couple of sample items from Ole Henriksen namely their Nurture Moisturizing Creme and the Transformation Eye Creme. I’ve been using all these products exclusively for the last two weeks and, again, working quite well. I know what you’re thinking – all high end brands. Well, that’s true, but to me it’s worth it to splurge on the skincare so I have a good start for the few makeup items I use. And, a little goes a long way. That travel size Lancome cleanser is going to last a few months and it was only $15 so very comparable to drugstore brands. Now, on to the makeup!

I’ve been using my IT Cosmetics Illuminating CC Cream for awhile (I think since December) and it pairs well with the Lancome (no surprise – L’Oreal owns both brands). I am running out though so I’m going to need to decide on something new or stick with this. I plan on getting samples, again, to test before I buy. The other items are my Revlon creme shadow palette in the nudes, a basic brown/black mascara from Almay, this really nice eyebrow pen from Milani (very easy to work with), and my Fresh lip balm in Rose. There’s also the Supergoop Everyday Sunscreen SPF 50 for days I just don’t want to wear makeup. It’s a chemical sunscreen, but my skin tolerates it fairly well.

So, there you have it: an easy routine. I don’t have to make any decisions in the morning or at night. And no rosacea flare ups so far either. Yay! I’ll be posting my beauty fails next week so come back for that. Happy Friday!

Note: The Lancome items are: Creme Mousse Confort Cleanser, Tonique Doucer, and the Creme Exfoliance Confort.

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New Gallery Exhibit

March 12, 2018

It has been a really long time since I posted any pictures in my Sunday Weekend Gallery. Well, I finally got all my pictures uploaded and it’s time to open a new exhibit in the Gallery. Today’s theme is Dumb Food Items Seen in Stores. So, let’s walk along shall we?

It’s Girl Scout cookie time and we all know what that means – more products to capitalize on the high priced cookies. Here we have the “yogurt” – it’s not real yogurt when it’s made to taste like a cookie.

And here we have the cookie cereal. Note the other cookie based cereals that have cropped up. It seems to be a trend – a disturbing trend.  Why food for kids has to be “fun” I’ll never know. And let’s face it, these cereals aren’t real food anyway.

And, speaking of disturbing cookies take a look at this box. Yeah, that’s a bear holding up his bear friend for eats. Really? Albeit, these are not as disturbing as the filled Teddy Grahams…ewwww.

Because another major holiday is coming up, we have the obligatory “milks” and “egg nog”. Egg Nog for Easter? The Strawberry Drink isn’t that bad but the others? I think one year they had a drink flavored like those awful Peeps.  Nope.

And to round out the food category, a pork tenderloin that is priced with satan’s extension number. I bet that gets clearanced quickly. :-)

Next week I’ll post something other than food items, although it’s hard to resist when every holiday there are an overabundance of holiday “foods” and other items.  Can you say “over-marketing”, children? I knew you could.

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Unintentional Side Effect

March 11, 2018

If you’ve been reading my blog posts the last two months you’ll know I’ve been working diligently on getting my housekeeping routines down and keeping them going. This, along with everything else I do daily, has kept me busy enough to cut down on my internet wandering. Yeah, including Facebook (I only have a dozen friends anyway so….). That was unintentional and I realized it the other day when I found that I had hardly been online all day. I kind of like that. I get done what needs to be done and time wasting has been cut down.

On a more intentional note, I’ve carved out a 30 minute time slot for myself after I come back from taking kids to school. Between 8 and 8:30 in the morning you can find me on my computer with a side of coffee going over some blogs and you tube videos I subscribe to. Guilt-free. I’d say it’s a win-win. :-)

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