Archives for November 2011

my favorite thing to wear in my closet…and stuff

November 29, 2011
While I’m still adjusting getting back on Cali time and all that, I thought this would be a perfect chance to share some of what you may have been missing out on with the SheKnows.com Mommalogues!
{check back on their website daily for new videos and topics!}
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Ever since I was a little girl, all I ever wanted to do (besides move out of Washington State) was to get married and be a mom.  Being a mom was going to be my career and I was going to love each and every minute of it.  So having kids became my career.  Until it became my career.  And now?  Everything’s changed.

 

 

 

 

 

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I think the question should be more how hard is it to get my husband and I up in the morning.  My kids are still young and naïve enough to believe that life is so exciting and wonderful that they must wake before the sun to get the most of every minute of their day.  Jimmy and I on the other hand, we know better.  I’m just hoping that by the time their hormones kick in, they’ll get how it’s really supposed to be.

 

 

 

 

 

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This one is hard, because I love so much of my closet.  I’m super into long maxi dresses right now, because they are all kinds of amazing.  And then I love any and all tunics with jeans layered with yummy sweaters.  But, honestly?  The one thing I love the most and wear the most is not nearly so glamorous or fashionable.  But, they are magical and I will wear them until they literally fall apart.

 

 

 

 

 

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With kids?!? People take vacations with kids?!?  Who are these people? Okay, okay….I’ll play along.  Well, because I spent most of my life being cold growing up in Washington State, I now try to make up for it in my adult life by doing my best to stay near the warmth.  But usually where there is sun, there is sand.  And Jimmy is the only one of us four that doesn’t mind that nasty messy stuff.  But, I guess sometimes we just have to make sacrifices to be happy, and if that means touching sand, then so be it.

 

 

 

 

 

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Now what about you guys?
Share your stories and responses, I’d love to hear!
xoxo

© 2011 “Le Musings of Moi”
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i believe in family and medication

November 28, 2011
Long before the anxiety kicked in, I thought it would be a GREAT idea to rent a minivan and load up the kids and drive to San Antonio for Thanksgiving to see my sister and her family.  And then when my aunt decided to meet us all there as well, it just made it THAT much more exciting.
And then the anxiety happened.
And for awhile there, it was touch and go.  
I really wasn’t sure I’d be able to make the trip.
But, my family is amazing and loving and supportive, and I knew if there was any place I could go and be accepted right where I was, it was with them.
So we decided to go regardless.
And then we started driving.
{dramatic pause.}
And it was then that I became an OFFICIAL believer of medicine, because had it not been for certain prescriptions I’m not sure certain ones of us would have survived.
But we made it there.
And we survived.
We bonded, and loved, and shopped, and ate, and talked, and cried, and hugged and it was perfect even when I wasn’t.
And though I wish I could have been 100% back to me while I was there…
I’m almost glad I wasn’t.
Because it made me realize that I don’t have to be perfect to be loved.
My sisters & my aunt(s)….they are the only family I have….and this was the trip that really made me realize that even though I may not have parents, I still have family.
Family that loves, and cares, and allows any one of us to be exactly who we are at any moment in time.
I have so much to be thankful for.
And it was that thought, that kept us all alive on the 2 day, 22 hour drive back home.
That….
and medication.
What did you learn over the Thanksgiving Break/Holiday?
© 2011 “Le Musings of Moi”
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it’s what i wore out: when in texas….

November 23, 2011
I’m in Texas visiting family for the week.
So posting is just not on the list of priorities.
But, shopping is.
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They always say, when in Texas….
I know….you want more…. 
And believe it or not, I have more you lucky ducks!!!
But you’ll just have to wait for those next week.
Now you have something to look forward to! 
Hope you guys all have an amazing Thanksgiving full of blessings.
© 2011 “Le Musings of Moi”
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it’s what i wore out: sweet n sassy

November 18, 2011
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what i’m wearing: lulus.com maxi dress, ring: plato’s closet, apple bottom jeans leather jacket: plato’s closet, gold beaded necklace: thrifted, jeffery campbell shoes: plato’s closet, nail polish: sally hansen slick slate

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I am SO into these dresses, can you tell?
And that jacket…
I seem to see how many ways in a week I can wear it….I just love it that much.

What are you obsessed with now that it’s fall?
Or what seems to be your go to look now that it’s cooling down?

By the way.
It’s the weekend…
And I’m starting to feel better!!!!

© 2011 “Le Musings of Moi”
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it’s what i wore out: black on black

November 16, 2011
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{could not edit out that dang red eye for the life of picnik.  grrr}
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what i’m wearing: vintage dress: thrift store, f21 leggings & boots, apple bottoms leather jacket: thrift store, world market necklace, socks: tj maxx

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Last weekend the kids went and spent a night with their Nana & Papa, and I had a full 24 hours to rest and unwind with my man.
With all that I’ve been dealing with these last few weeks, it was a much needed break.
Then when Jimmy mentioned a trip to TJ Maxx and Target, I immediately perked up and decided it was time to put some makeup on and get dressed.
And wouldn’t you know, once I was shopping, I started feeling SO much better.
Weird.
{plus, i found an amazing black cape for HALF off at TJ Maxx, i just about died.  and they have more. go now.  thank me with gifts later.}

Slowly but surely, I’m getting better.
It’s a process, and some days are tougher than others….
but it’s good to know that prayer combined with friends, family, and shopping are all I need to start feeling a smidgen better.

And to you guys, my incredible friends and readers, thank you for your support and prayers.
With each comment, each tweet or text, I am encouraged and uplifted.
You ARE so totally helping….and I am truly blessed.

God IS my strength and my shield, and He is building me up for something…
I just gotta finish being refined.

© 2011 “Le Musings of Moi”
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be at peace, put aside anxious thoughts

November 15, 2011
Last week in the midst of my tough moments, I saw this prayer (see below for the prayer) on my friend Misty’s instagram, and it gave me chills.  
Good chills.
Hope chills may be more like it.
I immediately googled the words to find the entire passage and then wrote it on a slip of paper and put it in my purse.  I can’t tell you how many times I have read that paper.
I then wrote a portion of it on the mirror in my bathroom where I get ready every day….it was something I needed to read and be reminded of.
Often. 
Today when I got out of the shower I couldn’t help but notice it again, only this time it took on a whole new meaning.
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The mirror was foggy and “crying” just as I have been over these last few weeks.
But there the words remained, true as ever, even through the fog and tears.
We may not feel Him when we hurt.
We may not believe the truth behind the words, but we must say them anyway…simply out of trust and faith.
Though we may be foggy and hurt and sad and confused, still His truth remains.
He is and always will be our strength and our shield.
And when the fog clears, and the tears are dry and gone….
The words will remain and our faith will be deeper.
We will be stronger.
We will have survived.
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Do not look forward to what may happen tomorrow, the same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrow and every day.
Either He will shield you from suffering, or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace then.
Put aside anxious thoughts and imaginations and say continually, 
“The Lord is my strength and my shield.  My heart has trusted in Him and I am helped.  He is not only with me, but in me, and I in Him.”
{scripture to back that up}
© 2011 “Le Musings of Moi”
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my must have beauty products and more!

November 14, 2011
Just a few videos from last week on the SheKnows.com Mommalogues!
The great thing about beauty products is that they do exactly what they say.  Make you beautiful. And?  They don’t whine.  Or talk back.  Or refuse to go to the bathroom at school causing parent/teach conferences twice a week. So, needless to say, I adore beauty products.  And because I am constantly trying out new stuff, I have found a few amazing products that have been tried and tested and have most definitely made the must have list.  Check out the ones I die for.  Then go buy them.  For me.

 

 

 

 

 

There are two things about Thanksgiving that make it nearly impossible for me to be too opinionated here.  The first is, beggars can’t be choosers and since I don’t cook, I can’t really say what my preparer should do.  The second is, I don’t like Thanksgiving food.  I am a very picky eater (peanut butter & jelly, plain cheeseburgers,  and cheese pizza please), so healthy or not….I’m not too thrilled about the options Thanksgiving brings.  But, because I do attend Thanksgiving and someone is usually cooking it for me, here’s how I try to make it work.

 

 

 

 

 

Isn’t it all amazing?  How can you even ask me to narrow it down to just one?!?  Okay, but really…with my kids, it’s not about an age or stage….but more about what is less annoying of the most annoying.  Or the less crazy making of all the crazy making.  Those are the kind of moments that I hold on to and cherish.  But through it all, I love them regardless.  No really, I do.  What?!?

 

 

 

 

 

And the others you may have missed…

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Hope you guys had a great weekend…
{i am definitely on the mend….and will be back much sooner than expected!  thanks for the love and prayers.  they are absolutely working.}
© 2011 “Le Musings of Moi”
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i’m just not me right now

November 11, 2011
I know in trying to grow my blog and it’s readership, taking a break is not the way to go.
But sometimes, life happens, and a break is exactly what must happen along with it.
I am struggling with some stuff, and trying to get it all sorted out.  And hopefully, in just a couple weeks (who knows, maybe it’ll just be a few days?!?) I’ll be feeling back to me, back to being able to write and share and learn about it all.
But, for right now….I need to clear my schedule and breathe.  And lean on the Lord, and wait for him to speak into this situation.
© 2011 “Le Musings of Moi”
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its what i wore out: serving at the food bank

November 10, 2011
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{gray jacket & sweats: thrifted, pink cardi: target, shoes: reebok easytones}
Sometimes, it’s not about glamour or fashion, it’s about comfort and warmth.
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The other night a bunch of us leaders took the girls in our individual core groups to serve at the food bank.
My particular group of girls are in the 9th & 10th grade, and even at that young age they were willing to give up a night of studying to come and stuff boxes with food for people they would never meet.
And what really amazed me, was their crazy work ethic, open hearts, and amazing attitudes about it all.
They were laughing, sharing, having fun, and making memories all the while they worked like rock stars.
{we finished a 3 hour job in 2 hours.  that’s kind of how amazing they were. just sayin.}
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I’ve always had a heart to work with the youth.  
My years in high school were some of the most confusing and scary times of my life.
{until after I had kids….but that’s a whole ‘nother therapy session right there.}
And after losing my virginity by rape at a party in 9th grade, my whole life turned around.
And not so much for the good.
I felt God had left me.
Or maybe I was too angry with Him to feel His presence.
Either way, I decided my way was better….and that led to so much heartache and drama.
I always wished I could have had someone in my life to encourage me.
To support me.
To accept me.
To give truth to the lies I had convinced myself of believing.
And so, here I am.
Working with the youth.
Hoping that God will use me.
I pray every day that the time I get to spend with my girls changes them.
I pray that I can love them the way they deserve to be loved.
That I can listen to them, without judgement, the way they deserve to be heard.
I pray that I can be all the things to them that I so needed in my teen years when I was lost and hurting.
And in the meantime, I pray we have many more nights crammed in my car singing the Glee Soundtrack at the top of our lungs.
Because I think that right there, are the true moments of freedom.
Laughter and singing.
Glee.
When I am with them….no matter what we are doing….it’s like I’m right where I’m supposed to be.
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{and this is just half of my girls.  my beautiful amazing and loving girls.}
© 2011 “Le Musings of Moi”
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an ad for prozac a.ka. birth control

November 8, 2011
I’ve been known to video tape my kids when they throw a tantrum.
Mostly because when things are calm again and they see the video, they realize just how silly it all was.
Until the next tantrum, when they seemingly have forgotten.
And every time I video tape them, I think…..now this could be birth control for anyone not quite ready to have kids.
Or… it could be an ad for Prozac.
{“do you feel like this every day?  then maybe you need prozac!”}
Either way….this was my day yesterday.
I wonder where she learned it from….
Ahhhh, the glamorous life of a stay at home mom.
© 2011 “Le Musings of Moi”
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