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Things have been rough for me lately, more work, but some home. I was listening to my iPod this morning (per usual) and this song's ending really struck me and well, made me think of myself:

"...Oh, tell me I am not the only one going through it all. Oh, sometimes I feel like I'm the only one going through it all. But it's time, time for me to shine. So it's about time for me to shine."

Yeah, it is time for me...

Whew...

Well we made if through the first and second day of school. Strangely enough, it feels as though we never left. Tuesday's are kinda hard, rushing to pick up Hannah, get dinner and get the dogs before they IMPLODE. You can actually hear Ripley yelping before you get in the house. And once you do get it the house, complete chaos ensues... for that 15 minutes I actually dislike my life. I ask "why did I do this to myself?" And then it all dies down and I know my answer... cause I am absolutely crazy. A lot of people would agree with that!!!

Well this week is a short week and so is next (well kinda-- I am sure the summit will kill us all) and then after that I am off for a bus trip that I am looking forward too -- time for myself. But I am pretty sure after the first night I will be bored and miss my crazy life. I have yet to find anything that matches that intensity.

I would like to get all the painting done so I can have my fantastic laundry room back -- it has become the makeshift paint shop and supply area. UGGHHH!!!

On another note, FOOTBALL starts this weekend so that means I must beg Mike to make CHILI!!!!!! And then soccer. Poor Hannah will have less and less spare time. Focus this year will be on school and other school/athletic activities.

Welp the boys are begging me to go out for a romp and my eyes are begging me for a nap. Guess who wins...hint:look at that face above... pure heavan.

First day of school - 5th grade

First day of school - 5th grade, originally uploaded by hdsmom.

So we are all ready to walk up to the first day of school. I don't think Hannah really slept last night. Mike couldn't make the first day. She is really excited. She packed lunch and had her outfit all ready to go.

Here is to another successful school year!

SATURDAY BEFORE SCHOOL

IMG_4405, originally uploaded by hdsmom.

So this is it.. the last weekend before school. I think we all are all prepared. Hair cut, school supplies done, new school clothes and everything else that goes along with school.

Hannah has been playing soccer in the backyard with her dad (the new goal he made last weekend) and she has her room all ready for her brand new bedroom furniture. We ran out to get new sheet sets today. I can't wait. We picked this fab hot pink satin bed set ... and matching rug. I kinda think I am as excited as she is...


She has changed alot this summer. Not liking things as she once did, prefers to be spoken to as a young adult, cares about her clothes, hair and other things. No more kiddie things. She is growing up ( I just wish other folks would realize that)!

She had her asthma check up this week and did fab for one expection. She has another staph infection. I gotta be careful. I think we are going to have her tested for being a carrier.

Things are ok with me. I realized today what it takes me to get through a day of work. Let's forget all the other meds I take on a daily basis, to work through a whole day I must now take at least 4 pain meds and wrap at least one leg with Lidocaine patches. The body is not as forgiving. Ha -- I am getting older.

short week for me this week, thank god cause I am just getting 2 irritated with folks at work -- no time for anything. A few indulgences this week (hair) and then a long weekend.

Boys are FAB. Diesel turns 3 on Sept 1 -- I can't believe it. Now he is legal. I think I will share a glass of wine or brew with him.

Cheers to final week of summer....

Early Monday Morning

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Not much going on this weekend. Cooking out on the grill was the theme and building a soccer goal in the back yard for Hannah took up some time on Saturday. The weather has been FAB!! Sunday was devoted (finally) to painting. We painted the spare bedroom (actually one wall-deep blue ) and then we moved onto the hallway and stairs. Not bad for a day!! We spent a lot of time this weekend watching the Olympics.

Hannah starts school in one week. I am off for a few days for a mini break and to do a few things before school starts.

The Boys are great, loving the weather and playing outside.

I am off today to go babysit for Alyssa and Mikey -- wish me luck :)

ball fun

IMG_4335, originally uploaded by hdsmom.

Gosh, what a beautiful day! We went out early to do yard work, then did house work and then ended the day with wine, martinis and cooking on the grill. I made roasted tomatoes, onions and ricotta - YUM!!! Mike grilled steaks and potatoes.

more pictures - -even a wee frog at the normal place
http://www.flickr.com/photos/loveoflabs/

very sad day....

gambrills storm cloud

gambrills storm cloud, originally uploaded by hdsmom.

My "LAB" pose (Diesel)

My "LAB" pose (Diesel), originally uploaded by hdsmom.

I have to admit he is a stunning yellow lab!!!! The only way I can get him to do this is to ask him where's zoe, and then I get a pose. It is too hot for them to run around outside for too long today. So we are back inside chillin....

Hannah's fresh new school do

IMG_4274, originally uploaded by hdsmom.

hannah went early this morning to get her hair cut for school. it starts in 23 days!