Small town living

“The nice part about living in a small town is that when you don't know what you're doing, someone else does”

So my sweet friend Emily and i are comparing weeks last night at the swim meet. Our local FAVORITE Celebrity Chef walks by and says,

"Hey ladies, how's it goin'?"

I immediately reply, "good" and my friend says, "Yea, good."

He walks off and I say, "We TOTALLY just lied to him!!" "I know, but you said it was all good so I was going with it," replies Emily. "

"I think we need to come clean.. I think a fabulous Panini Sandwich would be just the thing!" So off we go....

Emily tells him..."We totally just lied to you; we have had a crappy week."

"What can I do to help?" AHhhhhhhhhhhh the words we were so hoping to hear...

"The Emily sandwich," Emily replies. "You have some portabello's right?"

"Sure..." as he procedes to tell us what other YUMMY things he will put on there for her. "And for you?"

"Oh, I will have the same, please..." {as I drool just thinking about that mushroom on that bread :o) }

So today we are off to lunch... which comes at a good time as the road construction yet again blocked me from getting to the Y in time for my PILATES class. I am glad I am not prone to road rage {YET} or those road workers would have gotten an ear full!! At least now I can be clean and cute for lunch!! ;o)

Yesterday I felt like this...

I am HOPING that today is better!!

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Weekends go too FAST...

But we have had a great one... starting with ABSOLUTELY nothing to do FRIDAY night. Really, not one thing! I made dinner of fish, okra, roasted potatoes and home made rice krispie treats for dessert. Number 1 son worked on HW b/c he knew he would be busy on Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday swimming for the boys and running literally for me. I am trying to get in shape for running a half in December. So I ran 3 days this week and Pilate's twice. I will be able to run more this week so the "serious" training starts tomorrow. I'm not going for time just to be able to run for that period of time. Last time I ran one was MANY moons ago and my times were 2hrs 13 min and 2hrs 6 min. I think maybe 2hrs 30min may be more realistic. Or slower who knows. It's a flat out and back course... we shall see. After my run I volunteered to work a local craft festival with JA. Did a little shopping while there :o).. then it was off to watch boys in their intra squad meet. Then the RAIN CAME!!! WOW!!! Of course we had to get home in time to watch the ONLY game that mattered this week.. ALABAMA v. ARKANSA... and can I just say a BIG ROLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL TIDE ROLL!!! My nails are shorter but wow!! I love my guys. I had to listen to the last bit on the radio b/c McSweetie and I had a date night compliments of my in-laws, tix to see Hank Jr. and Gretchen Wilson... And it sure was nice to cut loose!! I was definitely a REDNECK woman...

but today I was the High Class Broad, because we surprised my MIL with being at their church this am to celebrate their 49th Wedding Anniversary. My SIL drove down just for the day. Then we all went to the house to eat lunch. What a fun time we had talking about fun memories. Now that we are home I am trying to catch up on laundry and such so I too can make it to 49 years of WEDDED BLISS!!

Boys are working on HW.. and I mean all the boys. Number 1 is having a study party, Number 2 is working on a project and McSweetie is looking at drawings for a new job he will be working on in about a month.

I hate to wish a week away but I am soooo looking forward to next weekend, Couples getaway to New Orleans... Never been before so I cannot wait!!

Ok, so off I run to get my HW done. Have a wonderful week!

Is it too early to get excited about Christmas??

I submit not.... because look how cute these little guys are?? Coming to my home soon!!! I love packages ;o)

Homecoming 2010 and LIfe in General...

Ok, so I haven't been able to log into my account and now my uploading pictures is going CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Homecoming was such fun... for me and Number 1. From dressing up each day, parade, pep rally, Football game, dinner and a dance.... sorta made me want to go back and do it all again. I had such fun with my HS friends. Pep rallies and dancing to all the songs... Hanging signs and painting parties... wow... it was such fun then. And it is FUN now watching it all over again!!

Number 1 went with a group of friends. There was a dinner for 8 at his friend Annie's house. We moms served them all the different courses. It was so cute to see them try food they normally may not would eat. Only one seemed to be a pretty picky eater. {He and I would have been tight!!}

Then it was off to the dance. {No pics of that of course...}

Sunday was a busy day as well because Number 1 son has a job... Assistant for the NLJC classes that have started in our area. And Number 2 has the privilege of attending these classes. I hear through the grapevine that "it stinks having your brother here!!" But I know they will both get so much out of these Sunday afternoons. WE moms were having a ball watching all the nervous boys walk in. The girls were shy... but I hear that all the classes were great!!

All weeks seem to be so busy with swimming, running, rehearsing, football games... i seem to lose track of our coming and goings sometimes. But we are surviving. And in the midst of the crazy we are having fun... Like I say it is JUST ANOTHER DAY ON THE BAY!! Crazy and all!!

Oh, and Happy Fall Y'all!! Now for some cooler weather for this PE teacher :o)

Followed by....

a weekend with my parents in town. What did we do, you ask.

Well,

1. cheap mexican friday night after boys came home from HS Swim Team practice
2. dropped Number 1 son at football game, Victory was ours and was apparent EVERY TIME we heard the cannon blast. {LOVE IT!!}
3. early morning swim practice
4. visitation for a friends FIL that passed away
5. shopping for a sport coat and shoes for both boys
6. ALABAMA FOOTBALL!!!
7. Church
8. Cotillion meeting
9. More shopping {including minor fender bender in parking lot!}
10. Youth group
11. Homework

Well, that about sums it up.

How was your weekend?

Girl's Weekends are the Best Weekends!!

The beaches were beautiful. The weather could not have been more perfect. But best of all was sharing it with my friends!! A fun time was had by all!! {I didn't take my camera so I am at the mercy of my peeps to send me pics!!}

Hope everyone had a wonderful long weekend! Have a great week!

Bad Blogger, BAD!!

Life is just CRAZY during the week now that school is back in session. Case in point.. Let's take Thursday for example...

• Up at 6am
• Make lunches and breakfast for kiddos
• Out the door by 7:10 to take boys to school
• After dropoff go and workout for about an hour
• Home to get ready for work
• 9:45 leave for work
• Squeeze in haircut at 3pm
• Pick up Number 1 son at 4pm b/c he has stayed at school to hang posters in Freshman Hall for Pep Rally
• Go to Tea to kill time till we pick up Number 2 son from CC practice at 4:45
• Drop Number 1 son at Willy Wonka Rehearsal
• Drop Number 2 son at home to get quick shower before playing at MS football game
• Drop Number 2 son at Football field at 5:30
• Run to get cash for football game
• Arrive at game 6:05
• McSweetie rolls in around 7
• Out to dinner at 8pm for a little mexican fiesta with the family
• 9pm Home and Number 1 son is on phone with classmate working on IB homework....
• 9:30pm Passed out in bed while watching Lost with McSweetie {don't think that was part of his plan}

Please tell me I am NOT the only one that runs like this?? And how do you cope with it all?? I so should have had that margarita at the restaurant... Maybe tonight!!

Football Season starts for us today... Can I hear a BIG ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's the most wonderful time of the year!!! {Well almost :o) }