Building Up My Eye Muscles

I have been unable to wear my contacts for a while now. Irritation of my right eyelid makes me want to rip it off. Isn't that pleasant...

My doctor has now prescribed steroid drops to be put in four times a day. The course of my regimen will last me an entire month. And if you want to know what these drops feel like, the name says it quite well: Flarex. Imagine dropping a flare into your eye. These drops sting.

I miss my contacts. I am hopeful that one day I will wear them again. At least I have Tina Fey and Sarah Palin bringing glasses back into popularity, for now.

I'm Even More Beautiful One-Dimensional

Darby got a makeover set for her birthday that gives you tips on hair, makeup and colors, and the technique to put it on. The pretty pallette pad allows you to create makeover looks on paper using real materials like eye shadow and wands, blush and brushes, etc. It has been fun to see her create some very interesting new looks. This one is my new look - I better hit the salon quick, because my true dark hair is showing more gray, and I don't need Darby to start adding a silver colored pencil to her designs ...

Run and Fun - Do They Go Together?

I can say that yes, run and fun do go together. Today at my daughter's school was the first ever Fun Run, a great idea that allows you to fund raise without selling wrapping paper and cookie dough. You could tell that both my girls were really liking it, including the one who is like me and thinks running is for people with masochistic issues.

The Funrun.com company comes in, sets up a stage and massive sound system, sets up a track out on the playground lawn, plants all sorts of colorful banners and decorations and canopies for water and popsicles, and an exciting announcer pumps all the kids up with fun exercises and music. It cracked me up because they only played about 30 seconds of every song ever played on Radio Disney - like ADD Radio. They run different kinds of laps, walking laps, limbo laps where the parents hold out those inflatable spirit sticks like they give out at NBA games, they do the swim on a lap, they do the shopping cart on a lap, they gallop like ponies on a lap. They even have an inflatable tunnel for the kids to run through as they enter the field and all the parents clap for them.

It feels just like a sports event for kids and it is very exciting. It was impressive and obviously a hit with the kids. I tell you all of this because stupid mom forgot the camera. Just haven't learned how to do it all yet...

Stop Me Before I Volunteer Again

I have been coasting on my good looks and charm for a while, but the honeymoon is over. It's time to get cracking. It seemed that when I signed up for all my new activities I was being judicious. But alas, I am hosting two dinners at my house this week, my husband is GONE every night this week until Friday (he told me about this morning), I have meetings at Due West Elementary every morning this week, not to mention the kick-off of small group on Sunday night and my new Bible study on Tuesday night next week and my new Kindergarten thru 2nd class on Wednesday night. What went wrong? I think I'll be running on my good looks, charm, and a lot of caffeine for the next 10 days.

A Fun Day

We enjoyed the long weekend with a trip to Chattanooga. Rock City is a favorite of ours, and the whole city of Chattanooga is a great place that we love. We want to go back soon. We managed to go up both mountains and hit the apple orchard on our way out. We got fresh picked Honey Crisp apples and Ginger Golds, which we put into pies Saturday night. Pretty fun day and I did not focus on missing the Davis family reunion. Thank you Scott for such a good day.

The 70 foot Thrill Ride

I hope this movie works - I am hit and miss with movies on my blog...

Here They Are - My Dressed Windows

I am happy with the finished product. It makes a big difference in this room - it needed to soften up.