Progress

Since my last post, I finally finished those birthday cakes for my niece and we had her party . . . of course, nothing turned out the way that I had expected it to but we got lots of complements anyhow. When I get the pictures off Mom's camera, I'll post them. The party itself was interesting to say the least . . . it was the first time that we had a party outside of the house for Maddie. It was at one of those blow up/jumping places that all have some weird name. All the kids had fun, but the part of the party that most of us spend the most time with was the most rushed part of the day . . . they give you 30 minutes to eat birthday cake and open presents, and that is just too fast in my opinion. LOL . . . this was the first time I had experienced one of these new fun parks for kids . . . and it was fun! Loved the slide, although I will have to figure out a way to get LJR back for jerking me down the slide before I was ready! ;))

I'm pretty much keeping up with my work at the office. In between planning for our 15 year anniversary party, though, it has been hectic. Having a lot to do is good for business . . . it is also great for job security . . . but sometimes a girl needs a break! I think after this party is over (Thursday) I may try to schedule at least one if not a couple of days off work. The last time I had a day off work with no other plans was New Year's. It's about time to have a long weekend . . . then maybe I can get my closet sorted out and my scrap room closer to being finished. Disorganization is a pet peeve of mine, and living in the midst of this chaos is only contributing to my grumpiness and my procrastination. How can I be expected to start work on anything if I don't have a place to start?

Mother's Day is coming up soon, and I love my mother. Throughout my life, she's been the one person who has always been there from Day One. When I was a kid, I always knew I could count on her whether I wanted her there or not. And, since I've become an adult we've become friends rather than just mother and daughter. It's a special bond that I love and only came to really appreciate after moving out of her house and living on my own. So, fear not mothers of the world, your children will realize all you do for them once they get out there and have to do it for themselves. Anyhow, I say all this to come back to the point that I have already begun plans for Mom's Mother's Day present. I will not procrastinate and wait until the last minute to do it this time. After 32 years of motherhood, we have gone back to the days of handmade gifts for Mom. First of all, anything she wants to buy she buys for herself. Second of all, she likes handmade gifts as long as they are in some way useful to her. So, for those of you that know me and my mother, don't tell her but I am making her gift and I think she'll appreciate the thought and effort behind it. I think she'll even find it useful in keeping her coordinated in some of her scrapbooking efforts.

Oh yeah . . . and for those curious folks out there, I finally filed my taxes! One more task checked off that long list of things to do.