Get your Shit Together....

I know, it’s been a while since I’ve blogged. Life happens, right? Work piles up, summer starts, the kids are around 24/7, and before you know it, you’re a walking “busy busy busy” meme. But today, I actually found a moment to sit down, scroll some Facebook statuses (seriously, why am I seeing posts from people I’m not even friends with?), and get lost in the abyss of TikTok. Somewhere during that social media black hole, inspiration (or frustration) hit me, and here we are.

Can we talk about excuses for a second? Specifically, the ones people invent to avoid doing the most basic things. Like, why are your Christmas decorations still up in February? Oh, you’ve got a toddler? Cool story. That’s not a reason; that’s an excuse. Newsflash: Toddlers don’t stop you from taking down some twinkle lights—they’re not holding you hostage with sticky hands and a juice box. Honestly, it comes across as lazy.

Look, I get it. Doing things takes effort. Sometimes it means you can’t do the fun stuff, like binge-watching "Bridgerton" for eight hours straight while fantasizing about Duke Whoever-He-Is. Believe me, I had “all-day Bridgerton marathon” circled on my calendar today, too. Season three dropped a month ago, and yes, I waited to watch it because I need the whole experience. But no swooning over corseted drama for me—not until my Sunday chores were done. Changing sheets, scrubbing bathrooms, prepping for the week ahead... oh, and tackling the aftermath of a week-long family gathering, which was basically like cleaning up the aftermath of a tornado but less fun.

And you know what? I survived. I didn’t use “too busy” or “there’s a kid around” as an excuse. Because here’s the thing no one tells you—adulting is basically just a long series of chores with occasional snack breaks. That’s life. It’s not glamorous, but you do it anyway because no one wants to live in a house full of Christmas debris and broken dreams.

To the young parents out there leaning on “the toddler made me do it” as a universal pass for not doing anything... stop it. Do better. Be better. Your kid doesn’t want to grow up surrounded by chaos, last year’s tinsel, and the eerie presence of unpaid bills. At some point, you’ve gotta pull it together. Not for me. Not even for them. For you. Because being lazy isn’t cute, and it definitely won’t win you any parenting awards.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got a date with "Bridgerton" and a perfectly clean couch. Don’t come me.

I am the one between

The one that came before me was a blue eyed beauty with thick long hair and long nails on eloquent hands. . She had a small frame and beautiful voice. She was active in her community through volunteer  work and community service. She was an excellent  seamstress,  a devout Christian, a hard worker, a talented artist and wonderful hands on mother. 

The one that came after me is a green eyed beauty with a small frame and a beautiful voice.  She has a tons of spunk and the desire to learn and implement her new found knowledge. She is resourceful and determined.  She works quickly and throughly. Shes a talented artist, a creative person,  a devout catholic, a talented artist and a wonderful mom. 

I came from one and poured my life into the other. 

Forever the Boss

Today Katie Short was telling me I wasn’t the boss of her.  I told her I would always be the boss of her because I was her mommy!  She started to argue and  joanie interjected: 

joanie:  momma!  Lolly will always be your momma even when she’s in heaven!!   

Katie: *heavy sigh* joanie…. Do you really think lollys going to heaven !?  Do you even know your Lolly?!?

Appliance Wars!

Dennis and I are learning to live together through his retirement. He has started to move things around and I am not a fan. So after a debate over which way the toaster needs to face, I had it!

Raven: If you don't put it back the way it goes it's going to disappear.

Dennis didn't think I was serious. So after I caught it in the wrong place again, I took it, cleaned it out and stored it in the cabinet directly under the counter from where it sat.

Cut to the next morning,,, I go to make myself a cup of coffee and the reservoir for my keurig is missing. Dennis is no where in sight but I know he hid it! So of course the only logical thing to do is to hide his coffee pot.

Eye for an eye...

The only problem is I am trying to do it in a hurry before he comes in the kitchen and I can't find a space big enough...Finally I think I found a spot above the microwave, but when I turned to be sure the coast was clear, Dennis's head was slightly peeking around the wall looking right at me!

Caught in the act I jumped 2 feet in the air and screamed, then laughed so hard I almost peed my pants! I don't know why! It wasn't funny that I got caught!

Coming all the way from behind the wall he just looks at me with an intense glare.

Me: Where's my water tank?

Dennis: Where's my toaster?

Me: Tell me first!

Dennis: No! It doesn't work that way! I couldn't even take my medicine this morning cause I couldn't make toast! That's elderly abuse!

I started playing the world's' tiniest violin with my fingers.

I purposely walked slowly out of the kitchen, head held high... with the his coffee pot still in my hand and went to change the bed sheets! When I was taking them to the laundry room Dennis stopped me.

Dennis: Just sit them down and I will do them.

Raven: Why don't you want me to start the sheets?

He says NOTHING.... just stares at me like we are fixing to draw guns in a showdown.

He and I both go toward the cabinet above the washer where the laundry soap is. I try to open it and he pushes it shut!

Raven: My water tank is in there I saw it!

Dennis: No it's not!

It was... and he had to give it to me cause "thems the rulz"!

I made sure he had his toaster and coffee pot back for the next day.... and it's worth mentioning the toaster hasn't been facing the wrong way since!

Happy wife.... happy life!

Some of my Favorite people! Easter 2024