the Swedish got a hold of me again

Yes the kids are still off track. Yes we need to pick up again after cleaning a room. Yes it's testing me. I'm going somewhere with this.

So battling a sickness I still dragged Troy to IKEA. I could stay all day in there. But I didn't have all day walking with the limp I did. I thought..like I always do...why not get MORE storage so I can show them each and every place their toys, blankets, books, etc belong in.

I could see the horror in his eyes. He should be scared.

I was a good girl though.

I cannot build the wall unit we got but figured I could work on the storage bench under the window. Impulse buy. 'Nuff said.

After the bench was done I thought it made for a cute table. Nah. They have enough tables.

Then after finishing one drawer I saw the kids hop on top of it with pillows. Exactly what I was hoping for. Gotta make a long window cushion now. Oh darn.

On another note...

I kicked my neighbors out and kept their kiddos over so they could have a nice dinner with friends. After noticing all 3 computers were being used I insisted they pile on the couch and watch a movie. Tristan picked Alvin and the Chipmunks.

These 2 are inseparable. Took a little coaxing for them.

But we made it. With the help of fruit snacks, cheese and crackers and a few rice krispies treats thrown in for good measure. Oh and Max's rice cake with a Laughing Cow cheese wedge. Guess they do watch what I eat!

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In my Santa Cruz post I totally forgot about the best part of the trip!! I go shopping down there almost everyday. No idea why. I have a problem. BUT..this problem led to the perfect gift for myself.

Back story...I whine and complain alot about my surgery. Blah blah I know. Troy will bring something up about working out or eating or whatever about himself and I always have to say something about how it relates to me.

He would always tell me "It's not always about you." HE says he is joking and he does say it with a smile but I really think he wants me to shut up!

I drink one cup of decaf coffee every morning. Always in my Queen Mother cup my Mom gave me. Not anymore!!!!

Want to see it closer? Thought you might.



Ah yes honey. But it IS all about me!! Pink jewels and all!

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I felt a little bad with my beautiful cup so we finally bought a Ninja for him for his protein shakes. He mixes alot of stuff into his and this breaks it down nicely. Plus I had fun crushing ice for snow cones and making salad dressing. But it's not about me.

Hmm..he doesn't look as excited as I did does he??

Love ya babe. Hey..I could...okay I won't start :)

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xo