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Hey, It’s OKAY Tuesday

in Uncategorized on 04/28/15

It’s been one of those weeks where I’ve felt like a bit of a less than average Mama.  I’m not Martha Stewart, I’m certainly not heading up the Brady Bunch or the Partridge Family over here, but I am doing my best.  So when I saw a post over at Airing My Dirty Laundry, One Post At A Time inviting me to link up and relax, yell out that “It’s OKAY!!”  I knew I just had to play along!  So without further ado…it’s OKAY…

~That my kiddos will be eating leftovers tonight, hey, it means they had a decent meal last night.

~To be enjoying my salad and pretending it’s healthy even though it’s slathered in dressing, rich cheese and nuts.

~ To be ready for the weekend already, even though it’s only Tuesday.

~ To be missing Mother’s Day with my Mama so I can go to the Disney Social Media Mom’s Conference with my family at DisneyWorld.  I promise to make it up to you Mom!

~ To forgive myself for forgetting the cat’s birthday.

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He’s a cat.  I’m sure he was okay with getting his Birthday gift a day late.   It’s my SweetGirl who was less than impressed with the over sight but hey, she has a calendar too!

~ To be a little bit proud that my Great Dane pup is thriving and weighs over 110 lbs now.  I wish it was cool to be impressed every time I put on a few extra pounds.

~To be just fine with my girls wearing mismatched socks.  If they are clean, that’s now good enough for me.

~ To quietly nibble on some Purdy’s chocolate tonight after the kids go to bed, I mean, I ate salad for lunch.

Oh that does feel good, it really is okay.

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    Comments

    1. mrdisco says

      May 26, 2015 at 9:39 pm

      that cat is not amused by your antics

    2. Melinda L. says

      May 22, 2015 at 9:47 am

      Oh my what a pretty cat. Hey, a salad is still a salad, even if we dress it up (ok a lot!) slightly 😉

    3. Lana Hood says

      May 17, 2015 at 11:31 am

      I can relate!

    4. JaimeeM says

      May 13, 2015 at 7:55 am

      Ahhh that cat is so cute. My cat has nose freckles too

    5. Jodi Mitrovic says

      May 6, 2015 at 5:39 am

      I enjoy your post almost as much as I enjoy Purdys after a salad as well <3 Great read! Thanks for sharing.

      • Jodi Mitrovic says

        May 6, 2015 at 5:41 am

        sorry, meant to say that “I enjoyed your post”

    6. Debbie S. says

      April 30, 2015 at 11:13 pm

      Great post, you are doing a great job! Did you know “stressed” spelled backwards spells “desserts”?

    7. Judy Cowan says

      April 30, 2015 at 5:05 pm

      Great post, it has been one of those weeks here too so I guess It Is Okay! And the week is almost over right?

    8. Rosie says

      April 29, 2015 at 11:01 am

      I got a few chuckles out of your post! All in all, it really was a good day, ending with chocolate! cute kitty!

    9. Jamie Hall says

      April 28, 2015 at 11:26 pm

      oh i love to hear others confessions such as these, we have all been there

    10. Tracy says

      April 28, 2015 at 10:17 pm

      It’s okay that I skipped dinner all together tonight and went straight for the ice cream. Sometimes you just need ice cream.

    11. loucheryl says

      April 28, 2015 at 8:06 pm

      It’s OK that I didn’t run today. I will run today with my son and he will LOVE when I go fast! 🙂

    12. Gigi says

      April 28, 2015 at 5:51 pm

      I am SOOOOO with you on being ready for Friday! I know I shouldn’t wish my life away…but some weeks are just unbearable!

    13. Amber says

      April 28, 2015 at 2:33 pm

      Your cat is so pretty!

      Ooo Disney World. I don’t think anyone would be upset that you’re there.

      I love salads like the ones you described. McAlister’s deli has a bunch of tasty ones that I pig out on.

    14. Treen Goodwin says

      April 28, 2015 at 2:28 pm

      we all have them kinda days , i know i do , but at the end of the day i am happy for a great family and my Fur Babies , they are always there when your down and out , ad make me feel better …….
      Hugs to you 🙂

    15. Holly says

      April 28, 2015 at 2:22 pm

      I eat chocolate after the kids are in bed too. I’m horrible, but I don’t want to share 🙂

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