A few of my favorite things....

A Few of My "FAVORITE" Things!
(to the tune of "My Favorite Things" from the Sound of Music)

Smell of fresh coffee
and time with my hubby
Sweeper marks in carpet

and Red stickers at Target!

Warm weather with windows open to feel the fresh breeze!
These are a few of my favorite things....
 
When the kids scream,
when they wont eat
after I slave on dinner all day....
 
I simply remember my favorite things,
and all the yucky feelings go away!!!
 
I am pleased to say I am sitting in my favorite chair with a  yummy cup of coffee to my right.  The windows are open and I see sweeper marks and a trip to Target in my near furture this afternoon!  Jarred's work demands have been fairly flexible this week so we've managed to get to spend lots of quality time together.  I am a HAPPY GIRL!!! 
 
Last night, not so much!  My "southern surprise" was a flop for everyone but Daddy.  For some reason the kids were disappointed and only picked at their dinners.  For those of you who don't know, fried chicken is a fairly high maintenance meal because it takes a long time and you have to stay close so it doesn't burn.  I was not thrilled that my efforts were less than appreciated.  Add to that the fact that I gave the kids push up pops for a fun snack yesterday and they in turn decided to use them as BODY PAINT in a contest where they were trying to see who could get the messiest, and you have a grumpy Mamma!  I mean seriously, I know kids can be kids, but what child in their right mind thinks that rubbing ice cream on their face, hair, hands, legs, and arms is a GOOD idea!  Ugh!  Fortunately they were outside and I hosed them down from head to toe; however, we still have no grass so that lead to muddy tracks in the house.  Boooo!  Guess I'll be mopping today.  Oh well, now that I look back it was kind of funny, but in the moment... not so much!
 
I went for a run again last night.  I had a great running buddy with me too!  Unfortunately I learned that running with a tummy full of fried food is not a great idea.  Whoever said waiting an hour after eating was enough time before doing physical activity obviously didn't eat fried chicken when they made that statement.  Blah!  I enjoy morning runs on a fairly empty stomach MUCH more!  The first 2 miles were brutal, but I finally hit my stride in the 3rd.  I decided not to overdue it and end on a good note.  I'm thinking of taking the day off today or doing a spin class to change it up a bit.  Who knows.  I do love the fact that I'm finally getting back into the habit of exercise on a regular basis... something that's been lacking since we moved. 
 
Well, my coffee is getting cold so I'm going to go enjoy what's left of this morning!  Hope you have a blessed day!