I had me a Baby!

Keaton Jeffrey was born on Monday, September 20th at 1:14pm. He weighed 7 lbs 9 oz and is 21.5 inches long.





I'll be back with a short (2.5 pushes!) little birth story after things settle down. :-)

Everyday

Love the unlovely. Remember that it doesn't take much to change someone's day - or life - for the better. In the process of showing kindness and love to others, you are showing kindness and love to yourself.

Do it Every Day.

The Answer is NO! Ya know, unless it's yes.

You'd think that the word 'No' would be a constant in my vocabulary. And if you ask my kids or my husband they'll tell you that it is. Of course, I say yes more than I say no but the 'no's are what they remember the most, aren't they?

Well, let it be known that I'm the moron lady in the neighborhood that can't say 'No'. Want me to watch your kids? Sure. Want me to feed your kids? Sure. Need me to buy something from your kids? You bet. Are you a college kid selling something to get through school? You got me. Your brother's cousin's dog needs a new kidney and you're selling raffle tickets? I'll take 5. You're just a sad slob out trying to make a living selling cleaning products that will change my life for a mere $36.95? Let me get my checkbook.

I don't know what the heck is the matter with me - but I'm afraid to hurt people's feelings by telling them no. I don't want to take away any income from them. I don't want to make them sad. I want them to be happy! I want them to be thankful!

'Hey, thanks pregnant lady with 15 kids running around! For buying the crap I'm selling at an inflated price! That you don't need! It's awesome!'

You're welcome. You're all very, very welcome.

Now leave me alone. I hear there's a bridge somewhere that needs me to buy it in order to support orphan kids in a 3rd world country for less than a dollar a day. And if I call now I can get these genuine created gemstone earrings and 10 boxes of Samoa's for the low, low price of $19.95. In three easy payments. Plus shipping of $39.99.

There ya go babe. Crow doesn't taste very good.

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone that voted in the Kohl's Cares contest. Mt. Ellis finished in the top 20 and (pending verification) should be receiving a $500,000 grant! Thank you all SO much!

Do A Good Deed!!!

Today is the LAST day for voting! We're in the top 20 right now but need to STAY there! Please consider casting 5 votes for Mt. Ellis Academy in the Kohl's Cares contest. The $500,000 grant would go a long way in helping replace an aging and failing septic system.