Why "Masker"?
- Masker # 7
- Northern Virginia, United States
- In college, I was a member of a sorority that was known as Maskers. There were 11 of us girls, all juniors, and 11 seniors. I was the 1997-1998 Masker #7. It was a highlight of my college years and I have used it for computer user ids since then. In the 10 years that have followed, however, I am learning the value of taking off the fake "Mask" and being true and authentic with myself and others. THAT is the purpose of my blog.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Clean House, Happy Heart!!!
My new favorite person is Nelly from Andrea's Cleaning (if you want her number, let me know!)!!!! Our neighbors recommended her so I called yesterday to get a price estimate and they said they could come the very next day! My home is so lovely and smells CLEAN now! They disinfected and wiped every surface--I haven't been able to find a spot they neglected. I'm full of gratitude...I see this as a huge gift-just what I needed to get a winter boost!
I'm not a very good stay at home Mommy, I confess. Don't get me wrong-I love Cassie and being with her all day, but I never seem to have the energy to get all the detailed housework done. I do the big stuff like laundry and clutter control but not the "hands and knees scrubbing" that I know I "should" do. Hooray for Nelly (and for my tutoring money that helped to pay for this luxury!)! I think I should include a housecleaning service on my list of essentials for maintaining a sane home (and Mommy)!
I'm not a very good stay at home Mommy, I confess. Don't get me wrong-I love Cassie and being with her all day, but I never seem to have the energy to get all the detailed housework done. I do the big stuff like laundry and clutter control but not the "hands and knees scrubbing" that I know I "should" do. Hooray for Nelly (and for my tutoring money that helped to pay for this luxury!)! I think I should include a housecleaning service on my list of essentials for maintaining a sane home (and Mommy)!
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
The B-I-B-L-E song and Hey You
I'm beginning to notice a trend...whenever I pull out the camera to record Cassie in the midst of a precious moment, I end up being the one performing for the camera. I promise you, Cassie WAS singing, "The BIBLE" song. I barely got her to do "B-I-B" but she does say "Hey You, Hey You, Hey You" pretty clearly. Maybe we should tell her grass is cheaper (VERY bad joke).
Messy House, Happy Heart?
Hi Friends-
My house is a wreck. I have been out shopping and preparing for Christmas but now my home is in chaos! I have to find the motivation to clean and organize....but it's hard to do with a 15 month old who is getting into everything. Right now, she's going through bills. Hopefully, they're already paid because I think I hear paper tearing. Ugh! Oh, good...she just transitioned to pushing around the laundry basket...the dogs are scattering to get out of her way!
You may have noticed that I said, "dogs"-that's right, we're a two dog family this week. My parents are out of town so their dog Bumbi has joined us. I'm not tutoring until Friday (when they return and can watch Cassie for me)-only three more sessions before my student moves to New Jersey. I'm going to miss tutoring...it's been such a welcome change from the day to day baby-care!
Well, clearly this is not a good time to update my blog. Cassie is adding to the destruction of our home, so I need to close this and stop her little rampage! Hope all is well with all of you! :)
My house is a wreck. I have been out shopping and preparing for Christmas but now my home is in chaos! I have to find the motivation to clean and organize....but it's hard to do with a 15 month old who is getting into everything. Right now, she's going through bills. Hopefully, they're already paid because I think I hear paper tearing. Ugh! Oh, good...she just transitioned to pushing around the laundry basket...the dogs are scattering to get out of her way!
You may have noticed that I said, "dogs"-that's right, we're a two dog family this week. My parents are out of town so their dog Bumbi has joined us. I'm not tutoring until Friday (when they return and can watch Cassie for me)-only three more sessions before my student moves to New Jersey. I'm going to miss tutoring...it's been such a welcome change from the day to day baby-care!
Well, clearly this is not a good time to update my blog. Cassie is adding to the destruction of our home, so I need to close this and stop her little rampage! Hope all is well with all of you! :)
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