rolling down the river

I didn't much sleep the night before last. I worked hard yesterday getting some things done. I'm still a little delirious and foggy from not having enough sleep. Sleep is good. Sleep is wonderful. I need more and more of it as I get older. Yes, it's true. So, off to work I go...this should be an interesting day. Two of my kids have games this evening. I'm supposed to pick one of the kids up after school. I hope I can remember which one.

props

I am thanking myself for staying up so late to do laundry for my family. My husband so sweetly gave me a hug and kiss. My kids were snoring so they have no idea I stayed up until 3am washing their blessed little school clothes. But hey...I got behind this week in laundry. I don't know if I had a choice. It was either do some laundry or let my kids get a detention for breaking dress code. One detention wouldn't hurt them, I guess. And after all, they are always complaining about having to wear dress code. It could be fun...or not.

So, I should be going back to bed. But, I'm awake now. What?!?

I played a game last night at church. I had to eat a blow pop and then blow a bubble with the gum first to win. I was beat by a few seconds. Man. I'm going to maybe start practicing that. I know I could win.

seriously!

The title of my blog suits me well I'd say. I do often tend to forget things...only momentarily. My friend Jenni used to tell me that I am the most disorganized organized person she knows. It's true. I can get things in order. I can make lists. I can organize tasks, files, people, etc. Then I forget what I did or where I put something. I think I've become more aware of how silly I am over the last few years. It's really getting worse. Maybe I just have too much going on to try and remember anything. I might misplace a shopping list. I might misplace my keys. I might even forget where I just put the laundry soap.

It drives me crazy when I do it myself. Now, my kids are not really organized. I've learned to adjust to that. But, I'm just about to go insane if they forget one more thing! They are forgetting to turn in homework...forgetting their lunches...forgetting their books...forgetting they have sports practice...forgetting to let me know where they have practice at in order to be picked up...forgetting sports equipment that they need in order to play in a game!

I'm going to Walgreen's to stock up on some ginseng and ginko.

welcome!

I've been reading other blogs about couponing and such. I've decided to join in. It makes shopping a little more fun...there's a challenge to really work the best deal you can. You save money! So, why not?

I recently joined the Walgreen's club...and soon there will be two CVS stores in the Tulsa area! More deals!

So, I went to Walgreen's this week and tried to work some magic. I had $7.13 on my Wag's gift card from last month. I didn't get a chance to take a picture of my haul. I purchased several items though. After subtracting my coupons and my gift card balance from the grand total, I only owed $21.24. However, I will be getting $13 back on my gift card! I only paid $8 out of pocket for all the stuff I got...3 cans of soup, 1 can of Pam cooking spray, 36 pack of tampons, tube of toothpaste, garnier fructis shampoo, two 4-packs of pudding, and some Axe hair putty. Not a bad deal for $8!!

friday

i wish i could stay home today. but i can't. i have to go to work for a bit. today is friday. i want to fully enjoy it. we leave on sunday to go visit my sister!

roxanne

Sean and I went and worked out again this morning. Crazy how we we've been consistent...two days in a row. It's always great to exercise when you have gas. Walking on the treadmill really helps with that; just works the gas right out of you. I just hope that girl beside me didn't smell anything. I mean, I didn't smell anything. I'm just saying.

My friend Jennis has inspired me to blog more.

I'm concerned about the house at the end of our street. They often have a red light on as their porch light. I wonder if a red porch light means the same thing as it used to. Does it really mean a hooker is working there? Can I just be candid for a moment? That light was on for several nights in a row. Now it hasn't been on for several nights. Maybe it's like a real business. You would think whoever is turning the red light on or off would post their hours or something. I'm just saying.

Ok. I finally got to watch American Idol last night. I've missed several weeks. I'm glad they used some Michael Jackson songs! But honestly, could just anyone sing Michael Jackson? I submit that you can not. Anyone trying to sing his music is just going to ruin it. No offense. You just can't mess with Michael Jackson. Now, I didn't get to see all of the singers. I thought Adam did the best of all that I saw. Well, that Alexis did totally rock out on "Dirty Diana." Is it just me or did most of those contestants not sing on key?

On to more serious things.

I read something interesting last night. Colossians 1:22 "Yet now he has brought you back as his friends. He has done this through his death on the cross in his own human body. As a result, he has brought you into the very presence of God, and you are holy and blameless as you stand before him without a single fault." I mean...I was a sinner, and Christ brought me back as a friend of His very own through His death?!? And in God's presence (because of Jesus' death) I am without fault and blameless?!? Holy moly! Ephesians 1:4 "Long ago, even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes." So, am I automatically a friend of Christ? Do I have to accept His salvation to be a friend? Can you only be blameless and without fault in his sight if you are a friend? Who is "us" in Ephesians 1:4? All people? The believers? The Ephesians? I hope God sees me that way, you know. Blameless. Without a single fault. I get tired of knowing and being reminded that I'm not blameless and have sooo many faults! It can get really discouraging knowing that I pretty much suck. It's pretty stinking cool that God doesn't see me that way! What hope and encouragement!

why is it still dark?

It's time for another post. I got up at 4:30am. Holy moly. My husband and I went to work out together. Working out together is nice. Getting up at 4:30am is not nice. Early morning is the only time we can work out...and the only time we can work out together. Something must really be wrong with our busy lives. Yes, I'm sure there is. I think it has something to do with the fact that we have three teenagers who all are playing sports. And it's still dark outside.

My friend, Jenni, was in town and stayed with me this weekend. That was really cool. We had a chance to talk and catch up...and laugh! We always laugh a lot when we're together. Good times. In a few weeks, she's off to Cambodia. I just have mixed feelings about that. Jenni is amazing.

Here's to another manic Monday.