Keep Going

"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there."--Will Rogers

This quote made me think. First of all, because it is in my Critical Thinking and Decision Making Book I am having to read for my current online class. For another, lately, I've struggled with what I'm supposed to do with my life, who I'm supposed to be, what I'm supposed to look like, how I'm supposed to dress, and much more. I think as women and mothers we all struggle with this. And most of the time we are all on right track but we don't go for our dreams and goals because we feel selfish about moving foward when our kids deserve all the attention. I know I do. I go shopping for me and with all good intentions I walk in saying I'm going to by ME something but then that guilt trip moves in on me and I end up buying nothing and something for them. If I do buy something for me its something little and something that will end up in a makeup drawer with absolutely little to no use.

I tell myself frequently that it is okay for me to splurge sometimes and for them to go without something. They aren't going to die if they don't get something everytime we go into a store. Lord knows I didn't get something everytime my mom went into a store..but then again neither did she.

I'd like us, as mothers and fathers, to look past the "kids deserve everything" for just one day and realize that we have to take care of our selves too. It is important to have dreams and goals that are gratifying and help us feel better about ourselves. It is important for them to learn to do without all of the time.

So if you find yourself on the track going in the right direction...don't just sit there...get up and act on your dreams and your goals because when your kids are grown and out of the house you may be too old, or too sick or for whatever reason can't accomplish what you put off today.

All You...Great for YOU

I found a fantabulous website that has it all! All You (http://www.allyou.com/) is a Wal-mart magazine with tons of coupons, recipes and tips for everyday people. The website is also just as awesome with tips on recipes, menu planning, printable coupons, fashion, and much more! I invite you to take a look and if you desire, subscribe to the magazine. If you frequent Wal mart I would suggest you pick up a copy because it will for sure save you money!

Cheerleading Clearance Sale!

If you guys are like me...you are always on the hunt for practical and great deals! My daughter will start her second year in Peewee Cheer this year and it is just about as demanding as high school. LOL. But either way, I love watching her have fun and she loves dancing around and being a prissy little girl.

Today, I ran across a clearance catalog from Varsity Cheer & Dance. The link is enclosed in the post. Check out the items and you're sure to save some moola on your cheerleaders upcoming season! :)

Good luck all you cheer moms!

http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/Varsity/2010CLEARANCECATALOG/

Ok...sorry...its been a long time...I know

I haven't exactly kept up with this blog like I said I would...as always, school, baseball, kids, husband, house work...something comes up and by the end of the day the last thing on my mind is posting.

So, I'll take the time to update you on a few things.

Matthew played his last season baseball game on Monday night. Kind of bittersweet considering he has done so well the first year he's played and I kind of like meeting up with all of the parents twice a week or more for interaction and just to watch all the boys play. They do soooo good and try soooo hard. Our regional tourney is Saturday...ALL day. :) Depending on what time it ends the kids will then venture off to Camden to stay with my sister for a week or two. I won't know what to with myself then!

I've been home for three weeks now...waited all this time for unemployment and its not approved...so I must start the appeal process...personally, I'm not the least happy about it. I've been looking for PT work in Glenwood because to drive so far to and from Hot Springs barely makes it worth finding a job there.

I have two more weeks left in this Critical Thinking class that started three weeks ago. Then, off to the next class. I may take a couple of weeks off just so I can breath for a little while. But then again, the sooner I get it over with the faster I'll have my degree. Haven't decided if I want to pursue my Master's yet but seriously thinking about it...only because I might as well since I'm already in that frame of mind. I'm just tired of writing papers and working in "teams" when not everyone is as motivated as myself.

One of my goals this summer is to learn to coupon. I've been following and reading all these blogs of these women that coupon and they save and get all this stuff for free! I don't know why I can't do that especially since we live on one income now. That would, perhaps, lenghten my ability to be able to be a stay at home mom. We'll see. I'll post more information as I get it....so maybe you can become a coupon mom too!

I guess that's about it right now. Look forward to comments and suggestions. Have a great day!