Celebrate life this Memoral day, the very life they fought for

Who doesn't believe in climate change?? As if its some kind of superstition. I don't know how you feel or think about the real life changes that are taking place in our human habitat, but I for one think if there is legitimate scientific evidence to support the idea or notion that human behavior has a direct impact on the global changes taking place all around us then we should take a minute or 30 to hear out the evidence.

Rather some people choose to take the stance this happening is some kind of fairy tale the liberal media concocted. Which side are you on, reader?

If you're reading this now, I'd like to know so please comment...     :)

Am I alone in my 'belief' or quest for real meaning? There's something, right...aside from all the things in this life? I'd like to see it all, but am strapped to my place as my turn is over.

Its their turn now, our beautiful children of this earth. They are the ones who will impact great change...if we leave enough in place for them to work with.

Happy Memorial Day to you, dear Reader. I hope you're well and having a great time in this life.  :)

The Bliss of Summer

Its finally Friday again, my most favorite weekday :)

I'm looking forward to spending time in the great outdoors with these two little monkeys. We're off on our first camping trip of the year after work/school today, and we're all really excited. The weather in MN is predicted to be BEAUTIFUL, which is such a relief after our miserably long winter.

This gateway to summer weekend, we'll soak up the sun, spend time with friends and just generally enjoy life. Cheers to all, and be peaceful to one another.

Lettuce turnip the Beet

Spring is here, FINALLY!!

Last Sunday was glorious, I spent the whole day with my kids as well as my garden. I planted a couple tomato plants, a lot of peppers, beets, radishes, spinach, lettuce, green beans, spaghetti squash, butternut squash, zuchinni, yellow squash, basil parsley, marjoram....and the asparagus is popping up. I also roasted this enormous beet that I bought from the Rochester Downtown Farmer's Market, isn't it beautiful? It was sweet, tender and delicious, and totally changed my opinion of giant beets.

This week the weather in Minnesota is predictied to be spectacular!! 78 degrees and sunny today and 70's all week. Weeks like these almost make up for the extended chilly winters in this region of the US...almost. 

I plan to take advantage of the nice temps and put the next rotation of beets, beans, spinach and lettuce in the ground...and I can't wait to reap what I sow. 

Here's to Friday

Ah Friday, the most favorite of workdays. Friday represents the last good push, the last effort of the corporate work week to tie up loose ends before enjoying a couple days of respite before the drag of Monday comes along.

Contrary to the e-card pictured, Friday is a most favorite day in my house, kids included. My kids love to look forward to sleeping in. They talk about it all week when I wake them up for school. "Mom how many days till I can sleep in?" This morning I got to say, "Time to get up for school, but tomorrow you can sleep in as late as you want!" This always brings cute, excited, and relieved smiles to my kids' faces, and makes my day. I love it that my kids like to relax in the mornings...life is too short for most of this hustle we do all week long. I look forward to snuggling up with them to watch cartoons tomorrow. Happy Friday!!

Who wanted to be President? All hands please.

Its not a job for everyone. A president is smart, kind, strategic and happy.

When I learned you could be President of the US at age 35, I thought "I must be something big by age 35." I never wanted to really be president; the job is too hard truthfully. There are so many people in this world who fight for power, blech. No fun at all.

So what are you at 35? Are you a CEO? CFO? Doctor, Lawyer, Nurse? Mom? Yes, I'm a mom at 35. When I was 24 I wanted 5 kids...so I got married and had my first daughter at 29. Only after I found out I was pregnant with my second child did I tell myself I should focus on my career.

<3    (Life is expensive and if you want to live a good one you're gonna need money.)

I think being a mom is something really big. As mom of this household, I'm pretty much the president of this family, and I'm good with that. This mom needs to have a bit more balance in her life.

I promised my kids I'd spend time volunteering in their school this year, and I intend to keep that promise ;)

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When life brings you to a crossroad, you have to make a choice. Simple right? One way or another, your life will change and its all up to you. Here's what I want:

1. I want to volunteer at the very least ONE DAY per week at my kids' school.
2. I want to tuck them in at the very least THREE NIGHTS per week. 
3. I want to LEARN about the business I'm passionate about.
4. I want to make enough money to pay all my bills, take 4-5 weeks vacation and save $5k for retirement per year.
5. I want to ENJOY what I do. 

Is that too much to ask?? Appropriate balance is the very best friend of human existence, at least in my opinion.