Yep, I lie...all the time.

Today Mimi asked me if we had popsickles. I said we were out. We are out. She asked if I could buy more at the store. And I said "NO." She asked if the stores still sell them. I said "probably not" and then told her how bad they are for her teeth, etc....So, she concluded the stores can't sell them because they are bad for her. I didn't correct her.

Mail, Crafting, and My Bad Fortune

Mimi sent me this letter. (She pretended to be the mail person, and delivered it to me.) I think it says something about me being a good mom...:)
Here is what I have been working on...I am HOOKED on these dishrags! They are easy to make, and they clean the dishes, countertop, and table!
If you want me to make you one let me know....I will!

Also, we love to buy a box of fortune cookies every so often, and I am not lying when I say I get the WORST fortunes ever. This one is not as bad as the one that said I needed to get help, but then again I am not sure I get what the author meant:

Summer Family Favorites

1 can of drained and rinsed northern beans
1 can of artichoke hearts diced
1 cucumber peeled and diced
tomatoes diced (I usually use grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes)
1 cup or so of fresh diced spinach
2-3 tablespoons of Kraft Seven Seas Green Goddess dressing

Mix and serve in a pita pocket or on a tortilla
We prefer the wheat tortillas with some shredded cheese sprinkled on it!

My mom makes a variation of this recipe. She omits the cucumber and instead adds diced walnuts and diced chicken.

5 facts

1. I don't have one of those Feedjit readers on my site because I KNOW me, I would obsessively check it. In fact, I sometimes check a site quickly and then re-check just to see if it shows I have been there. And sometimes I check people's sites simply to find out how many times I have been there. Sad, but true. I stalk your Feedjit......

2. When I try to leave feedback on blogs, I never ever get the letter verification correct the first time! I swear they are so HARD. Sometimes I don't leave people feedback because of it.

3. I avoid blogs that have music. Nothing against the blogger or the music...

4. I haven't shopped at Walmart in over 6 months, and I hope to never step in one again. I will pay higher prices elsewhere, and that is something I can live with.

5. I like to make Cinnamon Streusel bread for friends and claim it is homemade when it is actually from a box. Sad? Yes, it is .....

Summer Fun

Making stuff

Cleaning up

Mimi's room is a mess. It almost always is, and I don't interfere. First, I am too lazy. Second, my parents had a respect for our personal space, and I would like to do the same with our kiddos.

Today she complained about tripping over things, and decided to clean. I was impressed with her initiative, and asked if she needed help. She told me "I'm not a baby" in a condescending tone.
Her efforts resulted in the mountain of babies which are noticeably well placed in front of her doorway and in front of her closet doors....(note sarcasm)

Later the kids discovered it is a nice pile to jump on, and now it is again all scattered about her room. :)