Quarantine Thoughts and Confessions

It has been awhile since I did a confessions post, so I thought I would write one about quarantine. Enjoy!

- I thought working from home alone was going to be pretty amazing. And while parts of it are, I am lonely. I miss having people around. I liked the interaction that I had with my husband. I just realize how much of a people person I really am through this quarantine.

- I have been walking everyday, but I miss the gym. So I have started running at least once a week. I used to love running, but now I don't. I do it to get a workout. Running just hurts now. My inner thighs ache, my hips take a beating from it and I have no endurance.

- I am over cooking at home. I feel like I make the same things over and over again. I need more variety.

- I miss my coworkers.

- I love getting up right before I have to sign into work for the day. I don't miss the getting ready and 40 minute commute each way.

- For the first three months, I fully embraced quarantine. I showered every day, but I never did my hair or make up. I wore yoga pants and sweatshirts for the first month or two. Then when it got warmer, I wore shorts and t-shirts. But then I started feeling more depressed and had to start doing my hair and make up again. I don't love the process, but I feel more like myself again. I don't always do a full face of make up, but I look way more presentable now. 

- In the beginning of quarantine, I thought this was just temporary. I stayed inside and did my part to only go out when I was grocery shopping or out on a walk. But I thought it would only last a couple weeks to a month. Now we are in week 17 of this. And now that we are so far in, I wonder how we will even get out of quarantine. Will it ever happen? 

- To go with the above statement, I bought a ton of new clothes at the beginning of quarantine. I thought this would only last a few weeks and I wanted to take advantage of all the amazing sales. I bought several things from J Crew to wear to work this Summer and basically all those clothes have never been worn. I am thankful that I got everything at 60 to 80% off, but feel like it was still wasted money. Will we ever go back into the office?

- I have watched way too much tv during this pandemic. But I have also read about 5 books each month consistently now. So I guess they even each other out.

- I am afraid to get on a scale and weigh myself. I have been walking daily and watching what I eat, but the alcohol consumption has definitely gone up in the last few months.

- I miss my friends.

- I am sad that we didn't get to go to Mexico in March, but it was definitely the right decision.

- I am thankful that I haven't had the coronavirus (that I know of).

- I love being at home with my dog all the time. He is the best co-worker/snuggler.

- I have definitely found a love for desserts again during the quarantine. I love making and trying new ones out.

- I am super excited about Rory's new job, but I definitely feel more stressed that I am the only one bringing in money while he gets his career started. I know once he gets really going, it will be amazing and great for our family, but it is still stressful to not know how long that will take.

- I miss how things used to be.

- I am crossing my fingers, toes, arms and anything else I can that we will be able to have in school schooling this year. I want my kids to be safe and things to be extra clean, but I don't feel that teaching them at home is the right thing for my house. I feel like my kids learn and flourish more when others teach them. Plus I have seen the stresses that my friends went through this last school year and I want my girls to have the best education. Things can definitely be done to make schools, teachers, children and staff safe.

And that's it for confessions and thoughts during this quarantine. What are your quarantine confessions?

Confessions

I wasn't going to write anything this week since I have been feeling blah. Not sick, but just blah. I have a lot going on in my life and head that I just haven't felt like blogging. So that is probably my first confession.

And here's some more...

- I am scared of what my test results are going to show. I went to my family doctor for my yearly check-up and some of my numbers were off. Basically, we thought I might be anemic (again), but with how fatigued I am, he wanted to do more tests. So back I went and my IMG (a type of antibody) was really high. Like 3 times the normal. And my white blood cell count was really high as well. So he sent me back again and had my proteins and other stuff checked and now I am impatiently waiting those results. Just hoping whatever infection is in me since serious....like the C word.

- I am down on Instagram and blogging right now. Even if you put in a lot of work and effort in, the algorithms just kill your engagement.

- I didn't get the promotion I was going for and I got way too upset about it. And mad.

- I am scared about my nose surgery next week and being awake. The smells, sounds and them being all up in my face doesn't sound awesome.

- I have been drinking way too much coffee lately.

- Sour patch kids are my weakness and I walked to the gas station on my work break just to get a bag.

- I work my ass off at the gym just so I can have wine, pizza and all the yummy foods that I shouldn't eat (that much of). The health benefits are good too.

- I wish I could drop another 5 to 10 pounds, but I don't want to give up the things I mentioned above.

- I witnessed an accident last weekend by a drunk driver on a motorcycle. Luckily, she didn't hurt anyone but herself. She blew through a stop sign and almost hit my car, but ran into the curb and was ejected from her bike. She hit a fence, got up and was stumbling around. At first, I thought it was from flying off her bike, but then I heard her talk and knew she was drunk. After talking to a couple of people who saw it and were staying there, I had them call the cops and then headed off after I felt like there was enough people as witnesses for police statements. It was 8 pm on a Friday and she was very hammered. Why do people get like that and get on a motorcycle or in a car? Complete dumbass.

What are your confessions as of late?

Thoughts and Confessions

I haven't done a thoughts and confessions post in a long time, so I thought today was as good of a day as any.

THOUGHTS

ONE. My heart is breaking for April and her family. If you haven't seen, April's (who blogs at Smidge of This) daughter Charlotte was recently diagnosed with a terminal and incurable disease. She has Leukodystrophy. I researched it after April posted about it and it is gut wrenching. Not only does she have to worry about Char, but now she has to have her other two children tested as they have a 1 in 4 chance of having it as well. Seriously, this is the worst. If you would like to help, go to the gofundme that was set up for them.

TWO. I am still reeling from this weeks episode of The Affair. Does anyone watch it? I love this show. It has gotten a bit weird this season, but I do still like it. And the big thing that happened this week. Just wow.

THREE. Since I am going to be laid up on the couch for the next many days, send me your Netflix recommendations. I don't have Hulu, so only Netflix or things on Demand.

FOUR. I have a love hate relationship with affiliate links. I use them, but I only recommend things that I have used, love or are purchasing myself/kids/husband. I feel like some bloggers come off as NOT genuine about the links they post. They just want you to click it and get their money from it. I barely make any money from the links I do post, but I do get a bit. So I just want to say thank you for those clicks when you do make them. But I try to describe the product, so you don't have to go through my link if you do not want to. Just keep it real here.

CONFESSIONS

ONE. Above I mention how I love The Affair. I also love Joshua Jackson. I have watched everything of his. From his movies (Mighty Ducks to Cruel Intentions) to his tv shows (Dawson's Creek...love Pacey). Huge celebrity crush over here.

TWO. I put off getting a facial for 6 months because I would rather spend my money on Botox. But with my surgery tomorrow (yikes), I got a facial yesterday. Lots of people say that the cast being on your nose causes a lot of black heads and I wanted to try to nip it in the butt before. Confession: I miss facials, but love Botox more.

I was due to get my second round about a week ago, but with my surgery, I can't get it for another month-ish.

THREE. Work has been kicking my ass lately.

FOUR. I think my feet have grown in the last year. I still wear an 8, but when I try on shoes lately, I am between an 8 and an 8 1/2. That or companies make their shoes a lot smaller. It makes me sad because I don't want large feet. I know a half size isn't much, but it sounds better when I say, "I wear an 8." Dumb, I know. Ha.

FIVE. I was disgusted when my husband told me that the Target dollar spot sucks and he hates when I buy things in there. Not cool. (This one is meant to be funny.)

SIX. I probably wear my pjs too many days in a row, but when I have my favorites on, I want to keep wearing them.

Confessions

I haven't done a confessions post in awhile, so I thought I would today.

I CONFESS

....that I cried so much last week when Sutton bit through her cheek. From the moment I saw her to several days after. I feel so bad. So bad that it happened while at daycare. Makes me think that working while being a mom is HARD.

....that I hope Sutton has minimal scarring. I don't want her to be different from her sister. They are identical twins and I don't want an accident to define her looks. I know it is only two stitches. On that note, I was worried about her classmates pointing it out and it affecting her, but her teachers say that she just says it is an owie and owns it.

....that while I love traveling for my job, being gone for 11 days away from my girls is so hard. The evenings are the hardest because you are alone in your hotel room and it is all you can think about. Plus British tv isn't that awesome. Ha.

....I am one of those people who make loud grunting/screams when I get adjusted at the chiropractor.

....that I can't believe my husband will be 40 in about two months. It is so crazy to me because I still find it weird that I am in my 30s and how fast life is going. I can only imagine what he is thinking.

....that I have been so good about not drinking during the week and then I went on this trip and it went out the window. While I know this isn't an all the time thing and I am in total drinking countries, I just feel bad about breaking my own "goals/resolutions".

....that I won't eat beef on an airplane anymore. About a year and a half ago, I flew United to London and I had beef and got food poisoning. I am not sure if it was the actual beef or something with it, but I was sick for three days. Now I order the vegetarian plate.

....that I turned down ice cream this week. A couple of my co-workers wanted ice cream on Monday and I didn't go. I sooooo wanted to hear all about my friends singles cruise, but I didn't need the ice cream. I wanted it, but didn't need it. Especially with all the beer and whiskey that was in my future.

And that is all I got.

Thoughts and Confessions

It is been a week and we are not even done yet. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and settle in for some Thoughts and Confessions...

- We were having such great success with potty training and then something happened. I don't know if it was Rory being gone for 8 days or what, but the girls regressed a lot in potty training, but only at school. When they were home last weekend, they didn't have any accidents and sometimes would go hours in between going to the bathroom. But then at school, they were having 3 or 4 accidents in one day, so the teachers would put them in pull ups, so no more accidents. Then the pull ups would be dry. So I am not sure what is going on, but it sucks. I just hope they get back into their routine and have less or no accidents.

- I am still so heartbroken over the Las Vegas massacre. To read my friends stories of their first hand experiences makes me so sad. Our world is so scary right now. I just can't even imagine what they saw and the fear they have now. #prayforVegas

- I have been super annoyed in my car because my blind spot monitor hasn't been working. I try to test it out all the time. I drive at the same pace as another car and turn on my blinker (no I am not going to really change lanes) and nothing comes up. And then my back up senor wasn't working either. I kept brushing it off and saying that I would take it to Toyota to fix it. But then I thought maybe there is a button or area to turn it on and off, so I checked the manual. Somehow it did get turned off and all is right, but I kinda feel dumb since it took me this long to fix it and be that lazy about it.

- I made cookies on Friday and have eaten at least three a day and will be making more tonight or tomorrow. They are that good and I can't get enough of them. #cookiemonster

- So I tried Blue Apron for two weeks. I thought it was a pretty good deal. I got three meals with two servings each. I liked almost all of the meals and I wasn't sure I would when I was preparing them. You use ingredients that sometimes you normally wouldn't (like bok choy or shoshito peppers) and I loved that you branched out more. I did have one bad pepper in one of my dishes, but there was enough peppers that it didn't matter that much. The only thing I would change would be to have three servings instead of two. Sometimes the two servings was huge and enough for me and leftovers or me and Rory eating big portions, but other times, I felt like it was barely enough for me and a hungry husband. I now want to try some other boxes to see how I like them.

-I started decorating our house for Fall and Halloween and I realized that I need way more stuff, so I am hoping to go to Hobby Lobby and Target tomorrow.

- I have been buying something at Nordstrom every week lately. I love getting new clothes for work/Fall/Winter, but I think my husband is giving me the side eye when they show up weekly. Ha.

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Thoughts and Confessions

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I haven't done a Thoughts on Thursday or Confessions post in awhile, so I thought I would vent and talk a bit. So grab a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy!

- I didn't do a weekend recap because there wasn't that much to talk about. First Rory got sick and we still tried to go camping, but had to come home early because it was getting worse and worse. Then I got hit with the bug and finally Sutton got it on Monday and she threw up all day. Poor girl got it pretty hard. We think Avery brought it home from preschool and passed it around.

- I took advantage of Labor Day sales at Old Navy and Loft. I bought a few things for work and got the girls more clothes. Did you know that I have to send 6 changes of clothes per child to preschool for potty training? And if they soil their clothes, which it will happen, I have to wash the clothes that night and send them back. But I am totally loving that they will potty train my kids. Ha. Oh and a little TMI, but Sutton pooped in the potty this weekend and that was a huge deal.

- Apple is having their iPhone release announcement on Tuesday and I can't wait. I just hope I can get my hands on one.

- Do you remember when I talked about the popsocket on Friday? Well it seems like I have been in the dark on this genius item. Everyone knows about it and has one. Especially if you are in middle school.

- So I have twins and their sleep habits have been crazy ever since we changed their cribs into toddler beds. Sometimes we end up sleeping on the girls floor which is fine, but so uncomfortable. They at least have a foam alphabet pad for us to lay on, but it isn't comfy when we just want to sleep. So after many nights of trying to use my old pregnancy pillow, the twin boppy and blankets, we bought a twin memory foam mattress. This way we can tuck it under their beds and their friends can use it as they get older. I researched a bit on Amazon, but ended up with one I hope works for us. Now you just watch, we won't use it for a long time because they will sleep very well. Ha.

- I have a twin mom hang out coming up that I couldn't be more excited for. I am part of a local twin mom group and then there are a few of us who just really click and have a private message group that we constantly talk on. We vent to each other, celebrate our wins and help each other through our falls, but this small group of girls are amazing. We are finally getting together for brunch where lots of mimosas will be consumed and I can't wait for it. It is almost a month away, but who is counting.

- Speaking of beds, has anyone bought a Leesa, Casper or Helix bed? I am seriously looking into them, but wanted to see if any of my readers has one or tried one.

- Next week is our monthly Girl Chat link up. This month we are sharing our favorite Fall recipes. I hope you join us!

- Also don't forget to join our Mug Love Exchange. It was so much fun last year. You can find all the details on yesterday's post.

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Thoughts and Confessions

I am making a Thoughts on Thursday/Confessions post. How is that even happening? Ha. I have felt so behind on my blogging lately, but this week I have stuff to say.

THOUGHTS...

- I am so ready for Fall to be here. I LOVE summer and everything that goes with it, but there is just something special about Fall. The leaves change, the weather cools off (no more 90 to 100 degree heat!), the holidays approach, the fashion, comfort foods and FOOTBALL. I seriously am counting down the days.

- I really hope to get another big beach day in before the weather changes too much. There isn't much better than a day at the beach....especially Lake Tahoe.

- I got my haircut on Tuesday and I told myself that I wouldn't go any shorter and then my stylist suggested trimming it a bit more to have even more of an a-line. She was right. It looks good. But this is it. No shorter than this and I will probably grow it out for awhile, but only about 3 or so inches. I like this shorter hair look.

- Why are vitamins/supplements so expensive? Ugh. I have to take so many now and they are pricey. Especially with how many I have to take.

- The girls are adjusting ok to preschool. Drop offs are getting easier. They walk into the classroom and are fine until Rory and I are going to leave. Then they cry for 3 to 5 minutes and are then happy again. They have been working on kicking the girls blankie habits and they only get them at naptime. So amazing. I don't care if they want a blankie, but I want to kick the paci habit at home. Ugh. Such a struggle. The girls love two of their teachers, Ms. Kam and Ms. Kelsey, but they haven't warmed up to the other teachers yet. In due time I guess. But Avery's vocabulary has exploded since she started there. She has always been a talker, but now, WOW.

- I have already started thinking about the girls birthday party and where I want it, the theme and what not. Yes we are still 4 months away. Ha.


CONFESSIONS...

- I have been getting my lashes done by the same girl for a long time, off and on. She is a good friend of mine and while I love her to death, I just couldn't continue to have a professional relationship with her. I totally understand that she is a mom and her daughter comes first, but I just need someone a bit more reliable. Isn't it hard breaking up with people in the service industry? Especially when they are your friend? But the good news is, I found an amazing gal who took over and I LOVE my lashes.

- I have several bruises on my hips/butt from my b-12 injections. While the injection doesn't hurt (like at all), the area bruises so badly. Anyone experience this? Remedies?

- I am obsessed with my Fitbit and making my daily steps. It is like a competition, but with myself. I need the most steps, the most calories burned, the most stairs, etc.

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Thoughts on Thursday

Hey, look. I am actually here for a round of thoughts on Thursday and some confessions. I got my act together and blogged yesterday....on my birthday. That is effort there. Ha.

I hope you join me this week. Write some thoughts, confessions or both and come back to link up.

THOUGHTS

- Thank you all for the outpouring love for my birthday. I love this blogging community and how everyone makes you feel so special. THANK YOU!

- I spent the better part of yesterday researching the new iPhone. Should I have been working? Yep, but I am so excited about the new iPhone. Well, except that they might only put out a small amount at first and then another shipment in early 2018. Ugh. And it might cost around $1,000. Dang. But I am sure I will get one because I need a new phone, I need a better camera and love new technology.

I was just talking to my bosses about Apple, technology and how I am sucked into it all. I don't own anything but apple products. I am so used to their products, like how they work and just can't change. #appleforlife

- My girls start their new daycare/preschool on Monday. Where has the time gone? We have been trying to prep them for school again, but I know they have enjoyed their summer with grandparents. Hopefully, we have a smooth-ish transition.

CONFESSIONS

- I was sad that I didn't get to take yesterday off for my birthday, but I didn't want to take it off and watch the girls all day. I love my girls, but my birthday should be spent on me. So in a few weeks when they are back in daycare/preschool, I will take a day off to do Danielle things. You know binge some Netflix, get my nails done, have a lunch to myself without sharing and all the good stuff. Hey maybe I can sleep in too!

- I was very into blogging at the beginning of the summer and then everyone else wasn't, so I took part in the kick back schedule and now it is hard to ramp back up again. I am posting 5 days this week and it has been quite awhile since I did that.

- Blogging is hard, but the community of friends I have gained has made it so worth it. I have thought about quitting many times, but then I would miss my friends. I would miss catching up and writing in this little space of mine.

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Confessions and Thoughts on Thursday

It has been a slow week around here. I think we are all just prepping for the upcoming holiday week. But I decided to write some confessions and things that have been on my mind lately. Nothing crazy or ground breaking, just some good ole venting. Enjoy.

CONFESSIONS...

- I haven't been blogging this week because I have no content to write about. Plus I feel like June is a down month and I don't want to waste my good content when no one is reading. Yes, I do this for myself, but I don't want to write just to write.

- I figured out the Pretty Little Liars A.D. twist, but I still was surprised by how it all went down. Did I like it? Part of it. But I wished it was Ezra who was A.D. The evil twin stuff has been done many times. I just don't think the motive was strong enough to torture and kill so many people. But I do love the little twist that Wren was an ashes gem on Alex's necklace. So good. (Sorry to those who don't watch the show)

- I rarely will go to a fast food place, but I seriously can't help myself when it comes to Sonic's cherry limeades. I am sure they are just sugar and awful for me, but I don't care because they taste like heaven.

THOUGHTS...

- My coworker asked me if I liked Jolly Rancher's to which I said, yes, one of my favorite candies. He said I needed to try the Hotties. They are the original flavors with spice added to them. I tried the watermelon with cayenne and it was pretty good. Definitely the watermelon flavor with a hint of spice. Quite nice. I want to try the green apple with ginger next. Would I buy them? Probably not, but it is fun to try my coworkers.

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- I know everyone is into the whole Microblading thing (I am considering it), but what will your eyebrows look like in a year or 18 months or however long it lasts? Will you have visible marks on your brows that have no color after? Will you always have color, but just not what you usually like? What if you hate that shape in a couple years and are kinda stuck with it since it is semi-permanent makeup. I just worry that it will look bad after if I don't continually get it touched up. 

Confessions and Thoughts on Thursday

Ugh, this week. I just can't seem to get it together. But I did make some time for some confessions and thoughts. so sit back, relax and enjoy. And link up if you want to share.

CONFESSIONS...

- Sometimes I feel like giving up on my blog. I love writing, keeping a diary and keeping family up to date, but sometimes the posts just don't come to me. And when you have June numbers like I do, it isn't encouraging. Ugh.

- I always seem to misspell beneficiary. Even when I sound it out, I usually mess it up. Maybe I just type too fast and get it wrong or I just spell it wrong. But it happens every time and I use that word a lot in my job.

- The baby fever is strong lately. No I don't really want one, but I love seeing all these babies being born. They are so sweet, snuggly and makes me want to give my girls a baby brother or sister and then I deal with terrible twos and I think nope. And I hear the terrorist threes are worse. God help us.

- I have been biting my nails ever since I can remember. It is gross, but I can't stop it. I am so much better with it if I have my nails painted or done, but when I am bored or stressed, I bite them. Awful.

I used to use that liquid stuff that it is supposed to taste awful, but after a few times, you get used to the taste and power through. I have tried sitting on my hands and every thing out there, but I still do it.

- That I would love to revert to my college ways and eat the leftover German chocolate cake for breakfast every morning. We have a bunch left and it has taken everything in me to not do this. Seriously cake or pie for breakfast is genius. That way you have all day to work it off. You're welcome.

- I am sad that for the first time in years, I won't be attending the Rodeo or the JD (Jack Daniels) tent. I feel too old for the JD tent, but it is tradition with my friends and this year I am going to miss it. What I won't miss? Rodeo in 100 degree heat.

- I used to have OCD tendencies when I lived alone. I would check to make sure my doors and windows were locked before going to bed every night. I had to do it before I felt comfortable enough to go to bed. Weird? Yep.

THOUGHTS...

- I never want candy except at work. I get bored and think about yummy fruit gummies, Skittles, Airhead Bites, Starburst, etc. Why?

- My work has a snack shack and I rarely get anything from it. But yesterday they sent out an email saying they stocked it with ice cream sandwiches to beat the heat. Ugh. Why? #givemealltheicecream

- 5 days until the PLL finale. I seriously need this show to be over, but will probably be sad when it is. I need to know who AD is. Ugh.

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Confessions and Thoughts on Thursday

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CONFESSIONS...

- I totally get why June viewership numbers go down because I have been the same way lately. Either on vacation and not reading as many blogs as normal or just not posting as normal as I usually do.

- I can't seem to get my friend's death out of my mind. Each day I am reading new posts on Facebook and Instagram and it just breaks my heart more and more. It also makes me realize that nothing is forever or protected. So go home and hug your loved ones because you never know when it is the last time.

- Even though I have been single parenting it all week, I secretly love when my husband goes on trips because I can watch all the shows that I want to and not have to worry about being judged for how much tv I watched that week or the kind of show I am watching. Ha. But I also hate that I am behind on Better Call Saul and Fargo because I watch those shows with Rory.

- I hate when a wedding is casual and not semi-formal to formal because I want to get all dressed up and dance the night away. And it is so much harder to find a more casual summer dress. Yes I need a new dress because I either wear them to work, they are too dressy or they are way too casual as in beach casual.

The last couple weddings I went to, I wore these outfits.

THOUGHTS...

- They better reveal who A.D. is quickly and tie up the hundreds of lose ends on PLL. I am getting annoyed by these promises that each episode shows many Easter eggs as to who A.D. is and we are supposed to be getting answers each episode. Nope. Just more questions and wtf-ery.

- Speaking of tv (yep, I watched a lot with Rory being gone and been on vacation last week), I am loving the new season of House of Cards. I love how it is mimicking a lot of what is going on in our world politically.

- The last couple of days the girls are obsessed with wearing their way too small ballet flats they wore for Christmas photos. They are a size 6 and the girls wear a size 7 or 7 1/2. And since they insist on wearing them (yes I should just get rid of them), I have been searching online for two pairs that don't break the bank (because they want to wear them all the time) and offer free shipping. Suggestions?

Thoughts on Thursday and Confessions

Ahh, what is it with this week? I just can't seem to get my crap together to get a post done in time. I realized quite late last night that I hadn't written my confessions/thoughts on Thursday post and I had to scramble to get one going.

Anyways, let's get onto it.

CONFESSIONS...

- While I am sad that yesterday was my girls' last day at this daycare, I am soooo happy. Now I won't pick them up from school and be covered in dirt. The daycare's playground area is in the dirt. Now I know many places have this, but their new daycare has astro turf, that rubber ground cover and cement.

- I am really going to miss a lot of the girls' teachers. I loved catching up with them in the mornings and getting to know them all. The girls have been going there for 2 years and a month, so they become family to you.

- I have been working so hard on my IG game, and I am not seeing the results I would like. I have been posting more regularly (except Memorial Day weekend), interacting with new people, being more mindful of my hashtags and using better descriptions and my numbers still haven't moved much. Ugh. Not a fun game.

- I am receiving something pretty awesome because of this blog, but it requires a signature and someone to be present to receive it. I kept getting FedEx notifications, but was never home, so I had it sent to a FedEx location to pick it up. Well it wasn't there when I went to get it. I hope it is there tonight. I just want my thing please.

THOUGHTS...

- I had my first fill on my lashes last night and I am still loving them so much. I don't feel as naked face wise when I don't have any make up and they just look really good. Though I found out from my cousin this weekend that she pays a whole lot less for her fills than I do. Might have to jump ship on my friend and go to the girl where my cousin goes. #savemoneywhenyouhavekids

- I forgot about What's Up Wednesday even though I had a post already started for it. Oops.

- Remember there will be no confessions/thoughts on Thursday post next week as it is our monthly Girl Chat link up and the topic is, "What are your Summer staple items?"

- How is it June already? June means beach time, a mini vacation, lots of sunshine and outdoors time. Bring it on.

- Has anyone else had a drop in blog views? I am not sure if it is the summer and lack of being online or my blog is falling off the face of the planet, but the last week has been way lower numbers than usual. Just me?

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Some Confessions and Thoughts

It's time for some confessions and thoughts on Thursday. I feel like I haven't done one of these in a long time due to other schedule posts, but I am back with it today. So grab the button and join in below.

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CONFESSIONS

- I hate making decisions on health insurance. We have to make our decision to keep our current health insurance or change to the other by May 31st and it always gives me anxiety. I always worry what if something happens and we have the high deductible insurance? Or we pay a ton each month and then co-pays. Either way it costs a fortune and I hate making that decision.

- I still haven't watched the Bachelorette premier. I am usually super excited about it, but after Nick's last season, I haven't been that pumped. Don't get me wrong, I love Lindsay, but the first week is just awkward. Maybe I will skip it and read recaps and start next week.

- I saw a post from my twin mom group this week about her toddler getting 4 crowns put on and I about freaked. What if I am not brushing my kids teeth enough? Ugh. I hate brushing their teeth because they fight it so much. I guess I better be more diligent about it.


THOUGHTS

- I was working on the girls baby books Monday night and I can't believe how much they have changed. I was really far behind on their books as well. I only went up to 9 months. I have had pictures tucked away for their books and wrote blog updates on them, but Monday night, I sat down and caught up on most of it.

Speaking of that, there is a section where you put best selling novels, blockbusters, famous actors, best athletes and things that happened around their birthday. It was crazy to google all those things and see what was popular almost 2 1/2 years ago.

I hope to share their baby books sometime in the future.

- I am searching for a summery dress to wear to a wedding. The wedding isn't formal, but I still want to wear a dress. So I am looking for suggestions. I am always open to Rent the Runway, but I love buying a new dress too.

I am in love with this dress, but I feel it is too formal for the wedding I am going to at the lake.

dress

- I feel like I have been going to doctor appointment after doctor appointment. Basically trying to get them all in before I make my decision on the insurance I mentioned above. Ugh. But the good news is my eyes checked out, I don't need glasses and I am only farsighted in the very slightest. Plus I got the new imaging of your WHOLE eyeball and it is really cool. They can check for all sorts of aliments in your body just through your eyes. Everything looks good in that aspect. I am waiting on results from other doctors before I mention them here.

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Thoughts on Thursday

It's time for some confessions and thoughts on Thursday, so grab the button and link up.

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- I am soooo glad the first out of two work stresses is out of the way. I had been worried about this case for a long time and it finally came to be. I made it through and have a bit of time before my next case comes to be.

- It is finally feeling like Spring here. We have been having weather in the 70s and 80s all week and it has been soooo welcomed. And when I was in Vegas, we had some 90 degree weather. Wow was that hot.

- I still can't believe we took this much dg and turned it into this.

- My coworkers went to Japan for two weeks and one of them brought me back some treats. Well let me back up a bit, one of our other coworkers wife is from that area and told us about these things called Tokyo Bananas. They said they were like Twinkies, but fresh and didn't last forever. We looked up the different flavors and said we wanted to try them. So my coworker brought us back the original flavor and the strawberry ones.

I busted out the strawberry ones right away and it was really good. Way better than a Twinkie. I had the banana one later and it was even better than the strawberry one.

- We have gotten reports from daycare that one or both of the girls has been sassy all week. Basically they are saying no a lot and being a typical two year old, but I don't want it to progress where they are causing problems. Usually they are overall good, but maybe this missed me this week? Maybe they are just going through a phase?

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Thoughts on Thursday

It's time to confess and share your thoughts on Thursday, so grab the button, write and come back here to link up.

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- I have been working at my place of employment for 10 1/2 years and in these 10 1/2 years, I have never been this stressed out over a case, let alone 2 cases. Without going into much detail (since I can't), the one case that comes to be on Tuesday deals with legal issues. Not only do I have to educate myself on Nevada law, but Federal law.

Do you ever get the gut wrenching feeling at night when work stress won't let your brain shut off. Yep, that is me. Please send positive thoughts to me on Tuesday. I am going to need it. Plus a huge coffee in the morning and maybe a cocktail after work.

How I have felt lately (via)

- I need some suggestions on bike helmets for toddlers. Which ones do your kids have? I sold some items on a baby swap online and I want to use the money to buy the girls helmets for their strider balance bikes.

Something like this (via)

- I keep hearing rumors about the anniversary iPhone and I hope they are all true. I also hope that the new phone will come out in September or October. I am jealous of all the 7 plus phones out there.

- How is it going to be May on Monday? I feel like we just started the year and we are already rolling into May. I am hoping May brings nice weather here.

- So I got my hair done Tuesday and I love it. I took off about an inch and a half and had my color redone. My stylist always gets my hair so full of volume and always makes it look amazing. It is soft, but still has volume and it smells heavenly. Why can't I mimic that?

My view while I waited for my hair to set

- In April 2013, I started this blog. I didn't write much in it and I used it to keep a diary of my life and didn't put much effort into it. Then I started to write more when I was engaged and then it really took off when I was trying to get pregnant. I just can't believe I have been doing this for four years. I only wish I had put this much effort into it before.

Which brings me to my next thought. I am thinking of hosting a giveaway for my 4th blogiversary and I wanted to get feelers out there if anyone wants to participate in it. I am not good at doing this, so I need some guidance, but I want to grow my blog and social media and help others do the same.

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Thoughts on Thursday

It's time for some confessions and thoughts on Thursday, so sit back, read, enjoy and come back to link up.

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THOUGHTS

- I really need to make a new button for Thursday Talk/Confessions, but I haven't gotten around to it. I don't know why really. I guess I would call it laziness.

- I am about to finish the last episode of 13 Reasons Why at the gym today and I am sad that it will be over. I am also scared that I may cry while running. Probably not the best choice of a venue to watch it, but I love catching up on my shows at the gym. Have you watched it yet? Thoughts?

- Today is 4/20 which is the anniversary of Columbine. I hate bringing up another awful event, but that day changed me. I was in high school when it happened and I remember subsequent years having pipe bomb scares on 4/20. I am soooo paranoid on 4/20.

- I went to Starbucks yesterday morning and I saw that they had the new Unicorn Frap and didn't get it. I didn't think it would taste good and I wanted a caramel macchiato, but I am sadly missing the typical Instagram photo.

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CONFESSIONS

- I hate how my girls' daycare has dirt in the playground. My girls love to crawl in it, sit in it and play in it. This means they are always dirty when we pick them up and often have a shoe full of sand each evening. I wish they had grass or something else in the playground area. Ugh.

- I hate bath time for my girls. It used to be fun, then it wasn't, then it was and so on. Right now we are not in that fun stage. Well I should say that it is partially fun and then a bunch of screaming. My girls hate having their hair wet and getting it washed. They even freaked out when my nephew got water in their hair while he was taking bath. Another twin mom recommended this toy and it has been a godsend for us lately until it is time to wash the hair. They don't mind their bodies being washed, but hair, nope. Ugh. Any recommendations on how to get them to like it?

Yookidoo

- We didn't color/dye eggs this year because I worried about my girls spilling all over my table even with the use of whisks. Plus after they didn't care for the egg hunt on Friday, I didn't think they would really enjoy it. But we will do it next year for sure. But I am totally ok with skipping it this year other than getting that one cute photo.

- I really need some Spring colors and clothes because I didn't have anything bright and fun to wear for Easter that I haven't worn a billion times. Man, do I wish I could win the lottery and buy all the things.

- I am loving my new car soooo much, but I am dreading making my first payment. Ugh. 

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Confessions and Thoughts on Thursday

It's time for some confessions or thoughts on Thursday, whichever you would like.

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CONFESSIONS

- That I was mildly annoyed to come to work on Monday only to find out I had a training class Tuesday through today. We signed up for it 7 months ago and the training staff (they book it all, plan it, pay for it, etc.) never reminded us. There were three of us going and no one knew the dates and bam, we had to change up our weekly plans for it. So thankful it was a good class.

- I hate car shopping. It is so stressful. All of the haggling with the sales people. Ugh. Just get to the bottom line instead of keeping me there for 2 1/2 hours. And why do cars cost so much now? #needmoremoney

- I hate filing my taxes now. I used to receive refunds every year and then we got married. We got a small refund the first year, but have paid a ton each year. We have changed our deductions to married 0, had more money go out to our health savings accounts and deferred comp, switched to a different vesting option and even started to pay more towards taxes each paycheck and we still get hit. How can we pay over $16,000 in childcare and only get a $50 credit? Ugh. Annoyed is an understatement.

THOUGHTS

- I am missing Mexico. My in-laws came home last Friday and we saw them on Sunday. They brought the girls some gifts, some stuff they packed for us and we reminisced about our time in Puerto Vallarta. While we didn't get to do a lot of things (due to a cranky toddler), we still relaxed, soaked in the sun and did a ton of walking.

My in-laws wanted to book the condo for a few weeks next year, but we told them we didn't want to bring the girls next year if we go. We wanted to go by ourselves. So they offered to watch the girls for a week while we went. They will got for a week or two, travel back and then we will go for a week. Sounds good to me. That means more exploring. I really feel fortunate to have this opportunity that we do having the condo in the family.

- I am finally feeling more like myself. I haven't felt this way in almost a month. Between bronchitis and a sinus infection, I was sick most of March.

- You may have seen it earlier this week, but I had the leftover chicken lettuce wraps (from Cravings cookbook) for lunch. I didn't have high hopes of them reheating that well, but surprisingly, they did. They were not chewy, kept their texture and tasted just as good as the day before. It did help that I brought in a head of butter lettuce. Yes, I did. I am sure my co-workers thought it was weird to see a full head of lettuce in the fridge.

Remember how I didn't even want to make them again? Well I have made them 3 times since then because they are so dang good. I use a large stock pot and a screen to protect from the oil and it has worked out beautifully. Now to buy a food processor. Do you all have recommendations?

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Confessions and Thoughts on Thursday

I almost forgot to write a post for today. Almost. Being back in the office this week means that I have had a lot to catch up on and haven't thought about much else when I leave work.

But I am here for some confessions and thoughts on Thursday, so grab the button, write your thoughts or confessions and come back here to link up. And don't worry, I am working on a new button, but I have been busy.

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I CONFESS...

/ that I feel like I am sooo far behind on work, emails, blog reading and responding to comments. I love vacation, but I get so far behind when I leave. I know, good problems to have!

/ that while talking to co-workers yesterday at a birthday celebration, my husband tells me that I am 34. Nope, sorry buddy, don't age me. I am still 33 for another 4 months. Thank.You.Very.Much.

/ that I really hate this IG follow/un-follow game. I also hate the algorithm for it. Seriously, some of my good friends who I always want to see their feeds are so far down. Ugh. And I have had some big bloggers follow me recently only to un-follow me two days later. Seriously irks me. I don't know why I care so much about how many people follow me, but I do. Ugh.

/ that I want to buy all the Spring things. Dresses with no shoulders, chambray tops, pineapple shorts and new sandals. Give it all to me.

/ that I really want to try BurgaBox after seeing it on other blogs, but the price is just ouch. I know you get all of the toppings and sides, but $67 for a monthly box seems high. I don't even spend that out to dinner on a high end burger place. Has anyone tried it and thought it was TOTALLY worth it?

/ that I am so sick of being sick. I was sick for two and a half weeks with viral bronchitis and got over it in time for Mexico and then I got a sore throat on our last full day in Mexico and it seems to have gotten worse. That means I have been sick for basically a month and it sucks. Ugh. My immune system used to be so awesome. Even after the girls were born, but this last year has kicked my butt. Please let this be the last sickness and have it go away on its own. I don't want anymore antibiotics. Ugh.

THOUGHTS

- I am finally getting my windshield replaced today. It only took a month or two. The main reason I am finally doing it...I want to possibly sell my car and I can't sell it with a cracked windshield. What cars am I looking at? Well that post comes next week.

- I have had my house decorated for Easter since before St. Patrick's Day, but I haven't bought anything for Easter baskets. And I just got notice that I have to get eggs filled with something for the girls' school. Better get there this week, so I am not getting things a few days before like I did for Valentine's Day.

- I really want a new fitness tracking watch. Which ones do you all have? Thoughts on them?

- This is random, but I had to share. I had a co-worker make some popcorn on Tuesday and it burned in the microwave causing lots of smoke and evacuation from the building. This is the second time it has happened in a year. Last time, the person replaced the microwave. So this microwave isn't old. She claims she microwaved it for one minute, but I call foul. Then when people joked about it later, she flew off the handle and was grumpy. No, lady. Everyone else should be grumpy since our clothes smelt like burnt crap and we couldn't breathe in our office for the rest of the day.

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Some Confessions and Thoughts

It feels like it has been a few weeks since I did some confessions, so settle in and enjoy the randomness of my life right now.

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I CONFESS...

that I thought we would have to cancel our trip to Mexico tomorrow. Since Avery got sick, I was sure it would be RSV or something that would cause us to cancel. So far, so good and we are heading off tomorrow.

that I am soooooo nervous for my Wolf Pack basketball team. They are playing in the big dance today against Iowa State and they are not projected to win. I am hoping for a Cinderella story and they move onto the next round. Fingers crossed.

that I am nervous about flying with two year olds tomorrow. I have their kindle fires, snacks, headphones, toys and things to help, but it is all up to how they feel. Please oh please let us have some quiet flights. Or have it be other kids who cause the ruckus.

that I still haven't gotten my windshield replaced. It has a big crack in it and it isn't completely in my line of sight, but it has to be replaced if I am going to sell my car.

that I am nervous to list my car for private party sell. Mostly because I am afraid it will be scooped up in a day and I will regret selling it. Why is it so hard to give up our cars?

that I am still trying to finish all my posts for next week. It is hard to prep for two weeks worth of posts.

THOUGHTS

- How hard is it to recalculate children's monthly tuition at each birthday? My girls turned two in December and we have not had a correct bill since then. Every month, I write a note saying they turned two and their tuition goes down to xyz, so that is the amount that I paid and it still doesn't get changed. Then we get our year end bill saying we owe money. Get your accounting department together. Ugh.

- The dollar to peso ratio keeps going down. It was at $1 = 21 pesos a few weeks back, but now it is at $1 = 19.22 pesos. Still good, but I was hoping for the first one.

-  Yesterday was my friend's birthday and I was lucky enough to go out and celebrate with her. Having dinner with a bunch of my friends on a Wednesday night was a great way to break up the week. Happy Birthday Stace.

- I basically winged it with my March Madness bracket this year. I looked at some "stats" but mostly just chose quickly. Maybe that means a winner this time. Ha.

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Confessions and Thoughts on Thursday

I am in Mississippi right now, but I still managed to get my post ready in time. And on my ipad.

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I CONFESS...

/ that I am thinking of changing Confessional Thursday to Thoughts on Thursday.

/ I got to sleep and sleep in all week!

/ that I missed my girls. Even though I slept so much better this week, I missed seeing their beautiful faces, getting sweet kisses from them and hearing them call me mommy. Even if it is 20 times in a row.

/ I can't wait to drive to New Orleans this afternoon!

/ I can't wait to have Cafe du Monde. Last time I was in New Orleans, I was pregnant with twins and I had beignets for breakfast, dessert and again breakfast the next day. I will only be in New Orleans for one night, but you best bet, I will be grabbing some in the morning before catching my flight home.

/ that Mississippi has some amazing southern food. Love the food here.

/ that every time I think of Mississippi, I always spell out M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I instead of just saying it.

/ that I will be in Mexico in 15 days. Yes I am keeping you all up-to-date on my countdown.

/ that I have already scheduled massages for Rory and I once we are in Mexico.

/ that I am very excited for my husbands foreign work trip. Sure I am not excited about a week alone without him, but when I went to Europe, I bought him a steak dinner when I got back since I had lots of leftover per diem. Remember how I got food poisoning on the plane? Well I said that his next foreign trip, he had to take me to a steak dinner even if he didn't save any money. He agreed and he has one booked in April. Bring on the steak dinner.

/ that we are celebrating Rory's birthday in Mexico (we are there on his birthday) and I will take him out to dinner, but I need birthday gift ideas. It needs to be something I can take on the plane with me though. Suggestions?

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