march madness

A good friend, who shall remain nameless to save her job, asked me to fill out a NCAA Basketball bracket with her. Just a little friendly wager for old times sake. I have never in my life filled one out. Nor have I ever been interested in basketball. I'm not sure where most of the teams are even located. But why not? So I printed it out, filled it out in 2 minutes, without really paying attention. I picked teams based on mascots, funny sounding names and regions. But I am pretty sure Indiana is going to upset North Carolina. (GO Hoosiers! (I love that movie!)) We have a dinner riding on the line. Most wins, wins! I'm pretty sure I have it in the bag. Actually neither of us knows what is going on, but for the first time ever, I am excited to see who wins. I have my highlighters ready. Yellow-win, Blue-lost. I read somewhere, that March Madness accounts for a 18% job productivity loss each year. I totally get it now. I won't be watching the games, but I will have to spend each evening, cutting into my work time. Oh well, that's less time for surfing the web for the next big thing. Here's to hoping for a lot of yellow.
(Sorry all my Kansas fans, but I just can't get behind them. I am not a fan of the whole state, so don't take it personally.)

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the crabby one

Olympia refers to her different moods as if they were different people. When she is happy we always comment on how great it is that happy Olympia is here today. Well, one day out of nowhere, after I comment on "Happy Olympia" she says, "Watch out Crabby Olympia is coming." If only we were always warned like that as if the mood changes of the typical three year old come with the same warning system as say tornados.
Severe "Crabby Olympia" watch
Severe "Crabby Olympia" warning
Maybe I should give her a siren to carry around, so we will always have enough time to gather the cat, important belongings and head for the basement, before the "Crabby Olympia" came around.
Just a thought!

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thankful thursday

Some of the other blogs I read have "thankful Thursdays." Where they list all the things they are thankful for. Well, to make my day go better, I am going to try it. Here is my thankful Thursday/Friday:

-I am thankful for the crazy excitement my daughter brings to my life. You really never know what you are going to get with her.

-I am thankful my mom loves to talk to me as much as I love to talk to her. I talk to her almost everyday and I actually miss talking to her when it has been a few days.

-I am thankful that we decided to start going to church when I got pregnant. My wonderful friends I have met there, make living each day so much better.

-I am thankful that I am swamped at work. I really didn't think I would ever really have a successful business. It's tough trying to balance a family and business under the same roof, but what a joy I get each time some one is happy with their pictures. I'm not going to lie about it, it's a hard business to be in. (I had to say this one, so I would remind myself that I do love it, even when I am a little crabby, like today.)

-I am thankful that my friends gave me a new show to get addicted to. (Deb, I started it tonight, and all I can think about is how quick can I get back to it.)

Wow, in just a few minutes, I already feel less crabby. Maybe I need to have a thankful day everyday.

aloha dreams

This is the state fish of Hawaii. It holds a special place in my heart, because my parents thought it was necessary to learn the Hawaiian name "Humuhumunukunukuapau'a" Anyone my call me to hear the proper pronunciation.


Hanauma Bay

Tidal pools on the Big Island


Last week the hubby and I took a little trip to Hawaii. We had a blast. There is nothing better for a marriage, then a week in paradise without the crazy 3 year old to take care of. Unfortunately, my camera has broken since our return, so I can't access all the photos yet. However, I would like to give you a little taste. So here are some from the underwater camera. We snorkeled in two different places. Hanauma Bay and tide pools on the big island. They both were wonderful. The tide pools were described best by our bed and breakfast host as- "snorkeling in your dentist's office aquarium" This fit it to a tee. It was gorgeous.

a little jewel.

Yesterday, Olympia and I went to Sam's Club to get the vacation photos printed. (I will do a Hawaii post soon.) As the lady was checking our receipt, she asked Olympia if she had gotten her picture taken today because she was so cute. Olympia just looked at her with a blank stare, so I said, "No, she just always looks that cute." The lady responded with, "Well, she sure is cute."
Olympia said as we were walking out the door,

"That's because God made me cute."

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no way really?

I have something rather shocking to say. Okay here it goes.

I have not been inside Wal-mart since January 1.

Okay, close your mouth, it's not that shocking. But, I somehow managed to survive thus far. I don't think my grocery bill is higher. I know I am less crabby once I am done grocery shopping. I was not a frequent shopper of the mart, but I would visit while I was waiting on pictures from Sam's Club or whatever. But yesterday, I went to Super Target to pick up a few things, and when I handed the lady my reusable bag to put the stuff in, she says, "You know Target now has biodegradable sacks." That is why I will keeping shopping there. Plus, there is never anyone there, they have a great organic line and Olympia loves it there. So ask me every once in a while, and see if I have gone back on my promise.

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a democracy?

Yesterday was our democratic caucus. Jeremy and I both were so excited about finally having a "vote" the might matter. We took Olympia along to the caucus, so she could see how it works and we didn't want to find a babysitter. She had a blast. They made her wear an "observer" sticker, so she wouldn't accidentally get counted. When dad went and stood with the undecided group, Olympia walked over and said "Daddy, come stand with us!" (that a girl!) Well, of course the caucus is the talk of the town, so she tells everyone that "last night we went to that thing, what's it called mom?" I tell her it was the caucus to which she adds to pick how will live in the white house. (I know she is a freaking genius.)

This afternoon, we were on the couch. I was making notes on a notepad, when Olympia took the pad and pen from me and started to point around the room, then write somethings down, then point some more and write more. I asked her what are you doing? "We're caucusing mom." Of course we are, this is a democracy right?



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