Various levels of hot...

There are various levels of heat.

There's a hot pocket fresh out of the microwave hot.

There's my hormonal self, sweating in the middle of winter hot.

There's nuclear fission hot.

And then there's days like today. Not just hot. Out of my mind hot. Right now, it is 101. That's just wrong.

We went to the pool with some friends today. (Thanks for the invite!) The kids had a blast. The mommies even got in for a bit. Let's call it like it is, sweat underneath certain body parts is just messed up. Ick. The cool water was nice and it wasn't very crowded today. I would imagine that most sane people stayed inside in the a/c.

Oh - - another level of hot - - the inside of any vehicle that's been sitting out in said 101 degree heat. Now *that's* hot. Yikes.

I just hope I don't get a headache. That would not be cool. Seriously. No play on words. It would be totally un-cool.

BTW - - my coffee was divine this morning. I even went and got the van washed while I was out. In my jammies. It was one of those drive-through thingies. Now it's so bright and shiny!

Okay - - enough. I need a shower to get the chlorine and sweat stank off of me.

Have a lovely evening.

*muah*

Bad cook

I can't even boil eggs. I have to ask the Mister how to do it *every* time. He told me to boil them for ten minutes. I was afraid that I didn't have the temperature up high enough - - so when the buzzer went off at ten minutes, I decided to let them cook a little longer. I didn't set the timer. Who'd forget they were in there cooking? That's right. Me. I forgot. They boiled for an hour and a half. Yeah - - they were done.

I think this blonde moment is courtesy of my new highlights. That's what I'm claiming anyway.

I've tried to be a better cook over the past couple of weeks. I've been using several different Taste of Home cookbooks. Actually, most of them have turned out pretty well. I was tired of the same 'ole, same 'ole around here. New is good. This week, we are using the Comfort Food, diet one. I've got a great menu for tomorrow night. The Mister gets a massage at 5:00 and I'm going to have a nice dinner waiting when he gets home. Yay me!!

That's enough for now. It's 10:14 and I haven't had any coffee yet. I must remedy that right now. That is entirely unacceptable. Oh, oh! I am going to load all of us up in our jammies (still) and go to Starbucks. I haven't had one in a couple of weeks. I deserve it. I'll let you know how it was.

*giggle

I'm so excited!

The last report....

I unloaded and re-loaded the dishwasher, took the trash out, started soaking the trash can (I don't know *what* that is stuck in the bottom of it - - the bag must have leaked) and I emptied the litter box and put fresh cat litter in it. Today was an icky cleaning day.

I'm going to grab a shower and then fold some clothes.

My reward, you ask? I'm going to do some guilt-free scrapbooking. Right here in my house at my work table. I need to re-load some fonts onto my computer - - just in case I get the urge to journal.

By the way - - I will probably clean the shower while I'm in there. It's easiest to do that way. Anyone else do that?

I'm out.

Smooches.

Another 20 - - the results

More picking up. Mostly stuff on my dresser and in the corner chair of my room.

I also emptied the reservoir tank on our floormate. (Ick. That should always be done right after it's been used. I can't overstate that fact.) I put some water and a little Pine-Sol in it to freshen it up a bit. Ahhhh - - the clean fresh scent of pine. (Mom - - I swear, if you say *one* word about smelling the real pine, I won't be your friend anymore.)

A task I wasn't counting on - - taping back together the Connect Four box lid. Pre-schoolers. The world is their romping room. I had some issues with the packing tape. It's done now and the game is back in its home.

20 more...

Whew...

Okay, I picked up toys and stuff in the living room, cleaned off my bathroom counter top, cleaned it and both of our sinks, plus the mirror in there. I did the same thing in the kid's bathroom. Plus their toilet. Ick. I also dusted the television and entertainment center.

Off to take 20 more...

My first 20 minute cleaning challenge of the day...

It is 2:50. I will check back in at 3:10.

Welcome Home, HP. Welcome Home!

That's right friends and neighbors. My laptop arrived back in West Texas yesterday. And I'm happy to report that it is functioning properly.

Yes - - life is just fantabulous.

Another tidbit from yesterday.

I was an hour early for my hair appointment. Not on purpose. I wrote the time down wrong or something. So - - I offered to make a run down to McAllister's for my stylist and good friend. She accepted with a big smile. I waited in line at McA's *forever.* When I was finally helped by Ms. Snarky, she barely spoke two words to me. I was, at this point, nearly late getting back for my appointment. So, I grabbed my change, stuffed it in my pocket and went on my merry way.

After my hair appointment, I looked at the change she'd given me and realized she shorted me $5. I gave her a twenty dollar bill and she gave me two fives, a one and some change. And no receipt. Crap.

I called down to the store and finally got a hold of the manager. He agreed to give me my $5. Just on merit. I'd just have to drive back down there to get it. He said he wouldn't be there, but he'd tell the night manager to expect me. He lied. She knew nothing of it and was actually quite suspicious. Ms. Snarky was still there and I pointed her out. She didn't have pretty looks for me. Or an apology. They were actually pretty hateful. So - - I might be taking a hiatus from the sweet teas for a spell. I don't need them anyway.

We are home for the day today. No plans to go anywhere. Yesterday was enough for me.

I'm going to do some of those 20 minute cleaning challenges this afternoon. Be watching my posts to see what I get accomplished. As if you care. *giggle* It's mostly accountability for me. But feel free to join in if you like. Let me know what *you* get done in twenty. It should be some good times.

Cross your fingers!

My laptop should be back today. Let's hope they fixed it this time.

I'm headed to the pool with the kids and some friends. Then I get my hair highlighted today. (Yay!) I'll check back in with my blogging world tonight.

Have a blessed Monday!!!

Tonight...

All hail the Scrapbook Diva!!

Help...

This is me today. My luck has just sucked lately. The good news is that my eye isn't pink. I don't think I ever had pink eye. I must have just gotten something in my eye. It *was* pink. I guess I jumped the gun on that one. My head though - - oye. It's better now because I went and got an injection for it. (Mom - - thanks for watching the boys this morning!) So for all of you that sent me e-mails today - - I'm not ignoring you. I'm just loopy. Back to bed.

Pink

Apparently my new blog clothes aren't the only thing pink.

MY EYE!!!

Where in the heck did I get pink eye? I can't blame it on my children, they don't have it. My best guess is either the shopping cart at Target or at the movies. (I took the kids to see Space Chimps.) You can't touch freakin' anything anymore.

I feel like such trash. I hate the pink eye. It burns and it itches. And - - it's costly. Buh-bye eye makeup.

Gross. Just - - gross.