A Full Nights Sleep

I'm really behind in my blogging. I promise, soon I will have some photos from Andy's first birthday, our first big movie, and our cousin visit from a few weeks ago. I am finally at a point in my life where I can get a full nights sleep and I'm getting some energy back. Maybe too much energy. I just needed to get this post up for those that are waiting to see something very "Marti"...

Andy can't bear to read further. I have been on a cleaning spree. LOTS of Goodwill trips this month. I love the downsized simplicity and freedom to purchase home decor that is fresh and new. I've also been really consumed and thinking constantlly about the little guy I'm currently trying to help. Rob has nicknamed him my "loose tooth". Maybe someday I will link to his story if his momma ever shares it. Until then, I appreciate the continued prayer for wisdom and healing and respect for the privacy in the matter.

Until then, here are some other things that have kept me busy. I continue to allow my children to dress themselves.
Ummmm.. these are Andy's toes. When I painted Suzy and my toes pink, he was very insistent with his, "I TOOOO!" How can a momma say "no"? Rob will be pleased. When I touched up today, we changed Andy's color to a dark blue.... :P
I allow my children to do things I probably shouldn't. Once again, I'm either a really fun mom...
Or completely irresponsible. In defense, many handwriting programs praise the value of writing with pudding. Granted, they don't exactly mention doing it on the counter with bare feet....
And lastly, I am posting this because a certain someone dared me. You see, I am a Groupon Junkie. When a Groupon came out last week for $10 pole dancing lessons, I joked with a friend. It became a dare. It became a super fun reality. Granted, I can not bend my legs today. But, it was sooooo much fun. I think the best part was doing something completely crazy with a very good friend. A church friend, none the less. A fellow bloggin' momma.... Her secret is safe with me. The reaction from our instructor that we were church buddies and the reaction from Rob when I texted him the photo of where I was (not your typical "Ladies Night"....for me). Well, let's just say that the $10 was well spent.
This photo makes me double smile because I actually changed out of my work out clothes to take it. Truly, it's a very well lit studio with only three poles for very private and respectful lessons that actually focused more on athletisism and exercise than anything else. This bathing suit is so ironic here because it's a classic Mommy Suit that squeezes you in and hides just about everything with the big skirt. The shoes? .... Ahem.... Nicole, remember when I teased you at your wedding about the Dorothy shoes from Kansas? Uhu.... I still have them. What has it been, like 15 years..... They survived the big purge of 2010. ;) Love you, dear friend. I have a feeling you would have jumped on that pole with me! Ha!