Life. As Expected.

I've been noticeably absent, which I know comes as a huge surprise.  I'm pretty sure my last post was plenty to tide you over until now.

Here's a rundown of what's been happening:

1.  The Princess turned 5.  Oh. My. God.  How I have survived the last five years is beyond me; it is hard to believe that I am the mother of a five-year-old.  We had a princess party with a real live princess (my bitch of a friend who STILL fits into her pink puffy prom dress - meanwhile I can't get my big toe into my wedding dress from 8 years ago - love you Tracy!).  We have literally stretched the birthday celebration out for a week and a half.  Of course, my favorite Princess-ism has been, "Mommy, being 5 is really hard.  I have to button my own pants now."

2.  Meanwhile, I've been making my advocacy business official.  The Right to Learn Education Advocacy is up and running.  More on this will come in the next few weeks.

3.  I'm also selling Mary Kay.  Sort of... If you want makeup, buy from me.  If not, then that's your loss (and I guess mine too).  Seriously though, I am hoping to make some additional money to support RTL since I am still in the "establishment" phase of my practice.  Please help me out.  Don't make me beg.  That would be awkward for both of us.

4.  Mohawk Monster went on his first train ride today.  I took him and Lil Bit on Marta to the Thanksgiving Half Marathon expo.  Clearly I lived to tell about it, though I am not sure how much longer I will survive any diseases we may have contracted thanks to the nastiness of Atlanta's public transportation.

5.  It is still four days until Thanksgiving and we have the Christmas tree up.  No, I am not an overachiever.  I just didn't want to listen to anyone beg for the decorations anymore.  Incidentally, it was a great decision... there is absolutely nothing better than watching the excitement in my 2 year old's eyes as she discovers something new every time she looks at the tree.

I love everyone who reads my blog and I really am sorry for neglecting you.  Don't feel alone... I've been neglecting everyone lately.  I will try harder to not be such a stranger.  I just may need a little nudge every now and then.

Love, hugs, and blessings,
The Mama