Jun
8
2010
10 on Tuesday
1. I’m really boring with no photos to share. Sorry about that. I’m knee deep in laundry (actually more like armpit deep) getting ready for our trip to the beach this weekend. Seriously…who wears all these clothes?
2. 3 more sleeps til we jam pack the car with every shovel and sand pail in the Cooper house and head off for North Carolina. Did I mention it is a 20 hour car ride? I’m fairly certain I might die mid-way through the trip. Did I mention I loathe being in the car? Oh the things we will do for a vacation when we are broke 
The kids are beyond excited to make our yearly trek though and I must admit, they are starting to wear off on me. The lap of the waves and salt air is starting to call my name! I love our tacky little condo. We have loved it so much the last few trips that last year we bought our week to ensure that we always take the time to come together as a family and take a break. Hopefully next year we’ll have another little one to buy tiny swim trunks for!
3. I am having a decorating crisis. Meaning…I have the overwhelming urge to pilfrige through my entire house leaving no corner unturned and re-decorate everything. I can’t seem to shake the feeling. Which is rather unfortunate as we have absolutely no money for decorating (it is all going towards our first round of ET airfare!) So. This is what I’m thinking. There has to be someone out there with a BIG OLD house in the country with shabby cottage decor who wants to trade places with me, right? I’m happy to provide a modestly decorated (albiet early 2000s sage greeb and red) newish house in the burbs. Come on…who wants to make the trade??
4. J’s got her BOB back. Whew…I’m SO glad. Man I really should have a picture of that. She decided Sunday night she wanted to cut off her locks. I breathed a huge sigh of relief. She’s a bob kind of girl. Now she’s got her spunk back. A is still apparently growing her locks to her ankles though so don’t fear…there will still be plenty of ghastly shrieks and tears during our morning ritual.
5. Tomorrow is the real, official BIG DAY for my little man. {sigh} We will likely celebrate with a few cupcakes after dinner and a couple of presents (sand toys and a new swim suit). We had him tested yesterday for some speech help…he was border line for a referral. Then today at the “hair cut store” he came running to me and said, “Look Mommy…I have a ball” as clear as day. Crazy kid. Stay little forever buddy…you’re killing me here!
6. I’ve got a fun little chair project I’ve been working on this past week. I’m hoping I haven’t ruined it. I’ll share pictures when I get back if it doesn’t end up in the dumpster
7. We are still battling some big (and little) decisions in our household. Things that make my brain tired and are bigger than I know how to think. I catch myself feeling completely overwhelmed and then remind myself that I’m not really in control anyways. I’m getting pretty good at giving things up. The problem is…I’m pretty good at taking them back too. And that is a dangerous game. Lots of prayer and late night chats. But life is still good in the meantime…while we watch and pray. And for that I am very thankful.
8. If I had the guts I would totally do THIS. I’m wiping the drool from my keyboard as I type. Isn’t that loverly? I have an obscene obsession with paint (see #3) and have to daily resist the urge to cover every surface in my house. Paint is glorious.
9. We are still holding at #3. We should receive our monthly update email this week although I’m fairly certain nothing has changed. We are still getting deliciously close though!
10. It’s stormy and pitch black right now…and I have little ones to bathe and Baby Magic to smell. HAPPY TUESDAY friends!
If you come anywhere close to Charlotte on your way to and from the beach, we’d LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to give you a car break, meal, place to stay, whatever you need!
I’m not even sure what the path from KC to Outer Banks is, but just in case …..
Love,
Kara
1. i’m SUPPOSED to be armpit deep in laundry, but i’m just too tired. here i sit.
2. i’m SUPPOSED to be planning a little beach getaway. i’m overwhelmed with choices and research. we need to find a place that we love like you to continue to go back to. your kids will have such fond memories of that!
3. YOUR #3? me, too. seriously. REALLY BAD. i want to sell everything in our house and start over. for reals.
4. you’re hilarious with the girls’ hair. J does look adorable with a bob. i’m secretly hoping that my girls want to grow theirs back out, but refused to say anything because: 1) i don’t want them to think hair is that important 2) i don’t want them to NOT want to just because mom said.
5. you should TOTALLY paint your piano. i love that. i’d go for an aqua or pea green! =)
6. #3 on the list……i just can’t believe it. you are going to see your little boy’s face SO SOON.
7. will continue praying for your sweet family & off to pray about your #7 right after this.
8. ten things is really hard. =)
yeah the bob is back…how i love a bob on that little girl!
my advice? get to the beach…forget about the numbers, the lack of funding, paint choices…..just breathe the salty air, walk on the beach, feel the sand between your toes. it will all still be there when you get home. there will be plenty of time to think about the future.
hugs to you, sweet sis
Ghastly shrieks and tears are in my future…is this what you’re telling me??!! Totally jealous of your beach trip. We traded our beach trip (yes, literally…to FL), for my new camera. *sigh* Have a blast!
The beach sounds wonderful. In addition to great family time, just think of all the great pictures you’re gonna get! The 20 hour drive will be worth it.
The beach trip sounds wonderful, actually the car ride too. I can’t wait for our 24 hour hike down to FL soon. I’m a car girl, no kids to chase after if they are all strapped in…hehe.
YES to painting your piano!!! Immediately! I would paint mine if I didn’t think my mom would have a heart attack (she bought it). Love that color too.
I saw that piano the other day too and thought… oh how that would be cool… my parent’s just gave us theirs and I was so tempted to give that some serious thought!
I have been having that same feeling about redecorating… no budget for it here either… but it’s fun to dream… then one day when we do have the money we’ll already know what we want!
Hope you guys have fun at the beach… NC beaches are the BEST!
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