Ten on Tuesday

1. I am using my scrapbook supplies weekly in my planning.

2.  I forgot how much I love playing with stickers and paper.

3. Still battling the enemy- depression- with my oldest son.

4. Ian has settled back into his school routine very well.

5. Speaking of school, I am SO excited to be back.  I have really missed teaching.

6. The wrist doctor has prescribed more occupational therapy for me.  UGH.

7.  I had to have a steroid injection in my wrist. Talk about painful! Really. Did he have to move that needle around so much?

8.  JC and I are enjoying The Walking Dead this season. It has been very different than past seasons.  I like that.

9.  I really want to plan a getaway weekend with JC and the boys- no electronics, just family time.

10. I recently discovered BookBub- FREE and really cheap electronic books. I love the site.  I have gotten enough books to keep me reading for many months. It's awesome!

Ten on Tuesday

1. I ordered my first Kikki-K planner from the Australian website.  I cannot wait until it get here! I chose the ice blue perforated A5. It is gorgeous!

2. I'm currently scouring Etsy to find a printable direct sales planner. It is frustrating. I have found several I like, but they are not in an A5 format.

3. I am nervous about a meeting we have tomorrow for our youngest son. I'm praying it goes well.

4. I lost my glasses. They aren't helping me all that much ever since the migraines altered my vision. Regardless, I need them until I can get a new prescription.

5. Jake and Casey's fish died. :( Casey doesn't know yet.

6. I need to make an appointment at the Vet for Ripley. His skin is bothering him again.

7. I'm excited to go back to work next month. I have missed my students!

8. JC has a gig on Saturday night. I'd like to go, but the bar is too smoky.

9. I'm thinking of changing some of the day of the week post topics.

10. I just read Of Mice and Men. It is such a powerful story. (I did cry when I read the end.)

Ten on Tuesday

1. Depression sucks.

2. Living with someone who has depression is hard.

3. Spending one on one time with my  boys is so important to me.

4. I need to read more.

5. I love being creative.

6. I must eat popcorn when I watch a movie.

7. My parents are my heroes.

8. I cannot wait to watch the Steelers on Sunday!

9. I want to take a digital photography class.

10. I'm so behind in my real estate class.

Ten on Tuesday

1. I didn't have enough coffee today.
2. I didn't get enough sleep last night.
3. My to-do list is way too long.
4. I'm dreading occupational therapy because I know it's going to hurt.
5. I look awful in red lipstick.
6. I got my hair completely stuck in my splint today. What a mess!
7. I need to decorate for Christmas. {I'm a huge slacker this year.}
8. I'm wondering when I am going to hear back from my doctor about the CPAP machine that I'm going to have to use. {ugh}
9. I am so curious about the use of essential oils. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to eliminate toxic substances from our lives?
10. I wish I had a room of my own in this house of males.  A place I could go to write, create, nap, dream, think.

Ten on Tuesday

1. My cast comes off {hopefully} in six days!

2. I am over-the-moon excited to get rid of the horrid cast!

3. I'm hoping to be back to work in exactly one week. {Miss the kiddos.}

4. I just got some new fountain pens and can't wait to try them out.

5. I am upset that my son is still dealing with incessant bullying. Why can't the kids just leave him alone?

6. It hurts me that I can't fix everything for my kids.

7. Menopause is kicking my butt.

8. I had a sleep study last night. It was actually my second night.  I had to be monitored with a CPAP machine.  I ended up having s horrible night.  The tech kept coming in the room to tape wires back on and adjust the mask. I have no idea how I'm going to manage with a CPAP machine at home.

9. Today is my sister's birthday.  Happy birthday, Missy!

10. My panic attack is having a panic attack.  It's just that kind of day.

Ten on Tuesday'

I'm tweaking my theme a bit for today. In celebration of Thanksgiving in just two days, I want to tell you ten things I am thankful for.

1. I am blessed to be married to my best friend.
2. I am even more blessed that he has put up with me for almost 24 years! (He's a keeper!)
3. I am thankful for my oldest son's ability to calm his younger brother down whenever he's mad.
4. I am thankful for my youngest son's ability to get his older brother to confide in him.
5. I am grateful I have two amazing sons. (No, boys aren't as easy to raise as I was led to believe.)
6. I am blessed to be an aunt to two super cool nephews and five beautiful nieces.
7. I am grateful I don't have daughters (Oh! The drama! Even so, I am hopeful that one day I will have granddaughters.)
8. I am thankful to whomever created coffee. You are seriously my hero!
9. I am truly blessed to have the two most amazing parents in the entire universe.
10. I am thankful for my sisters- especially since they are still talking to me after all the years of bossing them around when we were younger.
11. (Yes, I know that I was supposed to stop at 10, but I can't) I am grateful for my little brother; I'm hoping we will become closer in time.
12. I am thankful to my brothers- and sister-in-law.  God help them!
13. I am thankful that even though it's not been an easy life to live, I am still living it.

What are YOU thankful for?

Ten on Tuesday

1. I adore my dog Ripley. We adopted him from Save A Yorkie rescue when he was only 10 months old.  He's 5.5 years old now.  He has brought us so much happiness.  He's definitely a momma's boy too.  :)
2. I'm a presenter with Younique.  Never heard of Younique? Girl, we need to talk!
3. I love handbags- especially large handbags.  I am of the belief that a girl can never have too many handbags.
4. Thanksgiving is not in my top five for holidays.  I don't like turkey or cranberries.
5. I have a short story published in Chicken Soup for the Scrapbooker's Soul.
6. I just might be a little too addicted to coffee. (It's bad when my students can tell whether or not I have had coffee as soon as I begin to speak. They truly ask me to drink coffee before teaching!)
7. I have been in the hospital more times than I can count on two fingers.
8. I just found out I have sleep apnea. Now I need to get fitted with a C-Pap machine. Ugh!
9. I also suffer from short term memory loss.  I have n o idea why and it's so irritating to deal with.
10. I love happy mail.  I haven't gotten any in such a long time though.

Ten on Tuesday

1. I'm currently working on the Holiday gift list. I'm excited to share these products with you!

2. I have to go to the hospital every day this week for infusions for my migraine. The doctor is trying to break the cycle. I'm hoping it works! Migraines are awful.

3. My sweet dog Ripley isn't feeling well either. He has an ear infection. He doesn't like his antibiotic.

4. My brother is getting married on Friday! I'm so happy to welcome his fiance Erica into our family!

5. My arm is in a purple cast.

6. I'm not allowed to drive until I'm cleared by my neurologist on December 8.

7. I absolutely love pajamas! Really. I could wear them all day.  Every day. They are my favorite gift to receive too.

8. I'm almost done Christmas shopping for my sons.  This is a huge accomplishment! {I'm sure I'll still be wrapping presents on Christmas Eve again this year.}

9. I miss Starbucks holiday cups.

10. My favorite food is macaroni and cheese.