Plate = Full

Okay so my goal to be a consistent blogger has not worked out all that well BUT, I want to get back on track.

What has been going on with me?

HOBBY:
I have discovered that I am somewhat good at homemade beauty recipes.  This happened by total happenstance.  The Kidlet had the second instance of lice last month.  If you have children, you know that this is the absolute most disgusting and irritating thing that your child can bring home.  But, it does happen and since I couldn't get rid of her and move, I took this case of lice and made it my bitch!

The first time she had it, I was clueless (and useless).  My PBF had to do everything for me in order to get rid of these pesky creatures.  This time, I was schooled on what to do/when to do it and how often.  SCORE for this Mommy!  I thought that I got it out of hair and home but, it came back.  I contacted a local service that comes to you.  They check heads and house.  Perfect for us but since Ex Hubs and I switch weeks with The Kidlet, we had to have two visits.  While he had our infested child, I decided that I was going to do a little research on this topic as I was concerned about some of the pesticides that were listed in the over the counter products.  HOLY HELL .... we wasted a ton of money!

Olive oil is the best solution to kill the bastards known as lice and apparently for a lot of other problems.  The lice issue is done but this started my search for recipes regarding dry skin or hair, eczema, wind burn, dark under eye circles, chapped lips, etc.  I have been on a kick creating my own versions of these potions, lotions, pastes and elixirs.  I don't eat avocados but I have bought many in the last two weeks.  I have an endless supply of eggs, honey, oatmeal, coconut oil, vinegar, sugar, flour, lemon juice and on and on.  I love it!  I guess for now, I have a hobby and my skin/hair look amazing!

STICKIN' IT:
If you have read my previous blog or this one for the last year, you know that The Kidlet has a strong personality (understatement).  She can be a downright turd-monkey at times and I have really put my foot down on/with her.

She and two of her friends wanted to perform in the school talent show.  I didn't want them to get on stage and just "wing it" so I took the reigns and found an age appropriate song (Crazy in Love by Beyonce) and dance routine.  I had picked out florescent leggings/socks/hair bows, black over-sized t-shirts (that would have glow in the dark hearts sprayed on the front) and black light for their performance.  I also had to learn the choreography so that I could teach them.  Needless to say, it was a time suck but I committed to the girls and their parents so I scheduled practices.  The first two were not great but at least they were "getting" the dance.  At try outs they got through it but not very well but they were approved and we were going to be in the live show.

Last Monday I had scheduled a practice from 3-4:30pm at the school.  The girls were completely out of control.  They would rather play chase, talk about boys and farting than work on the dance.  I gave them not one, not two but three chances to get their act together.  Guess what?  By 3:36pm, I packed up my iPad, speaker, bottled waters, snacks and walked them back into the gym where they stay for after school care and I walked out.  I sent a text to the parents explaining my frustration and that we would not be performing in the talent show.  BOOM!  I made my point loud and clear.

That's about all I have time for now but check back, I just might post again before Friday.  Who knows?