Okay, let me break it down. I went from two jobs -1 FT admin to 1 PT retail, to 1 PT retail mgmt, to FT retail mgmt. This all while trying to be a good mom and wife. Hahahaha. Will this explain why I haven't written? Nope? Okay, I'll have to live with that. I plan on writing more often. It may be in more of a rambling state, but at least it's typed out.
The house project has gone out of control. Small improvements have been made.Unfortunately, for each one we went about two steps back. I have had no social life, but I blame that on the house projects(or lack of) over anything else. Who am I kidding? It was our crazy schedule, then the house.
I am transitioning jobs and will have a few days off in-between. Those will be spent on the house for my own sanity. I have set specific goals. This time I mapped out  how to go about achieving them. I briefly have it outline below:

1. Clear clutter-garage sale with community, anything else goes to Goodwill.
2. Paint den, entry and kitchen I plan on earning a lot of commission to pay for a painter. I loathe painting!
3. Finish downstairs bath/laundry room
4. Complete the bedrooms

When I achieve the first two I will be celebrating! I aim for this to be all complete by the first week of August. Yes, August 2010. I have been working on my social skills as well. (see earlier posts of explanation) I have grown closer to MDoodles, our former nanny I guess you'd call her. The dynamics have changed in the relationship most definitely! She "grew up" (she was always mature for her age), got married, and now they are the godparents to our boys. (she's actually a better mom to them than me. I am not ashamed to admit that. It just means we picked great godparents) As the age gap seems to disappear, we have become friends. She's introduced me to a new friend and I'm actually excited! New Friend has dubbed me her sushi friend. I have rekindled a friendship from CWC and have plans on keeping that going too. Even after she moves! All of these fantastic gals have been kind, fun, and brutally honest when necessary with me. We also have had some great kool-aid laughs. You know the kind that they'll still be your friend after you laugh so hard kool-aid comes out your nose? Okay, now it's more like tea. Side note- I don't recommend doing this with a mocha frappuccino!  My point is they know the real me and still choose to hang around. Pretty cool huh?
My goal is to have a W5 BBQ in mid-August when New Friend moves here for good. I know that will be the motivation needed to complete the house projects. What a sweet reward it will be!