Happy Monday!

Well, it looks like my sanity has returned. The older girls went back to school today and it has been peacefully quiet with just the toddler and I at home. Of course I'm completed screwed in about five weeks when school lets out for summer. But luckily it won't be long until our yearly week on the beaches of Tybee Island.

I have a busy week planned this week. Lots of personal and professional work to do. I plan on completing three chapters in the two books I'm working on and a magazine article. As well as numerous household chores, mothering responsibilities, and personal errands.

I just finished my weekly entry for the Less Than Traditional Moms blog (which was inspired by my busy schedule this week). So stop by and check it out.

I will also be working on my monthly newsletter this week. As many of you may know, I send it on the first Wednesday of every month. But this month I want to get it out a little earlier in order to remind readers about my giveaway that's ending on April 30th. I wouldn't want anyone to miss out just because they forgot about the contest. So if you haven't already signed up for my newsletter, you can do so with the white and blue sign-up box on the right. ----->

Well, I guess I better get to work now. Have a happy Monday and a productive week! :-)

Thursday Thirteen - It ain't happenin'!

***This is an announcement from the Christie is a Mommy Emergency System! This week's Thursday Thirteen has been interrupted by the appearance of three little monsters... two of which are home from school on Spring Break. Your regularly scheduled Thursday Thirteen will return next week when Christie can again think straight long enough to concoct an appropriate list of Thursday Thirteens.***

I tell you what, each year the girls get more rowdy. They have been wild-eyed demons this week. Thank goodness that the week is almost over and the big girls will be back to school on Monday. Unfortunately, there are only like 5 more weeks before school is out for summer. Looks like I'll have to throw them outside for the summer months in order to keep any shred of my sanity. LOL!

I haven't been able to write a single word in the two books that I'm working on. I can't think straight when they are all screaming, fighting, tattle-telling, begging for something, or arguing over the tv remote. Then, of course, you must throw in the fact that for some reason the older two must really enjoy hearing the yougest squeal at the top of her lungs. Therefore, they are always doing something to her in order to get that result numerous times throughtout the day.

Too bad it's only 10am... I could use a nice shot of liqour to make it through the rest of the day. Maybe it's time for me to utilize the lock on my bedroom door so that I can hide for a while. LOL!

I hope the rest of you are having a more enjoyable week. I'll be busy tomorrow getting the brakes changed on my van, buying this year's car tags, grocery shopping, and running errands; all with three bratty girls in tow. LOL! Please wish me luck and keep your fingers crossed that I don't end up sitting in a corner, hugging my knees, while rocking and chanting, "No more. Please, no more!" :-)

Thank You, My Friend!

Hello to all of my readers out there. Today's post is going to be a simple one. I just wanted to share with you something that my good friend, Mis made for me. She does such beautiful work and I love to show it off!




If you happen to be in need of any graphic designs, then I fully endorse Mis!

**Unfortunately some of the banner got cut off in the post. To see the full size banner, click here.