It's OK

Let's jump right in, shall we?

It's OK.......

~to be loving my new iPhone!!!!!
~to have the best Hubs in the world for using his phone upgrade to get me an iPhone.  He's a keeper! Plus he gets my old phone, which is not even a year old
~to be loving how I feel now that I'm adding more exercise to my routine
~to be getting a pretty good handle on this gluten free nonsense
~to crave normal foods like bread, pizza, cheeseburgers, fries, donuts, oreos, the list goes on and on
~to be excited to be a contributing writer for the new Tampa Bay Moms Blog
~to think it's crazy someone wanted me to be a contributing writer (but I'm so happy they did)
~that I pray every night for a full night's sleep.  Em's health situation is starting to really mess with our lives
~that I yelled at the nurse at my pediatrician's last week because she wasn't doing what I needed her to be doing
~that I took things into my own hands and scheduled an ENT consult for Emmy.  Time for the adenoids to come out and the snoring to stop!!!!
~to be a Momma Bear sometimes.  Don't mess with my kiddos!!!!
~to be sick of sleeping with visitors every night

I turn into a giant pillow at night for her

~to be surviving on coffee and caffeine
~to think I have a pretty awesome life!!!!

It's OK

It's Ok.....

~to be sitting in my sweatpants with my new Tory's on because I love them that much!

~to get said Tory's as an Anniversary gift 3 months late
~to love when the kiddos spend the weekend with their grandparents because it means a weekend alone for me and the Hubs
~that I saw my first 3D movie this weekend
~to be excited about being a contributing writer for Tampa Bay Moms Blog
~to get a little anxious when ordering food at a restaurant that doesn't have a specific gluten free menu
~that my friends are amazing!!!!
~that I might be a Dance Mom. I just can't get enough of Em dancing.  Plus she's pretty stellar at it!!!

~that I kinda like this guy.  A lot.

It's Okay

It's OK.......

~to be extremely mad at my kidneys (and my body in general). I think it's revolting against me since I turned 30
~to have an amazing husband
~to love my kids, even when they're trying my last nerve
~to be nervous that Noah's bored with homework already.  He's in Kindergarten for crying out loud.  I broke the news to him that he has another 16 years of homework to deal with so he needs to figure it out now.
~to sneak Benadryl in my kid's Tylenol to get her to fall asleep
~to be ready to revamp my diet and life in order to feel better
~to pin like crazy on Pinterest and eventually get a few pins accomplished
~to love my life, no matter how crazy, painful, out of control it is!

It's OK

Time to link up with Amber and Neely again!

It's OK.......
~to be over school germs.  Noah was back for a measly 4.5 days and now we're all sick with the crud
~to be thrilled we got to the second semester of Kindergarten before having to go get Noah from school because he was sick (that's 2.5 years without a phone call)  This makes me weird, doesn't it?
~to hope that someone will show up at my house and make all of my laundry disappear
~to go to bed at 7pm and wake up at 6:15 the next morning
~to love my Keurig more than I thought I would
~to not miss Starbucks as much as I thought I would
~to be so thankful that my grandma is doing so well after open heart surgery (update tomorrow)
~to be super excited to see Wicked on Sunday!!!  We have Row 11 Orchestra seats!!!!

It's OK

It's OK.....

~to be stressed that Noah turns 6 in 2 days
~to have had a great anniversary
~to be excited about seeing Wicked on the 20th thanks to my amazing brother in law!  Sorry you guys can't go now but I appreciate you giving us your tix as an anniversary gift!
~to be obsessed with grey and yellow
~to want my tax return to be here like yesterday.  We've got so many projects and fun times planned!!!
~to be proud of my kiddos for the way they behaved in Mass this past Sunday
~to be excited that college football is over!!!!!
~that pitchers and catchers report in 33 days!
~to be nervous that we're putting money on our fantasy baseball league this year
~to want to be back to back champion of our fantasy league
~to want my new bathroom
~to have quite the social calendar for January and love every minute of it!!!
 

It's OK

It's OK.......

~to still have last minute Christmas shopping to do
~to be stoked for the kiddos Christmas concert tonight
~to continue to be inspired to by so many bloggers to get my butt back into shape
~to love seeing my Christmas card display filled with cards from blogger turned real life friends
~to be excited about the thought of the amount of overtime I'm getting this week
~to love when my friends get together!  We had a great Friends dinner on Friday!
~to wait in line for 1.5 hours to play in "snow" for 10 minutes.  Hey...I'm a Florida girl.  We don't see snow too often!
~to be ready for a vacation

Noah and the Hubs making a snowman with Froggy during our 10 minute "snow" time

It's OK

It has been forever since I linked up for It's OK Thursday so let's get this thing started!

It's OK.....

~to be obsessed with finishing up my Christmas gifts.
~to have a new found love for Mod Podge (how did I survive this long without it)
~to not really go on Twitter this week
~to have a goal of writing at least 3 posts and this is the first (and only) post written
~to need a few days off (preferably with pay) just so I can sleep
~to be putting my Christmas cards in the mail on Friday
~to be stoked about the Friends Dinner we're hosting on Friday!!
~to be proud of myself for staying on track with my food intake/journaling
~to need to get on the elliptical sometime this week
~to be proud of everyone who's starting C25K!  We need to pick a race to run together!!!
~to be so emotionally spent due to Em's current "phase" I don't know how much more I can handle
~to love that my card display is being filled up with cards from amazing people I've met through blogging
~to be so blessed during this holiday season

It's OK

I can't believe I haven't linked up in a while.  This is truly one of my favorite link ups!

It's OK......
~that I got a lot little excited when I saw Target had Christmas decorations out already.  Bring it on!!!
~to be torn between Shutterfly and Erin Condren for this year's Christmas cards
~to be disappointed that the Bulls aren't doing too well this year while being very proud of them for not looking like complete idiots against FSU last week
~to be disappointed in myself for falling so off track with my weight loss
~to be inspired by all the amazing runners out in the blog world.  I'm ready to get back to running
~to be in love with B12 (more on this later)
~to finally give in to being sick.  I fight it and fight it all the time.  I finally had to realize that it's okay to take a few days to lay in bed and get better.
~to put myself first sometimes
~to love entertaining friends and family
~to be one of the lucky people who absolutely, 100% love my job.  I know this is a rare thing and I'm truly blessed to have found what I am called to do

It's OK

Man, am I glad this week is almost over?!?  I have been so exhausted.  I can't wait for the weekend to roll around so we can hang around the house and pretty much do nothing.  Plus football will be back on Saturday!!!  I'll be sporting my new USF dress all day (even if it means cleaning in it!)

It's OK......

~to be excited about Em's first dance class on Saturday
~to be keeping my fingers crossed that these B12 injections help stop my horrible leg pain
~to be totally stoked that I'm starting my day today in the OR observing a bone marrow harvest
~to be glad that I was able to celebrate my grandfather's life today at church at a Mass in his memory
~to be planning (in my head) the BBQ we'll be hosting next month
~to be nervous that I might not finish our Fantasy Baseball season in 1st place
~to be in disbelief that I've actually written 300 posts!  Here's to 300 more!
~that I have plans to turn my kids's Where's Waldo guessing game (from their kids meals) into a drinking game (check out my instagram pic for a preview....I look AWESOME.....not!)
~that a phone call from a great friend can give me exactly what I need
~to be thankful that I've meet amazing people through blogging who saved me from throwing something at my computer screen trying to make my social media icons work.  This girl is amazing!!!
~to be a proud USF alum and wear green and gold this weekend!!!  Go Bulls!!!!

It's OK

It's OK......

~to be an emotional mess this week
~to talk nonstop on the blog about the kids going to school (I promise I'm done after this week)
~to not like alone time as much as I thought
~to stop at Starbucks every morning after dropping the kids off at school
~to be excited that I've earned my Gold Card!!!
~to dread folding laundry
~to be ready for football season to start!
~to be planning outfits for the USF games and UF games we're going to
~to be sad that baseball season is coming to an end
~to do things just to cheer myself up
~to be scarred for life after having my labs drawn this morning
~to be nervous about what said labs might show
~to want this excruciating leg/hip pain I've been dealing with for 3 weeks now to go away
~to be proud of myself for having posts scheduled all week
~to be excited to have some new followers on this lil blog
~to be obsessed with headbands
~to be totally random
~to be me!!!!

It's OK

I've been a little MIA when it comes to It's OK Thursdays (which is definitely not OK) so here we go......

It's OK......
~to be counting down the days until I have my first day off all to myself....EVER.  Any day off from work I've had in over 5.5 yrs has involved a child being home with me.  Both kids will be in school on Monday and Wednesday is the first full day!  This Momma can't wait!!!
~to plan on getting dressed to take kids to school that day only to come home, change into PJs, sleep all day long, wake up just in time to get dressed and go pick up the kids in the afternoon.  Sounds like heaven!!!
~to take the kids to Starbucks today for breakfast because I have money on my Starbucks card and because I knew that I'd make multiple transactions which means I might hit Gold Card status today!!!
~to be one of those crazy moms who will be running around all weekend like a chicken with it's head cut off finishing up school shopping
~to be excited that I don't have to go back to work until next Thursday!!!
~to think my birthday should be a national holiday!!!!
~to be excited to be 30 on Sunday
~to be blessed with an amazing husband, great kiddos, a wonderful family, and the best friends a girl could ask for!!!

It's Ok to be 30!!!

I'm totally putting a birthday spin on today's It's OK.  Today marks the beginning of the last month of my Twenties.  In one month from now I'll be turning the big Three Oh.  Most people have an issue with turning 30 but I've never really dreaded it (does that make me weird?) Here's why I think It's OK to be 30!




It's OK to be 30.....
~because I have accomplished so much before this big day.  I'm married.  I have 2 kids (and I'm done having kids).  I have an amazing career.  We own a home.  I own my car (well one of them anyways).  That's a lot of HUGE accomplishments before turning 30
~because age is just a number.  It doesn't define who you are as a person
~because that means I get to be crazy whenever I want and blame it on a mid-life crisis ;)
~because even though I'm turning 30, most of my friends are still older than me!!!
~because I don't feel like I'm 30!  I still think I'm fun, cool, and I definitely don't feel old at all
~because it's like being a fine wine....aged to perfection!!!
And for the most important reason.....
 ~because I love my life and wouldn't change a bit of it!!!!


Bring on a new decade!  The past 10 years have been amazing ones!  I can only imagine things getting better!!  I'm truly looking forward to what the Lord has planned for me and what the world has in store for me.
 

It's OK

Happy Thursday and Happy belated Fourth of July!  Hope everyone had a very happy, fun, and safe Independence Day!  We spent the day hanging out with our friends and watching fireworks!  I think it's only fair to continue the celebration with a little "It's OK Thursday!"


It's OK......
~to be stoked that I'm in first place again this week in our Fantasy Baseball league!
~to be thoroughly annoyed at how the Rays have been playing as of late (Hello....I'd like to be back on top of the AL East...thanks)
~to love my new Tory's!!!!
~to be slightly excited that I won an amazing giveaway last week!!!  Can't wait to share all of my goodies with you!!
~to be stalking Erin Condren to see when my Life Planner moves out of the "pending" status
~to be excited to see Brave this weekend, along with an afternoon movie date with the Hubs to see Ted
~to be overly anxious about leaving the kiddos with a babysitter for the first time when the Hubs and I see Ted on Sunday
~to have had the best time with my clinic gals on Friday night for drinks and Magic Mike
~to be in serious need for some girl time....yes I'm talking to you Becca!!!!
~to be excited for PWAT with the Tampa Bay Blogger Gals!!!
~to be sad that we bought Em her first backpack and lunch box for school....why are my kids so grown up?
~to feel so blessed by all the love that is in my life

It's OK

I had to completely edit my It's OK post because so much has happened since the day I originally wrote it.  On Tuesday night, my Grandfather passed away.  It's been such an emotional time for my family.  I'm headed up to Leesburg to see my Grandmother (and my Mom) for the first time since his passing.  I just know how devastated my Grandma is and I'm trying my best to prepare myself for how emotional things are going to be but I don't know if I'll ever be ready.  Please keep my family in your prayers.




It's OK......

~to be totally consumed by my home redecoration project
~to love my new desk!!!
~to be scouring the internet trying to find vintage copies of my favorite books for the desk
~to have a file of pictures that need to turn into canvases in the near future
~to want to move into Crate & Barrel
~that I turned down buying the Tory Burch sandals I wanted because I could use that money on the house (who am I????  I'm blaming this girl for this one)
~to be making my own coffee this pay period just to save money for the house even though it's so not satisfying  like Starbucks is (oh and my quest to the gold card is suffering because of it too)
~to be planning out the look of my EC Life Planner that I desperately need (Hubs....I absolutely need this!!!)
That was my original post.  It's funny to read what was on my mind a few days ago compared to what consumes my thoughts now


~to be thankful I've lived 29 years with all of my grandparents
~to be thankful for the amazing family that God has provided me
~to be thankful for the Hubs.  He never ceases to amaze me in these situations
~to be thankful that my Grandfather is no longer in pain and free from illness
~to be thankful that all my Angels from work get to hang out with both of my Grandfathers up in Heaven
~to be thankful for all the amazing friends I have in my life.  The amount of love and support that I've felt in the past 2 days has been tremendous.  I truly am a lucky girl!!!

My absolute favorite picture of my Grandpa (with Emmy in July of 2010)

It's OK but.....

I'm putting a little spin on this week's It's OK Thursday.  This week, all my It's Ok's are dreams of mine followed by a strong dose of reality. Hope y'all like it!!!

It's OK.......
~to aspire to be a SAHM who prepares the healthiest food, who participates in all the play groups, who has a spotless house, and who does amazing crafts with their kids but......know that I'd drive myself BANANAS if this was my life
~to make my own coffee at home because it's so much cheaper but.....realize that Starbucks will always make a better cup than me, regardless how much it costs
~to say I'm only going to read one more chapter before going to bed but....end up staying up and finishing the book before my head hits the pillow
~to say I'm only eating fro yo once a week but....end up eating it at least 3 times per week

I have a prayer request as well.  Heaven got a new Angel Tuesday night.  We lost one of the cutest little girls.  Please pray for her family as they learn to live without their sweet girl.  Please pray for the doctors and nurses who have cared for this little girl.  We work in a difficult profession where death is part of the game.  But it never makes it easier on us. Unfortunately deaths seem to come in 3's so please pray for all of us as we wait and see what the future holds for our patients.
 

It's OK!!!!!

I just love Thursdays for so many reasons!!!!  It's my clinic day at work (I run the Bone Marrow Transplant clinic on Thursdays).  It means there's one day left until the weekend.  And it's time to link up with Amber and Neely!!!!!




It's OK........

~to cry a little when all of your son's artwork that has been hanging in his classroom comes home in his backpack (why is he going to Kindergarten next year?!?)
~to be jealous of the random people at Starbucks who can leave there without spending more than $3 on a cup of coffee
~to have expensive taste in coffee ;)
~to be totally stoked that I not only have a 3 day weekend but a 4 day weekend!!!1
~to be torn between 2 paint colors for our family room (and have them both painted in random spots on all the walls just to see the way they look in all sorts of light
~that I'm looking forward to finally making this house more of a home this weekend (it's about time too since we've been here for 3 years now and I haven't finished decorating it)

~that it took a lot for me to put myself out there with my blog post a few days ago
~to have gotten so much support after that post
~to be blessed with so many amazing people in my life all because of blogging
~to have such a renewed spirit and outlook on life and everything in it
~to really be happy with where I am and who I am at this very moment

I just love my life!!!!

 

It's OK

OMG where have I been when it comes to It's OK Thursdays?!?!?!  This is by far my favorite link up and I have been seriously neglecting it for weeks now.  Sorry Amber!  So here we are, back in true Thursday style.


It's OK......
~to be stoked that we have awesome things planned every weekend during May
~that I can't wait for the Lady A concert on the 11th!
~to spend the ridiculous amount of money on coffee at Starbucks because I can't recreate it at home
~that I have accepted the fact that I've been HORRIBLE with my Weight Watchers program and I'm now re-focused on my weight loss program
~to be excited that my therapist says she has tons of apps that will help my anxiety
~to admit that I have a therapist
~that I actually like my therapist and finally don't mind going to see her
~that my Fantasy Baseball team borders on being bad  but somehow pulls it out at the end of the week
~that I've been a huge blog slacker lately

It's Ok

It's OK.....

~to be so thankful that this week is almost over.  EMR is kicking our butts in clinic
~to be stoked that USF made it to the tourney!!!
~to be looking forward to our Fantasy Baseball Draft on Sunday although I still have no idea who my first pick is
~to be shocked that the amount of tequila I drank this weekend didn't impact me too much on the scale this week
~to have the best boss ever!!!!
~to have to go out and buy new scrubs because all of my skinny scrubs are getting big
~to have the best friends in the world!!!!!
~to have a few special patients that can make your day so much better just by showing up
~to be more than excited that I'm finally getting my hair cut and colored on Saturday

Here's to the end of week 1 of EMR (and a much needed day off since I'm working every day this week...hello overtime!!!

It's OK

I haven't linked up for It's OK Thursday in a long time (which is NOT OK).  So here goes...

It's OK.....

~to be livid that the email I've been composing for 20 minutes has disappeared, for the second time (and it's an important work email)

~to be so glad this week is over 

~to be super excited for all the fun scheduled next week (2 concerts, 2 trips to the Strawberry Festival, 1 wedding)

~to be excited that I get to wear something other than scrubs to work on Tuesday, even if it means sitting at my desk all day long entering meds into the new computer system

~to be thrilled that the furniture for the porch was delivered today

~to sit and talk to the Hubs in said furniture for 2 hours tonight (increased our face to face talking by like 7000%)

~to think I have the best kids on the planet

~to be itching to get on the elliptical

~to finally be starting to feel the slightest bit better after 8 days of feeling horrible 

~to be looking forward to brunch on Sunday with my Tampa Blogger Gals

~to absolutely love this link up and think of it as the only reason to blog on Thursdays!!!!! 

It's OK

I'm so happy it's Thursday because it means linking up with Amber and Neely for It's Ok Thursday. And let me tell you, this is about the only happy thing going on for me right now.  But I don't want to be Debbie Downer so here goes.....

It's OK.....

~that I haven't commented on many posts this week.  I promise I'm reading everyone's blogs!!!  I just can't keep up right now....

~that I'm horribly frustrated with a situation at work.  So maybe it's not ok but I'm trying to convince myself that it is

~to have splurged a little this week on what I've been eating

~to be looking forward to a good thought-clearing run this weekend

~that I have to give a lecture tomorrow afternoon and I haven't really looked at the powerpoint slides yet

~that I've been planning Noah's teachers's Valentine's gifts for a while now but haven't started them

~to almost be on a first name basis with my local Starbucks barista this week

~to still be up in the air about running a half marathon this weekend

~to be thankful for all the blessings in my life!