What did I learn from my Mom?

Today is Mother's Day and I have been reminded all day of the blessings of being a Mom.  Because of being a Mom I have a beautiful daughter who served me See's Candy in bed this morning while her Dad carried a big cup of milk.  Because of being a Mom I went to the Nellis 300 Lanes and started the Summer Fun League.  I started volunteering in bowling cause of my sons.  Because of being a Mom I had dinner at Steak N Shake with my middle son Christopher and his girl friend Trisha.  Because of being a Mom we were joined by the Keaton's who I would never had met if Michelle and I had not been room Mom's at Christopher, Matthew and Megan's 2nd grade class.  And because of our freindships our families are forever entwined. 

So to nite I can't but help but think of my own Mom and what she has taught me.  We have not always had a close relationship but I have learned alot from my Mom.  She has taught me that even tho she doesn't show love and concern the way I expect her to she loves me and is still concerned  and cares.  And that people don't always show their emotions but have huge hearts.  She has taught me to hang onto valuable friends.  She taught me to fight for your children. She taught me thru her example of how to be a great partner to my husband. And she has taught me to face my RA with strength and humor.  My mother has just finished 12 rounds of chemo theraphy because of Colon Cancer and yet she never had a set back and even laughed.  We had a hour long conversation about losing hair and wigs and laughed thru most of it.  My mother is a strong women and from her I hope I have learned to be one also.  And I plan to teach my daughter to be strong just like us.

And so Mom just for you.  I will wear your goofy Georgia Tech hat you made to keep my head warm since I shaved off my hair to show my support for you while you face cancer in true Marie fashion.  I love you Mom!

Lets talk organization!

Thought I would take a minute and talk about organization.  Those of you that know me must think my CDO is kicking.  hehehehe  I am the queen of containers and drawers but there are simple things around the house that can help you get organized you might not of thought about. 

I needed a trash can for my studio.  Plastic cans are ugly and sure I can paint it or Modge Podge it but I have the time?  Walking thru the garage I came upon a basket.  Its perfect.  Its pretty and the color of my studio and it has handles!!

I have backstock of supplies but limited space so what to do with them?  TADA!!  A shoe orginer from Kmart!  I choose the one with clear pockets so I can see what I need and it usually hangs on the back of the door so no one has to look at it.

My last one.  Need a small trash can for your desk, table or bedside.  How about a empty tissue box.  I like the square ones and you can even get them in cute colors or designs.

Now look around your house, your garage or even the trash and think outside the box.  HAPPY ORGANIZING!!!

Its been a long time since I blogged last.  To say all is good would be a lie.  Some good things have happened.  We are settled in at Angie's. Most days I have a routine but most I still find it hard to get out of bed.  Having Isabella defiantly keeps me going.  I can't help but smile when she comes into the room and asks me if I had a good quiet time.  What we call her naps.  The volunteer appreciation event was awesome and I had a great time with the bowlers, volunteers and coaches at the Nevada Youth State Tournament in Reno.  As usual the drive with Kipp was fun and got videos.  On a side note this summer we will be pulling our bank account with Armed Forces Bank for freezing our debit card and leaving us stranded for a hour. 

Jason needs a job!!!  He has applied at all the contractors and now moved onto K-mart, Lowe's and such.  Not that I am saying that these are beneath him or us.  We found out that the contractors that normally would hire him with UAV experience are renogationating their contracts and are not hiring till August.  UGH!!!

Why Am I Sitting At This Computer?

So the day has finally come.  Today is the final day in the base house at 5A McCarran Blvd, Nellis AFB.  And here I sit.  On the computer.  I just loaded my farm cause I need to see if my neighbors sent me stuff to finish my much needed bunny hutch.  (Anyone catching the sarcasim?)  As usual there is so much to do.  Is anyone ever ready when the movers walk in the door?  Anyone?  Say yes and I am gonna throw my imaginary bunny hutch at you.  I guess the purpose of this blog is just to admit I am being lazy and also in some denial.  If I just sit here and farm all day will tomorrow really happen?  By law if we don't pay housing "rent" they have to wait 30 days before they can kick us out. 

Okay time for denial to be over.  ooooo I am over half way to finishing my bunny hutch.  I think I will be in denial for a little while longer.  After all don't I have that right?

A New Journey

Originally I started this blog site to promote my business.  Kinda just like every other women out there hawking their bows.  I will still be promoting my business here but today my life has changed so much I thought blogging about what is going on in my life would help me make sense of what is going on and maybe even help someone in my similar situation. 

What started this change?  February 20th did.  The day began awesome enough.  Spent an entire day of shopping and girl time with my Christy's.  Christy Bourgeois and Christy Davison will be featured allot because they are two of the few women in my life I can be me.  I know clique little saying but they have seen me at my absolute worse and my best and yet still keep showing up.  Without them and my BFF Michelle Keaton, and my high school BFF's Brenda and Beth, and other women who will make it in this blog I would not be able to make it thru this life and what it holds.  I know detour from the story but get use to it, I do it alot.  Sooo after this most excellent day and so many laughs, explosions and money spent we make it back home.  At 1st it seemed like any other nite in the Robinson home.  But then little things started catching my eye.  1st my hubby of almost 13 years was dressed on a day off.  This is not normal.  Second Christy D was now following me into the house after announcing she HAD to get home to her hubby and kids.  After praising my hubby for FINALLY hanging up the antique fruit and veggis scale in the kitchen.  In his oh so dramatic way, I need you to calm, come sit, blah blah blah, he told me that he had failed his fit test in November and had been lying to me all this time and was being kicked out of the Air Force.  We have been thru him failing his fit test for 5 years.  I have done just about everything to help him.  Diet, exercise, sexual favors, yelling, I even threatened to leave him.  But the military is downsizing and they are looking for excuses to kick people out and my hubby gave them one.  So not only was I dealing with the shock, fear, but he lied to me for months and he was being kicked out two days later!!!!   Right now we are in the middle of a move.  Stuff is going over to a wonderful person who I refer to as my sister in Angel Angie's house and the rest in storage.  The movers come in two days to pack and then pick it up the next. 

The final decision to start blogging is we had to put to sleep my beloved dog Magnolia Mae.  Maggie was 13 in December and was deaf and had hip issues.  Last nite she had lost the ability to stand up and began throwing up and couldn't make it outside to pee.  So this morning we decided to send her to God.  I am hoping this will help me heal.

So follow me along if you will.  Warning there will be cussing.  There will be moments of pure bi-polar thoughts and there will be rants.  So good luck if you decide to stick it out.  Those of you that know me there will also be laughter and many many dur moments too.