When worlds collide

It's a trifecta. What would be the 3 things you would ever think about me... ok maybe I don't want to know...
So we all know I like to save a dime. Don't be a hater. I do like a good time saver for the sake of sanity (thank God for uncrustables: totally worth no soggy bread, frozen/ ready by lunch, and no leaky), but for the most part, I'll buy the big bag of prezels and put them into containers instead of snack bags.
So, that's what i started doing. I baggied up things, I bought wholesale, I couponed. Then one day someone mentions cloth diapers... no way, right? Wait, I could save some money... and then i thought, " and i'm saving the environment!" The more i thought about it, the more i liked the idea of saving mother earth. Johnny, however, not so excited. "I have to spray poop!"?
So, cloth diapers were a no go.
But i started thinking of other ways that i could PRACTICALLY help protect our natural blah blah blah. i now use reusable containers instead of baggies most times. i recycle hard core. I grow veggies in the yard... i would do gray water, but we're in a drought and seriously not worth my time. I've researched composting (still working on johnny)... slowly but surely i am officially turning granola.
Then last week, we hit a new level in my third aspect of me: food. Now not only am i trying to save money, the environment, but do things creatively.... so I bought cloth potty training pants... less poo. We juice. and a couple days ago, I announced that i'm making my own yogurt!
Say WHATTT? yes , next week, i embark on a new cooking adventure and use live cultures...
i'm a live culture so soak it up friends... who knew i could be crunchy and this awesome!

why honesty is not the best policy

Don't get me wrong, I want you to tell me the truth. There is the horrible trend out now among children. They feel the overwhelming need to have word vomit all over me and my children and other children.... and when I look at the parents after such rancid comments, usually i'm getting the excuse that "atleast they're being honest"
I'm thick skinned (ok not true, but I think I have a layer of tephlon in there).
Situation 1:
In the car and Ella is singing a song about who knows what, but she's passionate about it. Zoe gets this face like she's struggling to keep the vomit down, when all of the sudden it comes out.
Zoe: Ella, Could you please stop singing... (she tried to swallow the vomit down) because... well... it's really annoying and no one wants to listen to you.
well, atleast she's being honest! NO!!! not honest, rude! Sometimes there's a point to shut up.
Situation last week:
Boy in my car playing. Girl gets in...
Girl: How old are you? (yes , this is the opening statement)
Boy: 7
Girl: hmmmm, well you're short. stand next to me. yah, I'm pretty sure you're too short to be older than me, maybe you're just dumb.
word vomit! REALLY!!??? there's only so much cleaning up I can do ... and about 90% happens in the car... maybe it's the rolling wheels making them sick, bumps, windshield wipers.
Has TV taught our kids this... have parents? I always tell my girls to be honest and to use their big girl voices if they have a problem (logic please) instead of whining and yelling stop... tell them what you'd like them to stop and maybe why... key point to use from now on: MAYBE why.
So, this birthday, I'm shooting for the unexpected: I'm shooting to reduce the amount of word vomit I have to clean up in my car! Good luck on your end... don't let it in my car!

32 comes with more Krumping

I mean, each year has been getting better. 29 was the worst, 30 was good, 31 was better.... but 32 I'm pretty sure will come with the unexpected.
What would that look like... more Krumpin in public? or publix?
Unexpectedly this year, I got a pedicure with 3 of my girls on my birthday (and a good friend). I chose fast food over restaurants. I chose 4 girls under the age of 10 rather than a date with my husband. I even grocery shopped with no coupons or grocery list.
I do'nt know what else I'll do this year... maybe move to france... or Africa. Maybe I'll be more reliable or have more patience.. but all I know is 32 is for the unexpected.