Just Throw in the Towel...

Sigh.  So, you know how as you get older, people will say "you know you're old when..." and then they'll give a few different reasons. Like, when the thought of going drinking at the club makes you exhausted instead of excited.  Or your idea of a vacation is just to be left alone for 5 minutes.  Or you start getting these aches and pains that you never got before.  Or you start saying those cringe-worthy things to your kids that your parents used to say to you (barf).      Or you get your first gray hair.  Well, you guys, my life is OVER... wanna know why? Because I did find my first gray hair.  No big deal, you say? Well, I'm not talking about on my head... I'm talking about...      DOWN THERE!!   

Sorry hubs, you're my "in case of emergency" and this was TOTALLY an emergency!

  What the crap, people???? I'm sure I've vaguely heard that this happens to people, or whatever, but surely... SURELY it would never happen to me, right?  I mean... when you think it's a piece of lint or a thread from your undies or something and you try to brush it off.. and then realize it's friggin' attached to your body?!!?     HOLY BABY JESUS.  I just wanted to cry.  I mean, think about it.  This is the beginning of the end.  If you get gray hairs on your head, you could certainly dye your hair. If you start getting some fine lines and wrinkles, you could always try anti-aging creme or botox, even. But what are you supposed to do with decrepit, down-there hairs??? Sure, plucking could be a short-term solution.  But when there gets to be more salt than there is pepper... oh Lordy.       

It's just a moldy rock, people, relax. 

 

It sucks, that's how. Thanks for asking. 

Please somebody come sympathize with me and tell me it will be OK! 
--- Alright, enough bitterness for one evening. ;) I've teamed up with my buddy Jo from Jo, My Gosh! and friends for a pretty awesome giveaway. Enter below. Good luck! 

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It's that time again! A Hump Day Hop #7

Welcome to the 7th Hump Day Hop! 

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We are excited to have Kera from Nugget on a Budget as our co-host this week!

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P.S. You still have a few hours to check out this super awesome giveaway that I'm a part of in celebration of Jenn @ Party of One's birthday! Click here to enter for your chance to win amazing prizes! 

If Only I Could Freeze Time!

Amidst the chaos of this past week, I completely forgot to tell you guys that Dom graduated from preschool!  This kid is growing up way too fast and I don't like it one bit!!!  
This little guy.... 

...is now this little guy:

Sniffle. If only I could keep him at 4 forever! 
Anyway, my lovely friend Jenn from Party of One is hosting an awesome birthday giveaway!  Check it out:  ----------------

Hi Everyone!
My name is Jenn and I blog over at Party of One.  Butttttt since today I'm celebrating the 5th anniversary of my 21st birthday.  AKA I'm turning 26...eek! 
I've decided to turn this into ONE, HUGE PARTY! 
I wanted to celebrate ALL OF YOU by hosting an awesome, fun, super amazing prize filled giveaway!

Think of it this way...you're here parting with me, having a glass of wine (or whatever you're drinking as you read this!) &]you (probably!) get to leave with an lovely goody bag given to you by one of my beautiful, bloggy friends- including the host of this blog! 
There are a whole bunch of prizes...and for every prize there will be a DIFFERENT winner. Let's face it, your chances of "going home" with a goody bag are quite good!!
Take a look below, check out what some of these FUN prize packages are and then get to entering!
PS- there is a separate entry for EACH prize! Enter them all, enter a few...sit back and wait to be the big winner of one of these fabulous prize packages!!
 

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And FINALLY you are entered to win the grand prize- a hand picked, prize packed put together by yours truly!

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Just a little reminder

Hello lovers!  Sorry I haven't been around much.  You may have seen this post about my step-dad being ill and in the hospital.  He passed away Monday night, so I've been helping my mom make arrangements. 

I'm really not good at emotional situations, it's hard for me to comfort other people, I really just don't know what to say or do.  It doesn't mean that I don't care, because I truly do. But people often perceive me as being indifferent or cold.  I think my brain just can't process it, so it shuts down and doesn't really let anything in, so I usually end up feeling numb. But I just tried to be there and let my mom cry and listen when she needed to talk.   

The hardest part was when we were at the funeral home and I stepped out of the viewing room to give my mom some privacy.  I could just hear this painful anguished cry through the closed doors. That was really, really hard.

But I know she takes comfort in the fact that he is at peace now and no longer in pain.  

So anyway, here's a little reminder to gather close the ones you love and give them that extra kiss and hug and let them know just how much you love them.  xo

A Hump Day Hop #6

Welcome to the 6th Hump Day Hop! 
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We are excited to have Kate from Life as I know it as our co-host this week!

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I'm in a funk. And I also love my hubby. And books.

Do you ever just feel so tired that you end up feeling numb? Like you couldn't possibly squeeze another morsel of energy out of you, no matter how hard you tried?  That's how I feel. I have no motivation to do anything, I just want to sit in my trusty recliner, under a warm blanket, and stare off into space.  
I'm lucky to have a husband who understands me and my moods and knows what I need, when I need it. Sometimes, I just need to be in a funk and be left alone for awhile. And he'll just be there for me. It's comforting. I love him. I know, mushy gushy, not my specialty. 
But books, now those are my specialty.  I'm excited to be a part of the Books n' Bloggers swap! If you love books, you'll want to join this one.  You'll get paired with another blogger and get 3 books! Sounds pretty awesome sauce to me. Sign up here by 9 June.  

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Let's Get Hoppin'!

Welcome to the 5th Hump Day Hop! 
Brought to you by myself and my two favorite bloggers...

We are excited to have Lianna from Lulabelle as our co-host this week!

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