I don't know what got into me....

maybe it was the rainstorms we've been having,
maybe it's the stench of the dump blowing our way,
maybe it's that the hubby and I have been looking at empty houses thinking of all of the crap we are going to have to move,
maybe it's the Crossfit that's giving me the energy,
maybe it's that my sister and I saw Eclipse today and saw Taylor Lautner with his shirt off,
maybe it's the Rent soundtrack I'm listening to,
maybe it's the fact that Tom and I are running low on undies,
maybe it's that our groomsmen Drew is coming in town this weekend for the 4th and HolyMoly we are having company!!!
or maybe it's just been WAY TOO LONG...

I'm cleaning! :)

Tonight was my first REAL crossfit workout. It was a doozie! I finished, and that was my goal. Everything hurts. My toenails hurt... just kidding.

That is all. Spending every last minute I can with my hunk before he goes back to work tomorrow.

Blessed.

My "weekend" has begun! My mister is still sleeping but when he wakes up he better get ready... I missed him so much. I have planned to smother him all weekend long! Kali and I just got done watching Fireproof. Have you seen it? Holy Nile River of Tears... It is so good. It made me feel a little guilty about my pity party post last night.

I am so blessed to have a man who loves me everyday, supports me and hugs me when I am crying for no reason at all, takes me to movies because he knows I am obsessed, calls to say he is thinking of me on his way to work last night (but really because he knew I was in a funk and a bit lonely). Yes he is a winner.
So I am done feeling sorry for myself. I am thankful that we both have a job which we enjoy and are passionate about. I am grateful that although our schedules may be polar opposite, I am able to see him everyday. Our previous alternative would have taken him across the planet from me. Can you imagine those emotional, ranting blog posts?

I just heard a rustle from the bedroom... let the smothering begin!!! :)

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Okay I am going to say it... I hate the midnight shift. Does it make me a bad wife to say it out loud? Or in this case typing it? I am a bit lonely tonight. Sorry for the pity party... I miss my husband.

Look at this nerd....

Did I mention I miss him? Tonight is his last shift then he has his "weekend" or his two days off! I am so ready to snuggle with him, in the same bed, at the same time. I am getting caught up on all my TV shows though, which reminds me... we need TiVo. I told myself no sappy chick flicks- instead on the agenda...Death Race. You know the one with the hunky English actor, where the prisoners are able to race for their freedom; either win or die? Nothing like a little violence and explosions to pull a girl out of her funk.

I am venturing to a place foreign to me... the middle of the bed. Kali was pushed to the corner and I am spreading out. Don't know how I feel about it yet. We each have our permanent valleys in the mattress so we will see if the back can handle it. I thought I would stretch out... when in Rome.

Only a few more hours... and the hubby is home and the "weekend" begins. Until then there's death racing, explosions and gore to keep me busy.

Lots of Pretties

Now my goal for these lonely nights was to catch up on the piles of laundry in the apartment. Yes, the newness of my washer and dryer has worn off. Laundry is a chore again. I could also clean the apartment, organize the apartment... but now why would I do a thing like that when there is crafting to do?!?

While my officer was sleeping the day away I ran a few errands. Michaels was the first stop and lookie lookie what I found!! Lots of pretties! And all in my Little Piece of Heaven.... the dollar section. I am OBSESSED with dollar section. These ribbons will be used for the Bridal Shower decorations. Each spool for $1! WHOOP!

After getting the bride's approval on the color I purchased my bridesmaid shoes. I am in LOVE! I love my new pumps, pumps. Sorry, a little Friends reference. They are actually really comfy and make me almost as tall as my guy. These will also work into the Bridal Shower theme. Remember the picture from yesterday? Any guesses?
After putting off cleaning and laundry, I also talked myself out of a grocery store run in order to try my hand at these beauties. I have been wanting to try and make these fabric rosettes from a few favorite blogs I have been stalking. I found some cheap quarters of fabric at JoAnns and went to town. They weren't an epic fail, but I'm not too sure about them. I have some cute ideas for these little nuggets, you'll just have to wait and see.

The Bat Cave is lulling me to sleep. Kali is all snuggled in the comforter already, so I need to go claim my side of the bed.

Three blog posts, in the past three days... I must be bored. Tomorrow I will share the story when the hubby and I got lost in New Jersey, in a rental car, with no one to blame but ourselves and Mandy (with a Y) our GPS. No we are not weirdos and name our GPS, it is the voice we chose to use.

Late Night Lemon Tarts

We are on night three of mids. My nights alone have left me plenty of time to catch up on my silly, guilty pleasure reality TV shows without the constant huffing from my hubby. Between the 3 Part Finale of New York Housewives (GEEZ) I am surprised I have had time for anything else.

Although I have had lots of time to think about this... (melt my heart)

I said that when I took the picture. Seriously.

This sweet girl may or may not have started crying soon after.

I have spent countless hours blog stalking for ideas for an upcoming Bridal Shower and Luncheon I am throwing for a sweet friend...the soon to be Mrs. Correa. Here was the inspiration. Invitations are going out this weekend and the theme will be announced. Any guesses? Tomorrow is payday at Hallmark so I will be on the hunt for some crazy colored shoes for her wedding and gathering supplies for the shower while my sweet sleeps the day away.

I am still adjusting to the schedule. This morning my officer walked in the door when I was walking out for a Kindergarten training. It's just weird. Now on the other hand... Kali has adjusted just fine. She's been getting in a lot of extra snuggling time. When we got married, she got demoted to the floor. But Mama's been letting her sleep on the bed with her to fill the empty side (she told me I was her favorite.) Little did I know that Daddy has been letting her sleep on the bed too when they've been napping during the day together.... Traitor. She is such a priss.
I have to tell you a funny story about our couch pillows that I remembered after taking this picture. Our big purchase with our wedding money was our living room furniture. We splurged and still have no regrets. We were so excited when we were able to move it in. An oversized couch and many pretty pillows... Here was the conversation.

Me: Eeeee... (or some kind of excited sound)

Man Friend: "We are will not be laying on these pillows."

Me: "Why not? They're so soft. Why do you say that?"

Man Friend: "Well my mom didn't let us lay on them growing up..."

This conversation made me laugh... well now look who has the privilege of using the couch pillows.

Before Tom left I made a late night Lemon and Blueberry Tart for dessert. Paleo approved! The recipe called for raspberries, which went bad. A berry is a berry. Potato- pototo. It was still delicious.That reminds me... have you ever seen a naked lemon? I had to use my cheese grater to get 2 tsp of lemon rind. A lemon doesn't look the same without its peel. (Note to self: need to get a lemon zester instead of using giant cheese grater- not the same.) Tomorrow is my last day of Crossfit fundamentals. Starting Monday I am able to go to the real (no joke) classes. My stomach is in knots, but I am ready. I love it.
Sorry about the constant changes. I have been messing with the layout and changed the name by request of my officer. No more for a while... maybe. I have 3 and a half more weeks of lonely nights.

An update from the "Bat Cave"

Well, as ugly as our window is... the foam board and tin foil are quite successful. The boarding up of the windows was for my officer and so he could sleep during the day. But I guess it worked for me too.

He walked in the apartment around 7:30 am and I remember opening up my eyes long enough to see him crawl into bed and I was out again. Our room is dark enough that the next time I opened my eyes it was 11:00. If it wasn't for a phone call from my mom, who knows what time I would have woke up.

So bravo man friend!!!! Your ghetto blocking of the sun worked great! :) Love you!