Or NOT!! Okay, as much as I hate doing this, I am going to have to take a little blogging break over the next week to complete our end of the year junk for our business. I don't think that I can quite express in words how much I loathe this time of year (aside from just hating doing the paperwork end of our business to begin with- a job I NEVER saw myself in... and still don't!)!!!!
But don't fear (as if you were), I am going to be back in February and Mama Kenz Studio will be better than ever! As you may have noticed (or may not have if you read me in a reader) I am doing a serious remodel of my blog (all by myself) and will be continuing to tweak and redesign as time permits! I will also be revealing my big, long awaited blogging project next month (I am soooo excited to show it to you!!).
Is that all? Of course not! I ALSO have an affiliate blog in the works that will be completely dedicated to reviews and giveaways which of course will be kicked off with a big old carnival!
So keep your eyes peeled and I will see you in February (or sooner if I just happen to get our business junk done early- Please Lord!!)!
PS- I am still on track with my Bible in 90 Days reading (YEAH!) and will be resuming my Early Bird Challenge again tomorrow... just in case you were wondering!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
It finally happened- I officially lost my mind last week!
Yes folks, it happened! All week long I just felt awful! My brain was foggy- I could barely put together a sentence. I was SERIOUSLY emotional- for no apparent reason I would burst into tears and it was so frustrating (for myself and all the poor male members of my household)! I had no motivation to do anything despite the fact that my to-do list was a mile long. I would just sit there, bouncing a screaming, teething baby and cleaning up after a puking preschooler thinking I was way beyond my threshold.
By Wednesday I finally called my midwife to ask her what I should do. She gave me some ideas for supplements and vitamins and told me I could call if I ever needed to talk.
I needed, but I didn't call.
By Thursday evening I was so sure that I was in the throws of a serious bout of postpartum depression that I didn't know what to do with myself. I completely broke down in the middle of preparing dinner, packed up what I was doing and said "Let's go to Super Supplements."
This was a big move because we are so broke right now, but my husband wholeheartedly agreed that something had to change! We got all of us into the car and made the 30 minute drive in 5:00 traffic with a screaming 7 month old. On the way there I honestly thought, "Maybe he should just drop me off at the psych ward of the hospital. What if I just can't pull myself out of this?!"
We made it back home and warmed up some food from the freezer while I downed kelp capsules and vitamins like nobodies business! Soon after I went to bed, not feeling much better but hoping that the money we just invested in my mental health would make a difference.
Then I woke up the next morning... can you guess what I found? Yup- Aunt Flo was back! Ha! Arg! I think that my body had been trying for over a month to readjust my hormones and bring back my period because all sorts of crazy things had been happening (if you know anything about natural family planning than you can probably venture a good guess of what I am talking about). By this point even though I was highly annoyed that my period was back already (what's with all these women who make it over a year?!) I was just so glad to have an explanation for my temporary psychosis!
Now I just hope it was that bad because it was the first time back and that I won't be plagued by such a hormonal upheaval every month! However, now that I am taking my supplements (which I still think were a good investment) hopefully my hormones will get on more of an even keel and life can proceed as normal- or as normal as it can right now!
With all that said- yes, my Early Bird Challenge flew out the window with my sense of reality, but now that things have calmed down that little bird is tapping on my window begging to be let back in. So I do intend to start my challenge again over the next few days.
Also, I did get a little behind with my Bible in 90 Days reading last week but am happy to say that I am back on track and enjoying it much more now that I am in 1 Samuel and past many of the more depressing and repetitive books! They were good to read, and I am glad I digested them in such large chunks to get the bigger picture, but boy am I glad they are over! Now it is on to all the drama and good stuff!
So, yeah, I'm back! Hope you missed me and thanks for waiting!
By Wednesday I finally called my midwife to ask her what I should do. She gave me some ideas for supplements and vitamins and told me I could call if I ever needed to talk.
I needed, but I didn't call.
By Thursday evening I was so sure that I was in the throws of a serious bout of postpartum depression that I didn't know what to do with myself. I completely broke down in the middle of preparing dinner, packed up what I was doing and said "Let's go to Super Supplements."
This was a big move because we are so broke right now, but my husband wholeheartedly agreed that something had to change! We got all of us into the car and made the 30 minute drive in 5:00 traffic with a screaming 7 month old. On the way there I honestly thought, "Maybe he should just drop me off at the psych ward of the hospital. What if I just can't pull myself out of this?!"
We made it back home and warmed up some food from the freezer while I downed kelp capsules and vitamins like nobodies business! Soon after I went to bed, not feeling much better but hoping that the money we just invested in my mental health would make a difference.
Then I woke up the next morning... can you guess what I found? Yup- Aunt Flo was back! Ha! Arg! I think that my body had been trying for over a month to readjust my hormones and bring back my period because all sorts of crazy things had been happening (if you know anything about natural family planning than you can probably venture a good guess of what I am talking about). By this point even though I was highly annoyed that my period was back already (what's with all these women who make it over a year?!) I was just so glad to have an explanation for my temporary psychosis!
Now I just hope it was that bad because it was the first time back and that I won't be plagued by such a hormonal upheaval every month! However, now that I am taking my supplements (which I still think were a good investment) hopefully my hormones will get on more of an even keel and life can proceed as normal- or as normal as it can right now!
With all that said- yes, my Early Bird Challenge flew out the window with my sense of reality, but now that things have calmed down that little bird is tapping on my window begging to be let back in. So I do intend to start my challenge again over the next few days.
Also, I did get a little behind with my Bible in 90 Days reading last week but am happy to say that I am back on track and enjoying it much more now that I am in 1 Samuel and past many of the more depressing and repetitive books! They were good to read, and I am glad I digested them in such large chunks to get the bigger picture, but boy am I glad they are over! Now it is on to all the drama and good stuff!
So, yeah, I'm back! Hope you missed me and thanks for waiting!
Monday, January 11, 2010
Pampered for the crowd!
Okay- quick rundown, to catch you all up before I get to the main goods of this post! I am still on schedule with my Bible in 90 Days reading (woohoo!!) even after a crazy weekend! So that is great! Although Leviticus and Numbers can be quite draining and repetitive at times (okay, a lot of the time) they have also brought some things to light for me that I just had plain forgotten since the last time I read them! For instance, I don't think I realized just how much time Moses spent with the Lord, intimately, "face to face" it even says! Crazy! How amazing that must have been!
I also think that reading the law gives you a greater appreciation for Jesus! I mean, especially being a woman- you would have spent half your life unclean! All the symbolism that correlates with Jesus and his death is pretty powerful stuff too- all the while when we get all worried and grumbly God has this amazing plan He is carrying out!
The Early Bird Challenge has suffered, however. I took the weekend off (as planned and allowed in my rules!), however my return to the journey failed to happen this morning (I blame the return of Chuck last night!). It basically just comes down to the fact that I have to go to bed earlier (tear trickling down cheek). I just need to buckle down and do it or I will never have the energy to complete this challenge (and ultimately change my sleeping habits... which have been ingrained since childhood, might I add!).
Now for the fun stuff! I got to spend my afternoon yesterday at our local Bridal Fair acting as a model for Ajuva Medical Spa!! Yessirry Bob! I had a diamond tip microdermabrasion followed by a hydrofacial!! They then did a bridal mineral make-up application! So fun! How did I get the sweet gig? Well, it doesn't hurt having your mom as the manager of the spa now does it!? Haha- hey, whatever works?! When I got home R-Man looked at me and said, "Oh, mom! You look beautiful! I love your pants and your eyes!!"
Here are some pics of the process:
I also think that reading the law gives you a greater appreciation for Jesus! I mean, especially being a woman- you would have spent half your life unclean! All the symbolism that correlates with Jesus and his death is pretty powerful stuff too- all the while when we get all worried and grumbly God has this amazing plan He is carrying out!
The Early Bird Challenge has suffered, however. I took the weekend off (as planned and allowed in my rules!), however my return to the journey failed to happen this morning (I blame the return of Chuck last night!). It basically just comes down to the fact that I have to go to bed earlier (tear trickling down cheek). I just need to buckle down and do it or I will never have the energy to complete this challenge (and ultimately change my sleeping habits... which have been ingrained since childhood, might I add!).
Now for the fun stuff! I got to spend my afternoon yesterday at our local Bridal Fair acting as a model for Ajuva Medical Spa!! Yessirry Bob! I had a diamond tip microdermabrasion followed by a hydrofacial!! They then did a bridal mineral make-up application! So fun! How did I get the sweet gig? Well, it doesn't hurt having your mom as the manager of the spa now does it!? Haha- hey, whatever works?! When I got home R-Man looked at me and said, "Oh, mom! You look beautiful! I love your pants and your eyes!!"
Here are some pics of the process:
Microderm
Hydro
Make-up Application
Everything but lips!
Finished product!
My skin feels soooooo smooth today! Glorious! It is amazing how relaxing a facial can be, even when you are having it in the middle of a conference center with dozens of people walking by! I guess nearly anything is relaxing for this tired mama these days if no little people are screaming at me! Thanks mom!
Friday, January 8, 2010
This post may sound like more of a status update...
I have completed my day 8 reading- yes, through the 14th chapter of Leviticus. And yes, I did get up early today, only to fall back asleep when nursing Lion Cub 45 minutes later.
Mostly though, today, I am more convinced than ever that having children has turned me into an insecure, social retard- mostly proven by my interactions with other mothers in real life. Perhaps spending long days with little people who only speak broken English and don't realize the importance of not interrupting is finally catching up with me.
Perhaps I will elaborate more on this later, but for now I am going to attempt to consume some much needed chocolate and head for bed.
Until tomorrow...
Mostly though, today, I am more convinced than ever that having children has turned me into an insecure, social retard- mostly proven by my interactions with other mothers in real life. Perhaps spending long days with little people who only speak broken English and don't realize the importance of not interrupting is finally catching up with me.
Perhaps I will elaborate more on this later, but for now I am going to attempt to consume some much needed chocolate and head for bed.
Until tomorrow...
Thursday, January 7, 2010
The terrible, horrible, no good, very bed... well, you know the rest!
Well, that pretty much sums it up! Okay, I'll elaborate a little since you are just dying to have me explain and grumble like an Israelite for a bit (that was a little shout out to all you B90Dayers out there!).
My day started out off. Not quite as early as I would have liked (but still earlier than usual, so I'm counting it!), the house was a wreck (another resolution seemingly down the tubes!), and Lion Cub keeps getting himself hurt now that he is mobile. By 9:00am I already just wanted to crawl back under the covers and call it a day. Just kept thinking, "This day just needs to be over!"
Obviously, that wasn't an option- places to go, people to take care of! Besides having errands to run I was scheduled to speak at a local mom's group about natural cleaning options, so I took the boy's to my grandmother's house for a couple of hours. I made it to the group but on my way back my car decided to completely overheat and break down in the middle of one of our city's biggest intersections! AHHHH!
As everyone behind me started honking, the guy in the car directly behind me came up to my window and was like, "So, can you not move? Are you out of gas?"
"No, I just thought it would be fun to sit here for a little while and check my e-mail on my phone, maybe take a nap." (Okay- I didn't really say that, but I wanted to!)
However, he did say this, "Well, can you call someone to come help you?"
Seriously?!?! You aren't going to help push me out of the intersection?!! Luckily, a couple of other guys got out of their cars to help push me around the corner (by the way thedoof guy behind me finally did join them- I think out of guilt). Then, when my knight and shining armor (aka husband) came to my rescue, he managed to push my car single-handedly all the way across the parking lot to a location not right on the street so that he could work on it.
So, my DH took me to my grandma's since Lion Cub was needing to eat and then went back to work on my car. By miracle of all miracles he managed to get it working again, although I am still pretty leery about just how fixed it is. It did manage to get us home, however, without blowing up so I guess I can't complain (too much).
Is my B90Days reading done for today? Not quite, but it isn't completely untouched either, so once again there is a positive (I'm trying here!). I may not get as far ahead as I had hoped, but if the rest of the evening goes somewhat according to plan I should at least stay on schedule.
Now I am off to try and reconcile some of the already broken resolutions (aka- clean the house, have dinner on the table when my husband walks in the door, and so on...). Pray for me- I could really use it to day!
Ok, breathe...
My day started out off. Not quite as early as I would have liked (but still earlier than usual, so I'm counting it!), the house was a wreck (another resolution seemingly down the tubes!), and Lion Cub keeps getting himself hurt now that he is mobile. By 9:00am I already just wanted to crawl back under the covers and call it a day. Just kept thinking, "This day just needs to be over!"
Obviously, that wasn't an option- places to go, people to take care of! Besides having errands to run I was scheduled to speak at a local mom's group about natural cleaning options, so I took the boy's to my grandmother's house for a couple of hours. I made it to the group but on my way back my car decided to completely overheat and break down in the middle of one of our city's biggest intersections! AHHHH!
As everyone behind me started honking, the guy in the car directly behind me came up to my window and was like, "So, can you not move? Are you out of gas?"
"No, I just thought it would be fun to sit here for a little while and check my e-mail on my phone, maybe take a nap." (Okay- I didn't really say that, but I wanted to!)
However, he did say this, "Well, can you call someone to come help you?"
Seriously?!?! You aren't going to help push me out of the intersection?!! Luckily, a couple of other guys got out of their cars to help push me around the corner (by the way the
So, my DH took me to my grandma's since Lion Cub was needing to eat and then went back to work on my car. By miracle of all miracles he managed to get it working again, although I am still pretty leery about just how fixed it is. It did manage to get us home, however, without blowing up so I guess I can't complain (too much).
Is my B90Days reading done for today? Not quite, but it isn't completely untouched either, so once again there is a positive (I'm trying here!). I may not get as far ahead as I had hoped, but if the rest of the evening goes somewhat according to plan I should at least stay on schedule.
Now I am off to try and reconcile some of the already broken resolutions (aka- clean the house, have dinner on the table when my husband walks in the door, and so on...). Pray for me- I could really use it to day!
Ok, breathe...
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