Sunday

Saw this on Pinterest yesterday and made me think about how much I enjoy my Sunday's!

Sunday is always a relaxed, easy-going day in our house. Always has been, always will be. For the most part we don't have anything going on.  Once in a while Coach will have a BamaLax practice or KJ might have a vball tournament but Sunday's are very chill in our house.  Coach always makes a big Sunday breakfast or gets bagels, we have a nice family dinner and just prepare for the upcoming week . . . review our family calendar, get some laundry done, etc. 

I also like to do some "maintenance" on Sunday's.  I deep condition my hair, tweeze my eyebrows, exfoliate and put a masque on my face, etc.  Although I love to try to new products, my skin-care routine is pretty basic:  cleanse, tone, moisturize.  I don't wear heavy make-up, I'm not a sun-worshipper (my moisturizer has an SPF to it and I always, always, always wear a hat when I'm outside), I drink tons of water and I stay away from greasy/fried foods.  And, I don't try any wild or crazy treatments (i.e., bird poop or placenta facials).  I think the most radical thing I've ever done to my face is the series of microdermabrasion treatments I had after KJ was born.  My hyper-pigmentation was at it's absolute worst and showed no signs of improving.  Even though everyone told me it would fade, I was horribly self-conscience about it.  I had it when I was pregnant with T and it seemed even worse when I was pregnant w/ KJ.  Cosmo bought me 5 or 6 microdermabrasion facials and after each treatment the aesthetician also used a lightening cream on my face and that did wonders.  Other than my bout w/ melasma, I have pretty decent skin.  I guess I inherited it from my folks == at 65 and 66 respectively, my mom & dad don't have any wrinkles and don't look their age.  My dad says it's our good Polish skin. 

The Knock

My great aunt, my Cioci Wanda, lived in Hawaii for decades, wore a mu-mu and was eccentric as hell.  And I adored her.  She was full of old wives tales (one time I had poison ivy on my legs and she told me to pee on myself in the shower to clear it up quickly).  Anytime she learned of some one's passing she would say, "I knew it!  I heard the knock of death."  Apparently, the "Knock of Death" is when you hear someone (something??) knocking on your door 3 times in the middle of the night.

Fast forward to last Thursday night.  I wasn't sleeping well and SWORE that I heard someone knocking on our door at 4:15 AM.   Yup.  They knocked three times.  No more.  No less.  I didn't get up and answer the door because #1, I really didn't want to find out who the hell was knocking on my door at 4:15 in the morning and #2, if they really wanted to get my attention, they would have knocked more than three times and maybe knocked a little harder. 

So, on my way to work, convinced that I've heard the "knock," I called my parents to see if everyone was OK.  I found out my SIL and the kids had been in a very, very bad car accident on Thursday afternoon and were trapped in the truck until the fire department could bust through the windshield to get them all out.  Miraculously, everyone is fine and walked away w/out a scratch.  The truck was t-boned and spun around and rolled.  Somehow, Little Miss C came out of her booster seat and was hanging from the seat belt.  Mr. B was a hero and quickly unbuckled himself and held his little sister's feet in the air until my SIL could get to them in the backseat.  When I spoke to my bro, I told him the knock must not have been for them.  Yeah.  We share a warped sense of humor. 

No Bloggy Long Time

Didn't realize how long it's been since I've blogged last.  Been a busy couple of days as always.  Yesterday was very, very warm -- in the low 80's.  I had the a/c on last night because it was so hot in the house.  Today is freezing and I've got socks and a sweatshirt on.  And I luv, luv, luv it!  Got all the windows open and luv the fresh Fall air!

Got the Ole Miss vs. Arkansas game on while I blog.  Looks bright and sunny in AR.  Cosmo will probably build a fire tonight and put the TV on the deck so we can snuggle while we watch the Alabama vs. MS game.  I know my MS friends are SO incredibly excited about their season, but some one's got to lose tonight and I"m pretty sure it's not going to be Alabama.  Just sayin'. 

Last week T surprised us with a weekend visit.  Actually, I had known for weeks that she was planning to come home, I just didn't tell Cosmo or KJ.  Cosmo had been traveling and had tried to make plans to have dinner w/ T on Thursday in Oxford.  She had lax practice and a date party that night so their visit was going to be short.  He ended up sitting in Memphis traffic and got to campus really late.  She had to leave the restaurant to get ready for her evening and he was mad as hell because he thought she had blown him off.  Meanwhile, I knew all along that she was planning to drive home w/ N on Friday.  So, she walked in the door Friday afternoon and scared the heck out of KJ.  I told Cosmo to meet me and KJ at a Mexican place for dinner on his way home from Memphis and after we were seated, T walked in the door and walked right to the table.  It could have worked out better.  Cosmo was in mid-sentence and saw her walk in.  His expression was priceless! 

We had a wonderful family breakfast Saturday morning and they went to the pumpkin patch Saturday afternoon.  We've been going to the same pumpkin patch since KJ's first birthday.  T went out with friends Friday and Saturday and N picked her up Sunday afternoon.  T said she slept the entire way home.  It was a quick visit but it was nice to have her home for a bit.  She's still loving her classes, loves her lax team and loves her sorority stuff.  This week they went to the Boys & Girls Club and decorated pumpkins with the kids.  She likes the date parties and swaps but is SO glad she's got all 8 AM classes.  She said those 8 AM classes force her to go home earlier than everyone else and not party to all hours of the night.  I, of course, have encouraged her to take 8 AM classes all 4 years @ Ole Miss.  tee hee

One of Cosmo's lax buddy's works for ESPNU and mentioned that he'll be in Oxford on Wednesday filming so Cosmo gave him T's # if he need anything.  T ended up being part of a segment for ESPNU that should air this week.  She had a blast and got to work with Devin from CMT's "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Southern Nights" reality shows.  Devin is a Phi Mu currently attending Alabama (I think she's originally from TN) and chose Adam over Tribble (from Mountain Brook) that first season.  She's absolutely beautiful and T said she was very nice.

Thursday I had fun at work as we were filming a video for a industry conference.  Each hotel is supposed to submit a music video based on "Call me Maybe."  It was an gorgeous day and we filmed all over the resort.  I don't enjoy being in front of the camera at all and did a lot of behind the scenes kind of stuff, however, there is some footage of me riding a bike in high heels.  Hope it doesn't end up going viral. 

It's OK !!!

  . . . to have been a total slacker as far as "It's OK Thursdays." ...to still not have all of my Halloween decorations up. ...to be obsessed with Law & Order SVU and Criminal Intent lately. ...to be super duper excited to see my girl in an Ole Miss lax uniform! ...that my feet hurt.  I like high heels.  What can I say? ...that Emily and Jef with One F broke up.  Still a shocker nonetheless.  No one saw that coming.   ...that Uma Thurman named her baby Rosalind Arusha Arkadina Altalune Florence Thurman-Busson (better known to family and friends as Luna) ...that my invite to Jess & Justin's wedding got lost in the mail.  I'm busy this weekend anyway. 
...that I take off my jewelry and my bra the minute I walk in the door.  ...that I cleaned out the fridge last night and it looks like Old Mother Hubbard's.       

Halloween Decor

Luv, luv, luv this post from Beaux reves!  Her dining room looks amazing!!!  http://beauxrevesamore.blogspot.com/2012/10/haunted-dining-room.html

I've started my Halloween Decorating but really just haven't gotten far.  The last week in September T came home and everyone went to the Ole Miss vs. Alabama game.  I got some cleaning done but no decorating.  The first weekend in October KJ was finishing up volleyball so I didn't any decorating that weekend either.  This last weekend was the annual Cos Family Celebratory Triad so the only decorating I got done was birthday party decorating. 
 

I've really been into glitter the past couple of years (Pinterest influence perhaps??).  Right now I have a purple glitter skull sitting on a large black candle holder and some pumpkins totally decked out in black and orange sequins and glitter.  I also have KJ's Halloween cat painting on one end of the mantel and a long, horizontal black and silver Halloween wooden sign in the middle. 

I'm also a sucker for the whole Pottery Barn / vintage / traditional Halloween look.  I like simple, clean lines and like a monochromatic color scheme with pops of color. 

I luv, luv, luv a great decorated buffet! 

Really, really into skulls this year.  I think when the kids were younger I decorated in more of a "Happy" Halloween style -- cute pumpkins, patchwork scarecrows, sweet, not scary or threatening.  Now I think my decor has evolved into more of  "Classy Scary."  I don't like blood or gore but do like to set an elegant, appropriate table or buffet. 

 

 

Is this what they mean when someone says, "I'll have your head on a platter??"

Celebratory Recap

Whew!  Survived the Annual Cos Family Celebratory Triad -- 20th Anniversary, Cosmo's 45th b-day and KJ's 13th b-day.  One celebration right after another.  I don't mean to sound like I'm whining but it's tough.  I don't want to slight anyone or make them feel like their special day is less important but poor Cosmo always seems to get the shaft. 

Thursday night we made one of our favorite dinners, shrimp scampi, and had a nice night at home.  Cosmo had been traveling earlier in the week so he was very happy to just chill at home for our anniversary.  He sent me a gorgeous bouquet of deep, hot pink roses and my mom & dad also sent us a beautiful bouquet of cut flowers.

Friday was Cosmo's big day but KJ had a b-day party to go to that night.  We had him open up his presents the minute he walked in the door and I think I did good this year.  He is SO incredibly difficult to buy for.  Most wives can buy their husband clothes or gifts relative to their special interests or hobbies (hunting, fishing, sports stuff).  Well, Cosmo wears logo golf shirts for work and he owns his own lacrosse store.  Kind of makes it hard to buy him gifts.  We bought him two folding stadium seats for Vaught-Hemingway and KJ picked out a fleece jacket for him. 

We had KJ open her gifts a day early because we knew her actual b-day was going to be a bit crazy.  Cosmo bought her an Ole Miss jersey to wear on Saturdays and a bunch of shirts from the Polo Outlet (she's always stealing T's).  He loves to buy the girls gifts and I'm happy to let him!  He also bought her an iHome thingy and as a special treat from him, he bought her a sweet, sweet Sidney Crosby jersey.  She lost her mind!!!

So, after we dropped her off at the party we went to dinner, just the two of us.  That hasn't happened in a long, long time.  Very nice to catch up with each other and have some adult conversation.  After dinner we picked KJ up from the party and called it a night.  Aahhh....the middle school years.  I remember those days vividly with Taylor.  All we did was drop off and pick-up at some clubhouse or house party.  The parents would be all lined up outside and it looked like the after-school car pool line.  A couple of years later its KJ's turn and nothing has changed. 

Saturday AM Cosmo participated in the Trashcan Lax Tournament.  Smaller teams, no goalie, you just had to get the ball in the trashcan.  It was for all ages and it sounds like everyone had a good time.  It's important to change things up so the kids don't get bored doing the same ol' thing.

While Cosmo was playing, KJ & I had a morning of beauty.  I had about 6 inches cut off and had my hair colored and KJ got a hair cut too.  I offered her a mani and/or pedi or her eyebrows waxed but she declined.  After our hair appointments we went to Hobby Lobby to buy some decorations for her b-day party.  We had lunch out and also stopped at GiGi's Cupcakes. 

She had 10 or so girls spend the night.  Cosmo made a fire and they had hot dogs and s'mores and slept in the tent.  The were very giggly and very loud and around 2 AM and I had to tell them to go to knock it off and go to sleep.  My neighbors are probably not very happy with me.  Every dog in the neighborhood was barking. 

Sunday I woke up with a migraine from hell and could barely move off the couch.  I took my Imitrex, took a nap but nothing really helped.  Went to bed miserable but woke up this morning feeling good.  It rained during the night and the barometric pressure wrecks havoc with my head. 

Flashback to Flashdance

KJ has Greek/Toga day on Friday (bonus!  She can use the same fabric and accessories T-bone wore for her senior year Homecoming Toga Day).  Next week she has Super Hero day, Crazy Sock Day, Pirate Day and an 80's day (and one other day I can't remember . . . pajama day??). 

Back when I was in middle school, we didn't have "80's day."  It was just any other regular day of the week!  hahahaha!  But seriously!  I wish I still had all the stupid stuff I used to wear . . . I had tons and tons of day glo (luv, luv, luv'd the Wham! "Wake Me Up" video"), fingerless lace gloves (yup, even wore a white pair to my senior prom!), black rubber bracelets, acid wash jeans (and/or a jean jacket), cut-up sweatshirts, legwarmers, big-ass shoulder pads and big-ass hair!  Yup, those were the good ol' days!