Out of the Blue

This post comes out of the blue, from the depths of what I call "Camp Cathy". Also known as summertime, when I have my children at home with me full time. So far everyone has made it unscathed to July 9th. Five weeks, nine days to go. Yes I am counting, and NO I do not feel guilty.

Time for blogging has been replaced with taking advantage of the free movies at our local theater, trips to the YMCA, breaking up numerous fights, swimming until we have prune hands, getting someone a snack at least 50 times throughout the day, playing games, making crafts, and watching enough kids on demand to make my head spin. Cute outfits have been replaced with workout wear as I take full advantage of the 2 hour maximum child care at the YMCA. It's crucial, trust me. In effort to wear them out and keep them busy, I have worn myself out.

Aside from running Camp Cathy, I am also attempting to work from home which is no easy feat. Even though I know that I will never regret the sacrifice I am making now, the days are long. Before I had the two littles I was working full time as a single mom of two, and I would covet the stay at home moms. I would like to go back in time and high five them all now. I had no idea how hard it would be. I am blessed to have a ton of fun with my kids, but there is a ton of stress that goes along with that too. 

Although this is a lot of venting and complaining, I am grateful. I did get a break away with my husband to beautiful Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Those five days were bliss, and what a treat it was to relax. Full time work will always be there, and I am certain whatever God has for me when my children are older will be ready and waiting for me. Until then it's love, pray, play, work, eat, sleep and repeat. 

Virtual high five to all moms.....we've got this!

The Flip Flop Fail

My sliver Havaianas. My go-to pair of flops for just about every occasion. We have traveled miles together.....until yesterday.

Yes my friends, I blew out my flip flop......and nearly blew my shop fast in the process. 

After my over dramatic "OH NO" my husband says, "Why are you so upset? You can find those anywhere." Maybe so....but I am not shopping right now. Well, we leave for our annual trip to Vero Beach on Friday. How in the world will I make the trip without my favorite pair of flops? By the way, this is sounding sillier by the minute as I type this out. Am I really this attached to a pair of rubber flops?

So, I am going to get really honest now. Within minutes, I had logged on to Nordstrom.com. I had the pair pulled up and placed them in my shopping cart, all the while justifying the purchase.....free shipping, they could be a summer gift from Michael, I have spending money in my Dave Ramsey envelope, etc. The moment that I hovered over the checkout button, something stopped me.

Am I REALLY going to break my shop fast for a pair of flip flops???

Well,  I avoided the checkout and walked away from the MacBook. This morning I sat and thought about the free pair of Tory Burch flops, that I was recently able to purchase with a gift card they sent me. God provided, and here I was again wanting more. Lesson learned, and I will be headed to the beach with my other 20 pairs. ;)

I think its important to share my struggles along with my victories, so this post had to happen. And as I toss my sliver slims in the garbage, I pick my self up....and shop fast on!


P.S. In the event that wonderful people of Havaianas stumble across this post, I am a size 39 if you wish to gift them :) 

Eloise at the Plaza

The BFFs! 

Lazy River Pool and waterlide! 

I joke that my kids are like Eloise at the Plaza over the summer. My husband has tradeshows pretty much all summer long, and the kids and I go along to hang and enjoy the resorts! This weekend was spent at the Omni Champions Gate, Orlando. We had so much fun! Some great friends came over to join us Saturday and we had a big slumber party in our room. Today we spent the day at the pool with another set of great friends! It is busy packing and unpacking with the kids, but it is so much fun to get to enjoy great hotels! I'm really going to miss our milk and cookie turn down service we have had for the past 3 nights!!! Next trip, Marco Island in just a couple of weeks! I am keeping my fingers crossed that will be a romatic getaway without the kiddos! Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend!

Play Day!

Dress and Belt: Banana Republic, Shoes: Nike, Earrings: Penelope's Vero Beach

Ring: Saks

Farmers Market, errands and the park with kids! It was a HOT Florida day, and a good day for this little ensemble! Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend! I baked a cake today for the daddy's in my life! Tomorrow, the icing...chocolate buttercream! I am hoping that I am baker has a good recipe! Check out her blog, fabulous!!!!

Day 1: Vacation

Totally love him! 

Color: OPI Cajun Shrimp

Is he cute or what? 

Nice

Shuffleboard courts are good for running.

Driftwood Resort

Not a scarf, a towel! Totally trying to learn how to use natural light,
probably failing miserably but I thought this looked good! 

Totally loving the new aqua staircase! 

Kite Boarding

Teaching her how to smize!

Quickly posting a few fun pictures! Hope everyone is having a GREAT weekend! <3. 

The Day Before Vacay!

Dress: Free People, Jeans: Seven for All Mankind, Shoes: Miz Mooz (My Nordstrom sale fab find)
Jewelry: Stella & Dot, Watch: Michael Kors

The leather on these shoes feels like butter! SO soft! Love them

It's the day before vacay! I am not sure how much posting will get done from Vero Beach for the next week, but you can be sure I will be catching up on reading everyone else's posts! I am in love with these new shoes by Miz Mooz! Carla of Simply Bubblelicious has them too! I snagged them during the Nordstrom sale, whoot! I hope you all have a GREAT week and I will do my best to update from my vacay! XXOO

Picnic

I took a break from the brighter side of spring/summer today. This outfit makes me think of a picnic, which makes me think of camping, which makes me think of roasting marshmallows, which makes me want a smore. Too bad it is too hot here in Florida to go camping! Happy Monday!