Going to Italy

My husband and I , along with my sister and my brother-in-law, are flying to Italy for a cousins wedding for 13 days. This is my first trip there, and will be away from my kids the longest ever. There was one other time I was away from them , that was only 2 days ...so, this will be quite the long separation. I am just starting to pack, and still have no dress for this wedding. I am not too worried about it though., I still have time. I'll be packing soaps to give away as gifts and maybe going to buy some chocolates. I think you are allowed chocolates in your luggage but not quite sure.

I got my hair done last night at my favorite new salon Vixin here in Winnipeg. I went red violet and also got some side bangs. This color is very rich and quite vibrant.  I really like it.

My husband is more set than me....he needed a suit and slacks, so we purchased them off ebay believe it or not. A Ricky Freeman wool suit that actually fit him with a few alterations , and also a pair of pinstripe Versace pants. He looks hot...Quite the deal too!

Home Sense Find

Yesterday, I found a tufted linen stool that opens for storage. When I saw it, I just had to have it. Initially, I was trying to find 2 stools to go under my console. I searched high and low in the store for a second one...but couldn't find one. I even asked staff if there was one in the back. They said all the furniture was out, but I still think it was an easy way out so they wouldn't have to actually go and search the back... Anyway..my husband thought it was nice but he tried to keep me from purchasing it (big surprise!) I was determined that this stool was coming home with me...I didn't even know the price yet . I was thinking the stool was $100 since that is sort of the norm for Homesense. I was so surprised that it was actually 69.99 for a stool that size. I bought it thinking I may run into a second stool if I go back and check next time. If I didn't , I could always return it (I only had 10 days ). I am keeping it whether or not I find a second one..I just love it. Thank goodness I didn't listen to my husband!

Proud Papa

This morning, my dear Bilbo (a Goldendoodle) found 4 bunnies buried at the side of our yard. He disappeared for nearly 45 minutes outside which is unlike him. I looked out our dining room window only to find dead grass and bunny fur scattered around the yard. Horrified, I quickly ran out expecting the worst.I found him, to my surprise, sitting with his paws crossed, looking proud as ever. He was watching over these babies as if they were his own. Amazing!

Guess What!

You never believe what I saw in the city today....me on a billboard , and on a bus! Well, its not exactly me but, people seem to think it's me! Thanks to this Downtown Peggy in Winnipeg, because I have been getting calls and orders because of it, lol. This is the best advertising ever for me, I dont even have to pay a dime! You see, apparently "Peggy" must have been inspired by my character logo. I am very flattered to say the least and such a compliment I think. She must of liked my business logo so much, she decided to do one for herself. It actually is helping me get my own face out there even though I have had this look for 2 years....People dont know the difference anyway. When I saw my so called face plastered on the huge bullitin board over the diserali overpass, I almost died and take a double take ,"What! Who put my face up there! That's Awsome! Someone decided they love the soap and put my face on there! LOL! Anyway, I is sooo funny...twins! The only way to tell us apart is the beauty mark :)

And the Winner is....

Winner of the cutest Soap Giveaway (theres a body butter in there too btw) Is Missy AKA Little Miss Messy! Congrats! Please email me your mailing address and it will be shipped to you! Thanks to all who took the time and entered

You know your a mom when.....

You know your a mom if the dark circles under your eyes is not from partying but from sleep deprivation from a crying child

You know your a mom if you make coffee and drink it cold

You know your a mom when you cut up every ones food at the table while your out at a restaurant

You know your a mom when you have 2 inch roots because you cant find the time to touch them up

You know your a mom if your lipstick is broken in half but you still manage to use it

You know your a mom if you find yourself drinking from a juice box

You know your a mom when you ask your child "How does this look on me sweetie?"

You know your a mom if while using the bathroom, you have constant knocking and banging on the other side of the door

You know your a mom if you wait for everyone else to eat and consume the leftovers on their plates

You know your a mom when your kids throw up and you catch it

You cant bear to give away baby clothes- its so final

And most of all you know your a mom if by the end of the day you would do it all over again, and wish they could stay in you arms as your little baby

Mother's Day Soap Giveaway

This is a cute picture taken of 2 out of my 4 girls .... Sara is 6, its her birthday, , shes the one in the polka dot dress. Olivia is 3 and Bilbo (the Goldendoodle) is 1 and a half. I thought I would post this because its too darn cute not to share :)

Mothers Day Giveaway! I am giving away a $20 soap package on Monday May 3rd. Please leave a comment below and leave a comment. What's your most favorite memory that you shared with your mom? My favorite memory is when I was little , every morning she would have her cafe latte and put her feet up on the chair I was sitting.. She would quickly realize I was sitting there already and motioned to move them off to another chair. But I would always move over a bit and say " its ok mom, you can put your feet here".... This seems insignificant,but to me it was a feeling of comfort and love to have mom's feet resting right next to me. Its the little things in life that your children will remember.....now let's hear yours :)