What do you do when things get too busy?

The he** with getting stuff done around the house. Instead, we decided to go to the beach for the weekend, leaving the chaos behind us (unfortunately it was still there when we got home).

Some pictures courtesy of the husband:

A big oil tanker boat, in the background is a pumping station.

Granola

I went to the dentist last week. My dentist is pretty cool and has tv's in each of the little exam rooms. Said tv, with a segment on the Today Show about healthy snacks for kids to take to school, led to the following conversation.

Hygienist: "Do you have a child that goes to school?"

Me: "No, but I'm always looking for ideas about healthy snacks."

(Today Show lady talks about hummus)

Hygienist: "My son loves hummus but my husband said I can't send him to school with it because people will think he's granola."

Dang - add hummus to the list of personal facts NOT to share with Texans - I already don't fit in (for religious and political beliefs), I can only imagine what would happen if people found out I eat hummus in public.

Above water

We're doing our best to keep our heads above water these days. Making messes tends to be about all we do - evidenced by the ladders, plastic drop cloths, industrial vacuum, pieces of various projects, etc strewn about the house. We also have a few other big things going on that are making it hard to get stuff around the house done.

Either way, we keep trucking along. In the recent chaos I've gone to downsizing our meals even more. I tried a terrific salad while the husband was out of town for 8 days (yes, part of the chaos). It has been a go-to for the past few weeks - its the perfect sweet and salty and healthy too.

We should have some good updates soon on house related improvements and other updates about professional stuff. The blog will probably go by the wayside a teensy bit while chaos remains our friend. But fear not, I'll still try to post some fun pictures every once in awhile!

A reminder

To be honest I feel a lot more doubtful these days than sure, a lot more incapable than capable. There are bright moments, like when a good friend helps me remember that maybe I do have it in me. But often I find myself needing some kind of reminder that I am (probably) ok.

I read this on pinterest today and I think it's a great reminder for everyone, and definitely hit home with me.

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