This warm weather is nice.  This rain, however is not.  I know, I know -  we need it. This is what Sring brings, etc. etc. etc….  But not this much rain.  My back yard  was mushy to begin with.  It is now a lake.  Alright maybe not so much a lake as a pond.  Our basement also has some water too.  Any one want to but some lakefront, er.. lakeback property with a built-in indoor pool?

In the past few weeks I have worn through two pair of jeans.  That’s two of the three pair of jeans that fit me properly.  One fashionably ripped at the knee pair of jeans have broke bad for good and ripped all the way across the knee.  No longer fashionable now just pathetically ripped.  The second pair had a little hole at the back pocket.  This hole then decided that the public library would be a great place to rip down the thin seat of my jeans.  Yes indeed, I bent down and heard rrrriiipppp.  “Ok kids, pick your movies and books quickly, we have to leave!”

I don’t shop for me much.  I’m usually picking stuff up for the house or for the kids, but rarely me.  I can’t recall the last pair of jeans I bought - probably about 3-4 years ago.  And I have a strange wardrobe.  Either jeans and logo’d t-shirts (free from all the events I sponsored or participated in) or dressy work clothes, suits, etc.  I need a good wardrobe for a mom at home that is not, I repeat NOT jeans and t-shirts or sweats along with some things that I can wear to special events and such.  And also, I could use some money for said purchases as well.  Oh Stacy London, where are you?

I went shopping today to look for something to wear for Nicole’s baby shower.   Nothing too expensive, as I am currently not earning any money, but something cute and cheap.  I am so over all the poufy, maternity like tops that are out there.  I think they are cute, but since I still have remnants of my maternity belly from, ahem, two years ago they make me look about six months pregnant.  Not a good look if you’re actually not pregnant.  Seems that’s pretty much all that’s out there.

I did find a pair of pants and a purse (don’t judge!) , as well as earrings and a necklace. 

Not sure what shirt I will wear yet.  Sigh.  I need a very rich and stylish friend, in exactly my size that tires of her clothes very quickly and wishes to pass them all on to little old me.  Preferably one who buys real designer labels - what fun that would be!

So Ross had his photos taken for the his new comp cards yesterday.  It was a really good experience.  I had been apprehensive as it seemed there were so many rules on the photographers website.  All my fears were laid to rest.  The photographer was really nice and great with kids (adults too).

Ross was not his usual self - he was very “obedient” and well behaved, he usually is not this reserved.  He delivered some decent energy at the beginning at least.  I can’t wait to see the film shots.  The digital shots taken toward the end were up on the website today and they are amazing!  

The photographer said we should continue with modeling through his teens as he has the right look, and had some other recommendations.  All in all a really good experience.  And did I mention, the photos are fabulous!!?