In a funk

For the past couple of days I have realized that I am in a serious funk. I don't really know why but things are just getting to me lately. I'm usually a very laid back person and don't let things bother me but for some reason things are making me so irritated!

They are little things too which usually don't bother me at all! The baby has some serious hair. I mean SERIOUS hair! It is very much a topic of conversation wherever we go. However, every time I hear "Look at all that hair" I just sigh. I'm with him everyday, I know he has a lot of hair! Why in the world does this bother me? I guess because I hear it so often, idk. I need to let it go for sure!

I'm also getting a lot of , "Wow you have your hands full", "I don't know how you do it", "You are crazy", "You got another one?", "Why would you do this?", "I bet you're so busy, I couldn't do it". Well you know what??? I do it!!! Yes my hands are full, I don't know how I do it either, but let me say this, I really don't know how Meredith, Shelley, Christine and Charissa do it either but it's none of my business! Could I do it? No I couldn't, but I would never judge them or say something to them about them being crazy. What works for one family doesn't work for another and that is fine! In our family I do everything. I am the one that bathes kids, cooks (Scott grills occasionally), cleans, laundry, shops for whatever is needed, runs kids to their activities (Scott takes on a baseball on the weekends and most games because of the heat). Oh and I work full time during the school year. Scott works from 9-6 during the week and 4-5 nights per week he works at a second job until midnight or 1 am networking computers. He works many weekends as well or he will go biking, target shooting or do whatever his current hobby is lol. So 99% of the family dynamics are on me. Do I love this? No, not really but it works. Do I wish I had more help? Yes I do and I'm wondering if that's where some of this funk is coming from. I know that in less than a month we are back into the groove of school busyness and I will be even more exhausted than I am now. The best thing has blessed us however :) Cooper and Jake are both in Junior High this year so they are in the building that is on the same campus as my building :), which also happens to be Addy's building! I am so looking forward to all of us being in one place. The blessing? The baby got into a facility for day care that is across the street!!! Sooo, my morning won't be too horrible getting everyone where they need to be :) I'm just dreading taking on all of the hustle and bustle that school brings again :) I've enjoyed my July of not working :)

I am pumped about going back to work though. I do love my job and my co-workers and especially my students. I saw a couple of my students yesterday while I was taking them some kittens (long story) and it made me realize how much I've missed them this summer :) We will be back in the swing of things before we know it!


I am really excited about next week though. I am escaping for six days!!! I am flying to Atlanta on Tuesday (the 31st) to go to the National Thirty-One Convention and I'm pretty excited about it :) I have really enjoyed selling Thirty-One and I'm anxious to seeing how I can make more of this business adventure :) I am looking forward to having some time away from the family for a bit. I will miss them, but I need a break, I think. The first day I'm in Atlanta is for Directors (which I'm not) so it will pretty much be a completely free day for me, so I plan on hanging by the pool and relaxing. It will be so nice not to worry about watching kids :) I will worry about them at home though! Scott rearranged his vacation time from work just so I could go on this trip!!! He has no idea how much this means to me! He's not getting a vacation at all! He will do a fine job taking care of the kids. I'm pretty sure I will have outfits laid out for Addy (so she'll match, I have issues with this!), I'm going to have to teach him how to put her hair up or it's going to be covered in drool (more to come on that later). I'm pretty sure the laundry will be waiting for me when I get home lol. The day after I get back will be Addy's FIFTH Gotcha Day and all we have planned for that day is her dance class. (If you ever need anything from Thirty-One, please think about ordering from me! I am donating to RR and my local DSGO with part of my commission. Last month my entire commission went to adopting families :) If you need something, click HERE, the July special is great and in August we are introducing PURPLE, my favorite color! We also will have Icon It available! So now you can do even more personaliztion with sports, flowers etc. :) Cute stuf!


That week will be my last one off before going back to school so I'm hoping we can fit in a few fun things to do but it depends on whether or not this nasty heat wave will go away. Poor Addy just can't tolerate this heat. I had her out for just 20 minutes yesterday after church so she could play in her watertable. She was drenched with sweat so we had to come in. She did have fun with it though :) Last year it took forever for her to be interested. Her being much more stable on her feet has helped! She's officially been walking a year now and she is still VERY slow but she is walking! Her gait is improved, it's not as wide now so I'm pleased with how she is progressing.

I'm also wishing that I could get to California so I can spend time with Heather (Zoey's mom). She just lost her mom and I know how hard it is to lose a parent. I just wish I could have been able to swing a little weekend getaway but we just couldn't. :( Maybe this fall I can convince her to come here to celebrate Addy's birthday, hint hint!!!

Okay, so my rant/vent is over and I'm going to enjoy today:) Jake and Addy have dental cleanings this afternoon. Well, Addy has a  "let's try and get her to open her mouth so we can see if she has teeth" appointment. She REALLY needs them cleaned, I'm hoping they will go ahead and decide to give her some gas or something so they can at least clean them. Brushing them is never pleasant. Cooper lucked out, he went with youth group yesterday to Joplin to help re-build after that devastating tornado. Jarika is probably going to pay him a little visit while he's there too :) Poor Jarika's air conditioning has been out for a couple of days and it was 98 in her house yesterday! My brother thinks it was the breaker so I'm really hoping she gets some relief today!

My little helper

Yes, he does exist :)

Too hot for fun!

It is absolutely miserable around here! The heat has been horrible and it's just too hot to do anything fun. I did meet up with some friends the other morning for a little bit of fun at the splashpark before it got too hot. Jake had a blast but unfortunately Addy isn't a big fan :( Makes me so sad for her, I know she would probably enjoy these type of things if she could just handle the unexpected and had better sensory/motor skills. Once she's done and doesn't want to do anything else we go into the Zoey Walk :) How we miss our sweet Zoey!!! I love it when Addy says "I Zoey" :) Can you see the ornery grin on her face???

We went ahead and headed to our 4th of July parade even though it was horribly hot. If you live in Marshfield it's almost a sin not to attend the parade on the 4th!! Addy and Cooper don't care for the big trucks and their horns and sirens, fortunately some good friends of ours have their office on the square and let us hang in there to cool off a bit and get away from the noise.

Once we got home and cooled off we headed to Springfield for some dinner. We weren't doing a family bbq thing this year since everyone is under a burn ban since it's been so dry and no fireworks allowed :( Scott has been going to Hibachi Buffet for lunch some days and that's where we went! Nothing says the 4th of July like Hibachi huh???? It was sooo good!!! Cooper was beyond thrilled, the buffet had pizza and french fries. Healthy huh???

So now we are pretty much staying at home and enjoying the rest of my summer off with the kids. Cooper is going to spend this next week with his best friend that moved away last year. He's really excited, those two are peas in a pod! The next week he is heading to Joplin with our church youth group for a mission trip. They will be rebuilding some of the devastation from the tornado. This is very meaningful for him since Joplin is where Jarika lives. That tornado really hit home. So scary. Jarika plans on visiting with him while he's there :) Jake is busy with baseball and swimming. His team is doing fantastic again this season, we are so proud of them! Jarika is enjoying her summer in Joplin, working and having fun. Just like you should in college! Our little man is good :) Wish I could give details but I can't :( He is doing well and we are enjoying him very much!

Don't forget about the July special for Thirty-One!!! I can't tell you how much I love these products, they are amazing! I have a challenge, for every special you take advantage of I will enter you into a drawing for $50 in free products!!! You can order directly through my site by clicking here. If you'd like to be added to my mailing list just send me an email :) cammie.heflin@gmail.com

Having a Little Challenge :)

If you've read my blog for awhile or are my friend on Facebook you know that I am a consultant for Thirty-One Gifts. The July special is absolutely amazing so I am hosting a give away/challenge!! For the month of July, every $31 you spend you can get any of these items for just $5!!!: ZIPPER POUCH, CINCH-IT-UP THERMAL TOTE, THERMAL TOTE, LITTLES CARRY-ALL CADDY OR MINI ZIPPER POUCH! But that's not all!!! Personalization is $5 on everything all month too!!! So, I am having a challenge. I'm going to run a give away for two weeks. For every special you take advantage of I will enter your name into a drawing for $50 in free Thirty-One Products!!! That's right! FREE STUFF!!! So, order away!!!! Just click here

School is going to be back in session before we know it and our thermals are perfect for all of those school lunches!!! They are extremely popular! For them only being $5 with $5 personaliztion, that's a huge savings!!! I've used one for Addy for a couple of years daily and it's still in fantastic condition! Keeps things nice and cold :) I love that the Cinch-It Up Thermal doesn't have to zip, Addy can get into it easily :) I LOVE how we have so many cute patterns and can personalize them :) So all of you with kiddos with unusual names or spellings, it's not a problem!!!

 My thermal tote :)

 Addy's thermal tote :)

Cinch It Up Thermal

I have zipper pouches that I use for different things. I keep one in little man's diaper bag that is full of diapers and wipes, one I use for my DSGO (Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks) paperwork (file folders fit), I have one that holds my school Ipad and one that's full of school/art supplies at home. They are so useful!!!

I use my Littles Carry-All to hold little things on my bathroom counter and for office supplies in my kitchen.

My mini zipper pouches are useful for taking things to keep Addy occupied at Dr. offices, in the car etc. :)

All of these items being on sale for just $5 is awesome!!! So if you would like the chance to get $50 in products for FREE!!!!! Just click the link and help me meet my goal!!!

I just finished three fundraiser parties for families adopting through Reece's Rainbow, about $500 is heading their way :) So blessed by Thirty-One!!!