A REAL Picker Upper!

Here lately, I've been stressin' A LOT! As you already know, Brittany is in her senior year and there is so much to take care of with her planning to head off to college after graduation. I truly had no idea exactly how much "stuff" was involved...denial will do that to a parent! Anyhow, I bet I've spent the last week and a half sitting in front of the computer researching colleges, their cross country programs, e-mailing coaches back and forth, filling out college and scholarship applications and recruiting forms, etc. That explains why I haven't been posting everyday as I had been...just isn't enough time in the day right now. I'm so ready for the decision about where she'll go to be made so that this huge load can be lifted from my shoulders. Unfortunately, we still have awhile to wait, I'm afraid. For those of you who haven't been where I am yet...buckle on your boot straps real tight because stressful times are ahead!

Now, with that being said, I received such a nice package of goodies the other day from my sweet friend, Ruby Red Slippers herself! I recently won a giveaway that she had and I was, oh, so thrilled! I'm not the luckiest person around, you know! Let me just say that it couldn't have come at a better time! Nothing quite like a little "fun mail" to ease your troubles away, right?

Here's what all she sent me... She sent me a really cool tote back from her home state of Michigan. A handmade bar of soap that smells clean, fresh, and downright yummy! A recipe card for making a pastry from Michigan's upper peninsula, a pamphlet that tells all about Mackinac Island, and a booklet of fudge recipes. All I can say is...they're TO DIE FOR! You can bet that these goodies made my stress level go WAY DOWN! Thank you, Ruby Red Slippers, for making my day and for lifting my spirits!

Well, Brittany has another cross country meet tomorrow, so we'll be heading out around 6:30 AM to meet up with her...the team leaves today. We're really hoping that the girls put up some good times! Would you believe that rain is in the forecast? So many people are still in such bad shape with all the flooding in the area...pray that the forecasters have it wrong.

Guess that's all from my little corner of the world. Please know that I haven't forgotten about all of you...I'm just trying to stay afloat , literally! Have a super weekend!

P.S. I just noticed that I've lost 4 of my followers. I don't know if it's because I've been a bit of a slacker lately or not, but please understand that I have to take care of my family, first and foremost. They are, and will continue to be, a top priority in my life. Hope you'll decide to come back...whoever you are! :)