Doing The Mom Thing

The blog has been quiet lately.  But, that doesn't mean there aren't things happening in my life.

It hasn't been anything earth shattering.

Just......doing the "mom" thing.



Grocery shopping.

Making Christmas cookies. (That we have given all away, so now I have to make some more today so we have some to eat and some to leave for Santa)

Christmas caroling (I was sad that I had a few eye rollers/complainers this year----however, all eye rollers were happy in the end because, in their words, "Everyone was SO happy to see us!")

Volunteering here and there.

Shopping. (Spending more than we had intended because we kept having to "even" things out among the kids)

Ten hour road trips to see family for 24 hours then drive another 10 hours home.

Reminding the children (and husband) to wash their hands every time I turn around so nobody succumbs to whatever icky thing that is floating around.

Trying to build/run my new Jamberry business. (Still TOTALLY digging my nails!)

Laundry. (Especially because I said that I wasn't going to let any of the kids open their presents until their rooms were completely clean.  Yes, I sort of shot myself in the foot with that one, didn't I?)

Dishes (yes, I am still the only one that realizes that pots and pans need to actually be washed and not just shoved around on the counter)

I now have 2 partially unpacked suitcases on my bedroom floor.  The first is from my trip to Minnesota over Thanksgiving and the second is from my trip to Indiana last weekend.

We are having our Christmas Dinner at lunchtime today because Rainman is working tomorrow.  My turkey is in the oven, but my potatoes are waiting to be peeled and my green bean casserole is awaiting my magic.  (That is one of the things that my kids love "my" version of waaaaay better than anyone else's!)

I still have not wrapped one single gift.

So, as soon as I finish this post, I am banishing my children to the basement, I am turning on White Christmas (because for some reason all my people are lukewarm about one of the greatest movies ever) and I will wrap until my legs fall asleep from trying to sit on the couch/floor to get them wrapped.

We will attend both Christmas Eve services at our church tonight (kids are in the live Nativity at the early service and I am singing O Holy Night at the late service).  Rainman will attend his church's service somewhere in there too.

Then, since Rainman is working tomorrow, we will all get up early to open presents from each other and Santa.  Hopefully, we can get everyone to bed sort of early tonight....since Santa can't come until they fall asleep....and Rainman has to leave for work a little after 9:00 a.m.

So, yeah....just doing the mom thing around here....like all of you.

Tiring, but worth it.

Shameless Plug Ahead

How many of you ran away when you read the title of this post?  LOL






If you are already my Facebook friend, you probably know what is coming. 

I have done something....become something....I never ever thought I would be.  Ever!

I am an Independent  Consultant for Jamberry Nail Wraps.

Yes, I am the dreaded "salesman"!

I can't believe it either.

I was telling a friend the other day that I hate salesman.  Yes, hate is a strong word.  But, I will be honest, I have sort of a disdain for salespeople, in general.  They are usually just so schmoozy and.....well.....fake.

That is NOT me.

I mean, I can small talk with pretty much anybody, when necessary.  But, I don't really like to do it.  It sort of makes me sweat inside of my brain, you know?

I want to be known as an authentic person and not change who I am based on who I am around.

So, why did I sign my name on the dotted line and become a salesman for Jamberry Nail Wraps?

Because......plain and simple....I tried them....I loved them....I couldn't wait to tell other people with short, stubby nails like mine about them!

I have always had short stubby nails.

I have been a massage therapist for 22 years.  (Wow, that makes me feel really old!)

I have 6 kids.

Of course I have short, stubby nails!

And, to be honest, I like my short stubby nails.  They are practical.  I am not afraid of gouging anybodies eyes out accidentally while shampooing their hair or washing their face.  You can open cans and jars and car doors.

They work for me.

But, the downside of that is that I rarely feel super....feminine...if that makes sense.

I always keep my toenails painted, but my fingernails were just nude colored and easily ignored.

Then, I tried Jamberry nails after another homeschool mom I know started selling them.  I totally tried them to be polite.

But......THEY ARE AWESOME!

(See?  Short and stubby....but, cute!  The nail on my ring finger had been on for about 2 weeks at this point - you can see that there is a little more space between the nail wrap and my cuticle because it had grown out a bit.)
 
They are cute.

 Look how cute these are!

They stay put until I want to take them off....usually because my nail has grown so much there is a gap at the bottom.

I wash a lot of little heads and faces.  I wash a lot of pots and pans (because, yes, apparently I AM the only that notices them).  I load/unload the dishwasher at least 2 times a day.  Not to even mention laundry, tying shoelaces, pulling out splinters, and  the ten billion other things that a mom does all day long.

They do not move.

They stay shiny.

So, yes, I have become an Independent Consultant for Jamberry Nail Wraps....and I am not even ashamed of that fact.

If you have never heard of them, go check out my web page and take a look at all the options available.  Over 300 designs, plus there is a Nail Art Studio where you can design your own wraps.  People have made them for their favorite t.v. shows like Dr. Who, or their favorite books, like Harry Potter or Dr. Suess, and just cool looking artsy fartsy ones.  Brides have even designed special ones that match their wedding theme for their bridesmaids gifts.

So much cuteness and so affordable.  A sheet of nail wraps that has enough for 2 pedicures and 2-3 manicures on it costs $15.  Even I can afford $15 for a fun little treat for myself.  That is why I did the last thing I expected to do.....and signed on the dotted line.

I am really excited about these things....can you tell?

I am having a business launch party on my website through Friday.  So, if you need unique, affordable Christmas gifts or just want to treat yourself, come on over and shop.  We are also having a Buy 3, Get 1 Free sale too!  (Wow!  I really am a salesman now, aren't I?)

And, now I am one of those people that put graphics like this out in view of the public....and....mean it.