Umm. I am dying. (not really, nobody panic).

This morning, I walked out of my bathroom, dressed for work, and Tan man was lounging in my bed when he says COMPLETELY OUT OF THE BLUE--

"Mom, you look beautiful."

OH MY GOOOOOOODNESS....my heart is melting. Really. That is the best thing ANYONE has EVER said to me.

Sorry, D. He certainly trumps it all.

Where did he learn that??? How does a two year old even know to say that? Ahh. I am still smiling just thinking of how sweet it was. I did have to repeat it to clarify because I was so surprised by it--and he confirmed.

and just to prove to you how sincere he is ---I am (hesitantly) posting this picture of me---to show how NOT SO BEAUTIFUL I look today.

Oh. I must have forgotten...

...to tell you

THAT I PASSED! Wahoooo, yipee, dancing like Elaine on Seinfeld, so happy, relieved and proud of myself.

That is PRINCIPAL Hamberlin to you, kid.

---pending a job, that is----

sigh.

Resume editing, anyone?

Did I mention

...the fact that THIS happened AGAIN!



But, I made him clean it up this time... hHahahahhaha!



Here is the last episode---



and yes, this is an entirely different box, although, yes, still Christmas themed nerds. Don't judge me. Ha HA ha

Picture Update

SO MUCH TO SAY

...and so little time.

The tooth:

well. Tanman has always struggled with that FRIGGIN tooth! Long, horrific, story short. He fell. It bled, it loosened, it was x-rayed, it is ok.

The test:

D took a test for a job. I took a test to become a principal. No results. PRAYING it all works out. SO GLAD THE SIX hours of essay questions is out of my life. SO grateful for Nananana and her amazing hospitality!

The storm:

three feet of snow. broken heater. 42 degree house. lots of shoveling. hating the snow. considering moving to a warmer climate FOR REAL--with my RA and D's (undiagnosed, but very real) seasonal depression---we may need to move someday.

The birthday:

not bad for 32. he got a massage, and a nice breakfast and dinner served to him. oh and a TERRORIZING TWO year old. sorry bout that.

I will update more later, with pics of course.

some gems

random things i love, not the real deep mushy stuff (like the laughter of my children):

the sound of typing. the sound of my little dogs clickity footsteps on the wood floor. cold water out of the fridge. replaying a song. headphones that go over my head, not the stupid buds. Sorry-I am a bud hater. HAHA. That is so funny on two levels.

Also-this statement:

May today bring you peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are both of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise, and love. It is there for each and every one of us.

New things that I am excited about:

In reference to my new year's resolution here are a few things that are keeping the positive vibes going...

1. Mint.com. Love it. That is all this "listing obsessed" girls is gonna say.

2. Next month I take my administrative credential test. Yes, that is PRINCIPAL Hamberlin to you kid...i hope.

3. A lot of my friends are having babies...and more babies is always so great. I just went to a shower and it was just fun. How cool is it to be in this part of life. I am really enjoying it.

4. There seems to be this wonderful force creating possibilities for Darren's career right now...lahuv it.

5. Antibiotics. Thank you.

6. The 70ish Degree weather we have been having. It is GLORIOUS!

7. MY new play structure shopping--kinda forget sometimes that it is for the kids. I am super duper excited about getting a rainbow---pictures coming soon!

8. The fact that I am three weeks into a fitness routine, and STICKING to it. wahoo and yipper-eeeeee!!

9. My treadmill, because let's face it. I wake up, take off my Jammie's, put on three sports bras, and shoes, and run in my underwear. It is quite a scene, and I DO NOT WANT TO SHARE IT WITH ANYONE. Or shall I say SUBJECT anyone to seeing it. HAHAHAAHAH.

10. People in my life that are SO GIVING! My Mom and Breanne, especially, for watching my kids while I educate tomorrows future. I love them so much for being so good to my kids. It KILLLLLLLLLLSSSS me everyday to leave them, but since they are with family, it makes it so much better. And of course, my ridiculously hard working, intelligent, handsome, charming, serviceable and sweet husband. Who works so DANG hard for this family and nearly tears up when he doesn't get to see his boys for one day. I love him.