Pull It Together Tuesday!

On this pull it together Tuesday,  I'm sorry to inform all of my Gods & Goddesses that I am taking a much needed hiatus from blogging.   From time to time, if there is something I absolutely have share with you all, I will.  I was so looking forward my son starting school, with the potty training, and pacifier fairy, it was hard but my son passed all of that with flying colors, only to be put in a class with teachers that are not a good fit for him, and because of this I've decided to keep him home with me for a year, and that involves me teaching him myself. I also need to push forward on my business plan, and I just have to much on my plate right now, so something has to be pushed aside, and blogging is going to be it... temporarily. 

In the meantime, I'll leave you with this:  If you don't take care of yourself, you can't take care of anyone else!

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Pull It Together Tuesday!

I'll be honest, I over analyze things sometimes, and this drives my Husband crazy!  I can over analyze things so much, that I can deter myself from my own dreams, and I kind of did that.  I have been letting loose ends and indecisiveness along with fatigue stop me from acting on my dreams of owning a store front, but now I'm back on it.

I've pulled it together this Tuesday!

I've made my phone calls, sent emails, and put some footwork into The Isis Collections, and I'm expecting some big positive things (Just to put it out there).

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Pull It Together Tuesday (Pacifier Fairy)

So first off I want to say that I have ABSOLUTELY no problem with pacifiers unless that child is 10 years old and still needs them through out the day, then there's a problem, other than that I have no problem.

I admit my son is 3 years old and he still sucks his pacifier.  However, he does not need it throughout the day, he only wants it when he is sleepy.  I know about all of the "statistics" and "risk," but as his Mother these "statistics" and "risk" have not affected us, and I have NO PROBLEM with him wanting his pacifier for his naps, and at night.

HOWEVER, being that he will be starting school in September, and I think that this particular situation will help build his character and make him stronger.  I have decided that I will let him make the decision of saying bye to his pacifier, sort a speak.

I recently told him that the Pacifier Fairy was upset, because he's a big boy now and big boys don't need pacifiers, so the Pacifier Fairy has been looking in the garbage everyday for his pacifiers so she can take them to fairyland, but there are no pacifiers there, and this is making her very upset.  I asked my son, "Do you want the pacifier fairy to be upset?"  My son said, "Yes!"  I tried very hard not to laugh, and I succeeded.  I then explained to my son again, that he was a big boy, and he needs to put his pacifiers in the garbage when he's ready so that the Pacifier Fairy can get them.  My so then told me, "You do it!"  I said, "No, you do it!"  So far, no action has been made.  We'll pull it together soon, lol.

Please give me some POSITIVE advice about this situation, lol.

Pull It Together Tuesday!

This morning I feel rushed.  Like there is a deadline that is soon approaching and I need to have something done, and I'm trying to take a step back and breath.  *sigh*.

I'm my own boss.  I can do things whenever.  There are things to be done, but they'll get done soon enough.  The only thing to really do is make money, lol. 

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I'll be doing some Laundry, taking some photos of Jewelry, and spending time with family, a pretty easy list to Pull Together. 

How about yours?

Pull It Together Tuesday! (More respect for ourselves!)

So if you haven't noticed from yesterdays post, I sooooooo enjoyed myself in Memphis, TN on my husband and I's anniversary vacation.  Memphis is not only fun family time at places like Beale Street and a guitar shaped swimming pool:

but as an African-American Woman I learned so much about my history at places like the Stax Studios, the National Civil Rights Museum, Graceland, Sun Studio, etc:

Going to these places put so much gratefulness, and sorrow into my heart.  These people marched, and fought for future generations to walk proud with their heads held up high and say, "I am a man!"  "I am a woman!"  "I deserve to vote!"  "Listen and love my music no matter what color I am!"  "I can sit where I please, drink water from whatever fountain I please, and sit and eat where I please!"  So many things that we take for granted now a days, cause there I so many people preoccupied with who's sleeping with who, what kind of car whoever is driving, and what the next person has.  To busy looking to videos and movies for the wrong type of education, instead of going to the books and going to schools to  get the education that our ancestors fought so hard for us to have.

I took three very important young people on this anniversary vacation with my husband and I, and I just hope to God that one day they'll understand this lesson, and I hope that you reading this can pull it together to understand the lesson as well.

Pull It Together Tuesday!

Happy Pull it Together Tuesday! 

I know I just came off of a wonderful vacation at Wisconsin Dells with my family, but I admit, that I had a little bit of a breakdown last night.  I'm so used to doing this and that, but when it comes down to me chilling out and resting I feel so guilty about it, that I just have a crying fit, and my husband looks at me like, "not this again!"  So since I wasn't successful at resting yesterday, I'm determined to do it somewhat today ;-).  I've made a couple important phone calls, and I'm going up to my sons preschool, to finish registering him, but other than that I'm pulling nothing together, until probably about Thursday!

How do you moms out there handle the guilty mom blues?

Pull if Together Tuesday (Victorious!)

Continuing with change today on this Pull it Together Tuesday, when I quit my job in order to positively strengthen my marriage, nurture my son, and build my business. I knew that it was a huge step that involved major change in my life, but I had no ideal about the level of change. It is indeed a process that is very challenging to enjoy, but I can honestly say that I am enjoying the struggle, cause I know that the outcome for my family will be nothing but success, because my Father God is guiding me! These obstacles will be Pulled Together and we will be Victors!

This week, I'll be continuing to love my husband, and other family, potty training, registering my big boy FOR PRESCHOOL!!!!! Being active on Etsy, updating the measurement descriptions on the website, putting together this seasons newsletter (if u would like go sign up for our newsletters, click here.), working on my business plan, preparing for this coming weekends Custers Last Stand Arts Festival in Evanston, and getting my purses together for the RWOC Volunteer project at.

Whew! I can't wait til my vacation next week!

What do u need to Pull Together?

Pull It Together Tuesday! (My Etsy Store)

I'm slowly learning that I am not Super Woman, and I cannot do everything all in one nap time my son is taking or one morning.  So, everyday this week I'll be convoing Etsy members, joining Etsy teams, listing new items, updating old items, adding measurements, etc. 

I'm tired of neglecting my Etsy store, and I'm turning over a new leaf!  I feel like Etsy is a great way to put The Isis Collections out into the world, and I'm going to give it my all!  So if you're looking for something vintage, or handmade, or supplies, Etsy is the place for you!

Come by and add me to your circle, make a purchase, and don't forget to give me feedback!

Pull It Together Tuesday: Sick Again

I woke up with the most painful, excruciating, Cramps, I have ever had in my entire life!  I want to Pull together my to do list, but today, I think I'll just lay in  the fetal position in bed, and may be read.  Is this what happens to your body when you reach 30?  I know I have a long way to go ladies, lol!

Pull It Together Tuesday! (Potty Training Bootcamp!

Day 1 of potty Training. 12:45pm.  No accidents so far.

3:30pm Picked Grace up from school, and the little one had no accidents! #1 are going good. Still no signs of #2.

6:30pm Had a #2 poop accident. Felt the need to stand in front of the fridge playing with the letter magnets while pooping.

8:00pm He told me he had to poo poo, and he actually DID IT!!!!! High fives, stickers, and promises if ice cream comes tomorrow. Day 1 was a good day!

PULL IT TOGETHER TUESDAY / HOT TOPIC TUESDAY!

Well I'll have a lot to pull together for the next couple of weeks!  I'm busy preparing for a Vintage Clothing & Accessories show in Grayslake, IL as well as a Bridal Expo, and I not only have new Jewelry to create, but I have to complete new hair pieces to be modeled by Ms. Deveraux of course, and scarves to make! 

However, today, I'm taking a break and going to the Doctor with a good friend of mines.  She's pregnant with twins, making her a mommy of 5 and I just want to support her in any way I can!  Then we're going out for lunch, and after that I'll go wherever the Lord takes me. 

So, because of this I needed to post my blogs and fb statuses ahead of time so that I can give her and the twins, my full attention! 

Usually when I'm in a good mood, I always think about my Wedding day, and today I wanted to share with you all my blog for The Real Wives of Chicago Blog:

What did you do after your ceremony?  Did you go on a honeymoon?  If so, where?  Do you have plans for a second Honeymoon?

Dunn River in Ochos Rios, Jamaica

Pull It Together Tuesday!

So I'm getting off of my Birthday festivities high, and now I'm trying to figure out should I pull together on my list of things to do, or should I continue to relax.  Some of you understand that just one month ago I was a verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry busy lady. Mentally and physically I still can't get used to the fact that I can do whatever the hell it is  that I want to do.  Whether its go crazy pushing my business, The Isis Collections, go crazy being a stepford wife, or sit down and watch T.V.  Whatever I choose will be perfectly ok, but I still can't help but feel guilty about just sitting down and doing something for myself, like read a book, or watch t.v. or go for a walk by myself.  So much so, that I get headache about just thinking about doing something for myself.

So this is my dilemma, after making myself sit back and let others do things for me for my birthday, I'm struggling with feeling selfish and wanting more, or going to my to do list. Am I alone feeling like this?

MOMMA NEEDS A BREAK!!!!!!!!!!! (Pull it Together Tuesday)

So, I just finished doing Pilates with my son, and I have this terrible headache, so to calm down I decided to cruise the blogs again, and came across this one, Homegrown Mom, and as I was reading it I couldn't stop lauging, and wanted to share it with you all this Pull It Together Tuesday.  Enjoy!


10 Signs That You May Need a Break



You know you need a break…

1. When your husband asks what you did today and you think he means you did nothing all day. Then you growl.

2. When someone asks you how old your kids are and you pause for a second because you honestly can’t remember.

3. When you find yourself sighing and rolling your eyes more than three times an hour.

4. When you’re in a Target parking lot and it takes too long to find your keys at the bottom of the black hole you call your purse, so you burst into tears.

5. When you’re taking notes in church and you start writing your to-do list in the margin.

6. When you put some kindergarten math worksheets in your first grader’s workbox so you can have two minutes of quiet while she does them on her own.

7. When your husband comes home at five and you’re still in your pajamas and he’s too scared to ask what you did today.

8. When you’re so exhausted that you fall asleep while giving a spelling test, but you still stay up until 2am watching Lost and 24 with your husband because you finally feel like you can rest and you want to enjoy that feeling.

9. When you start putting protein bars in the microwave so you can feel like you’re eating chocolate while still sticking to your diet.

10. When you write a blog post called 10 Signs That You May Need a Break.

Share yours, and pull it together!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pull It Together Tuesday

I decided to start my Spring cleaning a little early. In the process of doing that I came across some fabulous fabric I had stowed a way,  just in time to start my scarf collection for your spring attire.

I also, did some jewelry planning as well.  So today has been filled with pulling together my creations. Stay tuned for more!

Pull It Together Turesday!

This Pull It Together Tuesday, I have to pull together my body!

I know this too shall pass, but I am so sick and tired of being sick!  Can someone please come get my sick 3 year old so I can get better!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Ok, first I was having muscle spasms that brought on bad migraines, and difficulty sleeping.  I was prescribed pain medicine with a narcotic, along with muscle relaxers that made me feel 85% better, but now I feel all drugged up with a dripping nose, sore throat, and a major case of drowsiness.  All while trying to coax my son into eating cause he's sick as well with a dripping nose, and a cough.  At least his vomiting and temperature is better, but I'm to the point of feeling like when is this going to end, and am definitely not feeling like a Goddess.  HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

Pull It Together Tuesday!

I found this poem and wanted to share it with all my fellow hard working ladies out there.  Sometimes enough is enough.  I'm taking this as a clue to read, and do nothing for the rest of the week!  Pull it together!  (Eventually) ;-)

Wild Geese by Mary Oliver

You do not have to be good.
You do not have to walk on your knees
for a hundred miles through the desert repenting.
You only have to let the soft animal of your body
love what it loves.

Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine.
Meanwhile the world goes on.
Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain
are moving across the landscapes,
over the prairies and the deep trees,
the mountains and the rivers.
Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air,
are heading home again.

Whoever you are, no matter how lonely,
the world offers itself to your imagination,
calls to you like the wild geese, harsh and exciting –
over and over announcing your place

in the family of things.

Pull It Together Tuesday!

Today I feel like I'm running on Auto pilot.  For the last week I have experienced night terrors with my 3 year old.  He has not been sleeping well at all, and I admit that because I'm trying to hurry and finish up booking shows, buying supplies, coming up with ways to make money, buying projects for my son and I to do, etc.  I haven't been the most attentive Mother, which I am sooooo feeling guilty about.  I keep telling myself this is the last hectic week, but I think I'm paying for it.  So, because of my guilt, instead of praying and sternly telling my son to close his eyes and go to sleep.  I picked him up out of his bed told him stories, sang to him, and held him until he went to sleep... and then when that didn't work, I gave up and let him sleep in the bed with my Husband and I.  Today I'm paying for it, I'm so sleepy, and I have to prepare my place, for an open House. 

I'll pull it together, pray for me people!

Pull It Together Tuesday!

I'm feeling a bit confident today.  I'm feeling like my husband and I are on the path of being on the same page.  I only have one more large project of emailing all my contacts for information on booking this years Art & Craft shows and festivals, so therefore that will free up my time to read more, play more, and take my son on field trips.  All though at least that last part of taking my son on field trips definetly won't happen with all this snow we have coming this week.

So I'm feeling good like my theme song this year by Nina Simone.  Now if I can only get a few more Jewelry parties booked, I'll be A-Ok for this Pull it Together Tuesday!

Pull It Together Tuesday! (Ladies Night)

OMG!!!!!

You're probably wondering why I'm so expressive today!  Well it all started last night.  I haven't had guest other, than my family over in a while, but this weekend  a friend of minds is hosting a ladies night in my apartment so I thought, maybe I should clean up a little.  So I started washing dishes, gathering things around the house that needed washing, and noticed that, thanks to my husband my counters have grease stuck on them.  So I moved the deep fryer placed it on my stove, washed my counters down, and started washing dishes.  While doing this, I heard this terrible thud behind me, and as I turned around I see my 5 quart deep fryer falling on the floor and dark brown vegatable oil speckled with old pieces of chicken crumbs splattering all over my kitchen floor, cabinets and walls!

The only words I could utter was Got F&*#@$% Damn!   So at 12am last night guess what I was pulling together, and it continues today only my son will be woke, and my husband decided to not go to work today.  I wonder how much help I'll get? :-)

Pull it Together People!

Pull It Together Tuesday!

I've slowly pulled together the following encouraging statements to help me through filing for unemployment, continue working as a 1099 vendor, playing with my son, loving my husband, sending our constant contact emails, talking to fans on my facebook and twitter pages, having fun, scheduling shows and parties:

1. God is not going to give me more than I can handle.
2. Good always comes to those that work hard.
3. Things happen for a reason
4. All this hard work will pay off!
5.  All of this is for my family.
 
and that is all that I can think of right now.  I'll continue to pull things together.  How about you?