bsmiles and sunny days

I don't know why some days I'm unbelievably productive and other days I am unbelievably unproductive. I would say lazy but theres not really any hope of me being truly lazy with all these kids and this big ol house. And then I read took this https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test. I'm an ENFP. To the core. Seeing myself on paper really helped me to understand these shenanigans in my mind! Like this. I just found this list when I looked up my personality type. 25 Struggles Only ENFPs Will Understand 1.  Getting your energy from social interaction, but disliking superficial conversations. Yes, I want to go to a party tonight. But a party full of contemplative people who want to alternate between taking shots and discussing the meaning of life. 2.  Being very socially conscious but also fiercely individualistic. This means always wanting to fit in with a group, but never wanting to compromise your personality to do so. 3. ...

It's been years since I've had a summer when I wasn't pregnant or tending to a baby. This year, no bun in the oven, and Clinton is practically a man. It's a new day for the Sutton crew! *littlest dreamy dude in the pack Can I just say publicly, "Thank you, God, for this amazing gift. It's so hard to appreciate what you have in your kids when you are working so hard to construct a new one or equip a newborn for survival in that first year!! I love it. I love the freedom to enjoy my children this summer. *Mops play date at Jayne's pool I'm typically not an outdoorsy type but I'm starting to get hooked on the sunshine and fresh air. Every chance I get, I steal away to the porch swing to collect my thoughts. It's a new thing for me. I didn't know what I was missing all this time! *KC Pet Project with Kenn When I'm not there, you'll find me galavanting around all for corners of the city with my posse. *Culvers after the ball game *PC Pub...

I have this momentary insanity randomly in my life. The other day I may have mentioned that I almost had a complete and total breakdown last week when it was 100 degrees, and I couldn't find a ponytail holder. I have lots of them, mind you. Lots. And LOTS. But I can't find them because my little girls take them from me. They sneak them out of my stash until I have only one left, and then they politely ask if they can borrow it. Then I am left with none.  I went on a hunt for a band to tie my hair back with, as my neck dripped with sweat. I can't tell you the desperation I was feeling when my search came up empty. Not a single one to be found. I kid you not. I got tears in my eyes. I had to rationalize the meltdown away. It wasn't pretty. And then one of the culprits offered me the ponytail holder from her hair. I was immediately ashamed of my mania and also grateful beyond words. You can imagine my joy when yesterday morning I woke up and spotted this on my kitc...

I made myself a drink and lost it. I lost te drink I made for myself. I've been walking around thirsty for an hour, working around the house and putting kids to bed for an hour, thirsty. I can't find it. Yesterday I needed a ponytail holder. I couldn't find one. I have at least 25 of them, and they are. All . Gone. G. O. N. E. It was hot. I almost cried, the longer I went as my hair cursed my neck with beads of sweat dripping down. Arghhhhhgh. I even bought a new package of ponies and... They are nowhere. I went to the grocery store. I told them my phone number to get my rewards points, and the girl says, "Did you lose your card? I can get you another one." Great idea! I'll sign up right now. I get to my car and the card is nowhere. I even looked for it before I left the store and assumed she put it in the bags of groceries. Wha...? This is a trigger for me. I can't find something, and I lose my mind. I go totally ballistic. It's ridiculous. I loathe ...

This has been the most spectacular month. I keep saying it over and over. It's like a dream, I don't even believe it was real! And then I scroll these pictures and it's true! It was real! All of it! We celebrated our 20th anniversary with tattoos. Our promises to each other that our love will stay. #songofsongs #truelove This girl turned 8. It was an epic celebration. Complete with dung beetles on the cake, thanks to the artistic genius of Jon Jenek! This guy had shoulder surgery and got to stay home with me for three weeks of blissful rest. Kind of. He hasn't gotten much rest, but it has been fun. Mother's Day...  was an amazing day, seriously; Dale and the kids really did it right! I felt loved and appreciated on so many levels. Here's a shot of my little guys giving me a pedicure with super extra baby lotion.  The baseball season started, which is awesome! Big hitter here!! Unbeknownst to me, there was a surprise party in the works starting waaaay back in Mar...

So this awesome as just happened... Enter The Elms Resort and Spa. I've wanted to do this for a long time, book a spa day in an epic spa!!  It's blurry, I know, my I was delirious with excitement! Dude... We were so relaxed. 11 kids between us, this was totally therapeutic. Just what the doctor ordered. Quiet room... Just for the record, we were not quiet. And it was fine. And awesome! Apricots and fruit infused water The Roastey herbal teas So much pampering in this joint. I wish you could feel those robes!! The grotto Forgot my swimsuit. Booooohoooo... Apparently people tend to frown on using the gratto in spanks and a tank top. 😂 And then there was this, the milk and honey bath. I wasn't sticky at all when I got out! Hahahahhahahaha!!! I loved this place. What a gift my sweet husband worked countless hours driving the Uber-mobile to cover this lavish expense. Thank you, sweet D, and thank you Jesus. You continue to surprise me! Don't worry, he got a little spa treat...