Addiction- "My name is Tonya, and I am a Craigslist-aholic"

So what a weekend!  We had our friends the Dennison's in town, and had such a good time, as usual. We had some sick kids, and were in by 11 pm, but those are the best kind of friends.  One's that you can just hang with and roll with the punches no matter what happens.
The rest of my Sunday was spent on Craigslist.  I had found a kitchen table I wanted, so I decided to sell mine!  Of course, I didn't get the table- even though I literally told the guy on the phone that I would pay more than his asking price if the other lookers wanted to bicker price.   This is when I realized I have a bit of a problem. My husband is scared, and I am a bit scared too.  I am constantly looking for something- to refinish, for me, or for whatever!
Well, the good news is, once I figure out this blogging and photo attaching, I can start showing some projects.  Right now I am having some issues with typing.  I type and it takes 5 minutes for the text to appear.  Makes this tricky :-@
Here is a little practice- my "before" table from Goodwill for $36, and the "after" with chalk paint base and Benjamin Moore black top. Stay tuned-a lot of future projects are in the works!  As well as past projects I will be posting.

The "Style" of this stay at home mom

Woah! My second post! Crazy!  Think I am going to like this.  Of course, right now I am sitting in complete silence at 7:15 a.m. That NEVER happens! So I am taking advantage. 
I showed my 4 year old my new blog yesterday, and he looked at me odd..."mama, why do you look like  that?" and pointed at my picture I posted.  Now, it is an older photo, but I haven't changed that much. I asked what he meant and he said my hair was pretty and full.
I thought about this later and realized, if I am not going out to dinner or something (which is SO rare) then my hair is always, ALWAYS, in a ponytail. I also started to evaulate my attire.  Old Navy tanks, and Victoria Secret Boyfriend sweats stained with paint (these are the best sweats by the way).
So, is it time for an overhaul?  Is it so difficult to present myself a little better on a daily basis? I think not. 

My solution: get up before the kiddies, workout, and shower.  Then I am ready for the day!  I always feel so much better if I do this. Otherwise time gets away from me and I barely get a shower, let alone do my hair.
So why is this so difficult?  I get up fairly early anyway- 6:30- what if I made it 5:45? Does anyone who stays home actually do this?  Please, share your secrets with me. I don't want my children to remember me this way and wonder "who is in that picture?". I've got 3 boys!  I need to be the hot mom that embarrasses them...

Tonya

Welcome to my chaos....Please remember I'm a work in progress!

Hello there! I'm super fired up to be starting this blog- hopefully you care to read it as much as I want to write it. What's my specialty you ask? "what is this blog about, Tonya?!"....well, it really is about my life and how I attempt creatively to deal with it, and actually even enjoy it, as much as fully possible. I will share projects, stories, ideas on raising boys, thoughts on constantly living on a budget, and probably more.
I've had a lot of changes over the last 5 years of my life- a successful start to a business that eventually folded due to economy and other factors, 3 boys who are...oh let's say "busy", including twins (oh, you wanted 1 more? Surprise!!!), a complete change in the husbands career, and a move to the opposite side of the state. Add in various other challenges, and Ta-Da! I'm now here. Starting a blog to remain sane, and possibly help you feel like there is someone out there dealing with the same things.
As I attempt to write this my boys are running around screaming with their shirts over their heads, dinner is half charred, the dog is barking and my husband who is working nights, is still sleeping.
Welcome. I hope you have a sense of humor, because I do...I have to. I want to share with you, probably over a glass (or so) of Riesling. I hope you follow me, share in my dreams and my reality, and become part of my journey through chaos ;-)