Time Out for Mom

I caught Landon putting on my makeup the other day and knew the boys were in serious need of some one-on-one time with Dad.  It was time for me to get away and thankfully I was able to do just that this weekend.  A group of friends and I spent Friday and Saturday in Seattle at Time Out for Women.  We listened to motivational speakers, were touched by great music, we laughed, we cried, and we enjoyed each other's company.
My favorite thoughts:

You are what you think.  The frequency of your good thoughts is the measure of you.

Your are never done being a good parent because your kids are never"done".  They are always a work in progress.

Mothering is the selfless offering of one's heart to another living thing.

Small things make a big difference - be more aware of the small things.

Hurry less, speak less, expect less.

Choose to become less complicated.

Make yourself at home.

I can be a tool of torture or inspiration.  Choose to inspire.

I am a teacher of good things.

Become you!  Be unique!

I felt inspired and motivated but that feeling lasted only seconds as I came home to the result of my absence:  Total chaos.  I quickly whipped up some dinner, frantically threw on a dress, touched up my makeup and then it was back to Seattle with Randy for a fancy shmancy dinner/fundraiser for Randy's dental school.  I hate going to things like that but my new red shoes made it all worth it.
Every girl needs some red heels!