Friday Favorites

We made it to Friday!!! Can I get an Amen!

I'm linking up today with Andrea, Erika, and Narci for Friday Favorites! If you're new here, I'm so happy you stopped by to my little corner of the interwebs. 

Monday morning the girls and I were ready for school. We knew that it would be a busy week ahead, but we were ready to tackle anything and everything that came our way. 

I scheduled about 5 IEP meetings this week, because I'm just trying to get them all done in order to have some time to enjoy the last few weeks of school, so I knew that I needed lots of En-R-Gee, and some peppermint oil in my diffuser at work! 

I've been diffusing this little combo all week, and it's totally kicked my rear in gear. 

Monday night I came home and made dinner. I cooked chicken in a bit of olive oil with salt, pepper, garlic, and italian seasoning, and added a splash of lemon vitality essential oil. I boiled noodles, and steamed broccoli (with the lemon vitality) and then tossed it all together. It was a perfect light meal for a spring day. 

Tuesday night we had dance and then I asked DJ to take over duties with the girls so I could clean house. I haven't had some time to really clean in weeks and I don't want to spend most of my weekend cleaning....... so, he took over bath and bedtime and I cleaned our dining room, kitchen, and living room. I put away our Easter decorations, dusted, rearranged some things in the house and I feel so much better. When my house is organized, my life is organized, and I'm happy. 

And this week Gretchen Rose has decided that she needs glasses. She's been wearing these big pink frames to class, and of course this girl loves to read. 

So, on a not so happy note, I have to share a little tidbit. 

A few weeks ago, I had an anonymous comment on my blog  that was rather inappropriate in nature. I realize that as I put my life out there, that this will happen, and I deleted the comment and moved on. Fast forward to this week, and it happened again. Both times the comments were left anonymously and both times they were very inappropriate. I sat DJ down and we had a talk about this comment and we notified authorities. Thankfully, we have knowledge of the higher-up authorities in our area because of DJ's position. I have since turned off the feature on the comments section for anonymous readers to leave comments. Going forward all comments will have to be left with a user name, and as always I will continue to moderate all comments. 

I have been praying about the direction that I will be taking as my blog is currently public. I have also learned that as my children grow older, much of their life should not be put on public display. Not only for their protection, but for their sanity as they grow older. Sadly, this blog has been how I have documented life, and it's not like I have a huge reader-following. As of right now, I will continue to post, but again, my children's lives won't be on display day after day. 

And, a word to other mom bloggers. I urge you to reach out if you have ever received inappropriate comments regarding your children. I also caution you about what you're putting out there for the world to see. I have learned a major lesson this week, and it's one that I don't take lightly. 

And, if you, the anonymous commenter are reading today, I will ask you one time to stop commenting, I do not find your comments funny nor do I appreciate them. You are a sick individual who needs help. 

I hope to see the rest of you back here Monday, where I'll be updating on my goals for the year rather than a weekend wrap-up.