Handwriting Happy Challenge

Mini K needs to work on her handwriting, but neither her teacher or I believe that writing letters over and over are fun! Last week she announced from the backseat that she LOVES mail and it got me thinking. Who doesn't love mail? I am not talking about stacks of junk flyers or the standard catalogs, but a card or letter or maybe a special catalog, and a surprise box, well that is even better.

Now the Lawyer's Wife has a daughter that is only a year older than Mini K so I told her that Mini K was going to write Miss M a letter. Mini K thought it was super fun and now loves to say she has a pen pal.

This got me thinking, our love of mail doens't stop once we are adults so I got out mystationery, monogrammed of course, and wrote 3 notes to friends for no real reason. Today those 3 friends all called to say how much they liked their notes.

My point is the little gestures can have a big impact. You never know when a friend or family member may just need a little smile at the end of the day.

So here is my challenge:

This week write a letter (and MAIL IT!), send a box of happies, drop off a note with something yummy at a neighbor's house or surprise someone with a cookbook...JUST BECAUSE. There is one condition: do NOT expect ANYTHING in return. In the words of Nike, just do it.

Trust me, you will feel better for it!

Speechless

I ran late the entire day today and just got on my laptop to find out I forgot to plug the charger into the wall .... that about sums up my crazy day.

It was a beautiful day in the city today and it made me remember how blessed I am to live in a city so many people come to visit on vacation (but really if you don't live here please realize we drive our own way...we aren't mean, we are just always running late).  I managed to run 4 miles when I got home and am so happy I started running again.  I truly owe it to blog world as so many of you inspired me to take it back up.

But now...I am sinking fast, into my down sofa, with my crystal light peach iced tea and awaiting the trainwreck that is Real Housewives of New Jersey.  I know I am not alone...even if you won't admit it.

I also have a new addiction...La Mer is going to be so disappointed in me...Mor Cosmetics lip delight lip balm.  It is so good PGG might have to start carrying it.

And I need your help...I can't figure out polyvore so here is my decision...family photos this Saturday and I can't decide what to wear.  I am thinking white jeans and a white tunic for me, green chinos and a white button down for Mr. Grove and Mini K in a great white dress with mexican style caftan embroidery on the front.  Mini K will then change and we are having photos of just her...am thinking her pink and green Lilly P flossie dress and a Lilly P skirt with monogram shirt...all with matching bows of course, because we know her addiction.

I know I know I owe you photos of these choices...I will get myself in gear.

Get the acrylic nails polished and open the wedding hall doors...RHONJ starts now!