this week

downs:
-the fourth of july fireworks show failure. say that five times fast!
-deciding that my car is officially kaput.
-food poisoning my poor sister. (for the record: 1. she and i were the only ones who felt sick after dinner, and 2. we also have the weakest stomaches of anyone i've met, so... yeah. still awful)
-realizing that Ruby acts more naughty when she senses my stress level rising. (looks like mommy is stressing out,  i think i'll rip some pages out of this book, then i'll spin in circles as fast i can and run towards the stairs like a drunken stunt man!)
-the bruises covering my child. as soon as one heals she runs in to the wall, falls off the couch, or trips over her feet. i know this is just something that comes along with having a toddler, but sheesh!

ups:
-Roo being able to spend quality time with her cousins, Cooper and Emry. she absolutely loves interacting with other kids.
-buying shoes for less than $10.
-the fourth of july. spending time with my family. feeling lucky and patriotic.
-waking up on the fifth and finding glow bracelets in my bed, still glowing (proof of a successful independence day).
-watching the way Cooper fell madly in love with Tyler.
-getting my light reflector in the mail (Tyler's anniversary gift to me).
-that day Ruby took a 3 hour nap. i feel like i should give special thanks just for that day. it was heaven.