Well GARSH.Thanks for the support, and votes of confidence. As you can see, I don't really pay much mind to the likes of those who find fun and delight in bringing others down. I've got way too much to deal with in life to defend my actions to people who really could care less about me as a person. I mean, I've got tattoo and piercing appointments to make for Aubree, husbands to divorce, and 3 other children who still have to be led astray before they get too old to say no. I can't be bothered with message boards and haters.
I actually penciled in some time with the children I so desperately wish to ruin with hair dye, and went to McDonalds, (yet another tick mark on my mother of the year point tally,) with the infamously talented Courtney, who took some photos of my kids and me. As I have NONE of us together. Mikey looks absolutely morose over his plight in life being the only boy in a house full of sisters. I'd offer to make him a brother, but this train done jumped the tracks, and sadly, I'm not thinking he's too keen on the idea of sharing a room. So. For now. He poses with the pout. 
In scrappy news, I did happen to find a little silver lining in my cloud there. Seems some fabulous ladies and I, (notice I did not include myself as one of the fabulous ladies) were asked to be part of a delish Kit club, Label Tulip. Which I'm sure you can tell from perusing the home page, is not only an extremely well thought out kit, but has quite the following of fresh funky designers. some of my favorites as a matter of fact. I really hope to do these amazing kits justice. I have always had good luck with kit clubs because the product is all there, and my only job is to make it work. I got my "start" in the industry if you will, working on a kit club, and I figure, what better way to jump back into it, than with a kit club! So. Check them out, and look forward to me actually scrapping something! I know you could care less, but I'm excited.
So much going on around here lately. I'm having the hardest time eating whatever I want, and staying below the weight I've set for myself. I realize it seems like an easy fix, stop eating so much, but as I've mentioned before, I exercise, SO, that I can eat whatever I want. As of late though, the only exercise I get is chasing the dog out of the garbage can, and hauling laundry up 2 flights of stairs. It's not really the same, as jumping on the treadmill for an hour. My ultimate goal is to be a size 9. I currently have 2 sizes to go. I just want to say, I'm back to my high school weight, and then, ,who really cares what I do past that. And it's not unrealistic, at all. I've thought about taking drastic measures, like slim fast, or Alli, but the complications of having leakage really RUINS, any happiness I might get from being skinny. So. I suppose I'm left with just good old fashioned calorie counting. Meh. I don't like it. Not one bit. But I've got to do, what I've got to do.
I'm sure you've had enough of my idle prattle, and it's actually 1am, which means 6 hours until that dreaded siren of death comes calling me from my peaceful slumber. I'm going to have to catch up on my sleep, if I want to stay awake all night and scrapbook come next week. Thank you all again for the comments, and I'm sorry for those of you who also mentioned having been put out to dry on that wretched blog.
And as my dear estranged husband likes to remind me. "All women are inherently crazy. It's not their fault" If that doesn't make you feel better, than Dr. Seuss certainly should "Be who you are, and say what you feel, because those who mind, don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." Like Mia. She could care less really that she's called a boy on at least 100 different occasions. She just goes with the flow. And I personally think she does a wonderful job of making it look good.
XO babe - and I those blue eyes on miss Mia - unbelieveable!
Thinking of you always and waiting for the day when you come back to KY! :)
Posted by: Kelly | February 27, 2008 at 04:29 AM
Congrats on the kit team!! Can't wait to see what you create!
Love the real life pictures of your family!
Posted by: Jill | February 27, 2008 at 05:26 AM
Congrats on Label Tulip, Ruth! Very cool! I'm glad you'll be back in the scrappin' saddle! :) Love the photos!! Your kiddos are too cute - highlights and all! ;) Hugs! Happy Wednesday! :)
Posted by: kristina | February 27, 2008 at 05:35 AM
Congratulations on the kit club! Love the photos...was this before the tattoo parlor? ;)
Posted by: Denise Morrison | February 27, 2008 at 09:25 AM
crazy fun pictures!
and congrats on the kit DT, that should keep you busy with the scrap and all of us fans happy :)
Posted by: rachel | February 27, 2008 at 11:06 AM
Way to sell Aubree out, you were so in the tat parlor right behind her! hhahahaa. Congrats on the kit team, any team is better with the uber fabulous Ruthimus on board!
Posted by: Courtney Kelly | February 27, 2008 at 11:21 AM
What terrific pictures of you and the kids, love it. Have a boy and a girl, want to get started with a scrap book for each, got overwhelmed and put everything in a box and still search for creativity. Excited to see your new layouts.
Posted by: Debra | February 27, 2008 at 11:43 AM
LOL...Dang girl...yous the shizzzitz!!!
Stoked you're on the "Tulip" DT...and 4 kiddies and you look like that...no way! Hotschtuff!
Posted by: Lacintha | February 27, 2008 at 11:52 AM
Oh yeah...I'm "boobs" from the Pink Paislee forum...and the "boobs" is as a result of my pounding out 4 yung 'uns...(and it's not meant to be a good boobs...kwim??)...lol
Posted by: Lacintha | February 27, 2008 at 11:56 AM
Ruth - the pics of you and your kids together are just the cutest!!! Helps to have such adorable children!!! I like McD's and think that every child should get to go there so good for you on letting them get Happy Meals!!!
Posted by: Linda Beeson | February 27, 2008 at 01:22 PM
Your children are beautiful! What lovely pics. I can not wait o see your LT designs! So gla dyou are on the DT and I get yor inspiration each month!! Your humor is infectious so the added bonus will be checking your blog regulary. Glad your back and so glad you came back via LT. Just be you - it's really an incredible place to be!
Posted by: Lisa Woodhart | February 27, 2008 at 03:58 PM
Congratulations on the Label Tulip dt! I've heard good things about the kits :0)
And great photos - you look happy and peaceful and the kids look happy, too! That's all that really matters :0)
Posted by: Mary Jo | February 27, 2008 at 06:09 PM
congrats on the kit club ruth! it is nice having your scrapping options right in a nice little package sometimes, right? lol! can't wait to see what you create!
cute pics too! love the one of mia in the hat ... she's so cute! i have a daycare baby that everyone says is "too pretty to be a boy, he should totally be a girl"! what the heck?!?! lol!
Posted by: laura vegas | February 27, 2008 at 07:57 PM
Congratulations on Label Tulip, I think you deserve it!
Posted by: Elizabeth | February 27, 2008 at 09:11 PM
OMG! You hair looks amazing! I love the color and the pics are great! What a hottie you are ;)
Posted by: Lisa Guidry | February 27, 2008 at 09:56 PM
love the pics! huge congrats on the DT! can't wait to see what you do!!
Posted by: Jennifer | February 27, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Congrats on the dt! Can't wait to see the layouts you make! And your kiddos are soooooooo adorable!
Posted by: Shannon B. | February 28, 2008 at 06:26 AM
those photos of you with the kids are SO CUTE! but what can you expect when courtney took them right?! and mia is TOOCUTE!
keep up the great work destructing their lives LOL> you are doing a great JOB>! i want to see some photos of your siblings!
tara
Posted by: tara pollard pakosta | February 28, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Congrats on the Kit club Ruth, I can't wait to see what you do with the kits, it will be so nice to see your work again. Mia looks beautiful, no way does she look like a boy.
Nikki
Posted by: NikkiH | February 28, 2008 at 07:14 PM
Hi..I'm a long time lurker. I think I found you from Kelly McCaleb's blog. I LOVE your blog, picturs, scrapping, etc. Anyway, I never understood why other women feel it necessary to bring other people down. Obviously it makes them feel better about themselves. It really is sad. I've been hurt before by supposed "friends" in this whole blogging world and contemplated closing up shop or going private. But you just have to realize that for the most part there are people out there that LOVE what you do and are inspired by you and that's really all that matters. Best wishes to you and your darling little family!
Posted by: Ashley Hollis | February 29, 2008 at 12:24 PM
Congrats on the Label Tulip gig!!!! They are so lucky to have you. LOVE the shots of you and the kids. They are so seriously cute. And you look beautiful!!! Keep doing what you're doing, 'cause your kids are awesome (tatoos and all ;) )
Posted by: Anabelle | March 01, 2008 at 01:25 PM
Congrats on Label Tulip Ruth! You will be a perfect match for that kit!
And I have to say...I about die of laughter every time I read your blog! And then my co-workers (well, just my boss. I don't work close to anyone else) look at me like I am crazy. There...I said it...I surf the internet at work, probably all together to much..but no one cares as long as I get my work done.
Anyways...those are super sweet photos!! You have such a gorgeous family!
HUGS to you, and have a great day!
~Lea
http://leascupcakesandsunshine.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Lea Lawson | March 03, 2008 at 09:19 AM
Congrats on Label Tulip Ruth! You will be a perfect match for that kit!
And I have to say...I about die of laughter every time I read your blog! And then my co-workers (well, just my boss. I don't work close to anyone else) look at me like I am crazy. There...I said it...I surf the internet at work, probably all together to much..but no one cares as long as I get my work done.
Anyways...those are super sweet photos!! You have such a gorgeous family!
HUGS to you, and have a great day!
~Lea
http://leascupcakesandsunshine.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Lea Lawson | March 03, 2008 at 09:19 AM
Hi, Ruth,
I had not heard about your mom's battle, and the loss your family has suffered. I'm sending my prayers for you, your father, and for the rest of your family and friends, as you adjust to life without your mom. My mother also battles cancer - an incurable kind. She is my best friend, and I cannot imagine life without her, and I treasure each day with her. I'm so sad for your loss, but encouraged by your strength and spirit. Please know that many of us do not waste precious time in bringing others down (or reading the words of those that do)- we only wish the best for our fellow scrapbookers.
Sending good wishes to you,
Angelia
Posted by: angelia | March 03, 2008 at 10:56 AM
Those are some absolutely GORGEOUS photos! So excited to be working with you on LT, and maybe we can actually live in the same place sometime here soon. Although, I hope that DOESN'T involve me moving back to Alaska. I'm not down with that right now. ;0)
Posted by: Holly Hanks | March 03, 2008 at 03:25 PM