You know the saying

What doesnt kill you makes you stronger. 

Ok, so if Im following this right:

If i drink this coffee cream that is on the verge of going bad - it wont kill me. 

IT WILL MAKE ME STRONGER???

Well then this girl is nailing her workout!  

#feeltheburn

#trainforlife

Madeleine is nine

Today Maddie is nine. On a Friday night. What could be better than that?  Perfect night for a party with her friends. 

Kylie, Riordan, Maddie, Mackenzie, and Zeynab

They walked home after school, played games, ate pizza, and had pedicures.  

Mackenzie photo bomb. 

Pedicure stations with loot bags. 

The little bag contained some nail care essentials. 

They are still going strong. After quizzing Siri, playing "This or That", and having Dance Off they are currently playing charades.  

I came upstairs for a little quiet. (I am exhausted)

Earlier this week Maddie said she thought this might be her most fun party yet. 

I love her so much. 

Spa Party

Maddie's birthday AND party is tomorrow. Almost ready to go. Theme is Almost Slumber Party. 

Pedicures

Pizza

Games

Popcorn 

Cupcakes!

She is having four friends (well three for sure, one is a wild card).  

I am feeling pretty darn pleased with how the cupcakes turned out. 

House Elf?

Or Jason?

Last night was a shit show. Running around, homework, community dance, supper, neighbors stopping by with adorable puppies. 

I gave up at 9:30. 

Kitchen was a dissaster. Epic. Gross. 

I came down this morning to find it SPOTLESS. Truly. What a huge weight lifted. 

I dont know about you guys, but for me there is a direct connection between my energy level (and mental health) and how clean my house is. The more clutter and filth the more tired (read overwhelmed, defeated) I feel.  The three of us are a colection of clutter bugs. So it happens more often than I care to admit. 

But not today. This morning was a gift of energy. 

I know I am so lucky. 

J