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Call me The Neglector…the Blog Neglector that is!

Okay, so I’ve been really busy these last few days, so I figured I would enlighten the blog world about our recent endeavors; as a peace offering of course.

So, first things first—The girls started school last week. Lyndsey had a great week of course, this sweet little angel could adapt to anything, and well; since she was hand picked by her teacher this year I knew she would be ecstatic to start back to school. While, Reilly on the other hand is a completely different story (like always)…with all of sass and fussiness about school, I ended the week by observing her class without her knowing (via closed circuit tv in another room). All drama included, it wasn’t that bad for the first week of school and we made it to week two.

On Friday my parents took the girls, so Brent and I could celebrate our 6 year wedding anniversary!! Stupid Army Crap delayed it by a few days, but it was fabulous in the end.
I had one of our favorite babysitters come watch our dogs and I booked a room at a nearby hotel as a surprise for Brent. With him being so absolutely OCD, I knew I wouldn’t have his undivided attention unless we were out of the house. Yes, I know he can’t help it…but I CAN, so I took matters into my own hands (ha ha evil snicker).
So to kick off the night we met up with my sister Jamie and some of her friends as a last minute plan, they were going to watch some bull riding at some honky tonk bar in Cave Creek…granted, we didn’t know it was 40 miles one way (ridiculous) but it was fun & interesting to people watch for sure. We bowed out early so we could enjoy our child-free time alone and went back to the hotel for the night.

On Saturday we woke up and tried getting ready for the day, but I realized I had forgotten A LOT of things, like my shoes for the next day, deodorant, gel for his hair and something else I’m sure. So, I figured it was a great day to shower and let my hair air dry on the way home and I could finish getting ready there right…WRONG! Mr. Fisk INSISTED on a Cabellas trip, he dragged me inside kicking and screaming, wet pony tail hair and no make up (oh yeah, that is the other thing I forgot). I was whining and pouting enough to cut the trip short, and then we went home and took a nap! Ooh.. On Saturday morning Brent’s parents picked up the girls from my parents and kept them over night AGAIN!!! So…Sat night w/o kids = date night numero dos!!!

Sat night after date night numero dos (dinner & movie), I realized I was getting sick.

Sunday, stayed in bed all day…even missed Army wives & church (insert sad face here)

Monday, shuffled kids to/from school, realized I lost my garage door opener…had a dream that it must have been at the honky tonk place when I dropped my purse on Friday night. Called them when I woke up, and all be darned if it wasn’t true. So I took myself on an 80 mile round trip for my darn garage door opener… I couldn’t make it home quick enough…I was so sick I actually threw up on myself in the car. Gross eh? I don’t care…and I can’t believe I just admitted that on my blog. But I’m convinced no one reads my rants anyway…so THERE!

Tuesday, I woke up before my alarm feeling a little better, took my sick patootie to work, and regretted it to my core.

I’m four hours into Wednesday and I’m thinking today is gonna be a long day, however that the jury is still out…So, my friends…STAY TUNED for more Fisk Family Fun!!!

*ps...yes, I know "Neglector" isn't a word -- but I just love it anyway

So these last few days we have been trying to wrap up our school clothes shopping, and I have been reminded yet again, that I absolutely hate shopping. My girls couldn’t be any more opposite, seriously from looks and personality, to the things they need for school. Here are a few things about each of the girls

Lyndsey: So sweet (this girls sweetness could give a person a cavity) & shy.
She likes ponytails…she would wear one every day if I would let her.
Jeans, shorts, & an occasional dress…I’m a jeans girl, so can’t blame her.
Tennis shoes! What? Tennis shoes!?! So frustrating (occasionally flip flops).


Reilly: This girl has enough sass for the whole family, and is way OUTSPOKEN!
She wants her hair different every day, shrek ears, snails, or whatever

Dresses/skirts every day so she can twirl around and model and she hates jeans!
This girl has every kind of shoe, boot, flip flop, dress shoe & wears them all.


So, when we went shopping for shoes for Reilly, I figured we would get some wild ones because since she has to wear a uniform, she can’t really be “individual” except for the shoes/socks and hairstyles/bows. So, we went to Nordstroms with Jenny and they happened to be having their anniversary sale going on…so I got her the most adorable pair of shoes ever. Lelli Kelly is my new favorite brand of shoes for kids, the best part is even though they are hand beaded and everything they are washable, and they stand by their product & will replace them if they don’t last. So…between the sale & the guarantee I didn’t mind spending the little extra money on these shoes for Reilly. Aren’t they just stinkin’ adorable??? I did get her some payless tennis shoes too- for the tough play days.

When we went to get shoes for Lyndsey she wasn’t happy about the choices at Nordstroms because they didn’t have a very big selection of tennis shoes, so I promised I would take her to Famous Footwear. She automatically was attracted to all the running type shoes along the wall, I tried SO HARD to drag her over to the more “trendy” type of shoes but she kept returning to “the wall”. I tried explaining to her that they don’t go with everything but it didn’t matter. In the end I was able to convince her to buy one pair of tennis shoes and another pair of ANYTHING BUT TENNIS SHOES. She then chose a cute little mary jane type shoe…they were white, but I figured beggars can’t be choosers.

On a side note: The other night we went to go meet Lyndsey’s teacher at school, she was really excited because it was Ms. Marquez who she had last year for her gifted math class. When we went in to chat with her, she said that she was so happy to have her in her class and her words were “I snagged Lyndsey this year”. I’m not kidding, my baby is such an angel that teachers have no problem telling us that they have “chosen” her to be in their classes. Coming from a family with teachers, I know this happens, but it just makes me proud to know that my daughter is one of the children who get “chosen”rather than just “put in” a class. I’m seriously so blessed to have such an amazing & loving child. I don’t know what I would do without this girl.

Since Reilly is starting Kindergarten at a charter school, they do things a little different because of the heightened security of the campus (which I love). Tomorrow is meet the teacher/ get acquainted in one. She will do a craft while I talk to the teacher and then she will officially start on her own on Tuesday. She has asked me several times if I could make her popular, to which I replied that in order to “be popular” she has to be nice to everyone, and she will “be popular” when everyone knows she is a nice girl. Then, she started asking Lyndsey how to be nice, because she just can’t do it. Her poor teacher, and all the little kindergartners in her class are sure in for a treat this year.


I love these girls so much, and I can’t believe how fast they are growing. 4th grade & Kindergarten; where has the time gone?

I tried posting a larger pic of Lyndsey's shoes but it just wouldn't work, but you get the point.