Thought Bubbles 04132016

I have been cheating on Instagram with SnapChat (TheChicSAHM)...

It's my new favorite social media platform. More intimate and unfiltered...

You can see me in all my makeup free and fitted cap wearing glory on there...

If you want pretty pics - don't worry - I'm still posting to Instagram too... (chicsahm)

All of those shameless plugs....

I got my car back from the mechanic yesterday...

I'm going to be whipping around town today running all the errands...

My curls have been popping lately...

I'm still getting that blowout on Saturday though...

Is it a blowout when your hair is short?...

Maxwell's new song is soon good....

I'm making all kinds of playlists for our upcoming voyage to the Pacific Northwest...

Still can't believe we're considering driving...

I need to start prepping for the movers...

That shea moisture african black soap has done wonders for my skin...

Pretty sure drinking lots of water has helped too...

I straight up thought today was Thursday....

It's Wednesday....

But it's Thursday now....

Why does it take me two days to do a post now?...

I blame all these kids...

I just watched a testimony from Joanna Gaines and I am beyond inspired...

We will walk to school today...

I actually have a meal to carry over from the first half of our meal plan...

Stuff like that excites me...

What does that say about my life, LOL....

I hated on snapchat at first but I am such a fan now...

I promise to get back to consistent posts...

This week has been a doozy for free time...

Mikey is doing better and better on the potty...

He should be fully trained before we move...

Hopefully...

My next round of thought bubbles will have pics...

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The Carolina Panthers are going to the SUPER BOWL!!!....

When they win I hope Cam dances ALL up in the camera...

I finally saw The People v. O.J. Simpson and it was really good...

I still need to watch Lila & Eve...

My little NICU Grad is growing up so fast...

Lately I've been listening to a lot of Anita Baker and Big Tymers...

Everybody get your roll on... Caught up in the Rapture of you...

My Birthday is on Sunday and all I want to do so far is eat Chinese food on Saturday and watch the game on Sunday (with nachos and wings)...

Chuck E. Cheese was at school pick up yesterday and it caused quite the cluster...

Kids were screaming and begging parents to take them to see the mouse at his house...

Well played PTO...

I was recently presented with an award from the United States Army for being an awesome wife...

They also gave me a tote bag. I think I'll regift that to my husband to use as a diaper bag though...

I really hate that Periscope has turned into such a big classroom...

I miss interacting with people without it being a lesson...

Looking forward to receiving a Calphalon Dutch Oven in the mail soon...

Blogging has its perks...

Watching them play gives me the most overwhelming feeling of happiness...

My goal for the day is to sanitize the floors and paint my nails...

Beyoncé is back in the halftime show. Wonder how many people are hating that...

I'm here for it. Make that money Bey...

Grown Woman is pretty much my anthem for the year...

Watching that video makes me feel like the gym is a necessity...

A new blog series all about me getting in shape after #grandfinalebaby will be starting soon...

Join the Operation Snap Back™ community on Facebook to stay motivated about your own fitness journey...

I may pop up on Periscope later on today to lighten up the mood over there...

No expert advice. Just me and these kids...

Who do you have winning the Super Bowl? It better be the Panthers...

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Well. The eBook went out yesterday and I have been a nervous wreck ever since...

I am so glad that it's Friday...

I am also glad that we live in a place where it doesn't snow...

But at the same time I wish I was home...

I just threw some cookie dough in the oven. Save will be greeted by fresh baked cookies when she gets home from school...

My birthday falls on Super Bowl Sunday this year...

I need to start working out consistently but my motivation is lacking...

We're not even suppose to take selfies at my gym but I snuck this one after a late night session...

I love the way chocolate chip cookies smell when they're right out of the oven...

Why is Sesame Street on HBO?...

I need a good magazine subscription...

And a vacation...

And a pedicure...

My daily salads for lunch have been so good lately...

Sonya from Saving Everyday with Sonya K put me on to sardines and now I can't get enough...

I am considering wearing a wash n go for the first time since cutting my hair...

My stylist is amazing. She's talented and she doesn't double book. Winning....

Ready for a chill weekend....

Right after I get some cleaning done...

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I am slowly but surely getting back into the groove of things...

Mommy and me swim lessons are more like water aerobics with a thirty pound weight...

Summer break is halfway over...

I'm not sure how I feel about school starting back in August...

She's gotta go though...

Little Mike is all boy; all the time...

I love it though...

Cheer camp starts again in a couple weeks. I'm ready to meet the campers...

I was going to make spirit sticks for everyone but then I noticed that the Dollar Tree has them so...

I'll still make them certificates though. That was a big hit last year...

My favorite night time fragrance got discontinued before I had a chance to stock up...

That happens every time I fall in love with mist or spray for bedtime...

I still haven't learned to braid. I have until August 24th...

Right now I'm listening Frankie Beverly & Maze via Apple Music. Apple Music is my new favorite thing...

I finally found a good Chinese restaurant here in San Antonio. It only took me almost three years...

You can now shop any of the items featured on my blog along with my favorite Mom Must Haves in my NEW Amazon store...

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My Dad is coming to visit...

Today's parent teacher conference at school went well...

This will be the last time I allow us to have an office space in our kitchen...

That desk stays cluttered and it kills me...

I'm currently looking for a small cross body bag for summer...

Still haven't found any flat black sandals that I love...

The inside of my car has been clean for a whole week. They thought I was kidding when I said, "No more eating in the car"...

Who am I kidding? It's only been a week...

I'm so ready for all the summer activities we have planned...

The baby now wants everything he sees his sister with...

No Oreo or juice box is safe...

I am halfway done with retyping the eBook...

Some guacamole would be so good right now...

Today I wore blue instead of black. Still trying to decide how I feel about it...

Not that the dress is new, it's old. I've just been wearing black for so long...

Speaking of old dresses, I found an old denim goodie in my closet today. Save and I are going to be twins one day soon...

I'm trying to stay hype about getting my haircut. My excitement comes and goes...

If I had a private jet I would fly my girls here for fun Saturdays and then fly them back home...

The first time I get a chance - I'm going to have a day out solo...

A mani, pedi and quiet shopping experience is calling my name...

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Keeping a journal has been so much fun...

For some reason I only want to write in red ink...

I have learned that my night time handwriting is completely different than my daytime handwriting...

Savannah had her first soccer game last weekend. It was very interesting to watch...

Notice that I didn't share our monthly menu this month? That's because I made a super lazy menu. No one needs lazy advice...

I'm on the hunt for sandals and black high top sneakers...

I actually found the sneakers. Just waiting to pull the trigger on that purchase...

My son is now shooting his basketball like a big boy. College may be paid for. One can only hope...

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Last night I made a cabbage and shrimp Chinese dish that should've been a blog post...

My husband's fried chicken is better than mine...

The weather is finally changing for the better here. Sorry East Coast family...

Potty training is on the list of things I'm not looking forward to doing...

Going to the beach this summer is definitely on my list of things I am looking forward to...

Eating right is so hard. All I want in life is Chipotle w/ guac and french fries...

Exactly how many calories is a glass of wine...

A better question is how much do I have to workout to get rid of those calories...

My son is an expert climber....

I slept in the other morning and it looked like this...

We have a Spring and Summer full of family visits. I can't wait...

My husband is almost done with his grad school program. Practicum here we come!!!

That eBook I'm working on - It's almost ready to be sent to editing...

I wish I had discovered Barre classes a long time ago...

The other day it was raining when we pulled up to the house. I asked Savannah how she felt about walking in the rain. This is the look she gave me...

And yes, that is an old baby phat bubble coat from back when baby phat was a thing...

There are some things I just can't seem to get rid of...

I have also been loving the women's devotional I found...

A return to YouTube and BlogTalkRadio may be in order for the Summer...

Some of the best advice I get is found on Pinterest...

Share something with me in the comments!

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It is Valentine's Day...

For the past week or so I have been super sleepy. Unusually drowsy...

Which is weird because I have been getting more sleep than I have in twenty months...

I didn't watch the Grammy's but I heard Bey's album lost Album of the Year. Tragic...

I'm still riding to that album like its brand new...

My bestie introduced me to highlighter powder and I'm loving it...

I recommend MAC's Global Glow or Gold Deposit. YouTube it...

Oh. And that Mary Kay skincare routine has my skin looking real nice...

Now that my braids have gotten a bit older I am loving them...


My laundry situation is out of control. I'm constantly washing, drying & folding...
Soccer practice starts this week. I'm kind of excited and kind of already over the thought of having something extra to be prepared for...
Savannah will be on a new team this season. I'm actually going to miss the parents on her old team...
Why does it take forever for the oven to preheat when you're in a rush...
My Mom is the best...
I found a killer treadmill workout on Pinterest. Summer bodies are made in the winter...
Whenever the oven decides to preheat I'll be making "lunch" for my husband...
He's gotta work tonight...
I'm on the hunt for a bible study workbook and a pretty journal...
I also need to start looking for some new flat sandals...
I am convinced that there are things that only my BFF understands about me...
My birthday roses are starting to die...
We got a new microwave and I didn't realize how bad our old one was until now...
The songs on Empire are so dang catchy. Drip drop drip drippidy drop...
You can keep your money. (I don't want it) If you're gonna throw it in my face...
Still not gonna download them though...
Thought about painting my nails tonight but I'll probably fall asleep reading Andy Cohen....

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I completely forgot that my daughter needed a bandana for school until this morning...

It's Rodeo week at her school...

John Legend will be performing at the Rodeo this year. Let that sink in for a second...

Love his music. Wish he was performing on a day I could go. I'm going to work on that...

I found out about a barre class. Barre is a fusion of ballet and pilates. Can't wait...

I can't believe our Vegas trip was a year ago. I want to go back...

The view from our room was perfect...

Today is hair day for Savannah. I finally found authentic Jamaican Black Castor Oil for her hair...

I ordered Andy Cohen's latest book. Looking forward to reading it. I think he's funny...

The baby keeps pulling on my braids...

Empire has turned out to be a good show. It's right up there with Scandal...

Nothing beats HTGAWM though. It's the best...

I'm still trying to think of the perfect vacation spot for us. Disney would be nice but...

I would love to have the couple from Fixer Upper or Jeff Lewis from Flipping Out design a home for us when we're ready to buy...

I better start saving my money or play the lottery...

This big boy melts me heart when he sleeps...

I'm not excited for the Super Bowl or the halftime show...

A glimpse of Lenny Kravitz isn't enough for me to sit through the game...

I wish Missy Elliott was the headliner. Or Lenny. Then I'd watch...

My husband is keeping the plans for my birthday a surprise. He said to dress comfortable but sexy...

Spoken like a true man...

I'm thinking a jumpsuit might work...

What's been on your mind lately? Share something random with me...

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A few weeks ago these two went on a date to see The Fresh Beat Band…


My monthly grocery shopping plan is actually working. I'm surprised…
I've been wanting a fur vest since last year and every time I see them they are sold out in my size…
I can't believe Little Mike is about to be 18 months. He's a busy little something…
He also gets extremely grouchy when his sleep is interrupted. If you know us in real life you know what I'm talking about…
Little Mike also broke the glass top on an end table we've had forever. Look closely enough in the pic below and you can see it…
Meet Stanley our Elf on the Shelf. He decided to take a swing in the living room one day last week…


I have been unsuccessful in every attempt I have made to stop breastfeeding. We might have to try the cold turkey approach. Weaning isn't getting it…
Our pre-lit Christmas tree is 4 years old and the lights are starting to fade out. Please stay lit 'til Christmas…
The weather here lately has been giving me life. We have been outside so much lately…
I am so ready for my husband's holiday vacation to start. I am going to enter a straight chill zone…
Savannah got glasses and she has done so well with them….

When I get my hands on some of that new proactiv…
How is it that one second my house can be spotless and the next minute it's a hot mess…
I actually got to start reading through my CPT textbook this weekend….
I'm thinking about doing a 2015 vision board. The last time I did a vision board everything on it came to pass….

A friend of mine introduced me to Buddy-Bot. If you have kids and love hip-hop music Buddy-Bot is a must. We have been jammin' to his kid friendly rhymes and hot beats all weekend...


Whenever I see a screen shot I always look at how much battery the person has. LOL!!!
Do you have any breastfeeding weaning tips for me? Have you ever done a vision board?

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Just treated myself to a nice little online purchase...

Is anyone watching black•ish on ABC? What are you thoughts?

My favorite new thing is quinoa "fried" rice. I'll share the recipe on Instagram…

I think I see some havana twists in my near future…

I took that "Which 90s TV Girl Are You?" quiz and got Moesha. Nice...


Wasn't the theme song for her show so dope. Mo to the, E to the…
I also took the "Which TV Mom Are You?" quiz and got Carol Brady…
My skin is starting to clear up a little. I still want that Proactiv though…
Little Mike climbs on everything. I don't think I could have baby proofed this place enough…
I'm looking forward to being a member of the Chick-fil-A Mom's Club. Yes for free lunches...
We have to make our way to some of these obligatory Fall festivities before they close up…
I really want to do a pumpkin patch and a hayride with the kids…
There's also a new planetarium here that I want to hit…
This is what it looks like when you take a four year old lipgloss shopping after gymnastics...

Have we talked about The Real here yet? I DVR it. I like seeing their outfits. Tamera has been wearing some killer jumpsuits and rompers…

Trying to stay in shape is a full time job…

All I want is Chipotle and Chinese food so when I eat my daily salad for lunch I just close my eyes and pretend it's something else…

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I am in love with the new show How to Get Away with Murder…

Lowkey - it might be better than Scandal…

There are only so many times I can get excited about Fitz and Olivia…

But I am loving how Mellie is so straight up this season. "When you see her…"…

Savannah has had a fear of heights for a while. Today she finally went down the huge tunnel slide on the playground…

We found The Boxcar Children series at our library. Can't wait to start reading those with the kids…

The library tried to tell me I still had a book that I returned months ago. It was right on the shelf where it should be. They gotta do better…

Don't be sending me threatening emails about provoking my library privileges. I don't play that…

I need a pedicure…

My favorite jeans are now being sold again. So happy to finally be able to buy another pair…

I really want to treat myself to a new bag but I am suffering from a little bit of pre buyer's Mommy guilt…

A whole chicken cooked in the crockpot is better than any rotisserie or baked chicken I've ever had…

I cleaned my car out and it feels brand new…

I'm so tempted to try Proactiv. The hormones from the miscarriage have my skin going crazy…

So happy that I completed the Operation Snapback running challenge. Can't believe I ran thirty miles this month…

October is literally right around the corner…

All of the stores are starting to decorate for Christmas. I don't like seeing Christmas decorations until November…

Today is my husband's 33rd birthday. Happy Birthday to him. He's the greatest...

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Just went down to the fridge to get a bottle of water. The only bottle left was frozen. Not good…

I ended up chugging the last sip of wine from the bottle…

How is it possible that there was even a sip left in that bottle…

I've been running the latest Operation SnapBack challenge. It's thirty miles for the month of September. I'm a mile shy of being halfway done…


I'm thinking about adding the Kelly Rowland & Jeanette Jenkins 6 week Sexy Abs Cardio Sculpt Bootcamp Challenge to my fitness regimen…

Tonight was shampoo day for Savannah. Every time I detangle her hair I thank God my second child was a boy…

Speaking of hair I thought I'd bring my "Vegas" hair back out, LOL! I needed a little pick me up from the summer. Nothing picks me up like a fresh 'do...

Bought a LBD during an online Labor Day sale. Tried it on last night and had a complete "D*B* you look good" moment…
Can't wait to wear that thing…
On another note. No shade intended but why do women tag their husbands in all their social media posts? Like, for real, what's that about? Can't seem to wrap my head around that one…
I have a Daddy and he ain't my husband. Sips tea…
Does anyone else watch Don't Be Tardy on Bravo? There's something so entertaining about Kim…
I will be creating a Fall wardrobe shopping list. It will mostly consist of shoes…
Still can't believe we're out of bottled water. How did I let that happen…
The FYI show Married at First Sight was so good. My predictions for which couples would stay together were spot on. I could do a whole post on what I think about Vaughn & Monet…
Savannah's birthday is coming up. Can't believe she's almost four…
Football season has arrived. I don't like watching actual games but I do enjoy watching all the ESPN commentary…
Cheers to the freakin' weekend...

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Today I DVR'd an entire mini marathon of Caribbean Life so that I can go on a mental vacation anytime I want…

I found the perfect vow renewal dress today on Pinterest. Of course it's a pin of a pic someone uploaded with no details as to who the designer is or where the dress can be found…

BabyM is a little dancing machine…

Oh. And from now on I will be calling him Little Mike…

I have been enjoying running. My goal is 6 miles a week…

When I receive my BOB Flex stroller soon you won't be able to tell me nothing…

My husband's summer work and school schedule is crazy. I don't know how he does it…

I am considering getting a fitness watch…

I've been running a lot lately. I'm doing a marathon run challenge next month. You can join the fun by visiting the OperationSnapback Facebook page. There's no time like Summer to whip that body into shape…

I have no idea what to make for dinner tonight…

I'm suffering from a strong case of cooker's block…

Today my husband came all the way home from work just to pick up a bug for me…

His job is not even close enough for all that…

Gathering ideas for Sav's 4th birthday party. Why do pools in Texas close in August?…

Little Mike is showing himself to be a picky eater. Ain't nobody got time for that…

That phrase will never get old to me. Sweet Brown earned her place in the urban dictionary with that one liner…

We're throwing around ideas for a family trip this Fall. I have no idea where I want to go within these United States…

Maybe it's time we all got Passports…

I should probably head to Pinterest to find something to make for dinner. Procrastination never helped anyone. (Except for maybe the Mom that secretly doesn't want to cook tonight. Chipotle anyone?)…

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Today we have promised Savannah a day of water play. It looks like it's going to rain…

This week I decided that the following places need drive-thru windows. The Post Office, Panera Bread and Chipotle…

I have been writing an eBook in my time away from this blog…

I'm pretty happy with it so far…

I'm currently researching another hairstyle….

I now understand how women get addicted to weaves…

Please Lord do not let it rain before she gets outside…

Instagram and Pinterest are two different social media platforms. Please do not fill my IG feed with all of your pins…

I am planning to dust off my pom poms and get involved with some of the youth here this summer…

My son is a very cranky teething ten month old. He's laid back and chill but mad about his teeth all at the same time…

I'm so glad we have a boy and a girl…

I'm considering running a 5K. My fitness goals need to be reached…

Living by the 80/20 rule when eating is harder than I thought…

Following Jeanette Jenkins on IG keeps me motivated though…

Trying to plan a family vacay for August. Everything is so far away from Texas…

Savannah is going to freak out when she sees the splash pad her Dad has for them…

I must say that the funniest thing about Mimi Faust's shower rod scandal was all the memes that came from it…

As a woman, I'm kind of sad at the backlash that she received. She didn't make that tape alone. Where is his backlash?…

But I get where everyone is coming from. "She's a Mom! She's a Mom!", but she's still human and she still has to live for herself. Not agreeing with her behavior but I'm not judging her for it either…

Looking forward to this laid-back Saturday. Enjoy yours….

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I am loving my new look. I washed my hair today and even the natural wave of this hair is bomb…

We went to the San Antonio Rodeo on Friday. I had no idea it was that big of an event…

There were fair rides, monkey shows (literally. we watched one.), pony rides and of course lots of food...

My new MAC lipstick is everything. It's the 'media' color with the 'vino' lipliner. It's a must try…

My husband is on the phone with Direct TV. Our signal keeps dropping out. I better not miss RHOA…

Savannah's imaginary friend is Max (from Max & Ruby). When I was little my imaginary friend was a homosexual man named Andre…

The weather here has been beautiful. I've been trying to soak it up before the triple digits arrive for the summer…

My husband got me some new kicks for my birthday and I am in love with them…

I am already thinking about my next hair move. I am considering braids for the upcoming heatwave…

I think my husband just fixed the TV. Yes…

Savannah is so excited about our trip to the zoo this week. She keeps asking me to buy her an elephant…

This All Star weekend Jason Derulo performance was so weak…

BabyM is crawling and pulling himself to stand. Where's my baby?

My picture got taken walking into Hyde in Vegas. I should've asked where I could find it online…

I have become a huge Being Mary Jane fan…

When Scandal comes back I am going to be killing my DVR…

Who is Aloe Blacc. He's performing at the NBA Tip Off right now. He shouldn't be. Make him stop…

I've got a pretty cool craft to share with you soon. I hope you all like it…

Savannah is starting to sound out words. My baby is learning to read and I am so proud…

I'm watching Blood, Sweat and Heels now. These girls are crazy. I love their hustle and ambition though...

I'm going to start eating good again. I have officially stopped celebrating my birthday by eating…

Cause right now I'm eating a big (huge) brownie. With lots of icing…

And I'm still feeling like this since turning 30…

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I have so much to do but I'm sitting here watching TV and blogging…

I really should be cleaning…

Have y'all been watching Blood Sweat and Heels? Melissa Ford's eyebrows wear me out…

My recent discovery of Funky Dineva on YouTube has changed my life. He's hilarious…

I mixed up this little concoction during the Super Bowl. It was better than the game...



I wonder if I can fit all my stuff in one bag. Including shoes. Probably not…

BabyM is growing so fast. He ate a good bit of my broccoli at dinner tonight…

I'm looking forward to the talk radio show I'll be hosting starting this month. Will you be listening?...


Again. I really should be cleaning…

I hope Nina wins Top Chef. She's been killing it all season…

The internet was so quick to start making fun of Peyton Manning…

I got a new lip color the other day. The lady at MAC did an awful job helping me. Still contemplating calling them to complain…

After the game proved itself to be a total blowout I wished RHOA had aired a new episode…

I still get a kick out of this meme...


It's the perfect expression…
I guess I'll go clean now. But I don't want to...

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I had lunch with a girlfriend today. It was so good to laugh and have girlfriend time…

We ate at Panera. I got the Greek Salad with Shrimp. It was bangin…

BabyM slept for 12 hours straight on New Year's Eve. Every night since then he has been up all night. He's my real, "We be all night…" (that's a Beyonce a song)

I keep saying I'm going to start using my grown up camera for the blog. One day I'm going to actually do it…

Recently I decided that I prefer mustard greens over collard greens…

I think I'm going to start getting Glamour magazine again. They mailed me an offer I can't refuse…

Or maybe it was the begging on the envelope that got me…

I have been working out. I can barely walk the stairs in my house. I cringe every time I have to make a trip carrying one of these kids…

It's gotten cold in Texas. I have become a hermit crab and I am secretly loving it…

I just remembered to track the shipping on an online clothing purchase. C'mon Thursday…

So glad that things are getting back to normal after the holidays…

Our fish Mr.Purple recently died. I wasn't sad. I was relieved to be free of bowl cleaning duties. Bad. I know…

Savannah 'made' me on the computer yesterday. Her replication of me was pretty spot on…

Currently watching Vanderpump Rules. I am always surprised when they say how old they are…

Someone mentioned to me that I should be taking bathing suits on our trip. That won't be happening…

I've been homesick a lot recently…

I want to try eyelashes for my Flirty30 but I don't want to look like a cheap baby doll when I blink…

I am contemplating getting a pair of Chuck Taylors. We shall see…

Only because they are the only shoe that I think will work with a dress I have during the cooler months…

My husband goes back to work in the morning. I'm just trying to figure out who's going to bring me the  breakfast I had grown accustomed to getting these past two weeks...