watching … Kate Plus Eight on TLC.  Crazy, I know.  But I've watched the show ever since it was actually called Jon & Kate.  It's a dumb show.  But I just can't look away.  I think it's the fact that everytime I watch it I am reminded what a great mother I am.  Seriously.  Watching Kate using her kids by putting them on TV just because it's the easy way to make a buck to support her family makes me truly feel like Mom of the Year!  I am one of the few who actually takes Jon's side when it comes to their split.  I totally get why he left her sorry butt.  And that's putting it mildly.

reading… If I Have to Tell You One More Time…The Revolutionary Program that Gets Your Kids to Listend Without Nagging, Reminding, or Yelling.  I was graciously asked to do a book review and then a giveaway (yippee!) for this new read.  I am looking forward to all of the great info.  Hmmm…. wonder if I can apply the same concepts with my husband?!

using… Google+ – Being the social networking addict maven I am, I just had to check out all the hype on the new kid on the social media scene.  Although I don't look forward to having to update yet another profile with status updates, photos, links, etc., I must admit that I wholeheartedly wish everyone would migrate over to Google+.  The "circles" feature encourages selective sharing which is a crucial downer associated with Facebook.  If you're on the +, check out my G+ profile and let me know if you'd like an invite to join.

looking forward to…  I received my formal invite in the mail today for a fun blogger-only event hosted by the wonderful local peeps at Hallmark HQ.  I'm very excited to make another trip down to their offices and learn more about their Life is a Special Occasion company culture.  

feeling… Overwhelmed and hopeful – sometimes within 5 minutes of each other!   Let me explain.  I know everyone says this each year, but this time I truly, truly mean it — this summer went by waaaay. too. fast!  This whole back-to-school season has completely snuck up on me and has left me feeling somewhat overwhelmed at times.  Partly because it comes at a time when I am giving my homekeeping process a complete overhaul and have been reorganizing the way I deal with every single piece of information that comes through this door.  And the other part of the problem is the fact that I just want summer to last forever!!!  I don't dig this back-to-school stuff.  I feel like I am still in summer mode and not really wanting to buck up and get things organized so that we can all have a productive Fall season.  And that's when the other emotion comes in.  I start to feel hopeful that *surely* I can't be the only one in the same boat right now!  Right?  I've started giving myself just a few baby steps to get through each day so that at night I feel like I've at least accomplished something!   Making the beds each day sure has helped my outlook, I must say.  Isn't that silly that such a little 5 minute chore can have such an impact on the entire day?

What's your right now look like?