My Grand Inspiration is probably really difficult for anyone to see, so I'm going to try my best to walk you through it.

I know, I know you all are thinking oh great another post about her boys. Well, hold your horses. Even though my boys are the biggest inspiration in my life I have a few others I would like to mention as well.

Ok, look past those cute little boys on that tractor and you'll see some trees in the background. In the center of those trees is an open spot - You see it? That is where we will one day build our dream...

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Enjoying the beautiful day that was so graciously given to us.We we're spending our afternoon outdoors today. I was swinging my oldest son, and out of the blue he said to me "Mom, what do you want to be when you grow up?" It really took me by surprise. My answer to him was "I want to be your Mom." With a huge smile and big bright eyes he said "Really?". Totally shocked at where this conversation was headed, he said to me "Are you sure you don't want to do something else when you grow up?". Of course I replied with "No Way". Thinking that was the end of the conversation he then ask "Did you always want to be my Mom?" Looking to see if I could read into what he was thinking I said...

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Last Saturday we decided to venture to town for some groceries. Of course there is 2 grocery stores in our little community, but to get the best deals you head towards the bigger towns when your in need of the mother load of groceries.

While were out, we decided to dine out. And, when I say dine out I mean somewhere other than McDonalds. We finally chose Ruby Tuesdays. I instructed my boys, this was a nice restaurant and to at least pretend like they had some manners. After we all 4 had carefully looked upon the menu, we gave our order to the waiter that was ever-so waiting impatiently. As a matter of fact, at one point I'm pretty sure I looked at the waiter and said - I apologize it's taking so long, we don't get out much....

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My days are quite long and most are quite crazy. It starts around 5:15am, I hear my husband whispering "Would you want to pack my lunch"? raising his eyebrows like it's a special treat for me. I drag to the kitchen with one eye open and throw something together and place neatly in his lunchbox. I seriously wait for the day, he calls from work asking me why I packed him frozen waffles, I'm such a zombie at that time. Most days I lay back down for about an hour. At, 6:30am it's my turn to awake, jump in the shower and start my day.

I then check my email, twitter, begin breakfast for the boys and wake them up by singing to them "You are my sunshine". We then usually argue over where who's socks are where and...

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WooHoo, I got a Wii for the boys. Some of you know about my midnight shopping trip on Saturday night/ Sunday Morning, it was not fun at all. Here's how the story begins -

On Saturday,I had my Mom come over and sit with my boys while I made a short trip to Walmart. I get there and no Wii's. I ask a sales associate where all the Wii's were? Her reply was oh we put them up, as in, in the back until 12:01am. I ask her why, she said that's when the sell starts. My next question was what time should I be back here? around 11:30pm should be good, she says. I go to Walmart at 11:30 as told to do. There is already a line, but it was a short one only about 6 people in front of me. No big deal, right! WRONG. They only had 4 Wii's to sell...

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As the year ends, taking a moment to reflect where I am with my Virtual Assisting Practice, and where I want to be in 2009 at year end.

I hope to soon be able to complete my website. Although, I already have a few clients, I want to take my business to the next level this coming year. Would like to add a few retainer clients. I have goals set and plan to accomplish. I guess a review of my notes to get a clear picture of my business needs, would be a good start. Another thought is...what would it take to improve my virtual working relationship to gain more.

It seems as though with the economy and job security getting more unstable, Virtual Assistants continue to grow and prosper and encourage their clients to...

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Ok. So, I'm a procrastinator, and I must say I work very well under those conditions, usually. Christmas is almost here and I've barely started my shopping. Although, I love this time of year and being with my family, trying to decide on the perfect present can be quite stressful.

I set my boys down this morning and told them to make Santa and I a list. They had neither one asked for much, just this and that here and there. And, here is the reponse we got - Tucker (8) Wii, laptop & remote control motorcycle. Heston (6) trucks, semi -trucks and some box trailers, gooseneck flatbed trailers, remote control honk honk (semi truck). Tell me just how in the world that is going to work. The oldest one is wanting about $1000.00...

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Hey There Everyone-
I've been wanting to start blogging for forever and a day. Well, I have no excuses now, VAF has made it too easy not too. I read alot of blogs, especially if I find your post informative or entertaining...chances are if you blog, Yep - I read it.

The VAF is growing by leaps and bounds. New members signing up all the time. I guess that just means the Virtual Assistant Industry is becoming better known.

I can't speak for everyone else but I have made so many connections here at VAF - there are so many knowledgeable people here willing to offer there opinion and/or experiences. Most of the time all in good spirits as well.

Ok. This is my first Blog - not sure how I've...

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