What's new in Suzi's world?

I know...I deserve a slap on the wrists...it's been a long time since my last post! I apologize for the delay - as you will read, my life has temporarily been turned upside down since my last post!

So, what happened?! Well, a few months ago I started to feel this nagging pain in my lower back. I tried to ignore it as we moms typically do - I just figured it would go away and continued to push through it. Boy was that a mistake! About three weeks ago I just couldn't move - it just happened one day - I had tremendous pain that was practically paralyzing. Long story short, four of the five disks in my lumbar spine decided to "bulge" and get comfy in their new home...right on my sciatic nerve! How gutsy of those little guys! So, there is now a new "Nick" in my life; he is my Physical Therapist whom I see three times a week for torture sessions to get my back in working order again! Thank God he's such a nice guy - I actually cried from the pain during my first session, and he was so supportive! Picture Santa Claus as your Physical Therapist! We're working really hard together, and our goal is to get me functioning again by April 1st.

On the homefront, the kids have been awesome dealing with my injury! Nick sweeps my floors every day, and Maddy follows-up with a Swifer washing. I'm taking a hit to the wallet in allowance fees, but hey, beggers can't be choosers!

The kids both got their progress reports this week - and both of them received straight "goods!" Mid-term reports don't have standard letter grades - just good, satisfactory, or improvement needed. Suffice it to say I am one proud mama this week!

On to Maddy Rose Boutique. Can you believe what a gorgeous job Keely with Mod Melon Creative did redesigning my website? Holy cow! She is one talented chica! Kudos also go out to Tina with Elaborique Studios! She designed this fabulous new blog and my new top 100 advertising website, which can be viewed here: http://maddyrose.gotop100.com/.

We have some fabulous new designers I must tell you about! Today I'll tell you about our absolutely stunning line of hand painted decor by Three Little Ziglets! From bedding to accessories, this designer has thought of it all! I'm proud to offer this fabulous line of one-stop shopping at Maddy Rose Boutique! Check out the photo of the "Welcome to the Jungle" line featured above - gorgeous or what? You know what I especially love about this line? That products are offered for boys and girls! I cannot tell you how many designers focus on girls and leave the boys high and dry!

Tomorrow we'll focus on our new line of hysterical pacifiers by Lots to Say Baby. Until then, remember Joannie's motto and "Make it a great day!"

xoxo

Suzi