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Afton Delaney Photography

Coffee Date + Five Things {3}

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If we sat down to coffee today, I would probably be drinking a Rockstar.
Maybe even a bitch beer.
It’s been THAT kind of week.
The kind of week that has been so crazy, I couldn’t even manage to record a vlog for you today.
I’d tell you I’m pretty lame, and you should nod in agreement, because that would make me laugh.
Solidarity, man!
I had to go buy Afton’s uniforms for preschool, and thankfully, after watching the Smart Shopper segment of ABC15 News, I discovered that I could get all those uniforms for a fraction of the cost at a local retailer. Seriously, I picked up four polos, two skirts and two jumpers for $50. Score!
I’d ask you if you were thumb-sucker growing up, or knew one.
I’d ask for advice on how to stop it, because Afton is a thumb-sucker,
just as I was a thumb-sucker.
I would tell you our lamentations over our car.
How it keeps killing, usually while in reverse, and how first the little wrench symbol lit up, but now the check engine light is glowing too.
Shaking my head, I would wonder to you if this black cloud will ever lift, or if we’re doomed to have bad luck with vehicles for the rest of our lives.
In the middle of our conversation I would likely have to go round up some kittens from under my bed.
It seems I have to do it several times a day now.
Spaz is not content on keeping them in the nice quiet box I made for her.
Spaz is a fitting name.
The worries over my new shop would show on my face, because I was hoping to have more sales by now.
I’d ask you to pray with me, for the strength to persevere, and for my eyes to be opened to all the opportunities ahead of me. I’d ask you to pray for others to see my worth and for my business to thrive.
For me to thrive. My family.
I’d ask you how your week has been and I’d hope it wasn’t too rough.
I would laugh with you when you tell me something funny, and cry with you when you tell me something sad.
I’d rejoice in your accomplishments and offer all my encouragement to your endeavors.
As you leave, I would hug you, and thank you for coming over, and I would tell you how much I look forward to having coffee with you again.
1. OK, really, I think this is my favoritest of my favorite photos I have ever taken. It captures Delaney’s hidden personality perfectly. She is such a strong, strong kid, even though she cries all.the.time. She is going to rock nations.
2. I love salad. Do you love salad? Come have some salad.
3. I am so nervous for Monday! My baby girl is starting school! Everything is brand new, for all of us. I’m excited for the change, but I also dread it, because I’ve had basically the same routine for years and now it’s going to change drastically. The hardest part will be getting up early. Not a morning person, right here.
4. Baby feet. Nuff said.
5. I really had to include this photo, because it got the most hits on FB, and really it’s for one reason, and one reason only: she’s flicking me off. OK, OK, so she’s not doing it on purpose. At least, she doesn’t understand the meaning of the gesture, but she seems to always be using that one finger. It’s funny, I think.

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About Karly

Karly is a no-nonsense blogger and digital artist who writes about anything that catches her fancy in a serious and silly fashion that is uniquely her own. She has four daughters and lives in San Antonio, Texas, with her husband, where they drink heavily during the scorching summer months and wrangle cats for fun.

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  1. Kelsea says

    August 2, 2013 at 8:04 am

    I love this post! I wrote a similar post yesterday, except mine revolved around tea because I hate coffee! haha Your kiddos are just beautiful. I feel like I did have a little coffee date with you! Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
    • Karly GomezKarly Gomez says

      August 4, 2013 at 6:28 pm

      Ha ha ha, I am not really a coffee drinker either, unless I am in complete despair for energy! I am so glad you stopped by, thank you so much!
      Reply
  2. Amber Leigh says

    August 2, 2013 at 8:45 am

    just found your blog through the linkup - love your writing style. well done! and your daughters are stunning. hope you have a fabulous weekend! - amber www.mysocalledorganizedlife.com
    Reply
    • Karly GomezKarly Gomez says

      August 4, 2013 at 6:27 pm

      You are such a sweetheart, Amber Leigh! Thank you!
      Reply
  3. naninana noni says

    August 2, 2013 at 9:28 am

    totally love the pics! such a sweet family you have!stopping by from loving lately, many greetings, noni!
    Reply
    • Karly GomezKarly Gomez says

      August 4, 2013 at 6:26 pm

      Aww, thank you so much!
      Reply
  4. Kelly Westover says

    August 2, 2013 at 5:02 pm

    You would be a perfect coffee date companion. :) Best of luck with your vehicles, that kind of stress is just not fun. just love //kelly
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  5. Kelly Westover says

    August 2, 2013 at 5:04 pm

    Oh, and do you follow Dave over at Fresh Rag? https://www.facebook.com/FreshRag He has awesome advice for selling art online these days... He has a super popular pod cast too, and he's a down to earth kind of guy. The kind of guy who would give you an hour to gab if you asked for it. I just love him. :)
    Reply
    • Karly GomezKarly Gomez says

      August 4, 2013 at 6:19 pm

      Thank you for the recommendation, I will definitely go check him out! And I thankfully discovered there is a recall that perfectly matches the problem we are having, so we should be able to get it fixed without having to pay anything. Now, to find the time to take it in...
      Reply
  6. Lish says

    August 4, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    Oh I hope your weekend is going better for you! Too bad we couldn't actually meet for a coffee date, I have a feeling I would look forward to them ever week :) and I totally would give ya a hug back and say hang in there!
    Reply
    • Karly GomezKarly Gomez says

      August 4, 2013 at 6:16 pm

      Aww, thanks Lish! It's been pretty crazy, but I've managed to get some work done at least, so I feel accomplished!
      Reply

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