Today's the first edition of Must Have Monday! 

And it's more of a PSA than anything else.

So listen up.

Get a Dermatologist. 

If you don't have insurance, I understand and this doesn't immediately apply to you. 

However, if you DO...run and check to see if it covers a "Full Body Scan." 

Basically, you'll put on a super hot paper gown and someone will look at every mole on your entire body. 

My husband has no history of skin cancer in his family and had to have 2 spots cut out because they were abnormal. 

I have skin cancer in my family and I had 3 biopsied....and only one came back as "slightly abnormal" and I'm keeping an eye on it. 

So don't think "I have no family history so I'm in the clear." Not necessarily. 

Have you ever had a blistering sunburn? Do you have blue or green eyes? Red or blonde hair? Or any of the risk factors listed? 

Yes? Go to the dermatologist.

No? Go to the dermatologist. 

If your insurance covers your visit there is NO reason to not go. It's a quick visit for peace of mind. Skin cancer is one of those HIGHLY survivable cancers because it's easy to catch early. 

If you go and get a professional to check you out. 

Promise me you'll go. 

This weekend I'm going to develop a schedule for this blog and my Youtube channel. PROMISE!

Here's a funny gif in case you're having a hard week. 

Why dachshunds aren't firehouse dogs!

Did you see I made the boys a chore chart? AND THEY DO IT?! 

Yes, they each get $5 a week. That ends up as $4 after tithe and savings. I know, that's a lot.
However! 
We've decided to stop paying for "extras." Normal food stuff, gifts, etc...we'll pay for it. If they decided, like they did last week, that they want ice cream (not a normal buy) they can pay for it with THEIR money. 
They had to pool their money together and each walked away with a dollar (they have to get the dairy free...expensive...stuff) It's starting to make sense that "stuff costs money." 

Just one more week until vacation days. 

One

More

Freaking

Week

Send wine. I may not make it. 

I'll be doing a Wine Vlog tonight where I drink and ramble about random things. That will be exciting. 

It's been a long couple of weeks. 

Last week, my husband worked late all week. 

I had my dermatology appointment this past Monday. They took 3 spots for testing (I won't hear for a couple of weeks). They itch...and hurt a little. Leave me a comment if you want a full blog on that experience!

We took the kids to see "How To Train Your Dragon 2" on Wednesday. They did great and had a great time! BUT they used up all their good behavior so yesterday was hard. 

Basically....this is me today

But it's FRIDAY! Heading to the grandparent's house tomorrow to let The Kid play in the pool. Another couple of weeks and Husband is taking TWO WEEKS off of work. 

Tonight: People over for stupid shows and alcohol. 

My husband is the best. 

No really. He is. Just accept it. 

My only gift request for Mother's Day was an Ipsy Bag subscription. Ipsy is a monthly subscription service that costs $10/mo and sends out awesome samples right to your door! 

It's awesome. 

I got my first bag today and I'm SO excited. I did a quick unboxing (unbagging?) and here you go!