What are your Mondays like? I know mine are usually very hectic. I’m the one that wakes all the kids, wakes the husband and gets everyone out the door so that no one is late for school or work. 

My Monday routines usually start at 6:15am; I turn on all the bedroom lights so that the little ones can start waking, head down stairs to start  my coffee, head back upstairs to brush my teeth (giving them a few more minutes to wake up) and then it’s all about kissing, hugging and motivating, for everyone, to get everyone up and ready. If I don’t “motivate” them in the mornings- they all end up being cranky and it just makes for a bad morning (and you know we don’t want that). Normally, by the time everyone has left the house, it’s 7:20am (school starts at 7:45). 

At this time, I can finally pour myself a cup of coffee, start my computer and get working. That is, until my husband walks in the door after dropping the kids off at school. Usually, he likes to talk for a little while before he starts working. 

Sometimes my Mondays seem to lag on and on…and on. I just can’t seem to get anything accomplished. Other times, my Mondays go by so freakin’ fast I don’t know where the day went and end up, again, not getting anything accomplished (LOL)…I just have to face the facts- I can’t win on Mondays. It’s either too hectic or too “blah!” 

Today, however, worked out to my advantage. Although I should have already had my first “Monday Moments” post completed, I’ve been busy keeping the kids entertained (first official day of spring break) and making sure they don’t kill each other. I was at a major loss because I was basically at a loss. I couldn’t find anything to write about. I desperately wanted something to share, but nothing was happening…luckily, as the day’s gone by I have found a story to share. How’s this for a Monday?: 

As I was writing this feature, I received a phone call from a dear friend. As my procrastinating self would have it, I answered the phone to chat (rather than work-LOL). It was awfully loud in the house (TV and kids), so I decided to step out front. I sat on the bench outside and all of the sudden I hear this loud humming sound. I looked up and notice this huge swarm of bees flying above our truck. I looked around for a second and there it was, this hugely gigantic bee gathering on one of the branches of our tree. Here’s what it looked like… 

In an instant, I told my friend to hold on (actually having to hang up cause of the drama). I ran inside, hollered at hub to look out and see all the bees I saw. He of course grabbed the camera and ran out front and started filming and shooting as many pictures as he could (these were the best ones). We called our local city “vector center” to come out and get rid of them (for fear of one of the kids getting stung). An hour and a half rolls by and still no sign of help. 

After two hours of waiting and still no sign of help arriving, I took a step outside to see if they were still swarming around. They were gone. Absolutely nothing was there. My neighbor didn’t even here them buzz off and he was sitting up front the whole time. He said he never heard them leave (?). They were just gone. Interesting right? 

Well, anyways, Vector control finally showed up and we chatted a bit. He said that bees do that. See, there wasn’t a nest or a cone. The bees were just hanging out to “feel it out”. The bees wanted to see if they wanted to take root in our front tree. Thank goodness they decided not too. Only a few bees remain but it’s nothing to be alarmed about (he said). 

I tell you; I’m so glad they decided not to stick around. I was really scared there for a minute. I don’t like bees and run around like a chicken with their head cut off when they come around me…yuck!!!! Just the thought kills me- LOL! 

For the next four weeks, (until April 5th) I will be posting a quick “Monday Moments” post. Each Monday will feature a different moment. For the first post; since today is Monday; I want to make it simple. I simply want to know about your Monday’s in general. Are they hectic, do they drag on, what are they like? What do you do to get through them? 

Here’s how the giveaway will work. On March 15 (today), March 22, March 29th and April 5th I will feature a new Monday Moment. You are automatically entered into the giveaway (at the end of this campaign) if you contribute to the weekly post(s); on or all (via commenting), sharing a “Monday Moment” on your blog (linking back here) or sharing this post with friends and family via twitter, FaceBook, twitter, etc.. At the end of the campaign (April 9th @ 11:59pm CST) I will randomly choose one person from all combined Monday Moment’s comments and that person will win a sweet prize pack. 

Gift pack includes (pictures will be provided on next Monday’s post): 

- 1 Starbucks (4-pack) of Light Frappiccino 

- $10.00 Starbucks gift-card 

- a TimBuk2 Messenger bag (valued at $110.00) check out this page to view the special bag]

**NOTE that there will be only one winner chosen at the conclusion of this 4 week campaign. Winner will be chosen @ random (from all qualifying entries). Please also note that this (and all) GIVEAWAYS, on Blogfully, are opened to US RESIDENTS ONLY**  

Disclosure: this 4 week campaign is sponsored by the PR’s for Starbucks. I have not yet, but will also receive a $10.00 GC & Starbucks 4pk as a gift for participating in this project. Thanks so much. 

So to start this special 4 WEEK feature (and to be entered into the giveaway); Starbucks and Blogfully want to know- How are your Mondays?