Will to his babysitter Mrs Phyllis: “Sorry for peeing on your carpet.”
Sappy McSappersons February 29, 2008
So I have begun my bucket list and since so have a few of my friends. Ok, Sappy McSappersons. After reading theirs I feel like I have to go write a whole new one so I don’t look like a selfish and unloving mom! Thanks a lot! I guess my bucket list is focused more on personal achievement not involving anyone else. Everyone elses are like all sentimental and crap. I thought I was the girl! (Oh, burn…hope you can take it!) Just kidding.
I think I will start a Family Bucket List. There are a ton of things I want to accomplish for them. I think it would be much harder putting them to words.
I would love it if more people would start these lists. It is neat to see what is important and exciting for other people. Let me know if you do!
Countdown is Here February 29, 2008
Well, the time has come. It’s here. I am flying solo come this Sunday. Franc leaves sunday evening for 3 months. I am choosing not to really think about it because I don’t think it would really help. Maybe I will start a Save Carla’s Sanity Fund and collect donations so I can travel and visit friends and keep us occupied while we are alone. It is a good cause. Do you feel compelled?
Anybody have any good (and cheap) new ideas that we should try?
Whose Got The Power… February 29, 2008
…The Power To Read? Ugh…please Lord have mercy on my soul…and ears. If I have to hear that dumb theme song one more time…
My son does not watch a lot of tv but he does it is the same 3 shows. The same 3 theme songs and most of the time the same 3 episodes. Some of the stuff out there today is so obnoxious. He is at a sitter now a couple days a week and she lets them watch all of the lame crap out there. Barney, Doodlebops, blah blah blah…never happening in my home.
Mrs. Lady Jane February 28, 2008
I met Mrs. Lady Jane today by accident. No, literally…she hit our car.
I was at the docks waiting to go test my dads new super cool boat out when it took longer than expected so the girls decided to go get food for everyone. So my friend Kenessa, my brother’s girlfriend,Jenny and I hopped into Kenessa’s car to get some grub. K drove and I sat shotgun with Jenny in the backseat of the compact car. Anyway, on our way back (we were only like 4 miles from the dock) all of the sudden we look over and notice that the car to our right (it was only a 2 lane road) was coming over and in that slight second you think “surely they will correct their mistake and get back…crash!” We all screamed as this little old lady sandwiched us with her big old station wagon.
Immediately I went into emergency mom mode and checked on Kenessa’s ability to hold it all together (by the way…she handled it like a rockstar) and began to asses the situation and lead her off to the side of the road. After realizing we were all unharmed my focus went to “who is this person and what am I going to have to fight against to prove this was not our fault!” Well, out stepped sweet old Jane. Sure, she was old as dirt and probably shouldnt even have had a license… but I could not help but reach out. She fumbled and shook and just apologized profusely. She was so upset with herself and embarrassed.
We made the appropriate phone calls and waited for the police. It must have been slammin’ in the ghettos of the old Palm Coast because they sure did take their time. So during our good hour with Mrs. Jane we began to get to know her story. After not too long I realized this meeting was no “accident.”
Mrs. Jane was on her way home from visiting her dying husband in hospice. He is suffering from demetia. She has 2 family members left but they live across the nation and in her words her and her husband were not fortunate enough to have children, so she is alone.
She had made a statement that she had never been in an accident before so me, trying to lighten her load made a comment about what a great driving record she must have and she should be proud. Well, she says (only to break my sappy heart) that she has never driven much because her husband alwaysdid that for her and now he is unable. How romantic and tragic at the same time. (She STILL shouldnt have that dang license though! hehaaa)
So after our time together and caring and loving on Mrs Lady Jane we said goodbye but not before we shouted to her “Oh, by the way, you have just adopted 3 grand daughters today!” She smiled and almost cried. We told her to call us if she needed assistance or just a friend. She seemed so genuinely appreciative and was happy to tell us that she would take us up on our offer.
Now, we are not superheroes or ultra wonderful people. We are average, young girls but it was neat to watch God use us. The whole time I was with her I kept wanted to invite her to church…granted the bass and drums may but her bedside to her husband…I think she would love the company. (I thought I might wait til after this Sunday’s pornography/sex study…but then I guesss you never know! so kidding.)
You just never know someone’s story. I wonder what it would be like if we took the time to get to know one another. How many people could you reach and touch? Do you trust God that He will make you capable to offer something so great to one another?
It was a neat experience and so funny that all 4 of us walked away from this situation feeling love, trust, respect, compassion, pride, and so much joy. It was a freakin’ car accident! Hello? Did it shake our brains a little too much? How cool when you let yourself see the light in the midst of a dark situation. Give it a try! You may surprise yourself! I did.
Goodnight, Mrs. Lady Jane. We will say special prayers for you tonight.
Quotes of the Day February 28, 2008
Shelly the Rehad Nurse on Celebrity Rehab to Chyna the pro wrestler on accidental overdosing: “People wake up dead, and didnt mean to.” Ummm, what? if they woke up…well dead means…I’m confused.
Jenny Baughn to Kenessa and myself after explaining a possible medical issue.: “And, obviously I’m not dead”
Me to Kenessa: “You have chicken on your nose.”
Grahmer/ Speling Disclamer February 28, 2008
I type fast and often do not proofread. Don’t judge. I know some of you probably cringe at the misused commas! I use them to tell people to pause and it helps me write it out the way I hear it in my head.
So, with that being said I go on.
Amaaaazing! February 28, 2008
My husband and I somehow started this little thing with my 2 year old where we use the word “amaaaazing” in a certain tone of voice. And ANYTHING can be amazing when you are two. He told his Grandparents over the phone yesterday out of the clear blue that Mickey Mouse was amaaazing! Who knows where it comes from.
Anyway, many of you who know me know I am a Christian. But like everyone I am not perfect and sometimes I have a difficult time embracing all that it is to be a Christian. A Christ follower. Well, today I came home from “going blue” as I call it at the ladies bilble study and I walked into my house and found myself (not intentionally) saying “Wow, God, You are amaaazing!” I wasnt trying to be silly but then when I heard myself say it I couldnt help but think of the times we have with our son.
I (unfortunatley) do not often say things like that. It makes me uncomfortable. I think it is because the people with whom I have known in my life who talk so “righteously” are usually the ones furthest from the Truth. So to me, it is a very personal thing the way I feel about God because I think I may appear like them if I audibly praise Him. Or that maybe people will expect me to be perfect… or even worse…. be malicious and wait for me to fail because I have put my faith out for others to see.
I don’t know what is right or wrong here but I think I will start at caring less what people may think. Trying to learn to accept myself with all of the bumps and bruises. Really knowing and embracing the fact that I am imperfect and God really does still love me just as I am. I used to HATE when people said “embrace” something because it sounded so New Agey and Hollywood… but now I get it. When used in this manner it is so appropriate and I could not think of a better more fitting word.
God has enlightened me to something specific today. He actually spoke to me. (No, not audibly, dummies.) But it was so clear the feeling I had it was amaaazing! And you know what…I am going to follow through with it. I am going to have faith and listen. Hows that for being preachy! Listen to me go! (I bet I just lost 50% of my readers because of it too! Ah well!)
PEACE and Embrace (ehehehehhe)
So Much To Say… February 27, 2008
…So little time.
I am pooped. I had a sitter again today but managed to be even more tired at night than normal! Huh? It was nice though.
I did have my first “old” moment today… I was hanging out with my 6 year old niece and on the way to church tonight we heard a parody of the Flintstones TV theme. She made some comment that it sounded like some song she had heard so I say…”well, yeah. It’s the flintstone song!” She looked at me like I was speaking Japanese. So I thought…surely she just misunderstood… so I tried again… “you know, Barney Rubble, and Fred Fintstone?” Nothing. She had NO clue! That was such a strange feeling! It is beginning to happen…the years are adding up…slowly but surely the generation gaps are setting in…blah.
Anyway, my pink hair goes blue tomorrow morning with my little ladies bible study! (I know that is killing you Christie but it is just my twisted humor!) So I am off to bed cause I gotsa early mornin’.
PEACE!
OK, I’m Back February 26, 2008
I tech my little boy how to stop freaking out by breathing in and out really deep until you feel better. Well I had to practice what I preach! It was crazy how knotted up my stomach gets with anger and frustration. I am pretty proud of myself for learning to deal with it though. I just can’t afford to lose my cool and have my kids think that is how to properly deal with stress. I am in charge of molding their little ways of life. What a big responsibility!
I feel much better… I hung with my favorite tv personal trainer, Bob, for 2 hours and got inspired for tomorrows work out! Those people on The Biggest Loser rock my world! I don’t think I could do what they do!
I did cheat tonight at my weekly daddy date at Beef O Brady’s. (I hate that name.) But they have a killer brownie dessert! I work hard all week and eat as well as I can without being crazy food nazi so I do not feel guilty at all for endulging once a week. I am staying in the real world…and there are brownies in the real world! See, every Tuesday night my dad takes me and the kids to this local wing joint that does a fun kids night where the kids can run and play! Poor dad, it is sooo loud and crazy in there…NOT his thing. But I appreciate that he does it for us. It is something we look forward to every week. I didnt get much one on one time being one of four kids so it is nice to start now! Thanks Dad!
Anyway, off to bed! I am sleepy!
