Favorite Part Of The Day June 2, 2008

The phone call talked about below in “Sobering Reflections” post. 

Also, running with my kids in the water at the beach.  We laughed our buns off!  Also, being able to walk there straight from church…and be welcome back to church all sandy and wet!  So many good things all rolled into one!

Well That’s A New One!!! April 22, 2008

I just had the greatest moment.  Here I have boasting about how joyous and inspired I have become and how I  have dug out of the depths of darkness and negativity…right?

So I asked for comments…which I STILL really enjoy after the last one…!  I have to admit I let out in an audible, happy and ironic laugh.  I received this interesting and neat comment from an unknown reader who made the point to say at the end…”Also, your blog is mean.”

Seriously?!!!   Ahhhh!  And all this time I thought I was making progress!  Go figure!  Maybe it is true that sarcasm just doesnt work in writing.  I have a pretty terrible way of communicating humor.  I missed out on that gene…well…not necessarily because it never really existed in our pool!  (See, Carla made a funny!) 

So here’s to you unknown blogger commenter guy!  Keep it up and tell is straight up!  Likin’ it.

 

Te He He He April 22, 2008

When I saw my last posting I laughed my butt off because math has never been my subject but I promise I DO know how to add! I was going to change it but It I figured everyone needs a good chuckle once in a while!  Wooops.

Moment of Shame or Hilarity…? April 5, 2008

So my sons new thing is to make his baby sister laugh.  Well, with the help of his bigger cousin he picked up the newest method of little sister entertainment…you ready for this…?  Seriously?  (Warning…for those of you not with this generation of music it may soar right over your head…youre not missing out on much!)

So we are riding in the car (seems to be a common scene of the crimes) and my 2.5 year old looks at my 9 month old and busts out…  “furrrrrr…..low, low, low, low, low, low, low…!”  And the even better part (or worse!) she loved it and cracked up!  So…you guessed it…he sang it over and over and over!  Aaaahhhhh!!!!!!!!

 

Keep This Vibe April 1, 2008

I have been motivated lately to be a positive change…one that I envy in others.  I have a terrific life.  I want to remember that every day.

I have a husband who adores me and would give his soul to save mine.  I have children that cry when I leave them and come to me to kiss their boo boos.  I have family who are tight, strong, and unconditional.  I have a beautiful roof over my head.  I have a luxurious bed to rest my head on.  I have a safe and comfortable vehicle that my children and I enjoy daily without a care.

I have a church family for the first time.  I have friends that I can call at 11pm because I am in need.  I have people to laugh with, people to cry with.  I have great health.  My family is in great health.  I am not in need.  I can afford to buy my family what they need.  I can afford to give to others.

I have so much.  I tend to be a negative person.  I never knew how hard real life was but I am here and I am going to conquer it.  I will not be beaten down.  I can do this.  I am young, time is on my side.  (Next time I am down…remind me to re-read this!)

In the end, I am grateful.

Not Much To Say Lately March 30, 2008

I’ve been around but have not had much to say lately.  Not sure why.  Kind of trying to stay positive and not fall into a funk.  I realized today that Sundays are the hardest days to get through.

Its wierd because I don’t work a typical 8-5 like most so technically Fridays and fun days and Mondays don’t suck any more or less than any other days.  All I know is that by the time we get back around to Sunday I am ready to pack up the kids spontaneously and take the drive to New Orleans.  (It was a Sunday last time we did this!)

Maybe it’s because Sunday is a day for family?  Maybe because it is when most people get to rest?  Maybe because it is usually the end of the week and I know for me it means another week of doing it all…again.

Now don’t get me wrong.  I don’t mean this in a whiny, complaining way.  More analytical I guess.  I totally accept our way of life… I am just trying to figure out what makes me tick and how I can smooth the tough days.

So here we go…another week down…another to come.  Thank you to all of my friends who have offered to help me in one way or another…even when my kid pees on your couch.  Ummm, yeah.  It happened.  Go ahead.  Laugh.