This week is almost over...I am not sure how I feel about it. Chet will be going back to work and I still have a week off....to myself....
Ya know, over the years I have kept myself pretty busy and feel like I am fairly self sufficient. I don't feel like I need to be entertained all the time. Infact, I am fairly content to just sit at home and chill.
The thought of spending next week by myself for the most part is sort of giving me a little bit of anxiety. I wish I had someone close to make plans with or something! I am however totally looking forward to our family get together that will be here at our house! It seems like the times we have to get together are less and less frequent so I plan on making the most of this one, even though Steve and Jenni won't be able to be here.
This holiday season has reminded me that none of us knows when the last time might be when we will get to tell our family that we love them. I plan on taking that time on Monday! Can't wait to see you family. Wish there were a way for us ALL to be there.
Grateful for family!
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Dec 23 2014
It might just be the little things. I have wondered for a few years now, why Christmas just isn't even close to what it use to be for me. The feeling leading up to the day, the earliness of the music and "sales" convincing us we need things we truly don't and may even honestly never use...I can honestly say, I have really felt like the Grinch the last couple of years. To the point that it was almost painful to even decorate.
It might just all be in my head, but if it is, there are a LOT of other folks that have mimicked some of my very same thoughts and feelings.
This year...this year is different. Not really in a good way, but sort of. This year, we almost lost my Dad....
The thought of coming so close to losing half of the very rock your foundation is built on, well...that sort of makes a body step back and re-think a few things....Service...it changes things.
I got to go out for my folks and do a bit of their shopping for them and try to tie up some loose ends. Try to make sure that the time I spent with them now, wasn't wasted or that I didn't regret not spending the time I when I had the chance.
Blessing came in the form that we get to keep my Dad here for the time being. I know none of us knows when our time will be, but selfishly, for all of us, I am glad we at the very least get one more Christmas :)
I love you Daddy, thank you for being a great teacher and a good example. And for always trying to learn and improve on being a parent! Your example is my goal. To always try to improve.
Merry Christmas to you and Mom and thank you for letting us come stay and try to help out a little.
It might just all be in my head, but if it is, there are a LOT of other folks that have mimicked some of my very same thoughts and feelings.
This year...this year is different. Not really in a good way, but sort of. This year, we almost lost my Dad....
The thought of coming so close to losing half of the very rock your foundation is built on, well...that sort of makes a body step back and re-think a few things....Service...it changes things.
I got to go out for my folks and do a bit of their shopping for them and try to tie up some loose ends. Try to make sure that the time I spent with them now, wasn't wasted or that I didn't regret not spending the time I when I had the chance.
Blessing came in the form that we get to keep my Dad here for the time being. I know none of us knows when our time will be, but selfishly, for all of us, I am glad we at the very least get one more Christmas :)
I love you Daddy, thank you for being a great teacher and a good example. And for always trying to learn and improve on being a parent! Your example is my goal. To always try to improve.
Merry Christmas to you and Mom and thank you for letting us come stay and try to help out a little.
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
December 16 2014
Trying like everything to be positive! So days it is SO much harder than others.
No matter how much you tell yourself, things are and will be fine and that things ARE currently good. It can be SO difficult to believe. Today I am sending out into the universe and wherever else it needs to go, and along with a prayer in my heart and mind, positive thoughts and feelings for both my Dad and my Father in law. Both men mean more to me than they could ever know! Both men are having some added struggles in their lives right now, but I want to make sure that it is written down somewhere how much I look up to them both. Both for the same and very different reasons all at the same time!
Daddy especially for you...thank you SO much for always showing affection. Hugging and kissing on Mom and being silly with her from time to time. Hugging us kids and making sure to tell us that you loved us often. There are truly SO many things I and thankful you taught me, but this thing is in my life and mind EVERYday! From here in my own home, to the friends of my children who use to frequent my home, to the friends and company I currently keep. All the way to my job, and the kids and people I am privileged to be able to associate with on a daily basis! So of those kids just need a hug sometimes and someone to tell them that things will get better.
Were you perfect? No. I know that, but I also know you did the best you could with what you knew and as time has gone by and you have learned more you have tried to improve. I appreciate that about you!
Thank you for teaching me to look in the bright side and to fine the positive in every situation. It has served me well and for the most part, it usually makes me feel better.
There really are so many more things...I just don't have time or space to write them all.
Thanks for being my Daddy! Positive thoughts and lot of love going with you tomorrow!
No matter how much you tell yourself, things are and will be fine and that things ARE currently good. It can be SO difficult to believe. Today I am sending out into the universe and wherever else it needs to go, and along with a prayer in my heart and mind, positive thoughts and feelings for both my Dad and my Father in law. Both men mean more to me than they could ever know! Both men are having some added struggles in their lives right now, but I want to make sure that it is written down somewhere how much I look up to them both. Both for the same and very different reasons all at the same time!
Daddy especially for you...thank you SO much for always showing affection. Hugging and kissing on Mom and being silly with her from time to time. Hugging us kids and making sure to tell us that you loved us often. There are truly SO many things I and thankful you taught me, but this thing is in my life and mind EVERYday! From here in my own home, to the friends of my children who use to frequent my home, to the friends and company I currently keep. All the way to my job, and the kids and people I am privileged to be able to associate with on a daily basis! So of those kids just need a hug sometimes and someone to tell them that things will get better.
Were you perfect? No. I know that, but I also know you did the best you could with what you knew and as time has gone by and you have learned more you have tried to improve. I appreciate that about you!
Thank you for teaching me to look in the bright side and to fine the positive in every situation. It has served me well and for the most part, it usually makes me feel better.
There really are so many more things...I just don't have time or space to write them all.
Thanks for being my Daddy! Positive thoughts and lot of love going with you tomorrow!
Sunday, December 14, 2014
December 14 2014
Today, I have spent some time reflecting back, to when the kids were little. Looking at it now, I didn't realize back then how truly blessed I/we were for me to be able to stay home with our kids while they were little! I don't even know for sure today what made me think back to it.
I was thinking about the amazing women in my life. My Mom, the aunts and so many women I knew. So many of them HAD to work. But not only did they work outside the home, they then continued to work with vigor when they finally returned home! THAT was one of the things I was thinking about. HOW on Earth did they do it? I stayed home until Ford was in 1st grade before I re-entered the work scene, and then it was usually for 3 to 4 hours a day. The I would go home and feel like I had to rush around like a crazy person in order to accomplish anything other than dinner! My Mom was simply AMAZING! She sewed, she cooked and taught us to do the same, she gardened with Dad and together the took care of the house and animals. (we always had animals) THEN as is THAT wasn't enough! Come fall she canned like a crazy person! Kept us in fruits and veggies, soups, jams and jellies! I learned a lot just by observing! I too now can and preserve many of my own things thanks to the wonderful example I was provided with!
Anyway, I have gotten off track a little. My original today was how did those who didn't have to opportunity to be a stay at home Mom make it through and accomplish all the things that they did!
I simply shake my head in amazement.
So here is to all those who not only worked their fingers to the bone inside the home as a care giver, but outside as well! You have been an inspiration without even know it! I hope to someday be as cool as you! (without passing right out!) ;)
I was thinking about the amazing women in my life. My Mom, the aunts and so many women I knew. So many of them HAD to work. But not only did they work outside the home, they then continued to work with vigor when they finally returned home! THAT was one of the things I was thinking about. HOW on Earth did they do it? I stayed home until Ford was in 1st grade before I re-entered the work scene, and then it was usually for 3 to 4 hours a day. The I would go home and feel like I had to rush around like a crazy person in order to accomplish anything other than dinner! My Mom was simply AMAZING! She sewed, she cooked and taught us to do the same, she gardened with Dad and together the took care of the house and animals. (we always had animals) THEN as is THAT wasn't enough! Come fall she canned like a crazy person! Kept us in fruits and veggies, soups, jams and jellies! I learned a lot just by observing! I too now can and preserve many of my own things thanks to the wonderful example I was provided with!
Anyway, I have gotten off track a little. My original today was how did those who didn't have to opportunity to be a stay at home Mom make it through and accomplish all the things that they did!
I simply shake my head in amazement.
So here is to all those who not only worked their fingers to the bone inside the home as a care giver, but outside as well! You have been an inspiration without even know it! I hope to someday be as cool as you! (without passing right out!) ;)
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Dec 12 2014
Although I might not always be looking for the opportunity to provide service for someone else. I am none the less grateful for being given the opportunity to provide it when I can.
I spent 3 hours today doing some service unexpectedly. So glad I was able to help and would gladly do it again. Wishing for perhaps different circumstances for the people in need. My heart is heavy for them, but hope that what little I was able to do today was helpful. Love and prayers. Thank you for allowing me to help!
I spent 3 hours today doing some service unexpectedly. So glad I was able to help and would gladly do it again. Wishing for perhaps different circumstances for the people in need. My heart is heavy for them, but hope that what little I was able to do today was helpful. Love and prayers. Thank you for allowing me to help!
Thursday, December 11, 2014
December 11 2014
Today I am grateful for being able to work outside in the yard! I really did that today! I pulled weeds and mowed leaves and the edges of the lawn that think they still need to be growing. It was wonderful!
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
December 10 2014
Today I am so very grateful that my toe is feeling better than it did yesterday! I was so sore yesterday I had a hard time finding anything nice to say so I just didn't say anything! Today my toe is feeling a little bit better than it had been. I am hoping it will continue to feel better everyday. I am afraid that I will be having to spend a little money on some new shoes (again) here in the very near future. Dang it! I hate spending money on shoes! Unless they are my running shoes. The I just feel guilty for the cost, but I could buy a new pair of those every other month! ;)
Anyway, I still exercised today, I just didn't do any cardio at all! Just strength training. Give the foot one more day to rest. Got to take care of this body! Want to make it last!
Anyway, I still exercised today, I just didn't do any cardio at all! Just strength training. Give the foot one more day to rest. Got to take care of this body! Want to make it last!
Monday, December 8, 2014
December 8 2014
Today I am grateful for cotton balls. Yep! Cotton balls. Specifically cotton balls torn in half with that stretchy bandage that the doctors use, wrapped around my pinky toe. It has given me MUCH relief this afternoon. I have had my toes rubbing together and causing me pain now for a while. I finally broke down and went to a podiatrist and had him tell me what I need to do. If I can't get the pain to stop it will be surgery, but he seems to think I can get it under control without. YAY for NO surgery! I can't stand having to sit still so no thank you please! So tonight the half cotton ball has so far done its job! For which I am very grateful! See...grateful for cotton balls~ :)
Sunday, December 7, 2014
December 7 2014
Honestly today I am grateful for almost spring like weather in December. I know I should be praying for snow, because I know come next July the state will be in bad shape if we don't get some, but honestly I am totally loving this weather! I love being able to be outside still without being miserable and so bundled up that you can't move for trying to stay warm! I know it can't and probably won't last, but I am totally loving it while it is here!
HA! Found yesterday's post!
December 5 2014
Another lovely afternoon spent outside enjoying the warm afternoon, walking with a pal and being a sounding board. :) Ahhh good times! Sometimes, even when you're not sure what to say, it's nice just to be appreciated for the ears to listen to someone else's struggles. Besides, it almost always makes your own struggles seem a little less horrible than they did about an hour before the venting session. :) SO today I am glad for walking and talking once again! Plus, I and glad to be reminded that I will take my struggles over anyone else's thank you very much! I am truly blessed!
December 6 2014
Right now I am very frustrated. I came to make a new post and made a mistake and went to delete it and ended up deleting the post I did yesterday. So for now I will just go to bed since it is very late to begin with and try again tomorrow. So I guess that is what I am grateful for. Having a new day tomorrow to try again!
Thursday, December 4, 2014
December 4 2014
I got to spend some time out in nature today with my sister Mindy! :) Yay for still being able to play outside in December!
Mindy too me to Memory Grove Park in Salt Lake. I may have at some point in my life been there before, but I do not in my conscious memory remember it.
This is how far we walked and how long it took us. It was a good time. Lots of friendly people out walking their dogs and get in some last outdoor no snow activity. (maybe...if we get any snow...)
It was a great hike! Enjoyed our talk too. I talk too much I think, and Mindy just let's me. Thanks Min! :)
Mindy too me to Memory Grove Park in Salt Lake. I may have at some point in my life been there before, but I do not in my conscious memory remember it.
This is how far we walked and how long it took us. It was a good time. Lots of friendly people out walking their dogs and get in some last outdoor no snow activity. (maybe...if we get any snow...)
It was a great hike! Enjoyed our talk too. I talk too much I think, and Mindy just let's me. Thanks Min! :)
WALKED 2.76 MI ON 12/04/2014
DISTANCE
2.76mi
STEPS
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DURATION
1:01:19
AVG PACE
22:11
KCAL
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
December 3 2014
I spent some time thinking today about how far I have come in the last few years. Including the 2 steps forward 2 steps back here and there. I have come to the conclusion that I am very grateful for goals and personal challenges. Because I make the best progress when I have a goal in mind and a challenge to encourage me. I am currently working on 2 personal fitness challenges for the month of December. I had let the last couple months go without and kind of "challenge". I was still doing my daily workout of whatever kind I wanted, but all of a sudden it seemed to be just stagnant. Like going through the motions.
Now within 3 days, not only do I feel more motivated than I have in 6 months or more, but I have struck out taking some new fitness classes. It's awesome! I am sore in places that I forgot could get sore! I feel! I am not just going through the motions, just because I have for 4 years! I am grateful to still be able to challenge myself like this! :)
Now within 3 days, not only do I feel more motivated than I have in 6 months or more, but I have struck out taking some new fitness classes. It's awesome! I am sore in places that I forgot could get sore! I feel! I am not just going through the motions, just because I have for 4 years! I am grateful to still be able to challenge myself like this! :)
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
December 2 2014
Thinking today and I have to say...I am really grateful for clothing! Yep! Clothing! It is good for dressing up, dressing down, changing one's appearance altogether or just helping to hide the things about ourselves that are less appealing than we might think they should be. Be that the truth or otherwise. Not only that it also guards me (somewhat) from having to see others in a way that I don't want to have to try to forget! ;)
It also most especially during this time of year keeps me warm! I LOVE being warm! (refer back to the butt warmer post) I love long sleeves and soft sweaters (as long as they are loose) and long johns! I have found the by simply slipping on a pair of long johns under my work clothes or jeans will keep me warm and functioning for the whole day without having to wear a jacket or coat for the day. It's so nice!
Anyway...I love clothes! They keep me warm and covered! ;)
It also most especially during this time of year keeps me warm! I LOVE being warm! (refer back to the butt warmer post) I love long sleeves and soft sweaters (as long as they are loose) and long johns! I have found the by simply slipping on a pair of long johns under my work clothes or jeans will keep me warm and functioning for the whole day without having to wear a jacket or coat for the day. It's so nice!
Anyway...I love clothes! They keep me warm and covered! ;)
Monday, December 1, 2014
Dec 1 2014
Grateful for beautiful weather which allowed me to go running outside on December 1! It was awesome an gave me so many good exercise endorphins that I kept working out in one way or another until 6:30 tonight! I feel great! The challenge of a new month is upon me and I have accepted 2 separate fitness challenges to work on this month along with my other stuff that I just can't give up. Like the times I exercise with my kids! Can't miss out on that time! It's some of my favorite!
All in all a good day! Must figure out how to get back to eating more healthy like I had been. That is my biggest struggle right now. I think I will do some research on the matter and make an educated goal for January? Maybe? Well it's something to be working towards anyway! Always trying to move forward instead of back. I don't always succeed but I am trying!
Workouts for the day
2 mile run
20 minute calisthenics
hour long weight and cross training class
Now to get me some fuel! :)
All in all a good day! Must figure out how to get back to eating more healthy like I had been. That is my biggest struggle right now. I think I will do some research on the matter and make an educated goal for January? Maybe? Well it's something to be working towards anyway! Always trying to move forward instead of back. I don't always succeed but I am trying!
Workouts for the day
2 mile run
20 minute calisthenics
hour long weight and cross training class
Now to get me some fuel! :)
Sunday, November 30, 2014
November 30 2014
Today I am grateful to have my brother and his family back in this state so that when I plan right I can make the journey and visit with this super sweet family!
Today we did just that! We planned more right than wrong and actually got to spend a couple hours with them!
It was great to catch up and see all the kids! To watch Ford play with the littles and listen to them call him the "midget master"! That name will be forever what he is to Dave and Jen's kids! Started a couple years ago when he had been working at Carl's Jr. He came home from work when they were staying here one evening, and he was exhausted and the littles wanted to play, but he was tired, so he made up a game and said that the chair he was sitting in was his thrown and it gave him powers over the little kids and it made him the "Midget Master". That was the beginning and it will be what he is to them forever more! They love it, and so does he! :) It makes me smile as well!
Anyway it was great to visit with them!
Here is the only picture I got before my camera died. At least it was a cute one!
Today we did just that! We planned more right than wrong and actually got to spend a couple hours with them!
It was great to catch up and see all the kids! To watch Ford play with the littles and listen to them call him the "midget master"! That name will be forever what he is to Dave and Jen's kids! Started a couple years ago when he had been working at Carl's Jr. He came home from work when they were staying here one evening, and he was exhausted and the littles wanted to play, but he was tired, so he made up a game and said that the chair he was sitting in was his thrown and it gave him powers over the little kids and it made him the "Midget Master". That was the beginning and it will be what he is to them forever more! They love it, and so does he! :) It makes me smile as well!
Anyway it was great to visit with them!
Here is the only picture I got before my camera died. At least it was a cute one!
Saturday, November 29, 2014
November 29 2014
Today I am grateful for turkey! Seriously. I really am.
I didn't cook one on thanksgiving this year because we went out, but I did cook one today! Costco had an amazing deal yesterday so we bought 2 turkeys and I cook one today and put the other in the freezer for another time.
Prepping and picking a turkey are not among my top favorite things to do, but the eating of the turkey...especially when it comes out moist and tender....yep! That makes me happy! And since there isn't a thanksgiving crowd around to eat it all up I have all kinds of things bouncing around in my head to do with said turkey once we get tired of plain turkey or turkey sandwiches!
Yep! Today I am grateful for turkey! :)
(AND great deals at Costco!)
I didn't cook one on thanksgiving this year because we went out, but I did cook one today! Costco had an amazing deal yesterday so we bought 2 turkeys and I cook one today and put the other in the freezer for another time.
Prepping and picking a turkey are not among my top favorite things to do, but the eating of the turkey...especially when it comes out moist and tender....yep! That makes me happy! And since there isn't a thanksgiving crowd around to eat it all up I have all kinds of things bouncing around in my head to do with said turkey once we get tired of plain turkey or turkey sandwiches!
Yep! Today I am grateful for turkey! :)
(AND great deals at Costco!)
November 28 2014
Today I am grateful for good wholesome entertainment. For the fact that is still exists and how very enjoyable it can be!
How talented those people are for being able to take images out of their minds and turn them into something people fall in love with!
I am grateful for feel good movies that though they may have some sad parts, they have a happy ending. I know in life the endings aren't always happy or funny, but when I go to the show I want to leave feeling at least as good as I did when I went in. SO for a movie to have a crappy ending defeats the whole purpose of me being there.
Chet took me to see Big Hero 6 today, and though there were a couple tears shed, I left feeling up lifted. Very good movie! I recommend it highly.
Anyway....It's nice to have good wholesome entertainment out there still!
How talented those people are for being able to take images out of their minds and turn them into something people fall in love with!
I am grateful for feel good movies that though they may have some sad parts, they have a happy ending. I know in life the endings aren't always happy or funny, but when I go to the show I want to leave feeling at least as good as I did when I went in. SO for a movie to have a crappy ending defeats the whole purpose of me being there.
Chet took me to see Big Hero 6 today, and though there were a couple tears shed, I left feeling up lifted. Very good movie! I recommend it highly.
Anyway....It's nice to have good wholesome entertainment out there still!
Thursday, November 27, 2014
November 27 2014
Today I am grateful for Thanksgiving Day. For the opportunity we usually get to spend with family on one side or the other. I do wish we all lived close enough that we could see everyone on this day, but that was not in the cards. So we will be grateful for those whom we did get to see!
I am also grateful for being able to go OUT to eat Thanksgiving dinner. Some would say, that that makes in NOT Thanksgiving dinner at all, but I disagree. I got to eat excellent turkey, cooked to perfection I had all the food I needed to fill my belly (plus some) and I got a piece of pie with my dinner that I got to take home for later when I was not so stuffed! Not to mention that instead of being the one cooking the meal, and working away in the kitchen while everyone else is visiting in the family room, I get to sit with everyone and enjoy company and eat all at the same time s everyone else! Biggest bonus of the day.....NOTHING TO CLEAN UP!!! Yep! That's right! It might be the height of laziness but I am so grateful I didn't have to clean up from cooking a huge feast!
SO many things to be grateful for this day and everyday! SO very grateful!
I am also grateful for being able to go OUT to eat Thanksgiving dinner. Some would say, that that makes in NOT Thanksgiving dinner at all, but I disagree. I got to eat excellent turkey, cooked to perfection I had all the food I needed to fill my belly (plus some) and I got a piece of pie with my dinner that I got to take home for later when I was not so stuffed! Not to mention that instead of being the one cooking the meal, and working away in the kitchen while everyone else is visiting in the family room, I get to sit with everyone and enjoy company and eat all at the same time s everyone else! Biggest bonus of the day.....NOTHING TO CLEAN UP!!! Yep! That's right! It might be the height of laziness but I am so grateful I didn't have to clean up from cooking a huge feast!
SO many things to be grateful for this day and everyday! SO very grateful!
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
November 26 2014
Today i was totally grateful for a hot lunch date with my favorite daughter! It was a lazy kind of day. With no work for either of us, we both slept later than we should have, and then got ready for an afternoon adventure down at Farmington Station. I took her to lunch at Cafe Zupas and then spent a bit of time shopping and exploring what the stores had to offer this time of year (besides a LOT of shoppers!)
All in all it was a fun trip and time well spent! I even got some Christmas shopping done for someone on my list! Now that is a productive day! Especially since I really don't like shopping so to go and spend time with my girl AND get shopping I needed to do done...2 thumbs way way up!
All in all it was a fun trip and time well spent! I even got some Christmas shopping done for someone on my list! Now that is a productive day! Especially since I really don't like shopping so to go and spend time with my girl AND get shopping I needed to do done...2 thumbs way way up!
November 25 2014
On this day I am so very grateful for "breaks" from work. One of the best perks of being a lunch worker for the schools is that I get the same time off as the students get. It is one of the things I am most grateful for about my job.
I told Chet, I don't know what I would do if I ever had to go out and get a regular 9-5er kind of job. I would likely go completely crazy! So this week I get 3 days off. Then we go to school for 3 weeks straight and then we will have winter recess/Christmas break and I get 2 full weeks off! Which I am totally already ready for. Even though I should not be that excited for that break yet, however; I totally am!
I love my job for the most part, don't get me wrong, but I LOVE having time off! :)
I told Chet, I don't know what I would do if I ever had to go out and get a regular 9-5er kind of job. I would likely go completely crazy! So this week I get 3 days off. Then we go to school for 3 weeks straight and then we will have winter recess/Christmas break and I get 2 full weeks off! Which I am totally already ready for. Even though I should not be that excited for that break yet, however; I totally am!
I love my job for the most part, don't get me wrong, but I LOVE having time off! :)
November 24 2014
On this day I was so very grateful that when I got up to go to work, it had not snowed! I know, I know...it is the time of year that we are suppose to get snow. It is to be expected and for some, they even look forward to it (gasp!) Although I can not for the life of me imagine why. Even in pictures and the first little bit right after a snow storm, the beauty of all the white can not bring me to appreciate the wet and cold I associate with snow. I have tried, but I just can't. SO knowing that it had been suppose to snow all weekend and didn't really do what had been predicted, I was apprehensive that I would wake on Monday to find all the snow playing catch up!.
So again, I say I was very grateful that I didn't even have to scrape my windows! :) Happy day for me.
So again, I say I was very grateful that I didn't even have to scrape my windows! :) Happy day for me.
Sunday, November 23, 2014
November 23 2014
Today I am grateful for knowing how to cook. Even if all I cook is simple things, having the ability is truly a blessing!
Tonight for example, I made breakfast for dinner. Waffles eggs (cooked to order so to speak) and bacon. Not hard by any means, but not out of a box either. Waffles are always from scratch at my house, because they taste so much better than anything that could come out of a box or a bag. Yes, it takes a few minutes more, but it is so worth it!
I have met so many people in the last couple years that either hate to cook or simply don't know how and have not the desire to learn. That is part two of what I am grateful for. I learned how to cook and for the most part I usually enjoy it! :)
Tonight for example, I made breakfast for dinner. Waffles eggs (cooked to order so to speak) and bacon. Not hard by any means, but not out of a box either. Waffles are always from scratch at my house, because they taste so much better than anything that could come out of a box or a bag. Yes, it takes a few minutes more, but it is so worth it!
I have met so many people in the last couple years that either hate to cook or simply don't know how and have not the desire to learn. That is part two of what I am grateful for. I learned how to cook and for the most part I usually enjoy it! :)
Saturday, November 22, 2014
November 22 2014
Today I am grateful for good friends and get togethers!
Tonight we attended a Friendsgiving, hosted by some friends we met a few years ago through some mutual friends. (does that make sense?)
Anyway, they hosted a Thanksgiving get together with friends. Since it is getting to the point that most everybody is busy, and Thanksgiving day is usually time spent with family, this was the perfect way for us to all hang out eat some great food together and just enjoy each others company. It was so nice. We haven't been out with friends for a long time it seems since summer is our busiest work time, so it was nice to be able to reconnect with everyone, and to even meet a few new people we hadn't had the chance to meet until tonight. A good time indeed! We will be doing it again soon and this time my house will place the location. :) I am so looking forward to it. Seems like more and more people are just too busy to make time for each other, and that makes the times we do mean that much more!
Tonight we attended a Friendsgiving, hosted by some friends we met a few years ago through some mutual friends. (does that make sense?)
Anyway, they hosted a Thanksgiving get together with friends. Since it is getting to the point that most everybody is busy, and Thanksgiving day is usually time spent with family, this was the perfect way for us to all hang out eat some great food together and just enjoy each others company. It was so nice. We haven't been out with friends for a long time it seems since summer is our busiest work time, so it was nice to be able to reconnect with everyone, and to even meet a few new people we hadn't had the chance to meet until tonight. A good time indeed! We will be doing it again soon and this time my house will place the location. :) I am so looking forward to it. Seems like more and more people are just too busy to make time for each other, and that makes the times we do mean that much more!
November 21 2014
Ooops, I feel asleep before I got this one entered...forgive me....haha.
On this day I was grateful to get the Christmas lights up before it started to snow! It may seem like a small thing to some, but to me, it was huge. Especially since I wouldn't have put them up at all if the snow had come first.
Megan came out while I was putting them and asked me if I was having fun. I told her no I wasn't and she asked me why I was doing it then. Well, the answer is sort of simple in a kind of complex way. I hate putting up the lights and taking them down, but I totally and completely enjoy looking at them while they are up. So since you can't enjoy them unless you put them up, and no one else is going to or would have the time to, I put them up out of sheer selfish enjoyment.
There you have it! I will try to get a picture and post it later so we can enjoy it on the inter-webs forever!
On this day I was grateful to get the Christmas lights up before it started to snow! It may seem like a small thing to some, but to me, it was huge. Especially since I wouldn't have put them up at all if the snow had come first.
Megan came out while I was putting them and asked me if I was having fun. I told her no I wasn't and she asked me why I was doing it then. Well, the answer is sort of simple in a kind of complex way. I hate putting up the lights and taking them down, but I totally and completely enjoy looking at them while they are up. So since you can't enjoy them unless you put them up, and no one else is going to or would have the time to, I put them up out of sheer selfish enjoyment.
There you have it! I will try to get a picture and post it later so we can enjoy it on the inter-webs forever!
Thursday, November 20, 2014
November 20 2014
Today I am grateful for fun people I have been blessed to meet through the work place.
Today I had to help at a pan sale fundraiser for School Nutrition Association. when they called a year or so ago and asked me to be part of the area board,I only said yes, because they said it would help me get a manager's job. So I reluctantly agreed, and more often than not have not been thrilled with feeling like I was forced into this position.
Today, I was reminded that had I not accepted the position, I would not have had the chance to meet and work with some of the kindest most generous people I have today met! They really are great people. Especially the few that I have really clicked with, that I could sit and talk for hours with. (if I wasn't so selfish with my own time) They aren't the kind of friends I would call in a personal emergency yet, but given time they just might be.
Today I had to help at a pan sale fundraiser for School Nutrition Association. when they called a year or so ago and asked me to be part of the area board,I only said yes, because they said it would help me get a manager's job. So I reluctantly agreed, and more often than not have not been thrilled with feeling like I was forced into this position.
Today, I was reminded that had I not accepted the position, I would not have had the chance to meet and work with some of the kindest most generous people I have today met! They really are great people. Especially the few that I have really clicked with, that I could sit and talk for hours with. (if I wasn't so selfish with my own time) They aren't the kind of friends I would call in a personal emergency yet, but given time they just might be.
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
November 19 2014
Today I am so very grateful for music! All kinds of music (well, mostly all). It makes me feel things. It takes me back in time. It can help me see how the future might look. It reminds me of people, places and times I would love to revisit, and also times I hope to never have to revisit again, but that I learned huge lessons and made huge personal growth through. Those are some of the things music does for me!
Sometimes just a tune is enough to lift my day, and then sometimes the words touch me to my soul! Music is magic, and I love it!
This for example is a song that when played correctly and well, will forever soothe me!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wxrB41PMhw I hope the link will work, for anyone who chooses to click it. :)
Now off with me to bed listening to music to soothe my soul!
Sometimes just a tune is enough to lift my day, and then sometimes the words touch me to my soul! Music is magic, and I love it!
This for example is a song that when played correctly and well, will forever soothe me!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wxrB41PMhw I hope the link will work, for anyone who chooses to click it. :)
Now off with me to bed listening to music to soothe my soul!
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
November 18 2014
Okay for some this post of gratefulness might seem silly, but that's okay. This is MY blog and I will be thankful for what I am really thankful for. Silly or otherwise.
So that being said, today I am VERY grateful for the seat warmers in my car! I call them butt warmers, because that is exactly what they are. I will start to use them long before most people, and I will continue to use them long after most people have turned theirs off for the season.
I love my butt warmer!
Plain and simple and pretty straight forward. It's the little things :)
So that being said, today I am VERY grateful for the seat warmers in my car! I call them butt warmers, because that is exactly what they are. I will start to use them long before most people, and I will continue to use them long after most people have turned theirs off for the season.
I love my butt warmer!
Plain and simple and pretty straight forward. It's the little things :)
Monday, November 17, 2014
November 17 2014
Today I am so very, very grateful for my teeth!
I had the opportunity or misfortune, however you want to look at it, of going to the dentist today.
This time luckily I was only there for a cleaning, which is painful in it's own right, but not nearly as bad as having to have something drilled on or whatnot.
Anyway, I was thinking about all the work I have had done on my teeth, and the fact that I still have my own teeth in my head. It make me feel much better.
I wish I had taken better care of my teeth when I was younger, and I might have been able to avoid having some of the work I have had done, but over all, my teeth are in pretty good shape and I am very grateful for that!
I had the opportunity or misfortune, however you want to look at it, of going to the dentist today.
This time luckily I was only there for a cleaning, which is painful in it's own right, but not nearly as bad as having to have something drilled on or whatnot.
Anyway, I was thinking about all the work I have had done on my teeth, and the fact that I still have my own teeth in my head. It make me feel much better.
I wish I had taken better care of my teeth when I was younger, and I might have been able to avoid having some of the work I have had done, but over all, my teeth are in pretty good shape and I am very grateful for that!
Sunday, November 16, 2014
November 16 2014
Today I am grateful for computers and the internet. I like it best when it works the way it was designed to. Today I have been having issues with a virus, and it is making my life a bit more difficult than it normally is when things are running smoothly.
Which in turn has in reminded me how good we have it now, compared to back when we got our first computer! WIth dial up and waiting forever for things to load and we thought we had it SO good! Haha, makes me really appreciate what we have today!. The love hate relationship we have with our computers and the internet, So glad it gives us a way to keep in touch with those we love in a way that we truly never thought possible back when it all got started.
Which in turn has in reminded me how good we have it now, compared to back when we got our first computer! WIth dial up and waiting forever for things to load and we thought we had it SO good! Haha, makes me really appreciate what we have today!. The love hate relationship we have with our computers and the internet, So glad it gives us a way to keep in touch with those we love in a way that we truly never thought possible back when it all got started.
Saturday, November 15, 2014
November 15 2014
Today, I am grateful for clean laundry, and a washer and dryer that make said clean laundry a much easier task than in our parents youth.
I will be the first to admit that I gritch and moan about the never ending task of laundry. It seems that just as soona s you finish it all up, the is already a mounding pile growing in the laundry room of newly dirtied articles needing to be laundered again!
I actually don't mind the sorting and washing part, as much as I mind the sorting to find that which can't be dried, so I can hang it to dry, and the folding and putting away. That is the part that I really don't like. Oh, and let's not forget the ironing part....I HATE the ironing part!
Still again, even with the ironing part, I have got it so much easier than those in past times! My iron plugs in and is for the most part light weight and has built in steam! Yes, I do have it good!
I love the smell and feel of clean laundry, even if I don't love folding it and putting it away. So sitting here amid a pile of sock that need to be sorted (his/hers) mated, then put away, I am completely grateful for clean laundry and the whole simplified process! :)
I will be the first to admit that I gritch and moan about the never ending task of laundry. It seems that just as soona s you finish it all up, the is already a mounding pile growing in the laundry room of newly dirtied articles needing to be laundered again!
I actually don't mind the sorting and washing part, as much as I mind the sorting to find that which can't be dried, so I can hang it to dry, and the folding and putting away. That is the part that I really don't like. Oh, and let's not forget the ironing part....I HATE the ironing part!
Still again, even with the ironing part, I have got it so much easier than those in past times! My iron plugs in and is for the most part light weight and has built in steam! Yes, I do have it good!
I love the smell and feel of clean laundry, even if I don't love folding it and putting it away. So sitting here amid a pile of sock that need to be sorted (his/hers) mated, then put away, I am completely grateful for clean laundry and the whole simplified process! :)
November 14 2014
Today, I am continuing on along the same lines as I headed yesterday. Today I am very grateful to have a job that most of the time I love!
I love working with the kids. Working with them in a way that is not like being their teacher, but still being able to get to know them and enjoy their personalities. To feel for them and worry for them. I wish we still lived in a world that would allow us to just grab them up and squeeze them! I would! I do have those few that are so very willing to just throw their little arms around me and hug me, and though we aren't suppose to have physical contact with them, I will ALWAYS hug them back! The way I look at it, if they are comfortable enough with me to hug me, and are in need enough to want a hug from me, then they will get one! I love these kids! I have loved the kids at every single school I have worked at! Fro the high school, to the junior high and now at the elementary. They are so very different, but each age group has had something to offer.
THat is what makes it so easy for me to say I love my job and I am so very grateful for it!
I love working with the kids. Working with them in a way that is not like being their teacher, but still being able to get to know them and enjoy their personalities. To feel for them and worry for them. I wish we still lived in a world that would allow us to just grab them up and squeeze them! I would! I do have those few that are so very willing to just throw their little arms around me and hug me, and though we aren't suppose to have physical contact with them, I will ALWAYS hug them back! The way I look at it, if they are comfortable enough with me to hug me, and are in need enough to want a hug from me, then they will get one! I love these kids! I have loved the kids at every single school I have worked at! Fro the high school, to the junior high and now at the elementary. They are so very different, but each age group has had something to offer.
THat is what makes it so easy for me to say I love my job and I am so very grateful for it!
November 13 2014
So this is a little late. I fell asleep before I could make the entry last night.
So what I was going be thankful for today/(yesterday) was I am so very grateful to have 2 wonderful ladies that I get to work with every day! I completely enjoy both of them and their very different personalities. Having worked in the school lunch program now for over 12 years, I can tell you that finding people that you can work with everyday and still get along and like can often be a challenge. So the fact that we can and do is something pretty cool! So today my thankfulness is for Cathy Maisey and Michelle Ritchie! 2 of the best ladies in lunch lady land! :)
So what I was going be thankful for today/(yesterday) was I am so very grateful to have 2 wonderful ladies that I get to work with every day! I completely enjoy both of them and their very different personalities. Having worked in the school lunch program now for over 12 years, I can tell you that finding people that you can work with everyday and still get along and like can often be a challenge. So the fact that we can and do is something pretty cool! So today my thankfulness is for Cathy Maisey and Michelle Ritchie! 2 of the best ladies in lunch lady land! :)
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
November 12 2014
Today I am so very grateful for my immediate family. Chet, Megan and Ford. I spent this afternoon running errands with and for Megan. I was picking some things up for Ford and took Megan with me. It turned into, get a couple of things done for Megan and Ford, and also make sure to pick something up for Chet for his birthday.
Then home again, home again giggity gig! To make a cake for Chet. German chocolate from scratch with the home made pecan frosting! YUM!
ALl the while trying to help Ford get ready to take off for California with Ali this evening. (I worry about them traveling....I can't help myself)
Anyway, there was nothing really profound, just a whole bunch of little things reminding me that I need to enjoy this moment as it might never come again in the same way.
Then home again, home again giggity gig! To make a cake for Chet. German chocolate from scratch with the home made pecan frosting! YUM!
ALl the while trying to help Ford get ready to take off for California with Ali this evening. (I worry about them traveling....I can't help myself)
Anyway, there was nothing really profound, just a whole bunch of little things reminding me that I need to enjoy this moment as it might never come again in the same way.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
November 11 2014
As I sit down to unwind after a day of work and workouts, the thing I am so very grateful for this evening, is running HOT water!
I don't often think about it much. So easy is it to take for granted the things that we are so use to in our everyday lives.
Today, however; I thought about it as I was needing a nice hot shower at 2 nice sweaty workouts. Thought about back in the day when they were lucky if they got to bathe once a week in a wash basin and sharing each others water. (gross)
Now we have the luxury of almost instant hot water on demand. We are so very blessed (spoiled) and we often forget to be grateful for some of these little, yet not so little things!
So thankful for hot running water!
I don't often think about it much. So easy is it to take for granted the things that we are so use to in our everyday lives.
Today, however; I thought about it as I was needing a nice hot shower at 2 nice sweaty workouts. Thought about back in the day when they were lucky if they got to bathe once a week in a wash basin and sharing each others water. (gross)
Now we have the luxury of almost instant hot water on demand. We are so very blessed (spoiled) and we often forget to be grateful for some of these little, yet not so little things!
So thankful for hot running water!
Monday, November 10, 2014
November 10 2014
Sunday, November 9, 2014
November 9 2014
Today I am grateful for our parents! Both mine and Chet's! They play such an important roll in our lives and helped shape the people we have grown into.
Life gets busy and both time a distance make it harder and harder to make time to get to see them or talk with them often, but it can't change that we think of them often.
we actually got to go over and visit with Chet's Mom and Dad today for a while, and I spoke with both my Mom and Dad on the phone, since St George is not just a 15 minute drive from here. I hope they are all doing well and I hope they know how much we love them!
Life gets busy and both time a distance make it harder and harder to make time to get to see them or talk with them often, but it can't change that we think of them often.
we actually got to go over and visit with Chet's Mom and Dad today for a while, and I spoke with both my Mom and Dad on the phone, since St George is not just a 15 minute drive from here. I hope they are all doing well and I hope they know how much we love them!
November 8 2014
Today I am thankful for 4wheeling. It may sound silly to some, especially to someone who has never done it. I, however; find it exhilarating! Not to mention the double perk of being able to be outside ALL day and enjoying just being able to go! I love it! And I love the time it gives me to spend with Chet and learning the things he tries to teach me. It s good thing he is a patient with me, as I can be a very slow learner.
Today was a great day to go ride and I am so glad for possible the last chance this year to do so. The only thing that would have made it better is if the kids could have gone with us. Still, we did go with Chet's brothers Rick and Trent and their wives, so all in all a very fun day! I think I will feel every inch of my body in the morning!
Today was a great day to go ride and I am so glad for possible the last chance this year to do so. The only thing that would have made it better is if the kids could have gone with us. Still, we did go with Chet's brothers Rick and Trent and their wives, so all in all a very fun day! I think I will feel every inch of my body in the morning!
Friday, November 7, 2014
November 7 2014
Today I am grateful for our house. Our home and all the things that come along with it.
I spent most of this afternoon and evening cleaning and trying to organize our house and stuff! We have so much stuff and I have been feeling more than a bit overwhelmed by it lately. I am ready to purge some of the "stuff" that we have and let it become someone else's treasure.
Anyway, as I was putting things away and cleaning up, I was thinking how blessed we are to have this space. No, it is not my dream space, but it works for us, and it works very well for us!
And the yard that goes along with it....now that is another post altogether, but now that it is too cold to go out and enjoy it, I will just let it be included in this thankful post! ;) So blessed and so grateful!
I spent most of this afternoon and evening cleaning and trying to organize our house and stuff! We have so much stuff and I have been feeling more than a bit overwhelmed by it lately. I am ready to purge some of the "stuff" that we have and let it become someone else's treasure.
Anyway, as I was putting things away and cleaning up, I was thinking how blessed we are to have this space. No, it is not my dream space, but it works for us, and it works very well for us!
And the yard that goes along with it....now that is another post altogether, but now that it is too cold to go out and enjoy it, I will just let it be included in this thankful post! ;) So blessed and so grateful!
Thursday, November 6, 2014
November 6 2014
Today I am grateful for when Chet gets home, after he has been on the road and gone for the night or nights as the case can be.
I am glad when he gets home every day really, but when he has been gone, and I have spent a night or more trying to sleep without him and worrying about his safety while on those long drives...it makes me VERY grateful when his van rolls into the driveway! And then at night we I get to lay down next to him and sleep better than I ever do when he is gone!
I am glad when he gets home every day really, but when he has been gone, and I have spent a night or more trying to sleep without him and worrying about his safety while on those long drives...it makes me VERY grateful when his van rolls into the driveway! And then at night we I get to lay down next to him and sleep better than I ever do when he is gone!
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
November 5 2014
Most of the time, I really hate being home, or anywhere for that matter, alone. (Unless I am exercising, then I kind of like it)
Every once in a while though, there is something kind of nice about the quiet and not having to think about anyone else right at this moment in time. For just a moment of time. It doesn't last, and I wouldn't want it to. I prefer having people I enjoy here and home with me, keeping me company.
Today, has been a run here, and run there kind of day and I spent it mostly by myself, and I was dreading coming home to an empty house and the quiet that comes with it, but for some reason tonight, it is been almost soothing.
So tonight, I am grateful for those quiet little moments, when it feels nice to be alone. :)
Every once in a while though, there is something kind of nice about the quiet and not having to think about anyone else right at this moment in time. For just a moment of time. It doesn't last, and I wouldn't want it to. I prefer having people I enjoy here and home with me, keeping me company.
Today, has been a run here, and run there kind of day and I spent it mostly by myself, and I was dreading coming home to an empty house and the quiet that comes with it, but for some reason tonight, it is been almost soothing.
So tonight, I am grateful for those quiet little moments, when it feels nice to be alone. :)
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
November 4 2014
I know I am grateful for this every year, but I truly AM, so there is no reason to not include it again this year!
Today I am grateful that my body still works great and that I can get out and move it and get exercise! That I can be physically active and on the go without fear of not being able to move tomorrow.
Not to mention all the side perks that have come with it. Like meeting all the new people at the classes we have gone to and getting to spend extra quality time with my kids! I am also grateful, that unlike me, they didn't wait until they were getting older, to decide that being in better physical shape is important. Working a little here and there, they are now in better shape and stronger than they previously had been. Hopefully it will be something that stays with them and will help them be happier and healthier for a long, long time!
GET PHYSICAL!
Today I am grateful that my body still works great and that I can get out and move it and get exercise! That I can be physically active and on the go without fear of not being able to move tomorrow.
Not to mention all the side perks that have come with it. Like meeting all the new people at the classes we have gone to and getting to spend extra quality time with my kids! I am also grateful, that unlike me, they didn't wait until they were getting older, to decide that being in better physical shape is important. Working a little here and there, they are now in better shape and stronger than they previously had been. Hopefully it will be something that stays with them and will help them be happier and healthier for a long, long time!
GET PHYSICAL!
Monday, November 3, 2014
November 3 2014
Today I have been reminded how very grateful I am for cars! Automobiles! Modes of transportation.
We get so comfortable with what we have, that sometimes the only way we remember how very blessed and spoiled we are, is when something in the way we live everyday is disrupted.
Today I was reminded how quickly the ordinary can sometimes be taken away, and become even more desirable than it was before.
Let me explain just a little bit. Ford came home telling us that something had gone wrong with his car. He grabbed his dad and out they went to look and see what they could find the problem might be.
Long story short, he has lost a belt and it needs to go to the shop for repairing. I am glad it wasn't something major, especially since Ford hasn't even paid the car off yet! Not that it is ever a good time for a car to break, but when you're still paying for it, it seems to suck a little more, than if it were already paid for.
Anyway....it just got me thinking about, how blessed we are with all the modern conveniences that make our lives so much easier, and how much harder it would be to do some of the things we do without them. Especially now that it is getting cold! I can't imagine having to get places by walking or open wagon, COVERED wagon for that matter! We are just so blessed! In more ways than just cars, but that is the one I thought sof especially today.
We get so comfortable with what we have, that sometimes the only way we remember how very blessed and spoiled we are, is when something in the way we live everyday is disrupted.
Today I was reminded how quickly the ordinary can sometimes be taken away, and become even more desirable than it was before.
Let me explain just a little bit. Ford came home telling us that something had gone wrong with his car. He grabbed his dad and out they went to look and see what they could find the problem might be.
Long story short, he has lost a belt and it needs to go to the shop for repairing. I am glad it wasn't something major, especially since Ford hasn't even paid the car off yet! Not that it is ever a good time for a car to break, but when you're still paying for it, it seems to suck a little more, than if it were already paid for.
Anyway....it just got me thinking about, how blessed we are with all the modern conveniences that make our lives so much easier, and how much harder it would be to do some of the things we do without them. Especially now that it is getting cold! I can't imagine having to get places by walking or open wagon, COVERED wagon for that matter! We are just so blessed! In more ways than just cars, but that is the one I thought sof especially today.
Sunday, November 2, 2014
November 2 2014
Today I am thankful for the simplicity of sleeping late, waking slowly, having some me time (exercising) and then getting leisurely ready for the day. Then spending the rest of this chilly day with the love of my life. We really didn't do much which makes it all the more enjoyable!
We visited with some family then on home to hot homemade soup! Yum! GOOD day!
We visited with some family then on home to hot homemade soup! Yum! GOOD day!
Saturday, November 1, 2014
November 1 2014
Let the thankful month begin.
Today I am thankful for something so simple, you most of the time wouldn't even think twice about it.
I am thankful for the random chance to run into someone at a store or place of business that you haven't seen or heard from in forever. The chance to stand blocking the isle and chatting for probably an hour, when it only seems like just a few minutes?
To catch up on some big things and some not so big things, and just remember why you liked talking with these people so much in the first place!
We had that opportunity today and it was GREAT! I wish it happened far more frequently than it does! I miss people face to face, and I need to work on that as much as anyone else, but it sure is nice when we do get the chance to be face to face and don't have to just run, because we are SO busy! :)
Today I am thankful for something so simple, you most of the time wouldn't even think twice about it.
I am thankful for the random chance to run into someone at a store or place of business that you haven't seen or heard from in forever. The chance to stand blocking the isle and chatting for probably an hour, when it only seems like just a few minutes?
To catch up on some big things and some not so big things, and just remember why you liked talking with these people so much in the first place!
We had that opportunity today and it was GREAT! I wish it happened far more frequently than it does! I miss people face to face, and I need to work on that as much as anyone else, but it sure is nice when we do get the chance to be face to face and don't have to just run, because we are SO busy! :)
Thursday, October 2, 2014
This game called life
Let me just start by saying that somewhere in the distant past, I swore I was NEVER going to have children....Today has proven once again as to WHY I never should have had kids!
I SUCK AT THIS! I have no patience and I feel like I don't have enough empathy on top of the fact that I suck at it!
Not to mention, the fact that even though they are "of age" they ("they" being used more or less loosely) still think that Mom and Dad should or are responsible for them and all things related....
And all of a sudden things I swore I would never be held responsible for, I am all of a sudden footing the bill for. All because I have a not so bad kid...a kid that is not on drugs....now all of a sudden I am suppose to continue to support them, and all of their "not so great" choices, because...well... "it's not "THAT" big of a deal to ME. " REALLY!!!! When did I all of a sudden turn into a foot rug?!
I can see now, better, how it happens SO often! But, let me also tell you RIGHT NOW, that this easy train has reached the END of it's track! I always swore, once I had kids, I would not be that parent that got taken advantage of, and yet...here I am feeling (more than slightly) totally taken advantage of. But NO MORE! If you don't like the rules of "this" house then find some where else to live, but do it quickly! Because this easy street has CLOSED!
And honestly I could give two ^%#)! less if you like my opinion or not! This is MY home, NOT yours!
I SUCK AT THIS! I have no patience and I feel like I don't have enough empathy on top of the fact that I suck at it!
Not to mention, the fact that even though they are "of age" they ("they" being used more or less loosely) still think that Mom and Dad should or are responsible for them and all things related....
And all of a sudden things I swore I would never be held responsible for, I am all of a sudden footing the bill for. All because I have a not so bad kid...a kid that is not on drugs....now all of a sudden I am suppose to continue to support them, and all of their "not so great" choices, because...well... "it's not "THAT" big of a deal to ME. " REALLY!!!! When did I all of a sudden turn into a foot rug?!
I can see now, better, how it happens SO often! But, let me also tell you RIGHT NOW, that this easy train has reached the END of it's track! I always swore, once I had kids, I would not be that parent that got taken advantage of, and yet...here I am feeling (more than slightly) totally taken advantage of. But NO MORE! If you don't like the rules of "this" house then find some where else to live, but do it quickly! Because this easy street has CLOSED!
And honestly I could give two ^%#)! less if you like my opinion or not! This is MY home, NOT yours!
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Great day!
Today was a GREAT day!!! I finally talked Chet into going for a walk/hike with me!
It is not something he likes to do. In fact it is something he will try to get out of alt all cost. But today, he finally broke down and went with me!
I had surgery on Monday. and haven't been able to exercise like I had been, and I feel terrible about it. It must have shown when I asked him to go with me today, because though he never said YES...he still got ready and took me out!
I love days like today, when it is just he and I spending time talking and visiting and getting closer and sharing more things. Which is kind of hard sometimes, because we share everything I can think of every day. Each new day though, is a day born with new thoughts, so each day, there are new things to share. I hope that part of us NEVER grows old or tired!
Thanks Babe for a great day! Let's always remember the great days, they will make the less than great days easier to deal with. And maybe even get us through some pretty crappy ones! I love you! Now and forever!
It is not something he likes to do. In fact it is something he will try to get out of alt all cost. But today, he finally broke down and went with me!
I had surgery on Monday. and haven't been able to exercise like I had been, and I feel terrible about it. It must have shown when I asked him to go with me today, because though he never said YES...he still got ready and took me out!
I love days like today, when it is just he and I spending time talking and visiting and getting closer and sharing more things. Which is kind of hard sometimes, because we share everything I can think of every day. Each new day though, is a day born with new thoughts, so each day, there are new things to share. I hope that part of us NEVER grows old or tired!
Thanks Babe for a great day! Let's always remember the great days, they will make the less than great days easier to deal with. And maybe even get us through some pretty crappy ones! I love you! Now and forever!
Monday, April 28, 2014
Wet weekend to proud Mom minute...
Well, it's official. I have finally run a race in the rain! I ran Tulip Festival 5K. I was thinking when we signed up for it..."no problem....it will be close to the end of April, the weather should be getting nice." That's what I thought....and in all honesty, the week leading up to the race was beautiful! I thought for sure it would be great! HA! Mother nature is such a prankster! I am glad though that the wind that was blowing the evening before the storm was gone before the race. Rain is much better than wind any day. I didn't set any personal record for speed this time, but I did better than I expected to do, and that in its self is a personal success! When we finished, we were soaked!
Chet came with us to the race and in my heart and mind I brought along Ford and my Dad. Ford because he challenges me to work harder than I do when I am on my own, (he says it's because his legs are longer...) and my Dad because he was at the finish of the last race I did before this one, and I could hear him ask how I was... I smiled in the rain and said out loud..."I'm tired Daddy, but I'm good" And I was good. Wet and cold but good! :)
Fast forward through this wet and soggy weekend to today. Monday is and has been for a year or more now, workout with Ford day. At some point Megan gradually started joining us and now on most Monday's we workout together. A few weeks ago, Megan started working out with her long time friend later in the evening than Ford and I, but we are all still working out on Monday :) Today, Shaylee (Megan's friend) asked for some instruction on how to do a couple of the Exercise moves, I didn't hear her at first, so Ford jumped right in and offered her what he and I have learned. In fact even though we had already done our workout, he stayed with them and did almost another half workout to show her the things she asked about. Then spent time answering a few other questions she had. Then I heard him give all the credit to the things he knows to me for teaching and showing him...Made me smile!
Then what really made me smile was when he came up to talk to me about what had been going on and he thanked me again for teaching him and told me he knows now why I like to help people learn this stuff! It is fun and feels good to help someone else begin their own journey! So all in all, between Megan recruiting friends to "come get healthy" with her, and Ford offering instruction, I am having a very proud Mom minute!
Not bad for a Monday! ;)
Not bad for a Monday! ;)
Monday, February 17, 2014
Ready...
Well, so I am thinking that although the weather has not been too bad, it hasn't been all that great!
So just let it be known, that I am totally ready for it to be spring already! I m ready to take my exercising back outdoors. I am ready to leave the coats when I go out. I am totally ready to mow the lawn again, and to start thinking about what I might want or not want to plant in my garden this year.
I am READY! I should be okay just letting the time tick by, since I know that there isn't anything I will ever be able to do to speed it up anyway, but still I am in essence tapping my foot impatiently! Wishing that spring would be here already. Okay, I even wish summer was here, but I am not THAT impatient! (most of the time)
I am ready to go camping!!! To stay out late because I am off for the summer! To go on a super long bike ride all by myself (unless someone else would like to go)!
I am ready!
Instead though I will sit here waiting and thinking and planning....since I can't really hurry it along anyway!
Please hurry spring! I am ready!
So just let it be known, that I am totally ready for it to be spring already! I m ready to take my exercising back outdoors. I am ready to leave the coats when I go out. I am totally ready to mow the lawn again, and to start thinking about what I might want or not want to plant in my garden this year.
I am READY! I should be okay just letting the time tick by, since I know that there isn't anything I will ever be able to do to speed it up anyway, but still I am in essence tapping my foot impatiently! Wishing that spring would be here already. Okay, I even wish summer was here, but I am not THAT impatient! (most of the time)
I am ready to go camping!!! To stay out late because I am off for the summer! To go on a super long bike ride all by myself (unless someone else would like to go)!
I am ready!
Instead though I will sit here waiting and thinking and planning....since I can't really hurry it along anyway!
Please hurry spring! I am ready!
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