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!
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