My friend Sus tagged me to share some info with you all. Hopefully this is the first step to ending "the funk".
10 Things that make me happy:
1. Saturday/Flea markets
2. Cuddling with my kids
3. Sunshine
4. A happy husband
5. Taking pictures on a warm summer evening
6. Reading
7. Retreats with my girl friends
8. Recieving kind notes in the mail
9. Shopping with my mom & sister
10. Playing board games at family gatherings
5 Pieces of Trivia (that you may or may not know)
1. I have no grey hairs. . . yet. (and I don't dye my hair so I really do know this is true!)
2. I love having my picture professionally taken, though it rarely ever happens since I am the one who is usually behind the camera.
3. More often than not I won't eat the meat I prepare for dinner because I really don't like the taste of most meats.
4. I am a sympathy cryer - if you cry, I cry.
5. I love to get in my car and drive. Road trips are my kinds of vacation.
5 More Bloggers
1. Queen
2. J. Stokes
3. Rachel B.
4. Rayette
5. Mara
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Funk
I realized it has been a while since my last post. I'm in a funk. I keep expecting the funk to lift but each day it is still with me. I know it will go away eventually (hopefully sooner rather than later) but for now I am wallowing in it.
Once my funk has ended I'll have many news posts as the kiddo's have been very active in their creativity and random verbiage that amuses me so, but unfortunately every time I sit down to update the blog with them the funk consumes me and I just have to walk away.
I'll be back.
Once my funk has ended I'll have many news posts as the kiddo's have been very active in their creativity and random verbiage that amuses me so, but unfortunately every time I sit down to update the blog with them the funk consumes me and I just have to walk away.
I'll be back.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Baby Blues
I am feeling a little melancholy today after watching more baby videos of Beeb and Mr. B yesterday. I miss my baby Beeb with her pointy little index finger and her hatred of water/bath time. I miss crazy little Mr. B running around trying to show off all his insanity to get our attention. I miss rocking in the chair with a baby in my arms all wrapped up in a blanket, drinking a bottle and ultimately falling asleep.
I am immensely grateful for my two beautiful children but some days the rate at which they are growing up is so overwhelming that I am overcome with sadness and a longing to do it all again. I guess this is the plight of most mothers though I hear being a grandparent is way better so I guess I have that to look forward to, in what feels like the not so distant future.
I am immensely grateful for my two beautiful children but some days the rate at which they are growing up is so overwhelming that I am overcome with sadness and a longing to do it all again. I guess this is the plight of most mothers though I hear being a grandparent is way better so I guess I have that to look forward to, in what feels like the not so distant future.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Mr. B: Officially 7
He made it, though it nearly killed him (figuratively, not literally). He was so excited for his actual birthday that he woke me up this morning at 5:30am! I made him snuggle with me for a bit and then we got up and I made his birthday breakfast (Swedish pancakes) and some banana muffins to share with his class today.
Following school he got to take one special friend to Chuck E. Cheese where we ate pizza and played games galore.
We had a nice little family party Sunday night that included AH's parents and cousin Alex. Last weekend we celebrated some of the March birthdays on my side of the family (my mother's birthday, nephew, and Mr. B all together). So essentially Mr. B has 3 days of birthday celebrations.
Here he is, my big 7 year old!
Following school he got to take one special friend to Chuck E. Cheese where we ate pizza and played games galore.
We had a nice little family party Sunday night that included AH's parents and cousin Alex. Last weekend we celebrated some of the March birthdays on my side of the family (my mother's birthday, nephew, and Mr. B all together). So essentially Mr. B has 3 days of birthday celebrations.
Here he is, my big 7 year old!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Mr. B Approaches 7
In just a few days time Mr. B will have his birthday. I can hardly believe how the time has flown by. Thankfully he is still my snuggler, he still gives the best kissed (Beeb gives the best hugs) and he still thinks it is okay to kiss his mom (even in front of his friends). Each year I am amazed at his progress toward becoming a young man. Honestly, it is going by too fast. I can't get enough memories stored away of him at each stage.
My wonderful, sweet, bright eyed boy. You are such a blessing!
My wonderful, sweet, bright eyed boy. You are such a blessing!
Bribes
I got a call today from Beeb's teacher. Apparently when she got to school she went up to Mrs. J and gave her $10.00 and told her that it was for being such a great teacher.
My mid-year conference with Mrs. J is next week, thanks Beeb for greasing the wheels a bit. :)
Beeb's piggy bank is going into lock down tonight.
My mid-year conference with Mrs. J is next week, thanks Beeb for greasing the wheels a bit. :)
Beeb's piggy bank is going into lock down tonight.
Simplicity
Beeb left me a little message on the driveway while waiting for the school bus this afternoon.
Really, it doesn't get much better than that.
Really, it doesn't get much better than that.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Today Was Fun
Today was a fun day. Of course I would have had to work at it for it not to have been fun since the sun was out first thing this morning, the birds were chirping and the fragrant scent of spring flowers was wafting through the air. So it was an excellent start which put me in an excellent mood.
After getting Mr. B on his way Beeb and I lounged for a bit watching home videos of our little family (mostly Mr. B & Beeb) when they were teeny tiny. Oh how it made my heart ache. These kiddo's of mine are growing up just way too fast!
Next Beeb and I made Oatmeal Raisin cookies together. They turned out super soft and chewy and sooooo yummy. In fact they were so good I even took some to Beeb's class today to enjoy as an impromptu snack time treat.
(Beeb adding the applesauce (butter substitute) to the cookie batter)
Beeb primping before the bus arrived.
After Beeb went off to school I headed to Mr. B's class to volunteer for the afternoon. He was having a great day and I got to join him at recess but unfortunately he wasn't interested in playing kickball and instead was very much involved with his friends in playing "super spy" to which I was only allowed to observe.
Once everyone was home from school Mr. B ran off to play with our neighbor while Beeb and I threw the hacky sack around and tried our hand at hitting the wiffle ball with the plastic rackets. Daddy came home and played some more with both kids outside.
As it turns out Beeb has already turned into her mother. This evening she came to me requesting a nice warm bath to warm her up since she was so cold. Ha! That is a true trait of mine showing through and she's only 5! (note to self: tell AH about Beeb's bath request) She may look like her daddy but her personality is greatly my own.
Enjoying some suds with Dora.
Once the kiddo's were in bed I had a case of the munchies hit me and proceeded make some super yummy mini frittatas with ham and cheese this evening. Let me tell you, so so delicious!
All in all a truly fun day. My feet are cold now so I guess I wrap it all up and go take a nice hot bath.
After getting Mr. B on his way Beeb and I lounged for a bit watching home videos of our little family (mostly Mr. B & Beeb) when they were teeny tiny. Oh how it made my heart ache. These kiddo's of mine are growing up just way too fast!
Next Beeb and I made Oatmeal Raisin cookies together. They turned out super soft and chewy and sooooo yummy. In fact they were so good I even took some to Beeb's class today to enjoy as an impromptu snack time treat.
(Beeb adding the applesauce (butter substitute) to the cookie batter)
Beeb primping before the bus arrived.
After Beeb went off to school I headed to Mr. B's class to volunteer for the afternoon. He was having a great day and I got to join him at recess but unfortunately he wasn't interested in playing kickball and instead was very much involved with his friends in playing "super spy" to which I was only allowed to observe.
Once everyone was home from school Mr. B ran off to play with our neighbor while Beeb and I threw the hacky sack around and tried our hand at hitting the wiffle ball with the plastic rackets. Daddy came home and played some more with both kids outside.
As it turns out Beeb has already turned into her mother. This evening she came to me requesting a nice warm bath to warm her up since she was so cold. Ha! That is a true trait of mine showing through and she's only 5! (note to self: tell AH about Beeb's bath request) She may look like her daddy but her personality is greatly my own.
Enjoying some suds with Dora.
Once the kiddo's were in bed I had a case of the munchies hit me and proceeded make some super yummy mini frittatas with ham and cheese this evening. Let me tell you, so so delicious!
All in all a truly fun day. My feet are cold now so I guess I wrap it all up and go take a nice hot bath.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Ladies Night
They ladies had a little night out. It was wild, it was crazy and I am super thankful to RoseAlba for taking out Mara on the race track as she was close to passing me. :-)
The Ladies
Mara's hair speaks for itself - really it does, it shouted, "Hey, I'm over hear!" during the entire laser tag match.
These crazy (and I really do mean they are all certifiable) ladies went on the "swing". I wish I had been able to capture some of their expression mid-ride, it did not entice me to try it.
Bumper cars. I was highly disappointed. The new bumper cars have super soft tubes around them so there was no whiplash sort of jolts. Very wimpy!
The Ladies
Mara's hair speaks for itself - really it does, it shouted, "Hey, I'm over hear!" during the entire laser tag match.
These crazy (and I really do mean they are all certifiable) ladies went on the "swing". I wish I had been able to capture some of their expression mid-ride, it did not entice me to try it.
Bumper cars. I was highly disappointed. The new bumper cars have super soft tubes around them so there was no whiplash sort of jolts. Very wimpy!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
The Accidental 5K
Last Saturday I got up at 6:15am (crazy, I know) to go help out as a volunteer for a local St. Patrick's Day run a friend of mine puts on. It was a chilly couple of hours as I helped to input timing chip data in to the computer for those who registered the day of the race. By the end my knees were very nearly frozen and obviously so was my brain as I decided at the last minute to jump in and run the race as well.
I've never run a 5K race before and wasn't planning for this to be my first but the opportunity presented itself and well, you're only young(ish) once. Thankfully I have been running on my own and have successfully run that distance in my training but it was a whole new world to do it with 800 other people. I ran with my friend Lacey and it was a good partnership (I think) because we seemed to have the same pace (I think - she might have slowed down for me) and having her there helped me to not walk up the last hill which made me very happy. (who puts a hill at the end of a race?????)
As a result I readily admit the feeling was awesome and I am officially bitten by the bug and am contemplating what other races I can register for in our area. My only regret was that I wasn't wearing my VFF's but I can do that next time.
I've never run a 5K race before and wasn't planning for this to be my first but the opportunity presented itself and well, you're only young(ish) once. Thankfully I have been running on my own and have successfully run that distance in my training but it was a whole new world to do it with 800 other people. I ran with my friend Lacey and it was a good partnership (I think) because we seemed to have the same pace (I think - she might have slowed down for me) and having her there helped me to not walk up the last hill which made me very happy. (who puts a hill at the end of a race?????)
As a result I readily admit the feeling was awesome and I am officially bitten by the bug and am contemplating what other races I can register for in our area. My only regret was that I wasn't wearing my VFF's but I can do that next time.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Mr. B's Perfection
Mr. B did it again. He's had two weeks in a row of perfect spelling tests:
On Wednesday night he and I spent 2 hours working on these spelling words. There were lots of tears and frustration on his part and he assured me that he would not be able to remember how to spell any of the words come test time.
Fast forward to today and Mr. B literally bounced off the bus and announced that he had gotten 7/7 on his test! He opened his backpack while we were still standing on the street and brought out the test just for me to see. His face was beaming and his pride was soaring.
I am so proud of him! It is these moments that carry me though during the next homework meltdown.
On Wednesday night he and I spent 2 hours working on these spelling words. There were lots of tears and frustration on his part and he assured me that he would not be able to remember how to spell any of the words come test time.
Fast forward to today and Mr. B literally bounced off the bus and announced that he had gotten 7/7 on his test! He opened his backpack while we were still standing on the street and brought out the test just for me to see. His face was beaming and his pride was soaring.
I am so proud of him! It is these moments that carry me though during the next homework meltdown.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Beeb Time
Last Friday Beeb came home from school requesting that she and I have a picnic. I readily agreed and put together a fantastic feast to enjoy. It was a beautifully sunny day and I really cherished sitting in the warmth of the sun talking with my daughter.
Beeb provided the entertainment by showcasing her skateboard talents:
I even documented our unusually spring like winter weather by snapping some shots of my flowers that have been blooming since the end of February!
Saturday afteroon Beeb requested that we walk to the viewpoint of the falls. Unfortunately we didn't have enough time before the dark would set in so I opted to drive us over to the actually falls and walk around the newly relandscaped grounds:
Of course Beeb is quite the little goof lately so I had to document that too! :-)
Where was Mr. B during all this? He was playing with the neighbor boys. Beeb's best neighborhood friend was gone all weekend so that is why she had to settle for playing with me (much to my delight).
Beeb provided the entertainment by showcasing her skateboard talents:
I even documented our unusually spring like winter weather by snapping some shots of my flowers that have been blooming since the end of February!
Saturday afteroon Beeb requested that we walk to the viewpoint of the falls. Unfortunately we didn't have enough time before the dark would set in so I opted to drive us over to the actually falls and walk around the newly relandscaped grounds:
Of course Beeb is quite the little goof lately so I had to document that too! :-)
Where was Mr. B during all this? He was playing with the neighbor boys. Beeb's best neighborhood friend was gone all weekend so that is why she had to settle for playing with me (much to my delight).
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