November. The month of Thanksgiving. The month to give thanks. Many friends are doing daily thanks on FaceBook - are you? I'm not, but I am thankful for so much:
1. My husband - he works so hard to provide for us and has worked so hard to get where he is today. I am so proud of him.
2. My kids - they are happy and healthy and I am forever grateful for that. They drive me crazy every day too, but they also make me laugh and cry every day too.
3. My health - sure, I've got lots of weird issues lately and aches and pains. But I am thus far cancer free, my heart is healthy, my brain is working and God decided to wake me up again today. I couldn't be happier!
4. My family - they are wonderful and all live so close! That could be a curse too (we get together a little too often!) but really, I wouldn't have it any other way! Many people don't see their siblings and parents but only a couple times a year...I'm thankful I'm not one of them (although one parents lives far - we're still able to see them a few times a year!)
5. My house - love, love, love my house. After living here nearly 8 years, we are starting to do major work to make it our own. Plus the headache of moving the last time - I will NEVER move again...so I'd better love my house!
6. My local community - my neighbors rock! This community we live in is wonderful. Everyone is friends, our kids are friends and we all support each other in any way we can.
7. My writing - I love to write and love being able to express myself in my blogs, freelance writing and through my job!
8. The Internet - without the internet, I would not have some of my freelance work, would not be able to write my blogs...and who am I kidding - internet shopping rocks!! No lines, no crabby workers or customers!
Speaking of that...I should get started on my Christmas shopping! Make it a beautiful day!
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Should I Wrap Myself in Bubble Wrap?
You remember when I had my "heart episode" this summer, right? Well, I'm happy to say that has all been cleared up - I was diagnosed with a rapid heart rate and given some medicine to help and it has helped so far.
But then a few weeks ago I started having pain in my right foot. Right on the top of the foot. Felt bruised (I didn't do anything). I let it go for about 2 weeks, but then went to podiatrist (a friend who told me it could be a stress fracture...!) Luckily the X-rays came back normal and the bone was just bruised (how did that happen?!) She gave me some inserts and it's much better after two weeks, not perfect, but much better. I think I'm going to start working out again...but then....
I did a good deed yesterday and cut the grass for my husband. While cutting the backyard next to the wood pile, apparently I ran over a stick. The lawn mower didn't like the stick and it spit it out right towards my calf. OUCH! Now I have a lovely, swollen, red mark that turned black and blue within 20 minutes! It's a lovely shade of purple today and boy does it hurt.
This has happened to me before. Yep. It was like deja vu. When I was in 8th grade, I was cutting my great grandma's grass and the lawn mower found a cue ball (yes, a cue ball that you use in pool) and it cut it in half and spit it out right at my chin bone. Talk about pain!! That was awful - worse than the stick yesterday!
WHY do these things happen to me? I feel like I should wrap myself in bubble wrap for awhile! LOL
Lucky for me, I'm not as worse off as my mom. She fell a week ago and twisted her ankle (or so she thought). After a few days of it getting worse she went to the doctor and found out she broke her foot. She had surgery yesterday to have a screw put in and has to stay off her feet for 3 weeks!
So, it could be worse (sorry mom). Luckily mine is just a bruise and my foot is feeling better. Going to get to the gym tomorrow I hope! As long as I don't get hurt for awhile it will be a beautiful day!
But then a few weeks ago I started having pain in my right foot. Right on the top of the foot. Felt bruised (I didn't do anything). I let it go for about 2 weeks, but then went to podiatrist (a friend who told me it could be a stress fracture...!) Luckily the X-rays came back normal and the bone was just bruised (how did that happen?!) She gave me some inserts and it's much better after two weeks, not perfect, but much better. I think I'm going to start working out again...but then....
I did a good deed yesterday and cut the grass for my husband. While cutting the backyard next to the wood pile, apparently I ran over a stick. The lawn mower didn't like the stick and it spit it out right towards my calf. OUCH! Now I have a lovely, swollen, red mark that turned black and blue within 20 minutes! It's a lovely shade of purple today and boy does it hurt.
This has happened to me before. Yep. It was like deja vu. When I was in 8th grade, I was cutting my great grandma's grass and the lawn mower found a cue ball (yes, a cue ball that you use in pool) and it cut it in half and spit it out right at my chin bone. Talk about pain!! That was awful - worse than the stick yesterday!
WHY do these things happen to me? I feel like I should wrap myself in bubble wrap for awhile! LOL
Lucky for me, I'm not as worse off as my mom. She fell a week ago and twisted her ankle (or so she thought). After a few days of it getting worse she went to the doctor and found out she broke her foot. She had surgery yesterday to have a screw put in and has to stay off her feet for 3 weeks!
So, it could be worse (sorry mom). Luckily mine is just a bruise and my foot is feeling better. Going to get to the gym tomorrow I hope! As long as I don't get hurt for awhile it will be a beautiful day!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Another School Year Has Begun
The summer is officially over! And we survived!
Actually, we had a great summer. We were so busy. Went on lots of trips which helped. But it went by way too quickly (as always).
My oldest son started 3rd grade. I cannot believe it. He's officially an "upper classman" at this middle school (LOL). After day one yesterday, he was practically the first one out of the school, running to me, jumped into my arms (that's our tradition every day...he runs, jumps and I pick him up - blessed that he still wants to do that!) and told me it was a GREAT first day and "my teacher is SO nice!" Ahh...happy boy, happy mom!
My four year old starts Pre-K next week. As much of a trouble maker he is, I am so blessed to have one more year until he starts Kindergarten. I was getting teary eyed this morning walking home from dropping off my oldest, thinking next year I'll be walking home alone. It goes by so fast and I want to cherish the next year!
He'll be gone four mornings a week, which is plenty of time to myself for one more year. I am going to remember to enjoy his little voice, play video games and board games and remember it's a beautiful day. Next year I'll enjoy the peace. Until then...bring on the noise (and my trouble maker!)
Actually, we had a great summer. We were so busy. Went on lots of trips which helped. But it went by way too quickly (as always).
My oldest son started 3rd grade. I cannot believe it. He's officially an "upper classman" at this middle school (LOL). After day one yesterday, he was practically the first one out of the school, running to me, jumped into my arms (that's our tradition every day...he runs, jumps and I pick him up - blessed that he still wants to do that!) and told me it was a GREAT first day and "my teacher is SO nice!" Ahh...happy boy, happy mom!
My four year old starts Pre-K next week. As much of a trouble maker he is, I am so blessed to have one more year until he starts Kindergarten. I was getting teary eyed this morning walking home from dropping off my oldest, thinking next year I'll be walking home alone. It goes by so fast and I want to cherish the next year!
He'll be gone four mornings a week, which is plenty of time to myself for one more year. I am going to remember to enjoy his little voice, play video games and board games and remember it's a beautiful day. Next year I'll enjoy the peace. Until then...bring on the noise (and my trouble maker!)
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Life Is Short
So, my brother in law shared this image on his FaceBook page today. I just had to steal it!
It's exactly what I've been blogging. And why I've been blogging.
It's your life. If you don't like something in it, change it. It might not be easy and it might take awhile to make changes...but no one is stopping you.
Don't complain about your problems. Fix them.
Enjoy every meal as if it's your last. Don't count calories every day. Savor the sweets, the salty, the rich.
Have a glass of wine (or two). Or have that beer or heavens even hard liquor. Enjoy it with friends, family and loved ones. You might not have a tomorrow to do it.
Remember every decision you make if only yours to make. You don't have to explain it to anyone (okay, maybe your husband or wife) but do what makes you happy and deal with the consequences later.
Remember it's easier to ask for forgiveness than it is permission :)
But lastly, as the poster says - life is short, live your dream and share your passion. And remember...it's a beautiful day!
Friday, July 22, 2011
What's Really Important..
I think I have discussed this topic before. But it never gets old.
Lots has happened this summer that reminds me what's important in life.
About a month ago, I had an "episode". That's what I'm calling it. Racing/rapid heart rate, chest pressure and shortness of breath. Actually it happened twice.
The first day (a Tuesday) it came and went within 30 minutes. The boys and I had been at the pool all day. Then it happened while I was working out (after the pool). I thought I just overdid it. Was overheated, dehydrated, whatever.
The next day, it happened again. And I was just sitting at the table on the computer. But this time it didn't go away.
After several hours, I called my husband. Then I called my doctor who told me to go to the ER.
So the boys and I went. I took them with me because I thought it would be scarier for me to drop them off at someone's house and say "mommy will be back, I have to go to the hospital".
So, to make a very long story short my EKG, X-Ray and blood work all came back normal in the ER. I was sent home. A week later I followed up with a nuclear stress test. That too came back normal. So this says my heart is pumping blood normally and I'm not going to have a heart attack.
But luckily my doctor isn't just leaving it alone. He prescribed for me to wear a 24 hour heart monitor for 30 days. He wants to rule out problems with the electric conduction of the heart.
So, almost into my second week of wearing the heart monitor - no alarms have gone off yet but I have pushed the panic button a few times. But I am guessing it's nothing alarming, since they haven't called me to see my doctor or go to the ER.
This experience has all been very scary for me and my husband. My husband is worried enough about me, then just this week, he has received bad news having to do with three co-workers. One death and two terminally ill.
Reminds you what's important in life and to live life to the fullest and remember, it's a beautiful day!
Lots has happened this summer that reminds me what's important in life.
About a month ago, I had an "episode". That's what I'm calling it. Racing/rapid heart rate, chest pressure and shortness of breath. Actually it happened twice.
The first day (a Tuesday) it came and went within 30 minutes. The boys and I had been at the pool all day. Then it happened while I was working out (after the pool). I thought I just overdid it. Was overheated, dehydrated, whatever.
The next day, it happened again. And I was just sitting at the table on the computer. But this time it didn't go away.
After several hours, I called my husband. Then I called my doctor who told me to go to the ER.
So the boys and I went. I took them with me because I thought it would be scarier for me to drop them off at someone's house and say "mommy will be back, I have to go to the hospital".
So, to make a very long story short my EKG, X-Ray and blood work all came back normal in the ER. I was sent home. A week later I followed up with a nuclear stress test. That too came back normal. So this says my heart is pumping blood normally and I'm not going to have a heart attack.
But luckily my doctor isn't just leaving it alone. He prescribed for me to wear a 24 hour heart monitor for 30 days. He wants to rule out problems with the electric conduction of the heart.
So, almost into my second week of wearing the heart monitor - no alarms have gone off yet but I have pushed the panic button a few times. But I am guessing it's nothing alarming, since they haven't called me to see my doctor or go to the ER.
This experience has all been very scary for me and my husband. My husband is worried enough about me, then just this week, he has received bad news having to do with three co-workers. One death and two terminally ill.
Reminds you what's important in life and to live life to the fullest and remember, it's a beautiful day!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Almost June?
Where has the time gone? Do you realize the year is almost half over...how many days until Christmas? It feels like it should be closer to winter than summer here today. It's in the 40s and rainy...hello!! It's the end of May!
Summer will come, right? We will have more than a couple days of warm weather right? We have a few 90s...then the temperature plummeted into the 50s. And rain...we've had lots and lots of rain.
Ahh...Summer. Last year I was panicked about it. Being home with my two boys...them fighting the entire summer. I had nightmares about it!
But it ended up being a great summer. As long as we keep busy, all is good. We'll be back at the pool this year - that helped...kept them separated a bit. And camps. Lots and lots of camps.
Between all of that and a few vacations I realized we only have about 4 weeks without anything planned!! I think it will go by so fast.
My youngest is already done with preschool. That ended last week. My oldest will be done with school in 11 days. They're counting down at school...actually so am I.
I am looking forward to our family vacations, the warm weather, getting a nice bronze look to my skin again (sorry I like being tan!) and squeezing in a few worksheets while we're at it.
My soon to be pre-K son wants to learn how to read. So we'll be starting with sight words this summer. We'll see if he and I have the patience to work together. I'm not going to push him hard...but we'll see where it goes.
And after spending $50 at The Chalkboard store, I hope my older son will be happy with his Presidential Puzzles workbook, math workbook and hidden puzzles book.
But our priorities this summer will be to have fun, relax and spend time with family and friends.
But first it needs to get warm and sunny. Then it will be a beautiful day! At least more beautiful than today!
Summer will come, right? We will have more than a couple days of warm weather right? We have a few 90s...then the temperature plummeted into the 50s. And rain...we've had lots and lots of rain.
Ahh...Summer. Last year I was panicked about it. Being home with my two boys...them fighting the entire summer. I had nightmares about it!
But it ended up being a great summer. As long as we keep busy, all is good. We'll be back at the pool this year - that helped...kept them separated a bit. And camps. Lots and lots of camps.
Between all of that and a few vacations I realized we only have about 4 weeks without anything planned!! I think it will go by so fast.
My youngest is already done with preschool. That ended last week. My oldest will be done with school in 11 days. They're counting down at school...actually so am I.
I am looking forward to our family vacations, the warm weather, getting a nice bronze look to my skin again (sorry I like being tan!) and squeezing in a few worksheets while we're at it.
My soon to be pre-K son wants to learn how to read. So we'll be starting with sight words this summer. We'll see if he and I have the patience to work together. I'm not going to push him hard...but we'll see where it goes.
And after spending $50 at The Chalkboard store, I hope my older son will be happy with his Presidential Puzzles workbook, math workbook and hidden puzzles book.
But our priorities this summer will be to have fun, relax and spend time with family and friends.
But first it needs to get warm and sunny. Then it will be a beautiful day! At least more beautiful than today!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Lucky to Have GG
Ahh...Mother's Day. The weather was beautiful and my boys were pretty good!! Not too much fighting or yelling...too bad I can't pull out the "stop it, it's mother's day..." every day. But I should be able to, shouldn't I?
This year, for the first time ever I started a new tradition. I was lucky enough to go out to a quiet dinner with my sister, mom and grandma on Saturday night. Without having to speak over the playing and trying to referee all the boys (I have two, my sister has 3) we were actually able to enjoy each other's company and conversation!
My grandma had a bit of a cold, but she did well. It was so nice to catch up. When we're normally all together, I hardly get 10 minutes to talk to her!
I tell my boys all the time they are so lucky to have a great grandma, not many kids do. I was lucky enough to have one too. My great grandma lived until I was a young adult. I didn't know anyone else growing up that had a great grandparent alive. It was such a pleasure!
I know my boys love their great grandma - they call her GG - and I think they realize how lucky they are. Exciting for them, she seems to always have a present for them! But most importantly they know she loves them with all her heart.
After quite a health scare with her in December, my new year's resolution was to call her once a week. I realized she isn't going to be here forever and I want to make sure I call, tell her about our week and make sure she knows I love her!
I also love hearing her reminisce about my grandpa (who died in 2002), talk about my mom's childhood and even our childhood. We lived with my grandparents for several years after my parents divorce when I was just a toddler.
I easily talk to my mom every day or every other day, but not my grandma. Of course - maybe that's because she's busier than me...volunteering and socializing with her friends and neighbors; and the weekly hair appointment and church! When I do call, she's hardly ever there!
But that makes me happy. It means she's feeling well enough to get out, and that makes it a beautiful day!
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Crazy Month of May
The month of May is here! I should be delighted it's finally here. Warmer weather. Coming to the end of the school year (summer pool time!). And much needed vacation to see my dad in Arizona.
However...I am a couple days into the month and I'm wondering what I did to myself.
Besides school, my oldest son is already in soccer, cub scouts, piano lessons, and a gaming club at school. Now he's also in swimming lessons twice a month.
My youngest son is not only in preschool for three more weeks, but he's also now in soccer and swimming lessons twice a week.
AHHHH....
Crazy schedule every single day. I'm not sure why I did this to myself. I'm already struggling with keeping up with the boys' schedules, cleaning house, laundry, PTA duties, cub scout duties (did I mention I am a co-leader of my son's den?), getting dinner on the table every night and trying to do part time freelance work. Now my family will be lucky to eat dinner every night.
However my new goal in life is to look at the positive side of everything. There are too many negative people in this world and darn it, I'm not going to be one of them.
I am thankful my husband has a great job that helps us do all these extra activites without putting us in debt. And I am thankful that my boys love a busy schedule like I do!
And I am so excited to get my boys to really learn how to swim (I hope!) They both love the water and being in it, but drop them in the deep end and I'm not sure they'd survive. And that's what I want. Will they learn that in 8 lessons? I don't think so. But hopefully they'll learn the basic lessons of how to swim that we'll be able to use when we're in Arizona soaking up the sun at my dad's pool!
But who am I kidding? I HATE, yes I said hate, sitting around with nothing to do. I love a crazy, busy schedule and I wouldn't have it any other way. It makes me feel important and a successful mother, wife and woman.
Now, that doesn't mean I won't be glad when this month is over! I will be! But I will be reminding myself often, no matter how hard it is, it's another beautiful day!
However...I am a couple days into the month and I'm wondering what I did to myself.
Besides school, my oldest son is already in soccer, cub scouts, piano lessons, and a gaming club at school. Now he's also in swimming lessons twice a month.
My youngest son is not only in preschool for three more weeks, but he's also now in soccer and swimming lessons twice a week.
AHHHH....
Crazy schedule every single day. I'm not sure why I did this to myself. I'm already struggling with keeping up with the boys' schedules, cleaning house, laundry, PTA duties, cub scout duties (did I mention I am a co-leader of my son's den?), getting dinner on the table every night and trying to do part time freelance work. Now my family will be lucky to eat dinner every night.
However my new goal in life is to look at the positive side of everything. There are too many negative people in this world and darn it, I'm not going to be one of them.
I am thankful my husband has a great job that helps us do all these extra activites without putting us in debt. And I am thankful that my boys love a busy schedule like I do!
And I am so excited to get my boys to really learn how to swim (I hope!) They both love the water and being in it, but drop them in the deep end and I'm not sure they'd survive. And that's what I want. Will they learn that in 8 lessons? I don't think so. But hopefully they'll learn the basic lessons of how to swim that we'll be able to use when we're in Arizona soaking up the sun at my dad's pool!
But who am I kidding? I HATE, yes I said hate, sitting around with nothing to do. I love a crazy, busy schedule and I wouldn't have it any other way. It makes me feel important and a successful mother, wife and woman.
Now, that doesn't mean I won't be glad when this month is over! I will be! But I will be reminding myself often, no matter how hard it is, it's another beautiful day!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Wedding Bells...
Went to a wedding shower for one of my cousins today. She is marrying a wonderful man, who is quite the romantic. It was so nice to get out of the house for a few hours and spend time with adults! But beyond that, it was nice to see young love and to see my cousin so happy and full of excitement!
I hope they are as happy and my husband and I are. We've been married for 13 years, together for 19 and loving every minute of it! It's amazing...we've been together for more than half our lives now...WOW. And I still love falling asleep and waking up next to him each and every beautiful day!
I hope they are as happy and my husband and I are. We've been married for 13 years, together for 19 and loving every minute of it! It's amazing...we've been together for more than half our lives now...WOW. And I still love falling asleep and waking up next to him each and every beautiful day!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Has it really been over 3 months....
since I last posted? Wow. Where has the time gone? Busy with kids, life, holidays, family and work.
Work! Freelancing has been good! I continue to have several clients that I am doing work for and have been applying for new work and new clients. It's worked out so well. I hope over the years is just builds and builds...maybe someday it will be a full time job. Well, full-time, part time job. That's what I wish for! But I'm okay with the pace now. Especially with a four year old at home still. But he's at school for half the day and I'm able to accomplish a lot while he's gone, at night and even during the afternoon while he's home....he's only drawn on the walls a few times! Just kidding...
Who would have thought? Everything happens for a reason. If you don't believe that you should! It will help you realize why every day is a beautiful day!
Work! Freelancing has been good! I continue to have several clients that I am doing work for and have been applying for new work and new clients. It's worked out so well. I hope over the years is just builds and builds...maybe someday it will be a full time job. Well, full-time, part time job. That's what I wish for! But I'm okay with the pace now. Especially with a four year old at home still. But he's at school for half the day and I'm able to accomplish a lot while he's gone, at night and even during the afternoon while he's home....he's only drawn on the walls a few times! Just kidding...
Who would have thought? Everything happens for a reason. If you don't believe that you should! It will help you realize why every day is a beautiful day!
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