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!)
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
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!
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