I got an e;mail you know one that had been forwarded to about a million people and then me. It was called "Being a Mother" I thought I would do my own version.
Somebody said it takes about six weeks to get back to normal after you've had a baby; there is no more normal after you have children life as you now it is never the same . . and for the better
Somebody said being a mother is boring; being the mother of Jessica and Kevin has never been boring. That someone never had to drive around with Jess when she had her permit . . . yikes . . or listen to what Kevin thought was music
Somebody said if you've a "good" mother, your child will turn out good; they didn't come with directions and they did both turn out good . . although they are still a work in progress
Somebody said "good" mothers never raise there voices; that mother didn't have a bunch of teenage boys drinking in her basement when she was at work . . .
Somebody said you don't need an education to be a mother; that somebody never helped . . tried to help her kids do math or fix broken hearts
Somebody said a mother can find all the answers to her child-rearing questions in the books; she never had a son who put a bean in his nose, marshmallows in the VCR, grasshoppers in a box without a lid that fit under his bed, a little girl who wore the same "Minny" dress until it completely fell apart, try to convince her children that cats are as good as dogs
Somebody said a mother can stop worrying after her child is grown; that mother never sent her daughter to Washington DC when she was 16, and then years later watched her leave to travel around the world. That mother never had to hold her son minutes before he left to go to war and wondered if she would ever get the chance to hold him again.
Somebody said a mother's job is done when her last child leaves home. That somebody isn't a grandmother!
I have been blessed to have two wonderful children. They are a blessing a challenge and my friends. I have been there enemy, warden, judge, jury, confident, hairdresser, counselor but best of all I have been their mother, mommy, mom, madrea, heady face . .
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
What happens in the Spring?
Remember the movie Bambi?? When the little skunks get "twitterpated" . . crazy in love, well I think they were just crazy with Spring Fever. Something happens to us when the days become longer and the sun starts to feel warm on our skin. I feel like a crazy women this Spring . . I have so much I want to do I feel like a caterpillar coming out of my "winter cocoon" shedding my old winter skin. I love waking up to the sound of the birds singing in the trees . . . heck I just like waking up . . lol!
I'm celebrating all the simple things these days. There has been madness in my life lately, actual gun shots on my block, tons of crazy overtime and yet I'm celebrating my blessed life . . . . yes Young Traveler time does go by fast . . wait until you are over 40 and see how fast life goes by. Each Spring is like a rebirth of nature and ourselves . .
Rejoice in this Spring and get a little silly in the craziness of the excitement . . . get twitterpated about something or someone in your life!
I'm celebrating all the simple things these days. There has been madness in my life lately, actual gun shots on my block, tons of crazy overtime and yet I'm celebrating my blessed life . . . . yes Young Traveler time does go by fast . . wait until you are over 40 and see how fast life goes by. Each Spring is like a rebirth of nature and ourselves . .
Rejoice in this Spring and get a little silly in the craziness of the excitement . . . get twitterpated about something or someone in your life!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Working so much is interferring with my life!
I have never given much thought about winning the lottery . . one, I think I would have to play to win and second, anyone who knows me knows I have rotten luck! But working so much lately has me fantasizing about what I would do if I didn't have to work, would I be a happier person?
I just finished an article on "10 Things Scientists Say Can Make you Happy"
1) Savor Everyday Moments . . you know "smell the roses" or smell the chocolate whatever works for you
2) Avoid Comparisons . . . Keeping up with the Joneses . . or the Mike & Kelly's of the world . . . . lol
3) Put Money low on the list . . which I find easy when you don't have it
4) Have meaningful goals . . "happiness lies at the intersection between pleasure & meaning"
5) Take initiative at work . . . take a risk . . (like using the bathroom after a co-worker who's been in there for 15 minutes)
6) Make Friends, Treasure Family . . like to think I do this one . . but always room for improvement.
7) Smile even when you don't feel like it . . mission accomplished . . I do it to irritate people
8) Say thank you like you mean it . . . this is one of my favorite! thank - you, thank all of you!
9) Get out and exercise . . . working on this one daily . . makes you feel so good and who doesn't love to sweat!
10) Give it away, Give it away now . . . money, time, helping a neighbor, donating goods . . also makes you feel good! I really am working on this one . . I have tons that could go.
If I had more free time on my hands I could work on the list of 10 things . . but wait I am happy . . . so could these make me happier? So my goal the next two months is to incorporate these 10 things into my life - I believe that I do most of them anyway. . . but I'm adding a few more of my own.
11) Make sure I thank God each day for all of my blessing . . .especially the little ones that I often overlook
12) Don't get out of bed without stretching . . toes pointed and hands over your head . . not a sight for the weak at heart!
13) Sing out loud in the car . . OK try to look like your talking on your cell phone if it makes you feel better . . . like I've done that one
14) Take a deep breath of fresh air . . . fill up your lungs . . but don't swallow any bugs
15) Try to find time to look up to the heavens at the clouds or stars depending on the time of the day . . make sure you stand still for this one . . you know dog poo and all
You know if I ever do win the lottery I would just give most of it away . . . maybe having lots of money is over rated . . .
I just finished an article on "10 Things Scientists Say Can Make you Happy"
1) Savor Everyday Moments . . you know "smell the roses" or smell the chocolate whatever works for you
2) Avoid Comparisons . . . Keeping up with the Joneses . . or the Mike & Kelly's of the world . . . . lol
3) Put Money low on the list . . which I find easy when you don't have it
4) Have meaningful goals . . "happiness lies at the intersection between pleasure & meaning"
5) Take initiative at work . . . take a risk . . (like using the bathroom after a co-worker who's been in there for 15 minutes)
6) Make Friends, Treasure Family . . like to think I do this one . . but always room for improvement.
7) Smile even when you don't feel like it . . mission accomplished . . I do it to irritate people
8) Say thank you like you mean it . . . this is one of my favorite! thank - you, thank all of you!
9) Get out and exercise . . . working on this one daily . . makes you feel so good and who doesn't love to sweat!
10) Give it away, Give it away now . . . money, time, helping a neighbor, donating goods . . also makes you feel good! I really am working on this one . . I have tons that could go.
If I had more free time on my hands I could work on the list of 10 things . . but wait I am happy . . . so could these make me happier? So my goal the next two months is to incorporate these 10 things into my life - I believe that I do most of them anyway. . . but I'm adding a few more of my own.
11) Make sure I thank God each day for all of my blessing . . .especially the little ones that I often overlook
12) Don't get out of bed without stretching . . toes pointed and hands over your head . . not a sight for the weak at heart!
13) Sing out loud in the car . . OK try to look like your talking on your cell phone if it makes you feel better . . . like I've done that one
14) Take a deep breath of fresh air . . . fill up your lungs . . but don't swallow any bugs
15) Try to find time to look up to the heavens at the clouds or stars depending on the time of the day . . make sure you stand still for this one . . you know dog poo and all
You know if I ever do win the lottery I would just give most of it away . . . maybe having lots of money is over rated . . .
Friday, April 10, 2009
The cost of getting healthy!
I have made a commitment to myself that 2009 is the year I will finish the journey I started in January 2006 - have my skin removal surgery and get back to working out at least 30 minutes a day 6 days a week. One of the goals that I set for myself is to find 5k races in Mid-Michigan and walk one each month, March - October 2009.
So I've been walking my dog as often as my work schedule will allow to get some training in and I thought the shoes I had gotten would be great for my new venture . . . I was wrong! So on my sisters advice, thanks Kel, I went to Runners. Don't go there thinking you will get a pair of shoes for 19.95 . . . 150.00 later I had 3 new pair of socks and a great pair of walking shoes.
Saturday morning my friend, Pam and I headed out to walk a 5k in Flushing. Although the sun was shining it was rather chilly but once we got going it warmed up. This is the first time I have walked a race alone (at my own pace) - it was a great opportunity to set a time to base future races on. With my I-Pod ready to roll we headed out, Pam set out on her pace and was off on her own and me at my pace . . . dam short legs! Having my I-Pod with all my favorite songs . . . ZZ Topp . . . Lynard Skinnard (? on spelling) and of course . . . the best of Disco . . a little Cyndi Lauper . . "Girls just Wanta have Fun" I was off! Just when I didn't think I had it in my to go another step farther . . . "We are Family" starts blaring on my I-Pod . . . yes I did have all my sisters with me . . Jessie, Kelly, Lee, Margie, Auntie Kay, Donna, Jenny, Bonnie and Annette were all there in my head telling me I could do it, keep going, don't give up . . and there it was the beautiful line on the payment that said I was in the last mile and than as "Family Tradition with my man Hank" started . . . there was the finish line . . . I was almost there.
I completed in 51.40 . . . I was thinking an hour maybe an hour and 10 minutes . . (you have to remember that I'm just starting out.) I was so very proud of myself (I did however pull a mussel in my upper leg which I'm nursing here at work with a heating pad) . . . but all in all I'm feeling pretty good about my accomplishment. I'm looking forward to next month when I will walk another local race.
In June, Pam and I will be heading to Mackinaw Island for a 10k race . . . the thought of walking 6 miles has me a little freaked out but she says it's just like walking around Cedar Point . . . I forgot to tell her . . . I hate Cedar Point . . lol
So I've been walking my dog as often as my work schedule will allow to get some training in and I thought the shoes I had gotten would be great for my new venture . . . I was wrong! So on my sisters advice, thanks Kel, I went to Runners. Don't go there thinking you will get a pair of shoes for 19.95 . . . 150.00 later I had 3 new pair of socks and a great pair of walking shoes.
Saturday morning my friend, Pam and I headed out to walk a 5k in Flushing. Although the sun was shining it was rather chilly but once we got going it warmed up. This is the first time I have walked a race alone (at my own pace) - it was a great opportunity to set a time to base future races on. With my I-Pod ready to roll we headed out, Pam set out on her pace and was off on her own and me at my pace . . . dam short legs! Having my I-Pod with all my favorite songs . . . ZZ Topp . . . Lynard Skinnard (? on spelling) and of course . . . the best of Disco . . a little Cyndi Lauper . . "Girls just Wanta have Fun" I was off! Just when I didn't think I had it in my to go another step farther . . . "We are Family" starts blaring on my I-Pod . . . yes I did have all my sisters with me . . Jessie, Kelly, Lee, Margie, Auntie Kay, Donna, Jenny, Bonnie and Annette were all there in my head telling me I could do it, keep going, don't give up . . and there it was the beautiful line on the payment that said I was in the last mile and than as "Family Tradition with my man Hank" started . . . there was the finish line . . . I was almost there.
I completed in 51.40 . . . I was thinking an hour maybe an hour and 10 minutes . . (you have to remember that I'm just starting out.) I was so very proud of myself (I did however pull a mussel in my upper leg which I'm nursing here at work with a heating pad) . . . but all in all I'm feeling pretty good about my accomplishment. I'm looking forward to next month when I will walk another local race.
In June, Pam and I will be heading to Mackinaw Island for a 10k race . . . the thought of walking 6 miles has me a little freaked out but she says it's just like walking around Cedar Point . . . I forgot to tell her . . . I hate Cedar Point . . lol
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Am I ready for cyber life?
I work such crazy hours and thankfully I can access a few things on the Internet here at work like blogs, email, my favorite site "obesityhelp". I can't access "facebook" or "myspace" and lately I have been getting tons of activity . . . OK not tons but more activity than I thought. I heard from Lauria, she is the daughter of the doctor my kids had while they were growing up, she sent a note wanting first to know how old they are and then what they were up to. I heard from a few high school friends who had nice comments to say about my picture. It's where I can find my favorite cousin, Kitty and hear from an old co-worker. At 51 have a "facebook" a "myspace" who'd figure! Kevin set up one and Jessie set up the other. It took me days to figure out how to change the picture and someday I want to add photos of my children and grand angel but haven't had the time . . as it takes me forever.
So I just feel like I'm from the old school where we call each other, run into each other in the store or the gas station. Don't get me wrong it's nice to see all my daughter's adventures in her blog and reconnect with old friends but I don't know how well I am at this cyber life . . .
I guess I am that old dog who does not want to learn new tricks!
So I just feel like I'm from the old school where we call each other, run into each other in the store or the gas station. Don't get me wrong it's nice to see all my daughter's adventures in her blog and reconnect with old friends but I don't know how well I am at this cyber life . . .
I guess I am that old dog who does not want to learn new tricks!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Something to Share
For those of you who have never had the privilege of reading Maya Angelou's poem about being a Christian - please take the time to read it and then read it again. It is wonderful! I have been searching for this for the last year and in less than a minute my beautiful daughter had it to me. I wanted to share this because the words ring so true and with Easter Sunday approaching remembering how He gave his life for our sins I just wanted to share her words.
I hope you enjoy this as much as I do.
Christians
By Maya Angelou
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'.
I'm whispering "I was lost,
Now I'm found and forgiven."
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak
And need His strength to carry on.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
And need God to clean my mess.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
But, God believes I am worth it.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon His name.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner
Who received God's good grace, somehow.
Christians do not think they are perfect or better than others.
They know they are not.
I hope you enjoy this as much as I do.
Christians
By Maya Angelou
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'.
I'm whispering "I was lost,
Now I'm found and forgiven."
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak
And need His strength to carry on.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
And need God to clean my mess.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
But, God believes I am worth it.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon His name.
When I say... "I am a Christian"
I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner
Who received God's good grace, somehow.
Christians do not think they are perfect or better than others.
They know they are not.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Not my usual Saturday Evening
Last night, Saturday, I found myself home alone . . weird because I usually work weekends and second because Kevin is usually here when I'm home . . but anyhow . . . I watched the Sex and The City Movie. If you didn't follow the show I don't know how much you would relate but to me it's about friendship and of course who's having sex . . . well I'm not but that's another blog . . sorry daughter!
At times I found myself crying uncontrollably and glad I wasn't in a theater and then I was laughing so hard that it hurt.
After the movie was over I started thinking about my friends (including you Little One) I have such wonderful friends/sisters. I can count on them for anything and probably have! The bond between the four women in the movie is so deep and I have that . . I'm so blessed. Of course I only tell the intimate details of my life to a few of my friends but all are just as important . . of course there is always that one friend (Donna) who gets to here it all . . .the good, bad and ugly . . . hopefully she can sleep through the night. . . lol!
Not having a man in my life I depend on my friends to catch me when I start to fall or when I feel I'm going insane . . it happens!
SO thank you for allowing me to vent/act crazy . . OK can you really tell the difference from my normal behavior . . come on lie to me!
Thank you all for being my friends/sisters, confidants, sounding board, big shoulder for me to cry on . . and most for believing in me and loving me!
At times I found myself crying uncontrollably and glad I wasn't in a theater and then I was laughing so hard that it hurt.
After the movie was over I started thinking about my friends (including you Little One) I have such wonderful friends/sisters. I can count on them for anything and probably have! The bond between the four women in the movie is so deep and I have that . . I'm so blessed. Of course I only tell the intimate details of my life to a few of my friends but all are just as important . . of course there is always that one friend (Donna) who gets to here it all . . .the good, bad and ugly . . . hopefully she can sleep through the night. . . lol!
Not having a man in my life I depend on my friends to catch me when I start to fall or when I feel I'm going insane . . it happens!
SO thank you for allowing me to vent/act crazy . . OK can you really tell the difference from my normal behavior . . come on lie to me!
Thank you all for being my friends/sisters, confidants, sounding board, big shoulder for me to cry on . . and most for believing in me and loving me!
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