I bet you thought I forgot, huh?
Jesus Take the Wheel, Carrie Underwood
A song near & dear to my heart right now...
Monday, June 30
Tuesday, June 24
Life Lessons, Part Deux
Lessons in Life, By Regina Brett
To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons
life taught me. It is the most requested column I 've
ever written.
My odometer rolls over to 50 this week, so here's an update:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all
about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying.
17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.
18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write. *I think this is actually a
Stephen King quote...yuck!*
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you
and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it
for a special occasion.Today is special.
22. Overprepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this
matter?"
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone, everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything.. Give time, time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in
touch.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't
do.
35. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.
38. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours
back.
41. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
42. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
45. The best is yet to come.
46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
48. If you don't ask, you don't get.
49. Yield.
50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
"May the Lord's face radiate with joy because of you"
To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons
life taught me. It is the most requested column I 've
ever written.
My odometer rolls over to 50 this week, so here's an update:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all
about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying.
17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.
18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write. *I think this is actually a
Stephen King quote...yuck!*
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you
and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it
for a special occasion.Today is special.
22. Overprepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this
matter?"
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone, everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything.. Give time, time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in
touch.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't
do.
35. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.
38. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours
back.
41. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
42. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
45. The best is yet to come.
46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
48. If you don't ask, you don't get.
49. Yield.
50. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
"May the Lord's face radiate with joy because of you"
Monday, June 23
Sunday, June 22
Life lessons....
suck. Period.
Sigh...there's nothing worse that waiting. Well, maybe nothing except "not knowing". I understand the concept of Faith but the practice of, well....I am far from a master of it obviously. I want what I want when I want it, dang it! Thats just who I am though, so try not to fault me too much for it. I'm not the sort sit around waiting for things to fall into my lap. If I want something...I go out and make it happen (well, besides losing 40lbs, lol). So, being in the position where that's not exactly doable, where everything is out of my control...it's frustrating to say the least. In fact, I might say its downright maddening. I reckon there is a valuable life leasson to be lived and learned here, but between you and me....I can really do without all that. But what's a control-freak such as myself to do? If you got the answer to that I'd sure love to hear it. Until then, I'm just gonna do my best to keep on keepin on (although I worry thats much more easily said than done).
Sigh...there's nothing worse that waiting. Well, maybe nothing except "not knowing". I understand the concept of Faith but the practice of, well....I am far from a master of it obviously. I want what I want when I want it, dang it! Thats just who I am though, so try not to fault me too much for it. I'm not the sort sit around waiting for things to fall into my lap. If I want something...I go out and make it happen (well, besides losing 40lbs, lol). So, being in the position where that's not exactly doable, where everything is out of my control...it's frustrating to say the least. In fact, I might say its downright maddening. I reckon there is a valuable life leasson to be lived and learned here, but between you and me....I can really do without all that. But what's a control-freak such as myself to do? If you got the answer to that I'd sure love to hear it. Until then, I'm just gonna do my best to keep on keepin on (although I worry thats much more easily said than done).
Thursday, June 19
Thoughtful Thursday
Just some food for thought....so dig in!
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No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
~Aesop
The saddest moment in a person's life comes but once.
~Unknown
In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: It Goes On.
~Robert Frost
Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.
~John Wooden
We are what we repeatedly do.
~Aristotle
Hmmm.
Dare I ask....then what does that make me?
Or better yet, what does that make you?
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No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
~Aesop
The saddest moment in a person's life comes but once.
~Unknown
In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: It Goes On.
~Robert Frost
Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.
~John Wooden
We are what we repeatedly do.
~Aristotle
Hmmm.
Dare I ask....then what does that make me?
Or better yet, what does that make you?
Wednesday, June 18
Ho-Hum...
Not sure what to write about today. I'm tired...
At least it is Hump Day right?
Any digi-scrappers out there?
If so, then you gotta be sure to check out Little Dreamer Designs
Every Wed they have one or two awesome kits on sale for only a buck! Ya can't beat that!! I sure do look forward to Weds though. I love this site....so totally my kind of style.
OK....have a Happy Wednsday!
At least it is Hump Day right?
Any digi-scrappers out there?
If so, then you gotta be sure to check out Little Dreamer Designs
Every Wed they have one or two awesome kits on sale for only a buck! Ya can't beat that!! I sure do look forward to Weds though. I love this site....so totally my kind of style.
OK....have a Happy Wednsday!
Tuesday, June 17
Moments like this...
Last night right before bed, we were going through our usual routine. We give hugs and kisses and then it's lights out. Well Wyatt had already given me my hug and I went to get my kisses and he grabbed me and said "More hug Momma". Wow, am I blessed or what? Probably more than I can ever fathom.
I so wish I could bottle that feeling up and save it forever for I know these days are numbered. Oh and it would also be nice for those moments when he makes me want to rip out my ovaries so I there won't be any more, lol.
So my wish for you all today is to have a slice of sweetness...it makes it all so worth it.
I so wish I could bottle that feeling up and save it forever for I know these days are numbered. Oh and it would also be nice for those moments when he makes me want to rip out my ovaries so I there won't be any more, lol.
So my wish for you all today is to have a slice of sweetness...it makes it all so worth it.
Monday, June 16
Sunday, June 15
Father's Day 2008
Hope you all had a peaceful, relaxing day.
Wyatt and I ran out and got Daddy his favorite breakfast....sausage burritos and coffee from McDonald's, lol. We also stopped and got him a fresh baked bear claw from Panera Bread as an extra treat.
Then we all got dressed and went to the Shedd Aquarium in downtown Chicago. I was hoping it would be a little less crowded for Father's Day, but alas....we were very wrong, lol. Wyatt was not as fascinated as he was when we went to the zoo, but it was a good time. He can now say he found Nemo, HA!
Here's a peek, more at www.dropshots.com/misslady8ug
I didn't take too many though and still need to get the rest uploaded.
Wyatt and I ran out and got Daddy his favorite breakfast....sausage burritos and coffee from McDonald's, lol. We also stopped and got him a fresh baked bear claw from Panera Bread as an extra treat.
Then we all got dressed and went to the Shedd Aquarium in downtown Chicago. I was hoping it would be a little less crowded for Father's Day, but alas....we were very wrong, lol. Wyatt was not as fascinated as he was when we went to the zoo, but it was a good time. He can now say he found Nemo, HA!
Here's a peek, more at www.dropshots.com/misslady8ug
I didn't take too many though and still need to get the rest uploaded.
Thursday, June 12
Is it Friday yet??
Gosh, what a week. Wy-Guy has been sick all week and as much as I wish the world would just stop for a few days so we could comfort him back to health, it just never seems to happen that way. In fact, Murphy and his reliable Law see to it that opposite happens....the proverbial poo really hits the fan! I know you've all been there too, so I will leave it at that. I am just ready for the weekend. I want lay around in my pjs and watch hours of Playhouse Disney with my son. OK....maybe I don't but that actually sounds kind of lovely compared to the past few days.
As for other happenings, still no luck selling our house. Not one single showing. We had an open house and realtor tour and we got stood up. Sigh. Anyone looking to buy a tiny, over-priced townhouse in the middle of a corn field in rural Illinois?
Yeah....I didn't think so.
Ok, well before I go, here's a little treat for reading this far. See you tomorrow....maybe.
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As for other happenings, still no luck selling our house. Not one single showing. We had an open house and realtor tour and we got stood up. Sigh. Anyone looking to buy a tiny, over-priced townhouse in the middle of a corn field in rural Illinois?
Yeah....I didn't think so.
Ok, well before I go, here's a little treat for reading this far. See you tomorrow....maybe.
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Thursday, June 5
Buzz.....buzzz.....buzzzzzzzz
Sorry I've been slacking, been a buzzzzzy bee lately. We have put our house on the market and it is quite the task keeping the house extra clean and presentable in case we have a showing. Well, no showings yet, but hopefully soon. As it goes, the housing market is not in our favor right now, but we're praying for a miracle....cuz afterall, I do believe they happen. This is definitely going to either be a trial of my patience or a testament to my lack thereof. The waiting is the hardest part. Pretty much the only thing keeping us from being able to move back to Texas is this house...so the sooner we can sell it, the better!!
Other than that, my good online friend Lori had a beautiful baby boy yesterday!! Colby Patrick was welcomed at 9:06 AM and weighed in at 8lbs 2oz, and 21 inches. You can check out her new little bundle on her blog www.teacherturnedmommy.blogspot.com.
Congrats, congrats, congrats! Seems like there are babies popping out all over the place these days. I think I'm gonna stick to bottled water....
Happy Thursday....make it a good one!
Other than that, my good online friend Lori had a beautiful baby boy yesterday!! Colby Patrick was welcomed at 9:06 AM and weighed in at 8lbs 2oz, and 21 inches. You can check out her new little bundle on her blog www.teacherturnedmommy.blogspot.com.
Congrats, congrats, congrats! Seems like there are babies popping out all over the place these days. I think I'm gonna stick to bottled water....
Happy Thursday....make it a good one!
Monday, June 2
Sunday, June 1
Proud Momma!!
Just a video of Wy-Guy going thru some flashcards this morning. It's kinda bittersweet. I am so proud he is learning and growing, but then I realize he is more my little boy these days than my little baby.
:Sigh:
:Sigh:
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