SO! This blogging everyday thing is going great!
I am not sure where your computer is, but mine is in our kitchen. As I currently type this I am being attacked by my children's bouncy balls. Apparently the kitchen is the only place where they can reach the balls bouncing potential.
I thought that I would be able to plop in front of the computer at least once a day to account for something special that may have happened. If you recall, one of my goals this year is to REMEMBER what went on. This has proved to be more of a challenge then not.
In addition to blogging I also want to quit smoking, shed some pounds, read more, watch less TV, yell less, laugh more and a few other choice goals. So far I am slowly working my way down the list.
And I do mean S L O W L Y.....
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Already Missed a Day
Well the goal was to say something everyday and well, not going to happen.
Aiden and I took Annabelle to get a haircut this afternoon. She had been growing it out for quite some time. Her bangs were down by her chin and the rest was say another 6 inches. My little 7 year old was looking more like a 10 year old... Needless to say I was thrilled to take her. She had finally come to the conclusion that she detests brushing her hair and I know that I could not stand to argue with her over it.
Because her mother (me) is so quick to change her own hair (for those that know me this is so true) it was quite easy for her to walk in there and say "chop it off!"
It will grow back but for now she is just my adorable little girl.
Aiden and I took Annabelle to get a haircut this afternoon. She had been growing it out for quite some time. Her bangs were down by her chin and the rest was say another 6 inches. My little 7 year old was looking more like a 10 year old... Needless to say I was thrilled to take her. She had finally come to the conclusion that she detests brushing her hair and I know that I could not stand to argue with her over it.
Because her mother (me) is so quick to change her own hair (for those that know me this is so true) it was quite easy for her to walk in there and say "chop it off!"
It will grow back but for now she is just my adorable little girl.
Monday, January 5, 2009
What matters is Relationship...
So yesterday I saw a friend that I had not seen in months. The last time I saw her we had a falling out of sorts. Yah - it got ugly. Words were said and feelings were hurt. I thought for a time that I never knew this person at all. I was defensive. I was hurt. I was angry.
Then after was a very short time, I was sorry. I was angry this time at myself.
I can not tell you how many friendships over the course of my 34 year life I have seen destroyed over what now seems like meaningless things. We are so quick to anger, judge, be rude and nasty. Even if we are sorry about it later our pride can get in the way and that relationship is over even if we wanted to change things.
I let God into my life 8 years ago. He has been working on me for so long and I am stubborn. This time I admitted that I was wrong. I asked for forgiveness. I said that I was so sorry. I said that I was wrong for what I had said. I admitted my actions were ugly. I did all the things that most of us hate to do.
And I would do it all over again to save what is really important. Relationship.
Last night I got the best most wonderful hug from someone that I so loved.
Then after was a very short time, I was sorry. I was angry this time at myself.
I can not tell you how many friendships over the course of my 34 year life I have seen destroyed over what now seems like meaningless things. We are so quick to anger, judge, be rude and nasty. Even if we are sorry about it later our pride can get in the way and that relationship is over even if we wanted to change things.
I let God into my life 8 years ago. He has been working on me for so long and I am stubborn. This time I admitted that I was wrong. I asked for forgiveness. I said that I was so sorry. I said that I was wrong for what I had said. I admitted my actions were ugly. I did all the things that most of us hate to do.
And I would do it all over again to save what is really important. Relationship.
Last night I got the best most wonderful hug from someone that I so loved.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Putting the kids to bed....
When I became a mom, I never gave much thought to how I would put the kids to bed. I think that if it were possible to go back in time and have a "do-over", I think that I may have done things differently. I know that I can change things now, and I am, but oh to know what I know now back then.
First I would have stuck to my guns and when I said it's bed-time, to have meant it. I am such a push-over to tears and cries and "will you lay down with me" and "I am scared".....
Second, the kids would have NEVER had a TV placed into their rooms. Now that was a BAD idea. I meant it for good, like when they were sick or something. What turned out as a once and a while turned into every night!!! (I have just removed the TVs and we are still in the "detox" period)
I would like to think that having done the mom thing for 7 years now, that I would have a clue...
Not so much...
First I would have stuck to my guns and when I said it's bed-time, to have meant it. I am such a push-over to tears and cries and "will you lay down with me" and "I am scared".....
Second, the kids would have NEVER had a TV placed into their rooms. Now that was a BAD idea. I meant it for good, like when they were sick or something. What turned out as a once and a while turned into every night!!! (I have just removed the TVs and we are still in the "detox" period)
I would like to think that having done the mom thing for 7 years now, that I would have a clue...
Not so much...
Having never "blogged" before...
I am not sure as how to start....
Today is January 3rd 2009. I find that each year just goes by faster and faster. Same number of hours and days and weeks and months but it always seems to be less and less.
I have decided this year that I am going to "blog". This is going to be my account for the year. I am tired of hitting December 31st and not being able to remember what the heck happened.
Maybe it is just that I have a bad memory - but I think it is because I am just not paying attention.
This is going to be me.... paying attention.
Today is January 3rd 2009. I find that each year just goes by faster and faster. Same number of hours and days and weeks and months but it always seems to be less and less.
I have decided this year that I am going to "blog". This is going to be my account for the year. I am tired of hitting December 31st and not being able to remember what the heck happened.
Maybe it is just that I have a bad memory - but I think it is because I am just not paying attention.
This is going to be me.... paying attention.
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