Friday, July 17, 2009
My Sparkle
So something must be done. And I am going to start today. I have been sitting at Starbucks, planning what I can do and I think I am ready. 1, 2, 3, JUMP!
My Sparkle
So something must be done. And I am going to start today. I have been sitting at Starbucks, planning what I can do and I think I am ready. 1, 2, 3, JUMP!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
The Hair Salon
Does anyone else love to go to the salon so they can listen to others conversations? So far I have heard someone debate whether her hair is too curly, if someone will be able to "manage" her style, and where everyone is going on vacay. Not thrilling by any means, but for some reason people tend to drop all of their pretenses when they walk in the door of a hair salon. For the type of person who loves to sit and observe it is a goldmine. Currently I am sitting in the processing room, processing.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Guilty
Does anyone else ever guilty? I feel guilty about spending 5 extra minutes at school so I have time to myself. I feel guilty about not keeping the house as clean as I should. I feel guilty that I bought all of the kids clothes at the used kids store instead of the mall (all name brands...).
As women are we programed to feel guilty all of the time? Is there a way to stop the insanity? I have been trying very hard to let go, but its not easy. If anyone else is struggling please know that you aren't alone. I am slowly fluttering - for those of you wondering what I am talking about check out www.flylady.net. I am so inspired but still so bogged down with my guilt.
As women are we programed to feel guilty all of the time? Is there a way to stop the insanity? I have been trying very hard to let go, but its not easy. If anyone else is struggling please know that you aren't alone. I am slowly fluttering - for those of you wondering what I am talking about check out www.flylady.net. I am so inspired but still so bogged down with my guilt.
Friday, May 1, 2009
No Sleep
Kate didn't go to sleep until after 11:15 last night. Not sure why, but she was WIDE awake! I tried rocking her, singing to her, stroking her hair. Finally I tried giving her some milk, in the pitch dark and she became very sleepy. I laid her in bed and she finally closed her eyes.
It is so hard to tell when they are little what is preventing them from sleeping, or eating, or anything for that matter. She has becoming increasingly frustrated with not being able to speak like her big brother. She stomps her foot, points her little fingers and screams until she gets what she wants.
I keep looking at her wondering where my baby has gone. She is starting to lose her baby fat and it seems as though she grew taller overnight. Although I am tired today, I wouldn't trade her not sleeping for anything. Its those nights that I get to hold onto my baby for a little longer.
It is so hard to tell when they are little what is preventing them from sleeping, or eating, or anything for that matter. She has becoming increasingly frustrated with not being able to speak like her big brother. She stomps her foot, points her little fingers and screams until she gets what she wants.
I keep looking at her wondering where my baby has gone. She is starting to lose her baby fat and it seems as though she grew taller overnight. Although I am tired today, I wouldn't trade her not sleeping for anything. Its those nights that I get to hold onto my baby for a little longer.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Halloween 2008, Or CANDY, CANDY CANDY!
So to sum up Halloween I will quote Will. "When is Halloween again? Is it tomorrow?" This was asked on Saturday, November 1st, right after he woke up.
To say that Halloween was a success would be putting it mildly. On Thursday we went to Ursuline's Halloween Carnival. We had such a great time. And I feel SO old! Anna came and brought Camden for a little mommy/oldest child bonding time. The Will and Camden shared a cupcake - actually just icing and got LOTS of candy from the girls.
On Friday we went trick-o-treating in my parents neighborhood. I thought Will would want to maybe go to a handful of houses, get tired and want to go home. Unfortunately not so much.
We started off slow. He was a little afraid to talk, say thank you... All the things we had been practicing for months. Suddenly he had a light bulb moment and the running started. Yes I did say RUNNING! Will RAN from house to house, screaming "trick-o-treat" before he was on the porch. He would shove his little hand in the bowl or basket (if around), grab as much as he could hold, and take off with a "THANK YOU" tossed over his shoulder.
And of course Kate couldn't get enough of her favorite person's antics. On a normal day Will running around is enough to evoke peals of laughter from her. But on Halloween, with Will in his Super Why costume it was almost too much. She stood for most of her stroller ride, clapping her hands and screeching what has to be Will's name in baby talk.
When we finally talked Will into going home - which was very hard to do - he wanted to canvas the entire neighborhood, we headed home. Will ran into the family room and dumped his candy out on the floor. We cuddled up on the floor, watched "Its the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" and ate candy till out teeth hurt.
We are already counting the days until next Halloween!
To say that Halloween was a success would be putting it mildly. On Thursday we went to Ursuline's Halloween Carnival. We had such a great time. And I feel SO old! Anna came and brought Camden for a little mommy/oldest child bonding time. The Will and Camden shared a cupcake - actually just icing and got LOTS of candy from the girls.
On Friday we went trick-o-treating in my parents neighborhood. I thought Will would want to maybe go to a handful of houses, get tired and want to go home. Unfortunately not so much.
We started off slow. He was a little afraid to talk, say thank you... All the things we had been practicing for months. Suddenly he had a light bulb moment and the running started. Yes I did say RUNNING! Will RAN from house to house, screaming "trick-o-treat" before he was on the porch. He would shove his little hand in the bowl or basket (if around), grab as much as he could hold, and take off with a "THANK YOU" tossed over his shoulder.
And of course Kate couldn't get enough of her favorite person's antics. On a normal day Will running around is enough to evoke peals of laughter from her. But on Halloween, with Will in his Super Why costume it was almost too much. She stood for most of her stroller ride, clapping her hands and screeching what has to be Will's name in baby talk.
When we finally talked Will into going home - which was very hard to do - he wanted to canvas the entire neighborhood, we headed home. Will ran into the family room and dumped his candy out on the floor. We cuddled up on the floor, watched "Its the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" and ate candy till out teeth hurt.
We are already counting the days until next Halloween!
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