Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Good to be home
It is so good coming home.
It is fun to be away and be with family and friends, but there is that "homebody" inside that relies on the daily schedule that home brings. I am glad to be home. For whatever little time we have left here, in this home.
It is interesting how a home can turn into "not a home" in a matter of 4 days.
Without the presence of kids (ie: clutter) and meals (ie: yummy smells) and only a dog and a husband/father, the home became a house. Just a structure to withhold the elements. It seemed to "stink" of nothing! The bedrooms were immaculate and the game room spic and span. The flowers I lovingly cut and placed into the vases in the kitchen and bathroom, were wilting and dying all over the place!
It is fun to be away and be with family and friends, but there is that "homebody" inside that relies on the daily schedule that home brings. I am glad to be home. For whatever little time we have left here, in this home.
It is interesting how a home can turn into "not a home" in a matter of 4 days.
Without the presence of kids (ie: clutter) and meals (ie: yummy smells) and only a dog and a husband/father, the home became a house. Just a structure to withhold the elements. It seemed to "stink" of nothing! The bedrooms were immaculate and the game room spic and span. The flowers I lovingly cut and placed into the vases in the kitchen and bathroom, were wilting and dying all over the place!
Thursday, May 22, 2008
music
If anyone can tell me who the artist is singing on the "my photographer" link, I will love you forever! When you get to the website, you have to click on enter website, and then the music just plays. I always open the website and then minimize it so that I can listen to the music, it is so real.
Loving Sonic drinks (half price from 2-4, so you can get the gi-normous size!), what a fun treat to get me through the hot Mississippi days.
Next week's schedule is tough:
I have C's parents coming into town, my sister and her 3 boys are coming also. My daughter's BIGGEST soccer tourney in her 11 yr old life starts next Friday.
Let's just focus on Friday.
It is my 16th wedding anniversary
It is Kennedy's 12th birthday
AND I am catering a wedding at 7:30 pm for 200 people.
I will post some pictures of the delicious foods we will be preparing (I am forcing my sister to help me)
Loving Sonic drinks (half price from 2-4, so you can get the gi-normous size!), what a fun treat to get me through the hot Mississippi days.
Next week's schedule is tough:
I have C's parents coming into town, my sister and her 3 boys are coming also. My daughter's BIGGEST soccer tourney in her 11 yr old life starts next Friday.
Let's just focus on Friday.
It is my 16th wedding anniversary
It is Kennedy's 12th birthday
AND I am catering a wedding at 7:30 pm for 200 people.
I will post some pictures of the delicious foods we will be preparing (I am forcing my sister to help me)
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
sUMMER bREAK?
I refuse to think that just because we are moving I cannot have a summer break! For me summer is...
fun times with the kids
working out (insanely) everyday
eating fresh fruits and vegies/ and grilling all meats!
reading and reading and reading
trying new recipes
traveling to visit all our friends and family
having visitors at our house
So today I have already worked out (boot camp/ab class/yoga
And I will begin a new book...
I have chicken set out to grill later and a trip to the local produce stand will provide vegies and fruits to finish things off!
fun times with the kids
working out (insanely) everyday
eating fresh fruits and vegies/ and grilling all meats!
reading and reading and reading
trying new recipes
traveling to visit all our friends and family
having visitors at our house
So today I have already worked out (boot camp/ab class/yoga
And I will begin a new book...
I have chicken set out to grill later and a trip to the local produce stand will provide vegies and fruits to finish things off!
Friday, May 16, 2008
Kids
It makes you feel that as a parent the most important thing you can do is love your kids,
hold them and tell them you love them because, until we get to heaven, all we can do is hold our palms over the wounds.
It is no coincidence that Jesus talks endlessly about love.
Free love.
Unconditional love.
Donald Miller
hold them and tell them you love them because, until we get to heaven, all we can do is hold our palms over the wounds.
It is no coincidence that Jesus talks endlessly about love.
Free love.
Unconditional love.
Donald Miller
Thursday, May 15, 2008
BUSY BED LAST NIGHT!!
Unfortunately, not that kind of busy...
the kind where 3 kids are scared to death of the thunder storm and are all cramming into your (Queen size) bed, at various times throughout the night. Finally my husband gave up and went to Mac's bed. At least he got some sleep!
Also, who in the world called us at 2:05am??? Stop it.
the kind where 3 kids are scared to death of the thunder storm and are all cramming into your (Queen size) bed, at various times throughout the night. Finally my husband gave up and went to Mac's bed. At least he got some sleep!
Also, who in the world called us at 2:05am??? Stop it.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
House For Sale
Well, all is painted and now we wait.
Wait for a buyer.
Oh that and keep the house clean at all times.
Not letting 3 kids mess up said house.
Praise God only 5 more days left of school.
Do you need a new website? Check this out.
She is designing websites for people who have a business.
Which reminds me that I need a business...
Wait for a buyer.
Oh that and keep the house clean at all times.
Not letting 3 kids mess up said house.
Praise God only 5 more days left of school.
Do you need a new website? Check this out.
She is designing websites for people who have a business.
Which reminds me that I need a business...
Sunday, May 04, 2008
My Butt
My butt is big
and round like the letter C
and ten thousand lunges
have made it rounder
but not smaller
and that's just fine.
It's a space heater
for my side of the bed
it's my ambassador
to those who walk behind me
it's a border collie
that herds skinny women
away from the best deals
at clothing sales.
My butt is big
and that's just fine
and those who might scorn it
are invited to kiss it.
Just do it.
I had to re-post this because it couldn't be truer. The original post was in 2005. Oh how the problem has magnified!!!
My butt is big
and round like the letter C
and ten thousand lunges
have made it rounder
but not smaller
and that's just fine.
It's a space heater
for my side of the bed
it's my ambassador
to those who walk behind me
it's a border collie
that herds skinny women
away from the best deals
at clothing sales.
My butt is big
and that's just fine
and those who might scorn it
are invited to kiss it.
Just do it.
I had to re-post this because it couldn't be truer. The original post was in 2005. Oh how the problem has magnified!!!
Things I WILL miss
For someone who hasn't particularly enjoyed living in Mississippi, there are things I will miss.Truly though, only one of these things is here, and can't be taken with me (so to speak).
1. driving and knowing where I am going
2. seeing 10,000 people I know at Walmart on a Saturday morning
3. Mac has spent the last 2 nights at a friend's house. This will be the saddest/hardest part about moving. Making those friendships with strangers and then feeling "okay" about them spending the night there! It is like you have to really know the whole family. Each one has to pass the test and love my child and want to take care of my child. That requires me to be involved with that child and their parent to a certain degree. It is scary.
When we moved to Texas Kennedy was 5. She had never spent the night with anyone. We had moved in July and it was labor day weekend and our neighbor down the street asked if she could spend the night. They had 2 girls, both were older than Kennedy, but they really seemed to like her and play with her etc... So we said yes. Then at 4:30 AM they called and said Kennedy wanted to be picked up, and I was petrified thinking that something awful had happened to her and that was why she wanted to come home. Well, the next day she said "okay, I am ready to spend the whole night tonight" and she did. And it was fine and they became our very good friends and there were many spent nights between our houses. love
4. My church, Pinelake. I love everything about it. The last few times I have gone, I cannot even sit and listen without crying, knowing I will not be there much longer. It doesn't help that the preacher, his wife and kids are good friends with our whole family and we will all miss them very much.
1. driving and knowing where I am going
2. seeing 10,000 people I know at Walmart on a Saturday morning
3. Mac has spent the last 2 nights at a friend's house. This will be the saddest/hardest part about moving. Making those friendships with strangers and then feeling "okay" about them spending the night there! It is like you have to really know the whole family. Each one has to pass the test and love my child and want to take care of my child. That requires me to be involved with that child and their parent to a certain degree. It is scary.
When we moved to Texas Kennedy was 5. She had never spent the night with anyone. We had moved in July and it was labor day weekend and our neighbor down the street asked if she could spend the night. They had 2 girls, both were older than Kennedy, but they really seemed to like her and play with her etc... So we said yes. Then at 4:30 AM they called and said Kennedy wanted to be picked up, and I was petrified thinking that something awful had happened to her and that was why she wanted to come home. Well, the next day she said "okay, I am ready to spend the whole night tonight" and she did. And it was fine and they became our very good friends and there were many spent nights between our houses. love
4. My church, Pinelake. I love everything about it. The last few times I have gone, I cannot even sit and listen without crying, knowing I will not be there much longer. It doesn't help that the preacher, his wife and kids are good friends with our whole family and we will all miss them very much.
Saturday, May 03, 2008
Saturdays
Normally Saturdays are filled with soccer games soccer practice and soccer tournaments.
Today
NO SOCCER!
I feel bored.
I have been to Lowes (paint samples) Kroger (milk and donuts) Produce Market (fresh locally grown fruits and veggies, and I bought honey that was just made! FUN) and car wash (kids TRASH cars) where I dutifully picked out all the gum, dried hard candy and sticky skittles out of every nook and cranny in my expedition.
Speaking of, anyone want an expedition? I am always dying over the gas and I am idealistically thinking that my family could in fact travel 15 hours in a hybrid honda accord. I mean why not? what do we need a big, gassy truck for?
Oh yeah, and all of that done before 8:45am.
Because why oh why would you get up early on a Saturday with no soccer?
Paint color is important. The actual color says so much and I fret over exactly which color, which shade to use. But I have to say almost more important is the name of the paint color I am choosing. Today it is spun sugar. Now who wouldn't want a wall in their dining room painted spun sugar. OOO I LOVE it.
So instead of stalling, I shall get to painting...
Today
NO SOCCER!
I feel bored.
I have been to Lowes (paint samples) Kroger (milk and donuts) Produce Market (fresh locally grown fruits and veggies, and I bought honey that was just made! FUN) and car wash (kids TRASH cars) where I dutifully picked out all the gum, dried hard candy and sticky skittles out of every nook and cranny in my expedition.
Speaking of, anyone want an expedition? I am always dying over the gas and I am idealistically thinking that my family could in fact travel 15 hours in a hybrid honda accord. I mean why not? what do we need a big, gassy truck for?
Oh yeah, and all of that done before 8:45am.
Because why oh why would you get up early on a Saturday with no soccer?
Paint color is important. The actual color says so much and I fret over exactly which color, which shade to use. But I have to say almost more important is the name of the paint color I am choosing. Today it is spun sugar. Now who wouldn't want a wall in their dining room painted spun sugar. OOO I LOVE it.
So instead of stalling, I shall get to painting...
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Yea for friends
I am so happy and thankful for Kelly Trimble for updating my blog page. She did a GREAT job and now it is in my court to do an equally good job to keep things updated here. No pictures will be posted for awhile, as we are "camera-less" since last August when it was stolen in Orlando (thanks FLA) But that is good, when I really go back back back into the archives, I find that I never posted pictures and I really spent time talking. It was a journal of sorts and I am excited to have it again. Of course, I will post pictures, after I save up the cash needed for a new camera.
Super update coming right up...I have to make dinner for the 3 beautiful children living in this house. more later...
Super update coming right up...I have to make dinner for the 3 beautiful children living in this house. more later...
Monday, November 19, 2007
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Thursday
Special night, since Kennedy is home from camp (but Corey has another week).
I have decided to grill hamburgers and hot dogs..
woo whoo!!!
I have decided to grill hamburgers and hot dogs..
woo whoo!!!
funny
okay, I just had the following conversation...
Me "what is the strength of this lotion?"
Her "It says quad, that is 5 times the regular strength."
And then later:
Me"when was the last time I was here"
Her "well, it doesn't really say. Oh here, pacifically, you were here on Wednesday"
This was an adult.
YIKES.
Me "what is the strength of this lotion?"
Her "It says quad, that is 5 times the regular strength."
And then later:
Me"when was the last time I was here"
Her "well, it doesn't really say. Oh here, pacifically, you were here on Wednesday"
This was an adult.
YIKES.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
glimpse
I had a glimpse of what my life would be like sans Corey and Kennedy.
They have been at Ole Miss soccer camp so it is just me and Mac (7) and Emy (4). They are great kids, but they are only kids. Their conversation skills are limited, to say the least.
I have felt fine eating out lunch and dinner. No cooking.
I have also gained weight!
I have not gone to the gym, it seems like too much work.
I have fallen alseep on the couch at 8:00pm.
I am generally bored out of my mind.
oh yeah, and I haven't shaved my legs...what is the point?
They have been at Ole Miss soccer camp so it is just me and Mac (7) and Emy (4). They are great kids, but they are only kids. Their conversation skills are limited, to say the least.
I have felt fine eating out lunch and dinner. No cooking.
I have also gained weight!
I have not gone to the gym, it seems like too much work.
I have fallen alseep on the couch at 8:00pm.
I am generally bored out of my mind.
oh yeah, and I haven't shaved my legs...what is the point?
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