While I was posting my last blog, I heard my name , called, "Mom!" This kind of call can only mean ONE THING: BLOOD. So, I stopped what i was doing, and ran to see what was the matter. It was nothing serious, a scab had just let loose and there was blood oozing all over his foot. So I sat him up on the counter, washed off the blood and put a new Band-Aid. When the boy left, I stopped and looked and had to laugh: I have a box of 280 Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages. Its the big box, the kind you get at Sam's, and it's well used.
You see when it comes to my kids and their boo-boos, I do not skimp. I am prepared. Hopefully it will last the summer.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
17 Years
I never got a SHOUT OUT to my husband of 17 years.
Hoot!!!!
As of July 6, 2008, Scott and I have been married for 17 years! How can it be? I'm too young! Well, not really. I got married at 21, he was 23. For our parents, that was the age to do it, for our peers, a lot of people waited and today, it is almost unheard of.
I think about my marriage, and though its had its ups and downs. I can truly say I HAVE BEEN BLESSED!! Scott is the one for me: He is patient, he is kind, he is self-less, he has a dry sense of humor. He is artistic, he looks good in a tan. He likes to drive a nice car. He loves ME.
I love you, Scott, we've only just begun!
Hoot!!!!
As of July 6, 2008, Scott and I have been married for 17 years! How can it be? I'm too young! Well, not really. I got married at 21, he was 23. For our parents, that was the age to do it, for our peers, a lot of people waited and today, it is almost unheard of.
I think about my marriage, and though its had its ups and downs. I can truly say I HAVE BEEN BLESSED!! Scott is the one for me: He is patient, he is kind, he is self-less, he has a dry sense of humor. He is artistic, he looks good in a tan. He likes to drive a nice car. He loves ME.
I love you, Scott, we've only just begun!
Summer
Summer is a little daunting to me. It starts out exciting because we dont have to get up early for school, we can be more leisurely about life. But its never the way it seems to work out. Either we have so much scheduled, I drop lifeless at the end of the day, or we border on boredom and idleness. Why is it so hard to find a balance?
I get tired of being the "Cruise Director" of the home. Because everyone wants to have fun, but no one wants to work (me neither, but it's got to get done sometime).
I get tired of being the "Cruise Director" of the home. Because everyone wants to have fun, but no one wants to work (me neither, but it's got to get done sometime).
I get tired of being the referee.
I am tired of the boy who only wants to use the blue bowl or plate.
I want to be the mom who has it together, where the house is clean the kids are happy, and I'm happy. Today I am not happy, and I'll never really ever have it together, but I know God is my strength and tomorrow is a new day.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Laughter lifts the soul
My friend Jamie E, commented on my blog from yesterday and sent me a link to another mother's blog. I decided to check it out. As i scrolled down her page, i came to this link.
I laughed so hard i cried - which i needed so badly. Thank you Jamie.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-Bjmy-CbWw
enjoy!
I laughed so hard i cried - which i needed so badly. Thank you Jamie.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-Bjmy-CbWw
enjoy!
Sunday, July 6, 2008
A little black rain cloud...
I really considered whether or not I wanted to start a blog. I have enjoyed a friend's blogs and she is always so interesting to read and usually so positive about life, this is what inspired me to start my blog. BUT, I was afraid I couldn't things to write about that would be interesting or positive, or even that well written. But, alas, I decided to give it a go. I'm a mom, not a writer, so it takes some effort for me to write, so I don't always get to sit down and type.
Today I need to sit down and type.
It may not be that positive, happy or interesting. But in an effort to be REAL, I will blog today.
Sunny skies: It started out very nice, this Sunday. Today is our anniversary, Scott and I have been married for 17 years, if you can believe it. We decided at the last minute to attend church last night so we could sleep in this morning. It was a good call. I think I was the first one in the house to get up. I was able to do some reading, and have a little time alone with God. It had been a busy week, and I neglected my time with HIM, and it was a blessing to reconnect.
Still sunny (and hot!): Scott and I got a chance to have a nice quiet conversation on the deck in the gazebo, we played badminton with the kids, and even played a Scrabble with Aaron and Justen (the kind with real tiles, not online).
Not so sunny: Later, Justen had a friend over this afternoon, and they wanted to ride the 'new' pocket-bike that Justen just bought at a garage sale. With permission from his mom, Justen's friend, took a ride on the bike. The problem was that he had a little trouble and ran into a parked car. Everything turned out okay, but the stress of the situation overwhelmed me about 2 hours later, and I lost it.
I was angry at myself that I hadn't listened to my gut about not allowing others to ride the bike. I was angry that Scott wasn't out supervising the whole event. I was angry that in trying not to be the "overprotective mother," I neglected some basic rules of safety: "Listen to your instinct".
So, now my day is done, I now need to reflect on the great parts of the day. It was a wonderful day, with only one little black rain cloud.
Thank you, Lord, for your protection, for my faithful husband, and my beautiful boys.
Life is good, even if it is a little cloudy.
Today I need to sit down and type.
It may not be that positive, happy or interesting. But in an effort to be REAL, I will blog today.
Sunny skies: It started out very nice, this Sunday. Today is our anniversary, Scott and I have been married for 17 years, if you can believe it. We decided at the last minute to attend church last night so we could sleep in this morning. It was a good call. I think I was the first one in the house to get up. I was able to do some reading, and have a little time alone with God. It had been a busy week, and I neglected my time with HIM, and it was a blessing to reconnect.
Still sunny (and hot!): Scott and I got a chance to have a nice quiet conversation on the deck in the gazebo, we played badminton with the kids, and even played a Scrabble with Aaron and Justen (the kind with real tiles, not online).
Not so sunny: Later, Justen had a friend over this afternoon, and they wanted to ride the 'new' pocket-bike that Justen just bought at a garage sale. With permission from his mom, Justen's friend, took a ride on the bike. The problem was that he had a little trouble and ran into a parked car. Everything turned out okay, but the stress of the situation overwhelmed me about 2 hours later, and I lost it.
I was angry at myself that I hadn't listened to my gut about not allowing others to ride the bike. I was angry that Scott wasn't out supervising the whole event. I was angry that in trying not to be the "overprotective mother," I neglected some basic rules of safety: "Listen to your instinct".
So, now my day is done, I now need to reflect on the great parts of the day. It was a wonderful day, with only one little black rain cloud.
Thank you, Lord, for your protection, for my faithful husband, and my beautiful boys.
Life is good, even if it is a little cloudy.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
July, already?
Can't believe its July already. Some ways June seemed like a long month, in other ways, I can't believe its done.
Life is a balance for me. It's hard having a 15 and a 13 year old, along with having a 7 and 6 year old in the same family. The older guys dont want to do what the younger boys want to do. And the younger ones, usually CAN'T do what the bigger ones want to do.
I try not to get caught up in the the business of the summer and schedule every moment (I dont have the money for that, anyway). But again, there's a balance of being too busy and being idle.
Yesterday we had 9 kids out running in the backyard with the blow-up pool and slip and slide going. THAT's what summer's about, if you ask me.
Overall, i think it's been a good summer --- so far!
I hope to post a few more blogs this month :)
Life is a balance for me. It's hard having a 15 and a 13 year old, along with having a 7 and 6 year old in the same family. The older guys dont want to do what the younger boys want to do. And the younger ones, usually CAN'T do what the bigger ones want to do.
I try not to get caught up in the the business of the summer and schedule every moment (I dont have the money for that, anyway). But again, there's a balance of being too busy and being idle.
Yesterday we had 9 kids out running in the backyard with the blow-up pool and slip and slide going. THAT's what summer's about, if you ask me.
Overall, i think it's been a good summer --- so far!
I hope to post a few more blogs this month :)
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