As I wind down tonight I've been reading updates on the blogs that I follow and alot of tonight's posts had lists. It seemed like a good idea and a nice way to put all the thoughts in my head down on paper - or virtual paper anyway.
It's a little too late at night to be perfectly organized in my list so I'll tell you right up front it's going to be random, but it's going to contain little quips about the special people in my life. Things they do that make me feel good and whether they realize it or not, let me know they love me...
1) Dan loves when I cook dinner for him - eating at home is his favorite. But whenever I don't feel like cooking he is always happy to pick up dinner or agree for me to pick up something. No griping, no complaints about money, just a smile and our inside joke of "you cooked a great dinner!" This is said to whichever of us picked it up.
2) He gives me time alone alot. He never complains about giving me time away from home or most specifically away from David. I go shopping, for coffee, to boot camp, bible study, ball games, dinner with friends, take naps, shop some more, etc. Every time he has a smile on his face, never complains and just enjoys his time with David.
3) He loves to play with our kids and our friends kids. He has filled our home, and continues to do so, with things that are fun for the kids and their friends. The thing that is cool about though is not that he's bought the stuff - it's that he plays too. He has a ball spending time playing with the kids and their friends. (As long as it's not board games LOL)
4) He spoils me rotten. I have the GREATEST life and all he wants in return is some clean underwear, dinner and cuddle time on the couch... oh and I do have to listen to some stories about space stuff HA HA.
5) Emily is the most amazing daughter and God blessed me so much when he put me together with a man who had such a special daughter.
6) She has a smile on her face every time I see her. She always kisses me hello and good-bye and good-night and always says I love you.
7) She is always respectful, does her chores without complaint and truly seems to appreciate the things we do for her. And she makes me laugh :)
8) David gives me his trust, faith and love.
9) He often comes up and hugs me or hugs my leg and says "Mommy I love you so much"!! And his smile when he sees me... priceless.
10) My dad is my rock. He is so much to "blame" for making me the person I am today. He is always there for me. Unconditional love and support and consistency make for a fabulous parent. If I can be 1/2 the parent to my kids that he is to me - they will turn out great.
11) Barbara is amazing. God blessed me again when he put her and my dad together. I know they think he blessed them :-) but I got in on that blessing too. She is such a light in our family and is always there for a question, a sob story, some gossip, baby-sitting, hanging out, a good meal, loving the kids, taking care of my dad...
12) Boyd, my brother, calls me several times a week to check-in and see how we're doing, what the kids are up to, how Dan's business is going, tell me about a good book and just to say I love you.
13) My "sister" Christy. Who would have guessed that when my dad got married I would gain a sister and one that is so much like me. She teaches me patience, understanding, deal shopping, Wiggles and Gymboree appreciation and much more. She is my personal therapist (at a great rate), takes care of my son, takes me to Auburn games and makes me laugh.
14) My friends Kim and Bill and their kids Hope and Hayden are just such lights in my life. Kim is the sister you've always dreamed of. It always feels like family when she's around. The way she moves around my kitchen and interacts with my kids and knows my past and my quirks and still loves me... Bill is the easygoing rock - he is always thinking of me in little ways that he probably doesn't even realize because he's just that kind of guy. Hope is always happy and smiling and Hayden will always make you laugh.
15) My friend Leslie is my coffee, shopping, boot camp buddy. We have so much fun together and I couldn't imagine not spending time with her every week.
16) My friends Lauren and Jessica are such amazing women. The pray for me and my family, ask about us and support me in so many ways.
17) My friend Jennifer moved to Texas and left me... HA HA JK, but I know she loves me because she calls me and e-mails me and shops for me even when I'm not with her.
18) My dog Teddy follows me everywhere and looks at me with those adoring eyes that make you think she really knows what's going on.
19) There are so many other people in my life who have touched my heart in many ways. As your life goes in phases there are different people who God puts in your path to help you through the tough times. When I lost my mom, got married, had David, transitioned from working to staying home, fought the cancer battle with Dan, as I deal with my dad being sick... The prayers, "check-ins", meals, cards - all the little things that were done.
Whew - that turned out to be alot longer and quite a bit more "rambly" than I planned. But all these special people are such important parts of my life and make me feel so loved! And since this is holiday to talk about love...
Thank you God for blessing me with such wonderful family and friends and animals.
Our conversion and homeschooling ride.
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Sunday, February 15, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Late Night "Wind Down"
I have missed blogging the last couple of days. It's amazing what relaxation therapy it has become for me in such a very short time. It's funny to me how each of us have our own unique way of relaxing or winding down. Give me the heating pad, a show on the DVR and my laptop and I'm happy.
David and I had a fun day today with some friends. We met up for coffee and play and then a couple of us went shopping after that. We don't get to play as much as we used to now that David is older and in school more often, so it was a real treat for us to see everyone today. We've all been friends since our kids were very small and it's really amazing to watch how much they have grown and to see the new ones in the group. Well I say new - they are all almost 1 now. My how time flies as my great-grandmother used to say.
Tonight I have the added plus of a sweet little warm body against my leg. David is having a hard time sleeping so he climbed in here with me. David's essentially given up naps for over a year now, but on occasion when he stays at preschool through nap time he will actually sleep and oddly the past two days here at home he has napped. But what that means is he can't fall asleep at night. And then tomorrow morning at 7:00 when we get up to get ready for school he'll be tired and cranky and then need the afternoon nap tomorrow and then won't sleep tomorrow night... Vicious cycle. We have had a myriad of sleep problems with David since he gave up his naps - to the point of numerous consultations with his pediatrician, trying melatonin supplements and even trying prescriptions - nothing works. We do the whole bedtime routine - the same exact routine we have done since he was a baby. It worked wonders until he moved from his crib to his bed. I stressed about this for quite awhile, but have realized he'll sleep when he's tired. And 99% of the time he goes to sleep on his own, in his own bed. The rare nights he ends up sleeping in here are as much a special treat for me as for him. He also, on occasion, comes in here during the wee hours of the morning and cuddles with me. I must admit - I enjoy those mornings. So I've decided to enjoy these special sweet times with my normally wild and active little boy because I know they'll be gone all too soon.
Boot camp is going great. The sense of accomplishment is such a high. And the amazing energy I have now that I am exercising is wonderful. And the best part - I have lost 5 & 1/2 pounds in 2 weeks!! There is of course a bad side - SORE MUSCLES... but they get better and the heating pad and alieve are great inventions. I think I mentioned to you guys about having back surgery not to long ago - well I have been worried how boot camp would go due to that. It's not really a problem!! There have only been a couple things that really hurt and scared me, so I just don't do those. Overall it's just great total body and core strengthening and cardio.
Valentine's Day is coming up and I'm a "sucker" for holiday's so I'm looking forward to it. I've gotten Dan and the kids their cards and gifts and now I'm trying to decide on a fun family meal for Saturday night. Emily's all-time favorite is Dan's homemade chicken fingers - we only have them a couple of times a year so I think they'll make a fun special meal for this Valentine's. I think the reason I love all holidays is because of my mom. She passed away when I was 26 and prior to that she made every holiday special. Even when I was grown and owned my own home she still had something for me on every holiday and even made me an Easter basket every year! So I plan to do the same with the kids. Family traditions are great, especially fun ones like this :). Do you guys have any special things planned for Valentine's? With the kids? With the hubby? Leave me a comment and tell me about them.
BYL,
Michelle
David and I had a fun day today with some friends. We met up for coffee and play and then a couple of us went shopping after that. We don't get to play as much as we used to now that David is older and in school more often, so it was a real treat for us to see everyone today. We've all been friends since our kids were very small and it's really amazing to watch how much they have grown and to see the new ones in the group. Well I say new - they are all almost 1 now. My how time flies as my great-grandmother used to say.
Tonight I have the added plus of a sweet little warm body against my leg. David is having a hard time sleeping so he climbed in here with me. David's essentially given up naps for over a year now, but on occasion when he stays at preschool through nap time he will actually sleep and oddly the past two days here at home he has napped. But what that means is he can't fall asleep at night. And then tomorrow morning at 7:00 when we get up to get ready for school he'll be tired and cranky and then need the afternoon nap tomorrow and then won't sleep tomorrow night... Vicious cycle. We have had a myriad of sleep problems with David since he gave up his naps - to the point of numerous consultations with his pediatrician, trying melatonin supplements and even trying prescriptions - nothing works. We do the whole bedtime routine - the same exact routine we have done since he was a baby. It worked wonders until he moved from his crib to his bed. I stressed about this for quite awhile, but have realized he'll sleep when he's tired. And 99% of the time he goes to sleep on his own, in his own bed. The rare nights he ends up sleeping in here are as much a special treat for me as for him. He also, on occasion, comes in here during the wee hours of the morning and cuddles with me. I must admit - I enjoy those mornings. So I've decided to enjoy these special sweet times with my normally wild and active little boy because I know they'll be gone all too soon.
Boot camp is going great. The sense of accomplishment is such a high. And the amazing energy I have now that I am exercising is wonderful. And the best part - I have lost 5 & 1/2 pounds in 2 weeks!! There is of course a bad side - SORE MUSCLES... but they get better and the heating pad and alieve are great inventions. I think I mentioned to you guys about having back surgery not to long ago - well I have been worried how boot camp would go due to that. It's not really a problem!! There have only been a couple things that really hurt and scared me, so I just don't do those. Overall it's just great total body and core strengthening and cardio.
Valentine's Day is coming up and I'm a "sucker" for holiday's so I'm looking forward to it. I've gotten Dan and the kids their cards and gifts and now I'm trying to decide on a fun family meal for Saturday night. Emily's all-time favorite is Dan's homemade chicken fingers - we only have them a couple of times a year so I think they'll make a fun special meal for this Valentine's. I think the reason I love all holidays is because of my mom. She passed away when I was 26 and prior to that she made every holiday special. Even when I was grown and owned my own home she still had something for me on every holiday and even made me an Easter basket every year! So I plan to do the same with the kids. Family traditions are great, especially fun ones like this :). Do you guys have any special things planned for Valentine's? With the kids? With the hubby? Leave me a comment and tell me about them.
BYL,
Michelle
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