January 31, 2005
Early bird gets the pop tart
How is that Steven and I, two people who thoroughly enjoy sleeping in, produced one child who wants to get up before the sun?
Emily has always gotten up early. Even when she gets up at a time that we'd call late for her she doesn't want to rest or nap anymore. But man does she need it! Days like today, especially, when she's up before 6:00, are especially rough come late afternoon. I've watched her in the van on the drive to pick up Katy at 3:00. She is literally nodding off and then forcing herself to stay awake. It's funny and pitifull all at the same time.
January 30, 2005
I got nuttin'
Haven't had a lot to say mainly because I assume no one wants to hear about the trivium that is most of my days.
Had a flat tire at church today. Tire guy at WalM*rt said they couldn't fix it. Ugh. Must call Honda anyway about oil change, will fix tire then.
Was offered and accepted a volunteer position for WalkAmerica's Ambassador Avenue. Kinda cool to think someone thought of me and thought I could handle it.
That's all I can come up with at the moment. I'm tapped out in the brain department.
January 26, 2005
Lizzy Strikes Again
I found Lizzy (2 1/2) in the living room this morning. Her mouth and chin covered in pink schmear.
Me- "Lizzy, honey, what's on your face?"
Her- "Yummy! Pink me-ah-siiiiin."
Me- "Medicine! What meda.....oh wait.... Lizzy did you get in the fridge?"
Her- (still licking her lips from the bubble gum flavored goodness) "Yes maaaaam. Pink me-ah-siiiin."
Me- "Oh dear lord! Must get some acidophillus for you today."
She got into the fridge, got out the bottle of amoxicillan and consumed it like it was chocolate!
Oy! Good thing there wasn't more than two full doses in there.
What I've been up to....
Since I'm a complete doofus today (and Dj has skipped town with my brain) I can't get the image to link properly. So, go here to view.
My adorable nephew (well one of my adorable nephews)
Go check out Eli! My SIL and BIL have a cutie patootie named Eli and he's just cheek smoochin' cute. I miss you guys!
January 25, 2005
Why do I care about WalkAmerica?
What is March of Dimes WalkAmerica?
WalkAmerica is the walk that saves babies!
You can also sponsor my friend Colin and his son Connor. We'll be walking together again this year!
January 24, 2005
We're expecting....
Heh. Yeah, not that kind of expecting. Ginger had her puppies last night and Tonia emailed this morning to tell me the good news! "We have 5 blacks or black/tans & 2 buffs, 3 girls/4boys."
Puppy should be able to come home first of April sometime.
January 21, 2005
Walking for Babies
and possibly doing the Race for the Cure (if I can find information!!).
January 19, 2005
The Art of the Appeal
Lizzy has learned how to use the word please, in the proper sense and in the "I really, really, really, really want that Mama pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease" sense. Completely cracks me up to hear her say it.
January 10, 2005
Playing with new camera take 2
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January 06, 2005
Trust
2005 is the year of trust.
Trust is tough for me. Not trusting that someone is honest with me but trust that if I loosen my grasp on control things will still turn out fine. Not that I truly control anything anyway, but you know what I mean.
I'll give you a for instance. Orders. It's getting to be that time where we look into getting orders and moving. Now, my normal behavior is to obssess about every minute detail. Basing "decisions" on where we might go when, in actuality, we have no idea where we may go. Sure, we have places we would love to be stationed and stay forever. Unfortunately, the Air Force couldn't give a flyin' rat's fanny about that. I do all this "planning' and get myself all worked up and frustrated and then a thousand things change. My frustration levels go through the roof and instead of enjoying today, I fret and ponder and waste an entire year pondering the "what ifs".
A whole year could be potentially lost to me and my family because I spent all those hours mentally planning out something that can't be planned. My prayer of late has been that I would trust. Trust that God is in control. Trust that my future is in His hands. Trust that the rest of my "nexts" are taken car of. Trust that, come February when he gets orders, we'll have plenty of time to get things done. Trust that the girls will either be able to stay and finish the school year or they will transition easily mid-year in a new school. Trust that housing will be available or a home that fits us will be available to purchase.
Trust that all of it, every excruciatingly tiny detail is covered. I'm letting go and letting God. I have to.
January 02, 2005
Playing with new camera
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