Bonnie called me about 6 months ago and asked me if I wanted to do something fun. At the end of the day, I am not sure I would have called it fun, but I'm so glad I said yes!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Today was brought to you by the letter S
SUNSHINE! It's just the day I needed to make it through this month. It's been gloomy and cold for weeks. But today the sun came out to say hello and I happened to catch it in one of my favorite spots. I adore my mom's backyard, and I have so many happy memories there. When I looked out the window this morning, the sun was sparkling on the water and I had to go outside and catch it!
Here you can see where we spent most of our summer-the kids in the pool and me in the hammock. Although I love the pool too!
And here is the sun sparkling on the clear blue water. Ahhhh so relaxing!
Here you can see where we spent most of our summer-the kids in the pool and me in the hammock. Although I love the pool too!
And here is the sun sparkling on the clear blue water. Ahhhh so relaxing!
Saturday, January 15, 2011
so glad to be wrong
Those who know me, know that this is rarely true. However, in this case, I'm so happy to look back and learn how wrong my thinking had been for so many years. I don't know if I convinced myself of it over the years, or if I had just created this sense of altered reality for myself as a defense mechanism as a young girl. Either way, it feels so good to learn from it, and to have more clarity now.
I always thought that my solitude was my savior. I couldn't wait for the kids to go to bed so I could be alone. My computer, a book, or the tv and I would hang out for hours each night in bliss. Now I only need small spaces of time to collect my own thoughts and center myself.
I always thought affection was for the needy and weak. There was a time and a place for it, and not necessarily that often. Now I know the comfort of a warm hand, the safety of a strong hug, and the passion of a long kiss.
I always thought doing things alone made me strong. I would shop alone, travel alone, visit relatives alone. Now I know the fun of picking out vegetables, traveling to new places, and making new memories with my best friend.
I always thought what I needed wasn't important. Or if I needed something I would take care of it for myself. Now I know that when two people love each other, they spend everyday making life better for their partner.
I always thought going to bed alone meant I was lucky to have the bed to myself and watch the channel I wanted to watch. Now I know that going to bed with the right person is the perfect opportunity for deep conversations, falling asleep after a fit of laughter, or dozing off in the perfect set of arms.
I always thought telling someone how you feel made you too vulnerable or a nag. I'm still working on this one, but so far I have learned that if someone understands how you feel, they can help make things better. It also allows them into your heart and into your life. It is an important part of a relationship and it can make or break you.
I'm so thankful for the decisions I have made in these past 6 months. I feel stronger, happier, and more loved than I ever have before. And I know I am not wrong about that.
I always thought that my solitude was my savior. I couldn't wait for the kids to go to bed so I could be alone. My computer, a book, or the tv and I would hang out for hours each night in bliss. Now I only need small spaces of time to collect my own thoughts and center myself.
I always thought affection was for the needy and weak. There was a time and a place for it, and not necessarily that often. Now I know the comfort of a warm hand, the safety of a strong hug, and the passion of a long kiss.
I always thought doing things alone made me strong. I would shop alone, travel alone, visit relatives alone. Now I know the fun of picking out vegetables, traveling to new places, and making new memories with my best friend.
I always thought what I needed wasn't important. Or if I needed something I would take care of it for myself. Now I know that when two people love each other, they spend everyday making life better for their partner.
I always thought going to bed alone meant I was lucky to have the bed to myself and watch the channel I wanted to watch. Now I know that going to bed with the right person is the perfect opportunity for deep conversations, falling asleep after a fit of laughter, or dozing off in the perfect set of arms.
I always thought telling someone how you feel made you too vulnerable or a nag. I'm still working on this one, but so far I have learned that if someone understands how you feel, they can help make things better. It also allows them into your heart and into your life. It is an important part of a relationship and it can make or break you.
I'm so thankful for the decisions I have made in these past 6 months. I feel stronger, happier, and more loved than I ever have before. And I know I am not wrong about that.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
14 day blurrrr
Day #12
Jaxon got drums for his birthday. He can jam!
Day #12
Pancho wanted to drum so we put him on the bongos.
Day #6AHappy 11th Birthday Jaxon!
Day #6B This Happy Roll was most delicious!
Day #5
Meric and our boys at his birthday dinner! Happy Birthday Meric!
Day # 10
The squirells at our school are out of this world. Today I looked out my classroom window and 3 of them were hanging out on the branches of the tree.
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So I committed to a 365 picture a day challenge with my sister and Meric. I think I have posted 3 pictures so far. Although I have taken many more than 3! So here is a look at what I've done so far! And since Blogger is a little wacky, they may not be in day order. Oh well!
Monday, January 3, 2011
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Soccer!
Jaxon scores!
Jaxon started on an indoor soccer team today. They lost 6-2, but they had fun and played hard! They were short 4 players so each of them had to play the whole game. I'm so proud of Jaxon's effort and passion for soccer this year!New Years Day in 3D
Today we went to see Chronicles of Narnia 3 in 3D. It was fantastic! Then we came home to some cozy warm turkey soup that Grampa made!
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