Before I lay down I do want to mention that today is the first birthday of a special little girl, Miss Amelia Jennifer Zemanek.
Happy Birthday sweet pea! Wishing you the best first birthday. I can't wait to watch you on Skype later while you open the gift we sent you.
To ShawnnaLea and Shaun - this is a special day for you both as well and I wish you both lots of love and smiles as you all celebrate today.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
I toss and I turn.
For some reason I am wide awake tonight. Usually after a long day I am wiped and can't wait to hit my pillow. Tonight I was more hungry than tired so after finally satiating my appetite I sat down to read thinking it'd make me sleepy. No luck. So here I am, updating Facebook with a few pictures and blogging.
I'm sure once I begin to think about the million and 2 things I could update about, my eyes will get heavy. So let's see...
It's been a busy week. My sister-in-law and granny-in-law came down for a week long visit last Saturday. It's been a joy to have two extra mouths to cook for. Yes I said it before and I'll say it again, I love cooking. I even got to test out my first attempt at manicotti. I did well and I am quite pleased with myself. It's also been nice to have two extra set of eyes to look after the girls, giving me the opportunity to run out to the store, take a nap, or just take a walk as I please. Most of all the company has been nice. It's just too lonely living here. I simply cannot wait to start the "leave Florida" count down. We still have a little over a year left so I won't be a crazy person and start that countdown just yet.
I'm dreading tomorrow (or should I say later today?) and the goodbyes. I know my girls are going to cry their eyes out. They hate being away from family too. I will cry right along with them because my heart will hurt for my girls and because I will miss having family right here with me.
It's been a nice visit. We pretty much relaxed and enjoyed laughing together at all the cute things my girls would say or do. These are the visits I enjoy best. Nothing is rushed and there is no pressure. I use to get completely crazy before having company, ensuring every spot in my house was exactly the way it should be, every surfaced cleaned and everything organized. This time I didn't stress myself out on that front. Instead I cleaned just as I always cleaned and went out an hour before our company was due to arrive. We went to Michael's and made an art project with the girls. For once I said, so what if the foyer isn't swept and so what if I don't get home in time to make sure it is swept. Instead I had two happy little girls, two new decorated clay pots and joy in my heart. That was a good way to start a visit. It made for a peaceful visit.
Again this is just part of my new attempts at trying to focus more on the important things in life and enjoying them, NOT stressing over them. I've noticed that my level of patience has been increasing too. Always a good thing especially considering I use to have very little in that department.
Whew, okay just as I suspected, my eyes are actually feeling a little heavy now. So goodnight, sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite. ;-)
I'm sure once I begin to think about the million and 2 things I could update about, my eyes will get heavy. So let's see...
It's been a busy week. My sister-in-law and granny-in-law came down for a week long visit last Saturday. It's been a joy to have two extra mouths to cook for. Yes I said it before and I'll say it again, I love cooking. I even got to test out my first attempt at manicotti. I did well and I am quite pleased with myself. It's also been nice to have two extra set of eyes to look after the girls, giving me the opportunity to run out to the store, take a nap, or just take a walk as I please. Most of all the company has been nice. It's just too lonely living here. I simply cannot wait to start the "leave Florida" count down. We still have a little over a year left so I won't be a crazy person and start that countdown just yet.
I'm dreading tomorrow (or should I say later today?) and the goodbyes. I know my girls are going to cry their eyes out. They hate being away from family too. I will cry right along with them because my heart will hurt for my girls and because I will miss having family right here with me.
It's been a nice visit. We pretty much relaxed and enjoyed laughing together at all the cute things my girls would say or do. These are the visits I enjoy best. Nothing is rushed and there is no pressure. I use to get completely crazy before having company, ensuring every spot in my house was exactly the way it should be, every surfaced cleaned and everything organized. This time I didn't stress myself out on that front. Instead I cleaned just as I always cleaned and went out an hour before our company was due to arrive. We went to Michael's and made an art project with the girls. For once I said, so what if the foyer isn't swept and so what if I don't get home in time to make sure it is swept. Instead I had two happy little girls, two new decorated clay pots and joy in my heart. That was a good way to start a visit. It made for a peaceful visit.
Again this is just part of my new attempts at trying to focus more on the important things in life and enjoying them, NOT stressing over them. I've noticed that my level of patience has been increasing too. Always a good thing especially considering I use to have very little in that department.
Whew, okay just as I suspected, my eyes are actually feeling a little heavy now. So goodnight, sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite. ;-)
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Where do I begin?
So much to write about that I can guarantee I will inevitably leave something out. First I am still trying to adjust to the fact that my first born child has turned 5 years old. May not seem like such a big deal but honestly my children have become a huge part of who I am these days. Yes, I know, that isn't exactly healthy but I'm working on it. I just finished reading Brooke Burke's new book, The Naked Mom and wow I loved it! Granted I am far from relating to her celebrity status but her motherhood and relationship words of wisdom were by far a wonderful wonderful read and they have put me into such a great frame of mind. I'm completely excited to put a few new healthy attitudes into action. By the way did I mention that my wonderful husband surprised me with Brooke Burke's new book, signed with a special message for me from Brooke? I thought that was over the top sweet, considering I wanted the book and follow Brooke on Twitter. Yes, I am a fan of hers. So this was a perfect gift. Then to top it off...I loved the book!
So as I was saying before... (Actually yesterday, since I had to save this and come back to it.) My first born child, my daughter KayLee turned 5 on the 10th of this month. My parents did an excellent job in the birthday department as I was growing up and I remember fabulous parties with friends and family and awesome yummy cakes that my mom made. This was something I envisioned for my children as well. I think birthday's are important for children. My husband and I make big deals of our little girls birthdays. This is the day the Lord blessed us with these children and something I will never ever take for granted. I will forever celebrate! I will always have a yummy home made cake and a few special presents for my girls. My two girls are the only grandchildren to my parents and my husbands and they are the only nieces to both my brother and sister-in-law, so yes, they get super spoiled. And yes, my husband and I have moments of spoiling them as well. My kids are young and no they do not understand the value of money and such but they are learning. They are very appreciative and they do not act like spoiled brats. My children have never ever screamed in a store because they needed a toy or something. It's not their nature. As my children grow, I will continue to teach them about needs vs wants and the value of a dollar. I have no problem in the meantime spending $20 bucks on a doll, Disney DVD or books and puzzles instead of getting my toes manicured. I will have the hubby do the toes instead. ;-)
Speaking of treats for me... I'm now a runner. I've always wanted to run thanks to my daddy who has been running marathons for as long as I can remember. My mom and I loved seeing him depart and then wait at the finish line, cheering for runners as they crossed. It could be freezing and raining or terribly hot and oppressive but you'd still see my mother and I laughing and dancing, we had a full appreciation of these runners and their training since we saw it first hand.
I finally got my running shoes on and got out there last week and ran. Okay only half a mile and it took me 9 minutes and 45 seconds but I started. Then I took a day off and tried again... 1 mile in 18 minutes. I decided I can do this. Entered a 5k with the hubby for the McGuire's Predicted 5k race. It was great! 3.1 miles in 42:05!!! I did it!!!! Two painful blisters later but I did it. Horrible shin splints but I did it. Walking around like a 90 year old for 3 days...but I did it! I hurt so bad the next day that I thought I needed to work harder to just get the muscle pain out and ran/walked a half mile. BIG HUGE mistake and huge lesson learned. Hoping to get a mile in tomorrow now that I am healed and move up to 1.5 on Sunday. Saturday I get a break...I think an intravenous iron infusion over two hours entitles me to a break. (Last infusion of 6 rounds this time, yippie!)
Alright I can clearly see I am getting giddy over finally blogging. Just too much to write that I can never fully complete just one subject that I intended to write about. So I'll end for now and hope I can blog more often so in the future I can give full attention to whatever it is that is on my mind.
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
So as I was saying before... (Actually yesterday, since I had to save this and come back to it.) My first born child, my daughter KayLee turned 5 on the 10th of this month. My parents did an excellent job in the birthday department as I was growing up and I remember fabulous parties with friends and family and awesome yummy cakes that my mom made. This was something I envisioned for my children as well. I think birthday's are important for children. My husband and I make big deals of our little girls birthdays. This is the day the Lord blessed us with these children and something I will never ever take for granted. I will forever celebrate! I will always have a yummy home made cake and a few special presents for my girls. My two girls are the only grandchildren to my parents and my husbands and they are the only nieces to both my brother and sister-in-law, so yes, they get super spoiled. And yes, my husband and I have moments of spoiling them as well. My kids are young and no they do not understand the value of money and such but they are learning. They are very appreciative and they do not act like spoiled brats. My children have never ever screamed in a store because they needed a toy or something. It's not their nature. As my children grow, I will continue to teach them about needs vs wants and the value of a dollar. I have no problem in the meantime spending $20 bucks on a doll, Disney DVD or books and puzzles instead of getting my toes manicured. I will have the hubby do the toes instead. ;-)
Speaking of treats for me... I'm now a runner. I've always wanted to run thanks to my daddy who has been running marathons for as long as I can remember. My mom and I loved seeing him depart and then wait at the finish line, cheering for runners as they crossed. It could be freezing and raining or terribly hot and oppressive but you'd still see my mother and I laughing and dancing, we had a full appreciation of these runners and their training since we saw it first hand.
I finally got my running shoes on and got out there last week and ran. Okay only half a mile and it took me 9 minutes and 45 seconds but I started. Then I took a day off and tried again... 1 mile in 18 minutes. I decided I can do this. Entered a 5k with the hubby for the McGuire's Predicted 5k race. It was great! 3.1 miles in 42:05!!! I did it!!!! Two painful blisters later but I did it. Horrible shin splints but I did it. Walking around like a 90 year old for 3 days...but I did it! I hurt so bad the next day that I thought I needed to work harder to just get the muscle pain out and ran/walked a half mile. BIG HUGE mistake and huge lesson learned. Hoping to get a mile in tomorrow now that I am healed and move up to 1.5 on Sunday. Saturday I get a break...I think an intravenous iron infusion over two hours entitles me to a break. (Last infusion of 6 rounds this time, yippie!)
Alright I can clearly see I am getting giddy over finally blogging. Just too much to write that I can never fully complete just one subject that I intended to write about. So I'll end for now and hope I can blog more often so in the future I can give full attention to whatever it is that is on my mind.
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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