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
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Florida cold...brrr
So we're back and settled (for the most part) from our extended holiday vacation to VA. Things are getting back to normal and I am getting back into the swing of things which isn't easy after such a looooong time away. We've been super busy which has been nice but I think maybe we might have been a tad too busy since now we've come down with a few lovely colds. KayLee seems to have it the worst right now, so we're praying these get out of here relatively quickly. Hopefully it helps that I am trying to disinfect everything in sight. I know once she has the cold it's there but maybe I can help to shorten the duration. We'll see. Waiting now on the Cox cable people to come and hook up my Internet and phone. I cannot even begin to tell you how much of a hassle this whole process has been. Time to brush the girls teeth and pick out outfits for the day. Dentist appointment for me this afternoon, yippie! Nothing like feeling uber clean in your mouth. Oh and yes, please, Florida warmth where are you? 22 degrees when I woke up this morning...hey this feels like we're still in Virginia.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Dollar Store Drama
I use to frequent dollar stores and such back during my college years. I could never have enough post-its, gel pens and cheap unnecessary trinkets. Then of course when I got married and moved to NC, there was maybe 1 dollar store 20 minutes or so down the road and that was when my dollar store shopping days started to disappear. Even now, living in FL I just don't see many. Maybe it's just me not looking, but whatever. Now that I am here in VA, I find myself counting the dollar stores on both hands in just a 15 minute trip down the road. So today I went to one not more than 5 minutes from my moms house. I was surprised at how crowded it was! I thought there were some pretty cool Christmas-y things in there and lots of things to make cute goodie bags for children. I thought hmmm maybe I can pick up a few stocking stuffers here. Honestly when I think about Christmas, my children are so young that I think the unwrapping is more of the gift than the actual gift. So thinking of that I invested a lovely $2 on some Minnie Mouse and Dora wrapping paper. Both sure to please my two lil' girls. Then I picked up 4 small books. My girls adore reading and being read to. Of course neither of my girls can read yet but they sure have fun making up stories to go along with pictures. So $9 later and a bag full of odd and ends I left and headed for home pleased with my short little trip. The trip would have been totally non-eventful if it weren't for some late teenage girl falling in front of the store. I believe she tripped on the curb, not sure since I didn't see it. But whoa the shrieks coming from those by the window were unreal. Screaming, yelling and then someone even banging...loudly on the window...oy it was nonsense. Then the girl draws even more unwanted attention by coming in the store crying and yelling, "this has just been the worst week ever!" We all know how completely nosey I can be so I peeked around the corner to catch a glimpse of her and what happens? She walks right by me and stands next to me, as I pretend to look at some silly Christmas stamp kit. This would have been fine but the entire time she's crying and saying to an older lady with her, "oh I just can't shop". Okay than leave. I just don't get some things. Funny thing was, 10 minutes later as I was checking out, she was two people in front of me and talking animatedly to the young male cashier. Some people seriously intrigue me in so many different ways.
Well the ending to a book I'm reading is calling my name so I must go. Yeah it's Breaking Dawn, you got me! What do you expect? I just watched my lovely Eclipse DVD the other night, after finishing the Eclipse book earlier that day. It was inevitable that I was going to have to re-read Breaking Dawn. I love re-reading books, I always learn something I didn't catch the first time. Looking forward to a new book though after this one. Any good suggestions? I'm open to anything. I'm on page 513 right now so if my eyes don't fail me, I'll finish it before I go to sleep. We'll see.
Sweet sleep everyone and no dollar store drama. ;-)
Well the ending to a book I'm reading is calling my name so I must go. Yeah it's Breaking Dawn, you got me! What do you expect? I just watched my lovely Eclipse DVD the other night, after finishing the Eclipse book earlier that day. It was inevitable that I was going to have to re-read Breaking Dawn. I love re-reading books, I always learn something I didn't catch the first time. Looking forward to a new book though after this one. Any good suggestions? I'm open to anything. I'm on page 513 right now so if my eyes don't fail me, I'll finish it before I go to sleep. We'll see.
Sweet sleep everyone and no dollar store drama. ;-)
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