Monday, October 08, 2007
Sunday, October 07, 2007
Children
The things we do for our kids is just amazing to me. We not only provide for their basic needs but also for their social needs.
Okay I will explain. As the parent of a teen, I must make sure that I don't do anything to embarris her. I must be supportive, encouraging, enpowering, and watchfull (she is a teen after all). I must help her find herself and define who she is. I pray that she makes decisions that will make her a better person.
Today to assist her in being socially active, I made over 30 invitations for a Halloween party. Yes me the over achiever decided that we could make these cards ourselves rather than just print them on the computer like normal people. We spent most of yesterday coming up with a design which we scrapped anyway for one I came up with this morning. We spent the better part of the day making them. Of course I did all the stamping and inking while she cut the paper and helped with the gluing. All in all it was a good bonding experience and reminded me to let go of the little things and enjoy our time together (for those of you who didn't know I am some what of a control freak and do not like having other people help on project since I want everything perfect).
I wish I could post a pic of our hard work but she sealed them in the envelopes already (who seals thing up anyway??) Oh well it was still a good bonding experience.
We will see how this party goes and see if I have any hair left when it is all said and done. That will be a whole other experience. I will be posting on that later
Okay I will explain. As the parent of a teen, I must make sure that I don't do anything to embarris her. I must be supportive, encouraging, enpowering, and watchfull (she is a teen after all). I must help her find herself and define who she is. I pray that she makes decisions that will make her a better person.
Today to assist her in being socially active, I made over 30 invitations for a Halloween party. Yes me the over achiever decided that we could make these cards ourselves rather than just print them on the computer like normal people. We spent most of yesterday coming up with a design which we scrapped anyway for one I came up with this morning. We spent the better part of the day making them. Of course I did all the stamping and inking while she cut the paper and helped with the gluing. All in all it was a good bonding experience and reminded me to let go of the little things and enjoy our time together (for those of you who didn't know I am some what of a control freak and do not like having other people help on project since I want everything perfect).
I wish I could post a pic of our hard work but she sealed them in the envelopes already (who seals thing up anyway??) Oh well it was still a good bonding experience.
We will see how this party goes and see if I have any hair left when it is all said and done. That will be a whole other experience. I will be posting on that later
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Reflecting
Today I have reflected on where I am and how I got here. My niece has been using me as her example of it all turns out okay. But it doesn't always. Somedays I wonder if there is a reason for it all and did God wake up today and just laugh at me. There are other days when the sun shines down and life is good.
The real question is though where do I go from here and how do I get there. Recently I have been just being and and not doing. I have been in a funk so to speak and just functioning. I wonder is there more to me than what I see and have done. I must start this soul search to find me and define who I am.
I reflect on where I have been and realize that I don't always like it or approve of it. I need to look back more and learn from my mistakes realizing that I cann't grow as a person without some self discovery. I must admit I have been misguided a time or two or three in my life but am looking for the road map now. I am going to start at church and work me way out in baby steps from there. We will see where it leads me and if I find out much about myself while there. I bet I will.
The real question is though where do I go from here and how do I get there. Recently I have been just being and and not doing. I have been in a funk so to speak and just functioning. I wonder is there more to me than what I see and have done. I must start this soul search to find me and define who I am.
I reflect on where I have been and realize that I don't always like it or approve of it. I need to look back more and learn from my mistakes realizing that I cann't grow as a person without some self discovery. I must admit I have been misguided a time or two or three in my life but am looking for the road map now. I am going to start at church and work me way out in baby steps from there. We will see where it leads me and if I find out much about myself while there. I bet I will.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Thought of the Day
Okay we are raised to take care of our family and cherish our elders right? But what if your elders don't cherish what you do for them. I know we should love unconditionally but sometimes that is one of the hardest things to do. I find myself resentful lately for taking care of others and not taking care of me. I must find a happy balance between the two so that at some point I don't explode and neglect it all. I find that family is the hardest to love because the expect without giving back. Either way I must cherish the older generation because when they are gone then I will be the older generation and I want the younger generation to learn from my example and help me when I am old and helpless. But maybe I will be more grateful of what is done for me.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Creative day
I started scrappin this morning and just found myself on a roll. I only completed this LO but did get several cards made that coordinated with the left over paper. They were so cute. It was nice to get some old pics in an album. I also got all the paper that was staked up waiting to be organized put away. All in all a productive day
Thursday, January 11, 2007
All Smiles
Riva and Brianna had fun playing with Riva's new camera. These two just amaze me how much they laugh and play one minute then just exist in two seperate worlds the next. I guess that is just family. I just wanted to share this amazing pic of the girls.
Friday, December 29, 2006
Just a quick update
Okay Christmas has come and gone and I am still trying to catch up. I feel like we just started getting ready for the holidays and now they are almost over. Yuck...
Oh well we had a great Christmas and even had a Christmas miracle, Brianna cleaned her room. Yes it's true she did it! I was expecting a blizzard to hit after she finished; but no, just plain old sunny weather that day. I don't think I remember what a white Christmas looks like. All in all it was a good one. We had the family over and I cooked a Christmas dinner with Tina's help. We invited some friends over and enjoyed laughing and sharing our home with them.
We will be having a very busy weekend with New Years. I don't think we will be out much just have tons of event planned with family and friends. Maybe some ice skating if the weather permit's.
Okay that is it for now. Oh ya Richard got the yuckies and gave them to Brianna and they are trying to share with me. I don't think I should be in the same room or even same house with them until they are totally better.
Oh well we had a great Christmas and even had a Christmas miracle, Brianna cleaned her room. Yes it's true she did it! I was expecting a blizzard to hit after she finished; but no, just plain old sunny weather that day. I don't think I remember what a white Christmas looks like. All in all it was a good one. We had the family over and I cooked a Christmas dinner with Tina's help. We invited some friends over and enjoyed laughing and sharing our home with them.
We will be having a very busy weekend with New Years. I don't think we will be out much just have tons of event planned with family and friends. Maybe some ice skating if the weather permit's.
Okay that is it for now. Oh ya Richard got the yuckies and gave them to Brianna and they are trying to share with me. I don't think I should be in the same room or even same house with them until they are totally better.
Just a quick update
Okay Christmas has come and gone and I am still trying to catch up. I feel like we just started getting ready for the holidays and now they are almost over. Yuck...
Oh well we had a great Christmas and even had a Christmas miracle, Brianna cleaned her room. Yes it's true she did it! I was expecting a blizzard to hit after she finished; but no, just plain old sunny weather that day. I don't think I remember what a white Christmas looks like. All in all it was a good one. We had the family over and I cooked a Christmas dinner with Tina's help. We invited some friends over and enjoyed laughing and sharing our home with them.
We will be having a very busy weekend with New Years. I don't think we will be out much just have tons of event planned with family and friends. Maybe some ice skating if the weather permit's.
Okay that is it for now. Oh ya Richard got the yuckies and gave them to Brianna and they are trying to share with me. I don't think I should be in the same room or even same house with them until they are totally better.
Oh well we had a great Christmas and even had a Christmas miracle, Brianna cleaned her room. Yes it's true she did it! I was expecting a blizzard to hit after she finished; but no, just plain old sunny weather that day. I don't think I remember what a white Christmas looks like. All in all it was a good one. We had the family over and I cooked a Christmas dinner with Tina's help. We invited some friends over and enjoyed laughing and sharing our home with them.
We will be having a very busy weekend with New Years. I don't think we will be out much just have tons of event planned with family and friends. Maybe some ice skating if the weather permit's.
Okay that is it for now. Oh ya Richard got the yuckies and gave them to Brianna and they are trying to share with me. I don't think I should be in the same room or even same house with them until they are totally better.
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