Wednesday when I undecorated my house, I wasn't able to get everything finished. I made a point however, to make sure I got the ornaments down and put away. I'm not sure why, but I really wanted to spend time by myself with the ornaments...and while doing so I cried and cried. I can't even explain it, it was just the emotions of my day.
Andrew hadn't brought down the tree boxes from the attic though, and since I didn't have time I didn't worry about it. The trees and the lights are still up, and I find it very peaceful. The trees look better overall with ornaments, but I still enjoy the glow, especially at night and early in the morning!
Friday, January 8, 2016
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Undecorating
I had Andrew and the kids get the Christmas tubs down last evening and I began undecorating the house. I enjoyed the holidays and loved our time together, and yet kind of feel like I missed the entire magic and spirit of it all. Maybe it was the weather, maybe it was the crappiness of the teen, maybe it was something I need to fix within myself. Regardless, instead of feeling sad while I take down and put away the decorations, I am actually finding myself feeling irritated and annoyed. I don't know if it is the time of year, or hormones, or aging, but I am finding myself praying for peace in my heart and home!
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Robert's injury
Because of my new job, I wasn't able to be with Robert at his appointment yesterday. My job is very part time and usually very flexible, but it's end of the year and people in accounting knows that means deadlines! Anyway, Andrew took him, and overall the news is good. He will have surgery on Thursday but it's very, very minor. He'll be in a brace for six weeks following that, and than all should be good. I'm glad it's nothing more serious, but I hope it's enough for Robert to learn it shouldn't be repeated.
Monday, January 4, 2016
Our first day back to reality
Everyone has been out the door for two full hours, and it is going to be one of those crazy days. My VERY part time job kicks in officially today, but because it is accounting and the end of the year, working today is not optional...it is necessary. Reports are due tomorrow and I have to be there this afternoon. Fortunately, we were able to get Robert in to the orthopedic doctor which means Andrew has to take him. He's a little irritated about it, but I keep pointing out to him that having a stay-at-home wife for the better part of our parenting years has spoiled him a bit. He claims he doesn't know how to get a sub in the middle of the day, and I point out that it wasn't uncommon for me to get called and asked to report ASAP, so having a couple of hours notice is not going to be an issue. We also had to establish plans b, c, & d depending on what time the appointment might be and how it was going to effect each of the other kids. Hopefully one of these days Robert understands life isn't only about him and his actions can cause chain reactions.
We also got a bit of snow overnight. Not enough to really accumulate, especially down here, but enough to make things a little slick and leave just a bit of snow on the ground. It's definitely winter around here right now.
We also got a bit of snow overnight. Not enough to really accumulate, especially down here, but enough to make things a little slick and leave just a bit of snow on the ground. It's definitely winter around here right now.
Sunday, January 3, 2016
Today
I am very grateful to be celebrating my husband's birthday today. For one thing, without his birth 42 years ago he wouldn't be here with my now! I can't imagine my life without him...especially as we go through these teenage years. I am more grateful for him in my life than I can put into words.
For another thing, I'm not loving the end of our break this year. I never felt overly "Christmasy" this year, but I enjoyed the holidays. I loved the time spent together as a family, and I am very well aware of the fact that this much stretch of unscheduled time only gets rarer as the kids get older. I treasured time spent with my kids, and try to do that every day.
The last day of this break though, is staring down at the tough part of winter. The holidays are over, the dark bleak days of winter are staring at us with no end in sight, and long school breaks are done. At least at the end of the summer break everything is new and exciting, and summer is so long everyone is kind of ready to head back. This is the same old, and thanks to kids' choices, often tough routine we face every day, and it's hard to get geared up for it.
That is why I am even more grateful to celebrate the birth of my husband today...something fun for today!
For another thing, I'm not loving the end of our break this year. I never felt overly "Christmasy" this year, but I enjoyed the holidays. I loved the time spent together as a family, and I am very well aware of the fact that this much stretch of unscheduled time only gets rarer as the kids get older. I treasured time spent with my kids, and try to do that every day.
The last day of this break though, is staring down at the tough part of winter. The holidays are over, the dark bleak days of winter are staring at us with no end in sight, and long school breaks are done. At least at the end of the summer break everything is new and exciting, and summer is so long everyone is kind of ready to head back. This is the same old, and thanks to kids' choices, often tough routine we face every day, and it's hard to get geared up for it.
That is why I am even more grateful to celebrate the birth of my husband today...something fun for today!
Friday, January 1, 2016
Resolutions
As an adult, I have not particularly been a person to make resolutions. However, I am this year...and hoping I can keep them going! Remember, I am removing "perfect" from my vocabulary so I don't have to keep them perfectly, just do better than I've done in the past.
The first is to eat better. I'm picky, and I simply prefer junk food. I'm not going to pretend to eliminate junk food from my diet, but if I can eat less, that is an accomplishment. I'm also hoping to do better about exercising. Again, it isn't going to happen every day, but my goal is to work out with wii fit at least four times a week, and walk on the days that I don't (and hopefully even on some days that I do). I'm also hoping to stay on top of tasks and not waste my time on the internet (ironic as I sit here typing). I'd like to learn to try cooking different meals that are hopefully not only healthier, but budget friendly for our family...and that brings me to the final one. I'm hoping to really focus on the purchases we make and stay within our budget. I know it isn't easy and there will always be things we want that aren't an option. I am certain however, that we can meet our needs, and perhaps it wouldn't hurt to reinforce to our children the difference between needs and wants.
Now, perhaps this is a cop out, but I am actually beginning all of this tomorrow. After all, today is a day pretty close to nirvana as far as I'm concerned, and that involves some soda pop and a little bit of sweets!
Again, here is to the beginning of a fabulous new year!
The first is to eat better. I'm picky, and I simply prefer junk food. I'm not going to pretend to eliminate junk food from my diet, but if I can eat less, that is an accomplishment. I'm also hoping to do better about exercising. Again, it isn't going to happen every day, but my goal is to work out with wii fit at least four times a week, and walk on the days that I don't (and hopefully even on some days that I do). I'm also hoping to stay on top of tasks and not waste my time on the internet (ironic as I sit here typing). I'd like to learn to try cooking different meals that are hopefully not only healthier, but budget friendly for our family...and that brings me to the final one. I'm hoping to really focus on the purchases we make and stay within our budget. I know it isn't easy and there will always be things we want that aren't an option. I am certain however, that we can meet our needs, and perhaps it wouldn't hurt to reinforce to our children the difference between needs and wants.
Now, perhaps this is a cop out, but I am actually beginning all of this tomorrow. After all, today is a day pretty close to nirvana as far as I'm concerned, and that involves some soda pop and a little bit of sweets!
Again, here is to the beginning of a fabulous new year!
The first day of this year
Happy 2016! The first day of the new year is always an exciting one. There is nothing but a fabulous year in front of us, and everything is clean and hopeful. I pray that 2016 holds many good things for our family, and I intend to personally work toward it..."Good Morning! It's a great day to be alive!" My husband has said it for years and I think it is a nice way to begin our days.
I'm also hoping to remove the word "perfect" from my vocabulary. Nothing is life is perfect, and nothing is all bad either. I'm hoping to strive for goodness in everything I do each and every day, and that is how I plan to live my life.
The kids and I enjoyed our evening last night. Our dinner consisted of wings, potato skins, and cheese sticks, and the kids enjoyed movies while I watched (some pretty crappy) football games. Andrew visited with our friends and when he arrived home we poured a glass of wine and glasses of Sunkist for the kids into champagne glasses, and rang in the new year.
Today is the one day of the year where there is great football (go Irish) and there are no commitments. We've purchased some shrimp cocktail, and Andrew is making ham and bean soup for our day. I am hoping to play some games with the kids and just enjoy the first day of our brand new year.
I'm also hoping to remove the word "perfect" from my vocabulary. Nothing is life is perfect, and nothing is all bad either. I'm hoping to strive for goodness in everything I do each and every day, and that is how I plan to live my life.
The kids and I enjoyed our evening last night. Our dinner consisted of wings, potato skins, and cheese sticks, and the kids enjoyed movies while I watched (some pretty crappy) football games. Andrew visited with our friends and when he arrived home we poured a glass of wine and glasses of Sunkist for the kids into champagne glasses, and rang in the new year.
Today is the one day of the year where there is great football (go Irish) and there are no commitments. We've purchased some shrimp cocktail, and Andrew is making ham and bean soup for our day. I am hoping to play some games with the kids and just enjoy the first day of our brand new year.
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