Things that make you go HMMMM....

I wonder what Women would be like if Eve hadn't sinned in the Garden of Eden. I am convinced that we women are being continually punished for what Eve did all those years ago. Why else do we suffer once a month and make our family suffer once a month when we(ME) seem to get really angry at the drop of a hat. I seem to be getting worse with age. I can remember when my moods didn't fluctuate so much. NOW, it is "LOOK OUT, TAKE COVER, DON'T LOOK IN HER EYES!" I feel like the swamp thing! I am so terrible to my family and I wonder why they even keep me around. I told my son (who is the main recipient of these bursts of fury) yesterday that I was going to tell his Daddy to get him a NEW mom. I also asked my husband last night to "relieve me of my Mothering duties." HMMMMM do ya think evil has invaded my body????? Today I am not so angry, but the damage is done. I apologized to hubby (by text message), but I dont' think it made much of a difference. His text response was "we can't take it." I do wish that he could feel just once how I feel inside. I think maybe he would be a bit more understanding.

I think ALL males that are marrying females should be required to take a course on how the female mind and body works. Maybe then there woudn't be women like me who go "postal" once a month!! ;)

Christopher turns 5

Well, between school starting and things going on around me, I totally forgot to post Christopher's birthday pix (he turned 5 on August 15)! I feel so bad!! He had a wonderful time with all his friends and got some neat presents. I can't believe my "baby" is 5. It just doesn't seem like he should be this old. I told him that I wanted him to slow down growing and he said " I can't Mommy, God wants me to grow." What a smart boy. He amazes me every day with his wit and wisdom and I am blessed to have him as my son.

Talking to myself...

Well, I am beginning to think I am not so good at being a "stay at home Mom" without any children here! I went to the grocery store for the BIG shopping trip of the month, and I found myself talking out loud to the air! For 8 years I have had a child in the buggy with me. Today I realized I can no longer talk to myself in public.....I might be mistaken for a crazy lady. I did get a couple of strange glances, but if anyone would have stood still for a moment, I would have talked to them. I miss my babies!!!

1st day of school

Sarah and Christopher started school yesterday (Aug 6) She is in 3rd grade and he is in Kindergarten. It is hard to believe my "baby" is in school now. I feel empty being at home alone. I kept hearing echos of thier voices while I was busily cleaning the house.

I read a quote today and tweaked it a bit. Here is my version: "FIND THE FUN IN TODAY!"

I am going to try and do that everyday for my children. Sometimes I get caught up in trying to be the perfect everything that I forget to do the simple things to be happy. Yesterday I could hear Christopher's voice saying "Play with me Mommy." And my voice saying "maybe later." Later is too long.....

Have a blessed day!

A week without children

My children are gone this week for a visit with an Aunt and Uncle. Needless to say, our home is a very quiet and peaceful place right now. I have talked to Sarah on the phone everyday since Sunday(the day they left) She tells me she just wants to talk about what they are doing each day! ;) My heart is aching a bit because I have never been apart from my children for more that three days at a time. This is a new experience for me. Although I have TONS of things I could and need to do, I cannot get over the quietness in the house. It makes me feel so sad when I think of how much time has passed and how fast they are growing. Before I know it they will be grown and gone and once again the house will be silent. In this hectic life sometimes I forget to take time to just "be" with my children and enjoy the NOW. So my prayer for all my friends is that you take the time to just "be" with your families. God bless you all!

Kids first trip on airplane

Our family just got back from a week long visit to Chicago. My husband had a meeting there and asked us all to go for a short vacation! It was the children's first time on an airplane. They were beside themselves! I couldn't get over how excited they were to get on the thing! (I do not like airplanes) They fought over who was going to sit by the window and they laughed and giggled the WHOLE 1 1/2 hour flight!! We had a wonderful time in Chicago and got to see a lot of sights thanks to a generous man that my husband knows. He lives in Chicago and is retired with not much to do. He chauffeured us around for three days and gave us a native look into Chicago. I am so thankful he was so willing to be our guide. It is definitely one of my best vacations yet!!

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