Last night I was rummaging around looking for something when I stumbled across a photo album I hadn't looked at in ages. It was from my high school/ college days. As I looked through it, I saw wonderful people that have been part of my life.
Those people truly are awesome. I'm blessed to know so many great souls. There were crazy pictures in there of Ms. L, some of the other girls from our dorm and I wearing crazy old lady outfits. There were pictures from my first year as a camp counselor with all my sweet heart little girls. There were pictures of some of my good friends and I singing karaoke (really, really badly, although you can't tell it from the picture, thank God!).
It was great to take a little peek into my past. I've led a great life, and it ain't over yet!! Here's to more crazy adventures!
Have a great day!
Ms. T
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Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Tucking In
Friday nights are a special night in our house. The Hubs and Firecracker "camp out" in the living room. They both look forward to this all week long, for very different reasons. The Hubs, because he knows that these days are limited. He loves forming such a strong bond with Firecracker. And Firecracker, because it's so much fun to stay up late with the Hubs.
Last Friday night, I was reading in bed and Firecracker came in to say good night. He crawled up into my bed, gave me a kiss and then said, "good night, Mommy. Sleep well, I'll see you in the morning." With that he kissed me once more, climbed out of my bed, turned off my light and shut the door behind him.
It was absolutely adorable! I have great kids!
Have a great day!
Ms. T
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Last Friday night, I was reading in bed and Firecracker came in to say good night. He crawled up into my bed, gave me a kiss and then said, "good night, Mommy. Sleep well, I'll see you in the morning." With that he kissed me once more, climbed out of my bed, turned off my light and shut the door behind him.
It was absolutely adorable! I have great kids!
Have a great day!
Ms. T
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Monday, September 9, 2013
How Do I Explain?
If you've followed my blog for very long at all you most likely know that I suffer from depression. It is a terrible beast of a disease. Lately, I've had some very bad days. Days when I had to ask the Hubs to do it all. And he does, with gusto! The Hubs is truly amazing. He is a great Daddy and Husband. And when Firecracker asks why Mommy is laying down in the bedroom, the Hubs answers him honestly, explaining that Mommy doesn't feel well.
The last few times that I have emerged from my bed for one reason or another, Firecracker will come and hug me and ask if I am feeling better. If I have to tell him no, he wants to offer me some of his food or milk, because, "they make your muscles really big and strong, and they will make you feel good." Tell me that isn't the sweetest thing you've ever heard? And then to make it better/ worse he'll say something like, "Mommy, I missed you". It makes me well up even thinking about it. He really is an amazing kid.
Obviously, Firecracker is getting to an age where he notices when Mommy, "isn't feeling well" and he wants me to be better. How do I explain that it isn't something I can fix? How do I make him understand that I want to be with him, but sometimes it just isn't possible?
I don't want him to grow up and remember all the "holes" in his childhood, when Mommy was too unwell to be around. I want him to look back and not have any "holes".
How? How do I explain all this to a 4 year old? And maybe a better question would be How do I fix it?! The medication helps, but it's not an end all be all. It only helps make the episodes shorter, and less intense (thank God!). It doesn't make them go away. Soooooo frustrating!
I'm sorry to drop all this on you. I've been in a funk the last few days. I think I'm starting to crawl out of my deep hole. I'm sure I'll be back to my silly self soon.
Have a good day!
Ms. T
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The last few times that I have emerged from my bed for one reason or another, Firecracker will come and hug me and ask if I am feeling better. If I have to tell him no, he wants to offer me some of his food or milk, because, "they make your muscles really big and strong, and they will make you feel good." Tell me that isn't the sweetest thing you've ever heard? And then to make it better/ worse he'll say something like, "Mommy, I missed you". It makes me well up even thinking about it. He really is an amazing kid.
Obviously, Firecracker is getting to an age where he notices when Mommy, "isn't feeling well" and he wants me to be better. How do I explain that it isn't something I can fix? How do I make him understand that I want to be with him, but sometimes it just isn't possible?
I don't want him to grow up and remember all the "holes" in his childhood, when Mommy was too unwell to be around. I want him to look back and not have any "holes".
How? How do I explain all this to a 4 year old? And maybe a better question would be How do I fix it?! The medication helps, but it's not an end all be all. It only helps make the episodes shorter, and less intense (thank God!). It doesn't make them go away. Soooooo frustrating!
I'm sorry to drop all this on you. I've been in a funk the last few days. I think I'm starting to crawl out of my deep hole. I'm sure I'll be back to my silly self soon.
Have a good day!
Ms. T
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Friday, September 6, 2013
Repetition
Once upon a time the Hubs and I loved the sounds of our own voices and repeating certain phrases sooo much that we decided to become parents. Oh the joy we now have saying things like, "Firecracker, pick up the toys", "Sweet pea, don't take that from your brother", "leave each other alone" etc. Our plan worked so well (please note the sarcasm).
The moral to this story? Children, no matter how well behaved, always need to be instructed. Sometimes multiple times, and sometimes with more than just words. Sometimes it takes consequences, which is no fun for anyone. However, they also are the source of more joy than you can imagine.
Have a great weekend!
Ms. T
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The moral to this story? Children, no matter how well behaved, always need to be instructed. Sometimes multiple times, and sometimes with more than just words. Sometimes it takes consequences, which is no fun for anyone. However, they also are the source of more joy than you can imagine.
Have a great weekend!
Ms. T
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Thursday, September 5, 2013
Dancing
Sweet pea loves all things musical. She will make up her own songs, and sing them again and again (pretty much til all of us have the "words" memorized too :).
Another aspect of Sweet pea's love for music comes in the form of dancing. The girl loves to dance. She thinks is great! I love to watch her dance. She puts all she has into it. The only "problem"? Unfortunately, Sweet pea got my sense of rhythm. She dances like a white girl on crack.
Oh well! Sweet pea's dancing will still be adorable for a few more years ;). And then maybe we can send her to dance lessons, and she can learn from someone who has rhythm what dancing SHOULD look like ;).
Have a great day!
Ms. T
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Another aspect of Sweet pea's love for music comes in the form of dancing. The girl loves to dance. She thinks is great! I love to watch her dance. She puts all she has into it. The only "problem"? Unfortunately, Sweet pea got my sense of rhythm. She dances like a white girl on crack.
Oh well! Sweet pea's dancing will still be adorable for a few more years ;). And then maybe we can send her to dance lessons, and she can learn from someone who has rhythm what dancing SHOULD look like ;).
Have a great day!
Ms. T
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Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Say Cheese!
Yesterday I called Disney to find out if they had found my camera I lost there. The Hubs kept insisting that it was a lost cause, but I still held onto a shred of hope that they would find it.
I do not have a sentimental attachment to that camera, but I have irreplaceable pictures on it. I hadn't down loaded my pictures off of my camera for at least a month, and the first 3/4 of our time at Disney was on it! I hated to think it was gone forever.
At first the lady told me they did not have a camera that matched the description of mine. However, she took my name and number and said she'd call me if one turned up. I figured I'd have to call back in a few days and check again. 2 or 3 hours later the same lady called back and told me they found my camera!!!! I'm so thrilled!!! And to top it all off, they are mailing it to me free of charge. Another reason Disney is one of the best places on earth ;). So I should be able to share my pictures with you next week sometime!
Have a great day!
Ms. T
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Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Disney!!!
The Hubs and I used to go to Disney World every year over Labor Day weekend. It is a tradition I have always loved! (Actually, it's one I initiated, and kept going). Well, because Firecracker is now the age that we have to buy him a ticket we can no longer go every year. =(
However, this year we had saved up enough moola to get to go! YIPPEE!!! The kids had such a fantastic time. It was amazing. I have always loved Disney, but getting to watch them experience it is that much better. The wonder in their little eyes, the amusement at the smallest things, and the pure joy at getting to meet some of their favorite characters!
Now would normally be the time I would share some of my favorite pictures from the trip.... However, on one of the rides my camera got lost =(. Thankfully, it wasn't one that had water, or one that was super fast, but it's lost none the less. The Disney workers assured me that at the end of the night they would do their best to find it. It's been so chaotic that I haven't had a chance to call and see if it's in lost and found now. That will be numero uno on the agenda today. If they've found it they said they could ship it to me! YAY! Fingers crossed!
Have a great day!
Ms. T
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However, this year we had saved up enough moola to get to go! YIPPEE!!! The kids had such a fantastic time. It was amazing. I have always loved Disney, but getting to watch them experience it is that much better. The wonder in their little eyes, the amusement at the smallest things, and the pure joy at getting to meet some of their favorite characters!
Now would normally be the time I would share some of my favorite pictures from the trip.... However, on one of the rides my camera got lost =(. Thankfully, it wasn't one that had water, or one that was super fast, but it's lost none the less. The Disney workers assured me that at the end of the night they would do their best to find it. It's been so chaotic that I haven't had a chance to call and see if it's in lost and found now. That will be numero uno on the agenda today. If they've found it they said they could ship it to me! YAY! Fingers crossed!
Have a great day!
Ms. T
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