Today was a crazy day. On my "to-do today list" I was sure to include "activity with kids" because I knew I'd get carried away in my organization attack and neglect my children.
After half the day was over, the girls were playing on the kitchen floor with wooden spoons, pots and pans, and cereal. I got down on the floor with them and we had our own rendition of the Blue Man Group. I tell you what, we drummed and stirred our hearts out! Talk about stress relief.
So, I urge you my friends, on a crazy day be sure to grab a pot and wooden spoon and go to town! (Preferably not in the aisle at Target...you just might be admitted...)
Monday, January 14, 2008
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Twisted Tendencies
I just got back from a quick getaway with my sister and mom to celebrate my mom's birthday. We went to Glenwood and had a nice time giggling, eating and just hanging out. (I had soup for lunch today to help curb the overindulgence!!)
Friday night my mom went to bed early and my sister and I were staring at each other wondering what to do next. Keep in mind that two boring mommy's don't have staring time very often! So, we decided to head to the hotel lobby and grab some extra towels and happened by the hotel bar for a night-cap. The scene? Small bar, about to close, filled with locals reviewing their paycheck stubs after the weeks work. Conclusion? A very happening scene.
Long story short, my sister left her seat for a moment and I was left watching a re-run of the Nugs game on flat-screen. Two young guys were sitting just down the bar and I noticed that one of the was looking my way quite frequently. First I was confused and then I quickly caught on and pretended to watch the game very intently with shoulders turned away from said on-looker. Despite my body language he introduced himself and began a conversation. I obliged and my sister joined us. After chatting it quickly came out that I was married with 2 kids. The conversation changed a bit and I was sure the guys (25!) were done with the moldy mommies but NO! Turns out the next day out of no-where they appeared at the hot-springs (despite their plans to ski that day) in an effort to arrange a rendezvous later that night. Can you believe it!? Apparently marriage and children doesn't take you out of the game! Shameful. But, sadly, a little flattering.
So, my question is this. Why is it more flattering (and sometimes exhilarating) when some strange guy finds you attractive and approaches you than when a husband or friend say the exact same thing? Why should some stranger's opinion stand for more than a person you value and trust? Yet another twisted tendency, I think. You?
Friday night my mom went to bed early and my sister and I were staring at each other wondering what to do next. Keep in mind that two boring mommy's don't have staring time very often! So, we decided to head to the hotel lobby and grab some extra towels and happened by the hotel bar for a night-cap. The scene? Small bar, about to close, filled with locals reviewing their paycheck stubs after the weeks work. Conclusion? A very happening scene.
Long story short, my sister left her seat for a moment and I was left watching a re-run of the Nugs game on flat-screen. Two young guys were sitting just down the bar and I noticed that one of the was looking my way quite frequently. First I was confused and then I quickly caught on and pretended to watch the game very intently with shoulders turned away from said on-looker. Despite my body language he introduced himself and began a conversation. I obliged and my sister joined us. After chatting it quickly came out that I was married with 2 kids. The conversation changed a bit and I was sure the guys (25!) were done with the moldy mommies but NO! Turns out the next day out of no-where they appeared at the hot-springs (despite their plans to ski that day) in an effort to arrange a rendezvous later that night. Can you believe it!? Apparently marriage and children doesn't take you out of the game! Shameful. But, sadly, a little flattering.
So, my question is this. Why is it more flattering (and sometimes exhilarating) when some strange guy finds you attractive and approaches you than when a husband or friend say the exact same thing? Why should some stranger's opinion stand for more than a person you value and trust? Yet another twisted tendency, I think. You?
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Walmart, Walschmart
In an effort to save even more money in the new year I've given in and shopped at Super Walmart for groceries for the first time ever! Know this, I've poo-pooed Walmart for a long time because of the fact that just walking into the gigantic store raises my blood-pressure. The tall shelves piled high with everything you can imagine, people pushing two carts; one filled with children and the other filled with Mac'n'Cheese. Oh yes, and the fact that you have to pick up your own bags from that twirly thing!! It all just makes my head spin. BUT, in an effort to relieve financial stress I trudged into Walmart territory with list in hand.
So, I sit down by my computer this morning ready to blog a little something and take a bite of the Walmart apple I bought two days ago and it's mushy and rotten!!! Worth a few saved pennies? I think not!
Are any of you successful with Walmart groceries or should I just jump ship now?
So, I sit down by my computer this morning ready to blog a little something and take a bite of the Walmart apple I bought two days ago and it's mushy and rotten!!! Worth a few saved pennies? I think not!
Are any of you successful with Walmart groceries or should I just jump ship now?
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
New Year, New Look
I'm not big on new year resolutions but have determined to plunge into '08. No diets and deprivation for me, instead I plan to eat up all that life has to offer me. (This includes eating up both martinis AND exercise!! Oh yes, and a new short hair-cut coming soon...)
I sit on my seat with excitement and expectation. My prayer is that my eyes are opened in a new way to see what the Lord has to offer and how I can be used in this new year even despite my circumstances. I determine to grab onto the joy and peace that is so apparently around me even in the midst of stress, pain or even monotony.
So, my dear friends. Grab your work out shoes and martini glasses and plunge forward with me. May we sharpen and challenge one another. Here's to gobs of celebration and introspection in 2008!
I sit on my seat with excitement and expectation. My prayer is that my eyes are opened in a new way to see what the Lord has to offer and how I can be used in this new year even despite my circumstances. I determine to grab onto the joy and peace that is so apparently around me even in the midst of stress, pain or even monotony.
So, my dear friends. Grab your work out shoes and martini glasses and plunge forward with me. May we sharpen and challenge one another. Here's to gobs of celebration and introspection in 2008!
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