The month of January is coming to and end in just a few days. It's been a joyous month and a month of trials. Through it all, I'm just moving forward. Birthdays and holidays are still rolling along. The weather has been quite a sight to marvel at and yet, each day is what you make it. It's that time again to put some weights of this life to the side. I've carried them along or should I say dragged a few along for long enough. Whether they are friendships, family ties, work relationships or activities. When it's no longer exciting and becomes a burden it's time for a change. With raninbows and rain go hand in hand and I accept that with open arms. I'm just going to carry my umbrella instead of the foolishness. Now, that made me smile.
Financially, things are no better today, than last week or last month. However, me and the kids are not going without what is necessary in life. We've just had to cut back on the "wants" in our life. It's not as bad as we anticipated but is taking so getting used to. Each day is a new day. Child support would be nice to have although for the past 10 months it's been one big goose egg on that front. Monday brings along another family court date. Let's see what the outcome will be on this case.
On a much brighter note....Today was a snow day from work and school. It was good to be home with the kids during the week. Out shoveling snow, cooking together and just enjoying each other's company. We need more days like this one. It's hard to think about trying to plan some type of vacation when there is all this snow on the ground. Hopefully, we can get away for a least a weekend this summer.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Joy and Tears....
I'm just sitting here watching Ryan sleep and I'm amazed that it's been two years already. Wow - time sure waits for no one. It has been an enjoyable two years watching this little dependent person become an increasingly independent person. It's times like right this very minute that I wish I could just freeze time for a while - no I won't say how long - and truly enjoy it. Rewind it back, freeze it and start it again slowly. You justs never know how much you can love a person more and more each day until you have a child. Mommy loves you Ry.
In the other room is the teenager, Mea. Lord give me strength! This hormonal 1st child is going to test me more than I ever tested my parents. There are days - like today that I love her with everything. She insisted on making Ry his birthday cake and buying him his two fish - Nemo and Nemo. What a beautiful and thoughtful gesture on her part. However, where was this child on Sunday and Monday - obviously on vacation from planet earth. I can see me being on prozac, zanax and whatever else is on the market if she does not get through these teenagers years in the next 2 months. My, My My. Mommy loves you Mea.
I'll post pictures in the next day or so.
In the other room is the teenager, Mea. Lord give me strength! This hormonal 1st child is going to test me more than I ever tested my parents. There are days - like today that I love her with everything. She insisted on making Ry his birthday cake and buying him his two fish - Nemo and Nemo. What a beautiful and thoughtful gesture on her part. However, where was this child on Sunday and Monday - obviously on vacation from planet earth. I can see me being on prozac, zanax and whatever else is on the market if she does not get through these teenagers years in the next 2 months. My, My My. Mommy loves you Mea.
I'll post pictures in the next day or so.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Where is the time going....
2011 is definitely taking off at a quick pace. Good or bad, I'm here for the full ride. The holiday's quickly rolled through and I must say I enjoyed them more this year than any other. January is now in full swing and I'm looking forward to celebrating Ryan's 2nd birthday. The week of his bday will be bittersweet but I will make the most of it. The 19th we celebrate his birthday, ok so we will begin to start celebrating his birthday this weekend through the actual day and onto the weekend. I figure I celebrate for a month for mine...so the kids should have the same fun. I think it's time to actually make some big day plans. Why am i bothering with a cake when Ryan doesn't even eat cake or cookies. Can I get a fruit snacks cake? He would devour that in seconds flat. He loves pizza although I think he may be allergic to tomatoes as occasionally after eating tomato products he starts to itch. Good grief little boy! Maybe cakeballs or cupcakes for the family and friends.
Another snow storm is looming for tomorrow evening so it's possible a snow day from school and work will be in order for Wednesday. I've forwarned my office that any accumulation over 3 inches and I'm working form home. We had a dusting on Friday and it took over 75 minutes to get to work - thisis normally a 35 minute ride. If it's going to snow, make it enough for a state of emergency. This piddle widdle here and there just gets my car dirty and I hate to wash a car. LOL
That reminds me I need to down load pictures of Ryan on his bike in the snow after Christmas. Too funny. I can't believe my baby is turning 2 in a week. Wow, this has been a quick two years. He is becoming such a big fella. His latest statement is What the hell? I walk into my room on Sunday afternoon and he's reading his colors book and I hear - What the hell? So I stop to see if he will say it again and sure enough, he turns the page and there it goes again. I have to stoop by the side of the bed in order for him not to see me laughing. So I calmly tell him that's not a nice thing to say. He politely ignores me and continues to read his book. Yes, that's my child.
Sissy turns 15 this year and is already picked out the theme for her party. She has been watching too many episodes of My Sweet Sixteen. I keep reminding her that I'm not a millionaire and things will be on a smaller scale. Much smaller. A masquerade ball is the top choice so far this month. hahahahah Yeah, ok. She has yet to provide the location name. I can just imagine what she has in mind. She is growing up way to fast for my taste also. She lost her internet and new laptop privileges before the year rolled in. My child when will she learn to follow the rules. I do remember being a teenager and all the rush to grow up, but there is way more technology at this kids beck and call. I feel like a police officer patrolling her activities. I just keep reminding myself and her, it's for her own good. One day she will thank me.
Let me sign off - it's 1:14am (that's what I get for laying down with Ry). This alarm clock will be plucking my last nerve in 4 short hours as someone needs to hit the grocery store before the snow. I knew I should have gone out instead of laying down. Oh well, the grocery store should be well stocked and empty.
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Proverbs 5:1-3 My son, attend unto my wisdome; Incline thine ear to my understanding; That thou mayest preserve discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge
Another snow storm is looming for tomorrow evening so it's possible a snow day from school and work will be in order for Wednesday. I've forwarned my office that any accumulation over 3 inches and I'm working form home. We had a dusting on Friday and it took over 75 minutes to get to work - thisis normally a 35 minute ride. If it's going to snow, make it enough for a state of emergency. This piddle widdle here and there just gets my car dirty and I hate to wash a car. LOL
That reminds me I need to down load pictures of Ryan on his bike in the snow after Christmas. Too funny. I can't believe my baby is turning 2 in a week. Wow, this has been a quick two years. He is becoming such a big fella. His latest statement is What the hell? I walk into my room on Sunday afternoon and he's reading his colors book and I hear - What the hell? So I stop to see if he will say it again and sure enough, he turns the page and there it goes again. I have to stoop by the side of the bed in order for him not to see me laughing. So I calmly tell him that's not a nice thing to say. He politely ignores me and continues to read his book. Yes, that's my child.
Sissy turns 15 this year and is already picked out the theme for her party. She has been watching too many episodes of My Sweet Sixteen. I keep reminding her that I'm not a millionaire and things will be on a smaller scale. Much smaller. A masquerade ball is the top choice so far this month. hahahahah Yeah, ok. She has yet to provide the location name. I can just imagine what she has in mind. She is growing up way to fast for my taste also. She lost her internet and new laptop privileges before the year rolled in. My child when will she learn to follow the rules. I do remember being a teenager and all the rush to grow up, but there is way more technology at this kids beck and call. I feel like a police officer patrolling her activities. I just keep reminding myself and her, it's for her own good. One day she will thank me.
Let me sign off - it's 1:14am (that's what I get for laying down with Ry). This alarm clock will be plucking my last nerve in 4 short hours as someone needs to hit the grocery store before the snow. I knew I should have gone out instead of laying down. Oh well, the grocery store should be well stocked and empty.
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Proverbs 5:1-3 My son, attend unto my wisdome; Incline thine ear to my understanding; That thou mayest preserve discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge
Monday, January 3, 2011
Rainbows
Driving back home yesterday after picking up Ryan from my parents, there was a rainbow. When I looked closer it was actually a rainbow inside of a rainbow. Absolutely beautiful!!! Each time I thought we had passed the rainbow, I would look up and there it was again. Bigger and bolder than the last time. It so reminded of me of the many times we think that we've missed our mark or an opportunity, however we look up or look around a corner and there's a better opportunity. Or we see our path a little clearer.
2011 is my Rainbow - a clearer, bolder and brighter opportunity.
2011 is my Rainbow - a clearer, bolder and brighter opportunity.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
1st Day Blogging
Today is January 1, 2011! So, I promised myself about a year or so ago to begin keeping a journal each day. Well, that lasted for a little while. Now, I see a few friends blogging and I follow a few others and decided to try my hand at this challenge. The words you will see on this page are how I see things. You may or may not agree, but remember this is my blog and this is how I see it. It is my desire to be able to express how I see things - the good, the bad, the ugly and all the others.
I'm a single mom of two beautiful children. They are14 and almost 2. Yes, there's going to be a birthday in 18 days. That reminds me I need to work on birthday party plans. Pictures to be posted at some point. Keep in mind I'm new at this and need to feel my way around.
Wow - another year to be grateful, thankful and blessed (and be a blessing). Although I haven't stepped foot out the door just yet on this 1st day of 2011, it looks to be a beautiful day out and I promise to make the most out of it.
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Psalms 9 I will give thanks unto Jehovah with my whole heart; I will show forth all thy marvellous works
I'm a single mom of two beautiful children. They are14 and almost 2. Yes, there's going to be a birthday in 18 days. That reminds me I need to work on birthday party plans. Pictures to be posted at some point. Keep in mind I'm new at this and need to feel my way around.
Wow - another year to be grateful, thankful and blessed (and be a blessing). Although I haven't stepped foot out the door just yet on this 1st day of 2011, it looks to be a beautiful day out and I promise to make the most out of it.
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Psalms 9 I will give thanks unto Jehovah with my whole heart; I will show forth all thy marvellous works
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