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Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Love My Kids!

I gotta tell you, I have the greatest kids! I know everybody thinks that, but I really do!!! Aside from the occasional argument, they really get along pretty good and have a lot of fun together. They still humor me too (even Evan who is almost 17), as you can see by these pictures!




Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Congratulations Evan!


Evan will be honored at a banquet on Friday, April 24, 2009 for being the winning designer for the Marshfield City Flag contest. His design was chosen from several entries and will become the official city flag at the Cherry Blossom Festival. We are looking forward to seeing the "real" flag when it is presented at the banquet. Of course, there will be more photos to follow. If you get the chance, congratulate Evan...he deserves it!

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

On the Road... Again


Well, my oldest son is now a licensed driver. I knew this day was coming. As a matter of fact, I looked forward to this day. I am tired of being the official driver of every football practice, weight lifting session, church youth group event, run to the store, track practice, etc. The thing that I wasn't ready for was the fear and worry that go along with watching him back out of the driveway. I know...he took driver's ed, he logged his required hours of driving with a licensed driver, he practiced parallel parking (although I don't know why because I have never had to parallel park in my life - I just drive around until another space opens up!), he wears his seat belt, he has been given all the speeches that parents give their kids when they start driving, he passed the driver's test...HE'S READY!!! However, none of that makes any difference to the sick feeling of worry that I have. My head knows he's ready to drive away...my stomach is tied in knots until he returns.


You know what? He's not the only one on the road. I'm on the road too....albeit a different road. I am on the road to learning to let go a little bit more. I'm glad God gives us baby steps to take in learning to let go of our kids and let them grow up. Otherwise, I'd be a real mess. Someday (sooner that I want to think about) he'll be ready for me to let go for good-to let him be completely in charge of his own life. I am praying already that I will be ready when that day comes.

Monday, February 9, 2009

Friend Making Monday

Head on over to Kasey's blog and join in on the fun! This week's task is to answer the following questions......

1) My favorite book is: I always love what I'm reading at the moment. One of my favorites is The Shofar Blew

2) I drive a: Blazer

3) My favorite type of food to eat is: Anything with sugar in it.

4) My favorite dessert is: Ben & Jerry's

5) My favorite movie is: I have 2 that usually tie for first: The Wizard of Oz & Steel Magnolias

6) When I go to Starbucks I get a: Caramel Macchiato (sp?)

7) My favorite vegetable is: Corn on the cob

8) My favorite thing to wear is: something comfy - usually jeans

9) My favorite color is: brown. I know, it's weird.

10) I decorate my house in this style: Mostly I just try to make it look like we aren't Sanford and Son

11) Right now I am reading: Opal by Lauraine Snelling

12) If I could vacation anywhere I would go to: Southern China (love it) or the Redwood Forest (never been there)

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Mom

I miss my mom.

There, I said it. I miss her, I miss her, I miss her. I don't miss her because we live in different towns, or because I don't get to see her very often. I miss her because she has Alzheimer's.

Don't get me wrong. I enjoy seeing her and visiting with her, and I am so glad that she is still around. But it's not the same. I wish that I could sit here and write about all the emotions that I feel when I think about her and her disease. I might be able to someday, but right now I don't even understand it enough to put it into words. All I can say is that I miss hearing her speak in complete sentences. I miss hearing her real laugh. I miss being able to ask her advice or ask her for a recipe. I miss seeing her face light up when I tell something funny about my kids. I miss her being able to understand and follow a conversation. I miss talking to her on the phone. I hate it when I see confusion on her face. I hate the impatience and anger she displays sometimes (that was never my mom's way). I hate feeling like I'm treating her like a child when I know she deserves much more. I hate watching my dad try to take care of her, although I'm very thankful that he is so willing and able to do it.

I love my mom and am so thankful for her love and care over the years. I will do whatever I can for her for as long as I can. I just wish I didn't have to miss her while she is still here.

Monday, January 19, 2009

Things I Want to Remember...

There are certain little things that you just never want to forget. Here's my list:

I never want to forget:

-how a freshly fallen snowflake looks when it lands on my daughter's dark hair.
-the feel of a steaming cup of coffee on a freezing cold morning.
-the feeling of a newborn baby's skin (it's so soft you can't hardly feel it - Thanks for reminding me Reese!)
-the look on Greg's face when he's trying not to smile.
-the sound of my sweet mom's voice speaking a whole sentence.
-how lucky I am to have a "whole" family and a husband who loves me.
-how it feels to sing my heart out!
-how goofy I act when I'm hanging out with my sister.
-how I felt the first time I held my babies.
-how red a leaf can get in the fall.
-the sound of Nate when he is really laughing.
-how Evan will still hug me in public even though he is 16!
-how I feel when Greg grabs my hand when I don't expect it.
-the way Truli snuggles up to me when she's watching tv.
-the way the kids smile when we play "Dollar Question".
-what it feels like when you laugh so hard your eyes water.
-the sound of really good harmony.
-how talented my kids are.
-the way my Pepa would laugh out loud when we teased him.
-the first time Greg and I sang together.