I am very excited and proud to say that I am able to celebrate my grandparent's 50th Anniversary this Saturday. Not just one set of grandparents, but both sets of my grandparents are still happily married. These days you don't see that a lot anymore. It seems like everyone just gives up on marriage and takes the easy route out... divorce. I am sure that they have had their differences, but they have always over came them, must have or they wouldn't still be happily married.
My parents, and my aunt and uncle are throwing the party for them. I am proud to be able to help as well. My brother, and my cousins and I ordered some beautiful flower arrangements for them as well as a personal flower for each of them. I have to pick them up tomorrow, I am excited to see how beautiful they look! My grandparents are aware of the party we are having for them, but I don't think they know how much work we have done. They wanted it simple, which we did respect, but we also have a few suprises.We have invited about 60 people/couples to the party and we have about 50 attending. So it will be a nice size party. The weather is supposed to be beautiful, even though we will be in doors, it will still be nice.
I just keep thinking about being married for 50 years, when you think about it, that is a long time! Some people don't even live to be 50, unfortunately. I must say that I hope my husband and I will be able to celebrate 50 years! It's a proud moment for my grandparents and for us as family. They set the tone for all of us to follow and so far my whole family is on the right track!
So my one piece of advise to all who are married or getting married, or want to get married, is to work hard. If you truely love someone, you can make it work! It does take work to keep a marriage strong! Don't give up!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
What is normal?
So what does it mean to be normal? Have you ever really sat down and thought about it's meaning? Of course we could look go to dictionary.com and find that normal is define in 11 different ways, but when we usually think of normal we think of the dictionaries first definition: conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural. Ok, so what does that mean- usual? regular? natural?
We all have our own definitions of normal. Some may think living a simple life and having a job and family is normal; seems normal, right? Some may think that normal is meaning that you aren't taking any medications, don't need to alter your mental state, to me, that is normal. Have you ever had a day when some says to you, are you ok? You aren't acting normal. First reaction usually is, what do you mean, not acting normal? Nothing is wrong, I am fine! I like this type of normal!
Everyone perceives normal to be something different. Who is normal? That's another good one. Normal, when you say the word after a while, it sounds funny. Normal doesn't sound so normal anymore! We can look at normal in a psychology way which is approximately average in any psychological trait as intelligence, personality, or emotional adjustment. free from any mental disorder: sane. Hmmm. Just because we haven't been diagnosed as abnormal, doesn't mean that we are normal. This word can lead in so many directions, I could go on all night.
But, if I'd go on, I'd probably end up on another topic! So, let's let normal be what it is.... normal. For all that is said about the word, it's our opinion that usually defines the word. So, I am going to wrap this up because it's a normal Thursday night and I have to get to class! Something to think about.....
We all have our own definitions of normal. Some may think living a simple life and having a job and family is normal; seems normal, right? Some may think that normal is meaning that you aren't taking any medications, don't need to alter your mental state, to me, that is normal. Have you ever had a day when some says to you, are you ok? You aren't acting normal. First reaction usually is, what do you mean, not acting normal? Nothing is wrong, I am fine! I like this type of normal!
Everyone perceives normal to be something different. Who is normal? That's another good one. Normal, when you say the word after a while, it sounds funny. Normal doesn't sound so normal anymore! We can look at normal in a psychology way which is approximately average in any psychological trait as intelligence, personality, or emotional adjustment. free from any mental disorder: sane. Hmmm. Just because we haven't been diagnosed as abnormal, doesn't mean that we are normal. This word can lead in so many directions, I could go on all night.
But, if I'd go on, I'd probably end up on another topic! So, let's let normal be what it is.... normal. For all that is said about the word, it's our opinion that usually defines the word. So, I am going to wrap this up because it's a normal Thursday night and I have to get to class! Something to think about.....
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
A School Bus
I am not sure what it is about a School Bus but I recall when I was younger that I thought a Bus was the coolest thing. I remember that I couldn't wait to be big and ride the bus. But what is it about a bus that we think is so cool? Right now my 2 year old is obsessed with School Buses. Every time we are driving to school to drop off her brother, she gets excited when she spots a bus.
It's actually pretty cute at first, due to the fact she can't talk that well yet. It sounds more like she is shouting "Stool But", but of course I know she is talking about the "School Bus" that just past us! After a while of driving and no more school buses it gets a little annoying because she keeps saying, where stool but? She eventually grows angry because she wants to see one and its to late in the morning. I usually tell her the buses are sleeping now!
I really think it's funny how when we are young we are so excited about going on a bus. But once we actually step foot in one, they stink. Literally the bus stinks when you are driving behind it and when you get inside it smells like rubber, especially on a hot day. There is nothing exciting or pleasant about these things! Not to mention the bumpy ride that usually make me nauseous and the annoying sound of the squeeky breaks!
This wonderful "School Bus" theory we all get in our minds is pretty sad. Once we experience a bus we usually prefer not to ride the bus. To be honest I don't sing to her "The Wheels on The Bus Go Round & Round" I don't want to encourage her that a bus is a wonderful vehicle. I think I may make up my own song about the bus, but it wouldn't be child appropriate!
But because she is my daughter and I don't want her to fear the bus, I will allow her to think they are the coolest thing ever!
It's actually pretty cute at first, due to the fact she can't talk that well yet. It sounds more like she is shouting "Stool But", but of course I know she is talking about the "School Bus" that just past us! After a while of driving and no more school buses it gets a little annoying because she keeps saying, where stool but? She eventually grows angry because she wants to see one and its to late in the morning. I usually tell her the buses are sleeping now!
I really think it's funny how when we are young we are so excited about going on a bus. But once we actually step foot in one, they stink. Literally the bus stinks when you are driving behind it and when you get inside it smells like rubber, especially on a hot day. There is nothing exciting or pleasant about these things! Not to mention the bumpy ride that usually make me nauseous and the annoying sound of the squeeky breaks!
This wonderful "School Bus" theory we all get in our minds is pretty sad. Once we experience a bus we usually prefer not to ride the bus. To be honest I don't sing to her "The Wheels on The Bus Go Round & Round" I don't want to encourage her that a bus is a wonderful vehicle. I think I may make up my own song about the bus, but it wouldn't be child appropriate!
But because she is my daughter and I don't want her to fear the bus, I will allow her to think they are the coolest thing ever!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Dog Poop
Every spring brings a wonderful old pile of dog crap. Yes, we all hate picking up dog poop in the winter and then once the snow melts it's great fun. So, this week it's been my mission to get all of our dog poop/lawn raked. I can not believe how much poop is in our yard. I know gross, what a thing to type about. But it's the truth.
My husband and I have 2 chocolate labs, so I'm not talking about little piles of poop here, I'm talking like Twin Tower high! So, anyways, I get a little cranky when I have to pick up my own dogs poop, but what is worse is having to pick up the neighbors dogs poop. We live in a neighbor hood that everyone seems to own a dog. It's almost annoying how many animals we are surrounded by. We have 3 behind us, two directly next to us on the north side, and 1 on the south side, and the MOST annoying one across the street.
I don't know if people think that we aren't going to notice if there is a little extra poop in our yard or what. Take our neighbor lad, she always walks her cocker spaniel up and down the block. Funny thing is she holds a "pooper scooper" in her hand, and guess what, she is never carrying any poop!!! So today when I was out, I noticed all of these little piles of poop, and I KNOW, that my dogs do not poop that small. I seriously want to start walking our dogs across the street past their front lawn and start teaching them to take steamers on their lawn. I don't know if she thinks we won't notice it or what! But come on!!!
So, I am sick and tired of raking up poop, but to have to scoop up the neighbors, AGH. Let me tell you it's not a fun job! Can't wait until our kids get a little older, because they will be so happy when mom tells them to get out and rake the poop! What fun spring cleaning is! That's all the poop I have right now! See ya later gators!
My husband and I have 2 chocolate labs, so I'm not talking about little piles of poop here, I'm talking like Twin Tower high! So, anyways, I get a little cranky when I have to pick up my own dogs poop, but what is worse is having to pick up the neighbors dogs poop. We live in a neighbor hood that everyone seems to own a dog. It's almost annoying how many animals we are surrounded by. We have 3 behind us, two directly next to us on the north side, and 1 on the south side, and the MOST annoying one across the street.
I don't know if people think that we aren't going to notice if there is a little extra poop in our yard or what. Take our neighbor lad, she always walks her cocker spaniel up and down the block. Funny thing is she holds a "pooper scooper" in her hand, and guess what, she is never carrying any poop!!! So today when I was out, I noticed all of these little piles of poop, and I KNOW, that my dogs do not poop that small. I seriously want to start walking our dogs across the street past their front lawn and start teaching them to take steamers on their lawn. I don't know if she thinks we won't notice it or what! But come on!!!
So, I am sick and tired of raking up poop, but to have to scoop up the neighbors, AGH. Let me tell you it's not a fun job! Can't wait until our kids get a little older, because they will be so happy when mom tells them to get out and rake the poop! What fun spring cleaning is! That's all the poop I have right now! See ya later gators!
Friday, April 10, 2009
What a week
So, this week my mind has been gone. For some reason I keep having mind blocks, I can't write, I can't think, and I can't remember anything. I guess you could say I am having some blonde moments. I don't know if it's due to the change in my NEW schedule that has been created by our wonderful economy or what.
So I am now working part-time (instead of full-time) and have off in the mornings, which is nice to a point. I am able to keep up with the house, keep the dogs brushed, play with my daughter, and of course have some time to do my homework. Or so I thought! I can't get any homework done at all. My husband has the computer and my daughter keeps touching all of my stuff- she even spilled my coffee on my papers!! AGH!
I figured I'd get ready for Easter, not thinking. I put together the kids baskets, well DUH, after we do eggs on Saturday they are going to want to put them in their baskets and put them out for the Easter Bunny. I don't know what I was thinking, but I wasted 20 minutes, I was trying to make them really cute and now I'll have to take everything out!
Anyways, my new week has sort of has been the week from hell. I could never be a house wife, I need to be out working, keeping my mind busy. I almost feel now that I have time, I don't know what to do. I am going to put together a new schedule for myself to stay motivated and take my mind off of other things. I do know one thing and that is I have a lot of work to do this weekend with my paper!! See you on Tuesday!
So I am now working part-time (instead of full-time) and have off in the mornings, which is nice to a point. I am able to keep up with the house, keep the dogs brushed, play with my daughter, and of course have some time to do my homework. Or so I thought! I can't get any homework done at all. My husband has the computer and my daughter keeps touching all of my stuff- she even spilled my coffee on my papers!! AGH!
I figured I'd get ready for Easter, not thinking. I put together the kids baskets, well DUH, after we do eggs on Saturday they are going to want to put them in their baskets and put them out for the Easter Bunny. I don't know what I was thinking, but I wasted 20 minutes, I was trying to make them really cute and now I'll have to take everything out!
Anyways, my new week has sort of has been the week from hell. I could never be a house wife, I need to be out working, keeping my mind busy. I almost feel now that I have time, I don't know what to do. I am going to put together a new schedule for myself to stay motivated and take my mind off of other things. I do know one thing and that is I have a lot of work to do this weekend with my paper!! See you on Tuesday!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Eating Healthier
As I sat on my couch over the weekend, for once I didn't have homework or have to work at my second job, I realized that I was starting to see alittle pudge going on in areas that I haven't in a few years. For some reason I seem to gain 5-10lbs between February and May, why, I have no clue. You would think it would be from November to January?! Anyways, I told myself that I wasn't going to let that happen this year and of course I did. So, being smart and not waiting til May to start doing something about it. I decided to start this week.
So on Sunday night I told myself that I was going to put myself back on Weight Watchers, which I have all of the materials from because after my Freshman year of college and gaining 30 lbs!!! YIKES, I joined WW! So, I took out all my stuff and brought it along with me to work on Monday. Let me tell you, I struggled yesterday, since muffins and brownines were still in the kitchen from Friday. Still fresh- suprisingly! Anyways, I did not eat any of them, just drooled at them. I felt hungry all day, I think because I knew I was trying to watch what I eat! I looked through my books again so I knew how many points I could eat and what had what points.
I am only allowed 22 points a day. Which for me, someone who usually eats everything in sight, and it's not that I am fat, it's I eat unhealthy, is hard! I know that I went over a little yesterday, but I still ate healthy. Today I am so proud of myself. I have eaten all of my meals and have 3 points left. I am planning on stopping before class to get a fruit and yogart parfait from McDonald's, which is only 3 points. I figure I deserve a sweet little treat, and I will still be in my range.
So, I am excited about my new journey, I am not looking to be super model thin, but I want to look good in a swim suit this summer and also feel good. Weight is only a number to me and it's not that number I care about, it's about feeling good about myself! I really plan on sticking to my new- eating healthy kick and getting ready for summer. Not only will this help me get in shape for summer, but it will get me ready for the softball season that starts in mid-May! So wish me luck and no temptation to fall back into old habits. Habits are hard to get rid of. You lose the H and you still have ABIT, you loose the A and you still have BIT, and you lose the B and you still have IT! :) To healthy lifestyles!
So on Sunday night I told myself that I was going to put myself back on Weight Watchers, which I have all of the materials from because after my Freshman year of college and gaining 30 lbs!!! YIKES, I joined WW! So, I took out all my stuff and brought it along with me to work on Monday. Let me tell you, I struggled yesterday, since muffins and brownines were still in the kitchen from Friday. Still fresh- suprisingly! Anyways, I did not eat any of them, just drooled at them. I felt hungry all day, I think because I knew I was trying to watch what I eat! I looked through my books again so I knew how many points I could eat and what had what points.
I am only allowed 22 points a day. Which for me, someone who usually eats everything in sight, and it's not that I am fat, it's I eat unhealthy, is hard! I know that I went over a little yesterday, but I still ate healthy. Today I am so proud of myself. I have eaten all of my meals and have 3 points left. I am planning on stopping before class to get a fruit and yogart parfait from McDonald's, which is only 3 points. I figure I deserve a sweet little treat, and I will still be in my range.
So, I am excited about my new journey, I am not looking to be super model thin, but I want to look good in a swim suit this summer and also feel good. Weight is only a number to me and it's not that number I care about, it's about feeling good about myself! I really plan on sticking to my new- eating healthy kick and getting ready for summer. Not only will this help me get in shape for summer, but it will get me ready for the softball season that starts in mid-May! So wish me luck and no temptation to fall back into old habits. Habits are hard to get rid of. You lose the H and you still have ABIT, you loose the A and you still have BIT, and you lose the B and you still have IT! :) To healthy lifestyles!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Excited!
Out of all of my close friends, I am the only one that is married. Granted I married young, NO, not because I was pregnant, but because I found the love of my life. So, for the last few years I've been so eager for my friends to get engaged. AND- now finally my best friend of 15 years is engaged.
I am so excited, and of course standing up. Even though her wedding isn't going to be until next summer 2010, I am still excited. I promied her I wouldn't be pregnant! The only 2 weddings that I have ever stood up in I have been pregnant. My brother and my brother-in-law were both married in the same year. I was only 3 months at my brothers wedding, but still wasn't able to drink and then I was larger than a hot air balloon and due in 2 months at my brother-in-laws!
Even though I really want another baby- I can wait. I talked with my best friend- who's name ironically is Kristin yesterday! I told her that if she needed any help that I would help her! She doesn't have a date or place or anything picked out yet. Told her not to stress. That is one thing I did not do- STRESS- what for? It's your day and if other people don't like it- oh well.
I have been at so many weddings where I am friends with the bride and they were completely over-whelmed and then when it was over- I'd get a call. Your right, what was I so stressed about! So that's my piece of advise- it's your day and your wedding- you do what you want. Don't worry if something goes wrong, just go with the flow!
I am so excited, and of course standing up. Even though her wedding isn't going to be until next summer 2010, I am still excited. I promied her I wouldn't be pregnant! The only 2 weddings that I have ever stood up in I have been pregnant. My brother and my brother-in-law were both married in the same year. I was only 3 months at my brothers wedding, but still wasn't able to drink and then I was larger than a hot air balloon and due in 2 months at my brother-in-laws!
Even though I really want another baby- I can wait. I talked with my best friend- who's name ironically is Kristin yesterday! I told her that if she needed any help that I would help her! She doesn't have a date or place or anything picked out yet. Told her not to stress. That is one thing I did not do- STRESS- what for? It's your day and if other people don't like it- oh well.
I have been at so many weddings where I am friends with the bride and they were completely over-whelmed and then when it was over- I'd get a call. Your right, what was I so stressed about! So that's my piece of advise- it's your day and your wedding- you do what you want. Don't worry if something goes wrong, just go with the flow!
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