Addendum

Okay.  So more often than not things I write come out different than I meant.  For example... Valentines Day.  I wrote about this a few weeks ago.  In my post I put that I hated Valentines Day.  The reason being is that I remember when I was a kid, I was the one that never got many valentines at school parties.  That was in the day when you only brought valentines for your friends.  Then there are all the single people.  Why is it that we celebrate a day of love when these people don't have a special person in their life.   I feel it emphasis this fact, and there are many lonely people in the world who already know that they are alone and don't need a day to remind them.   Why do we feel the need to have a day set aside to tell our loved ones that we love them.  Is it a problem to tell your loved ones that you love them EVERY DAY???  It's nice to hear all the time.  Many years ago, I went to a parenting class at a local church.  One of the things they emphasized is to tell your family that you love them every day.  Even though you know that they know you love them, it still reinforced to them that they were special to you.  I love my family more than anyone will ever know.  They are the reason I get up in the morning.  They are the reason I pray so hard for them  to have good days at work,  good days at school, good health, happy marriages and relationships, and help to support a family. So I hope this clears up what I meant by my previous post--- I don't hate Valentines Day because I don't like you, just the opposite.. I just feel bad for lonely folks. 

SPRING BREAK !!!

I am on spring break this week.  I love this time of year.  The birds are getting settled in their new home, and everything seems to be waking up.  Last week was Erin's spring break and I really wanted to spend time at home with her, but work wouldn't allow so I only got two days off.  This week I am cleaning out my garage.  It is an absolute mess.  We have way too much stuff.  It was said on a TV show of all things, that in 1960 there were no storage units in the US.  Today there are over 2 million.  What does that say about us?  We must be the greediest country on the planet.  We save everything or put barely used stuff in the trash for the landfill. When I was young, everything from irons to washing machines were fixable.  Now instead of fixing we buy new because it's cheaper than fixing.  I remember my dad fixing everything.  Our stuff lasted for years.  Take the I-pod for example.  They run on batteries, but a new battery costs about half of what a new ipod costs.  How wasteful. If they made the batteries cheaper and easy to install - have you looked at an ipod?  How do you open it?   Anyway enough of my rant.  I'm going to continue cleaning the garage and then take a walk to enjoy God's creation.  Blessings :)

Slowing down

This has been a very busy two weeks.  Last week was Erin's state tournament for basketball.  Her team got fourth place.  It was a lot of fun, but I'm glad that this is over.  Erin never got to play that much, but I think she probably still had a good time.  The week before I broke two ribs by walking and texting at the same time.  What a doofus I am.  How do you do that?  Anyway as a result of being clutzy, I managed to injure myself.  This is seriously cutting into my exercise routine, and I continue to get bigger and bigger. 

This week is finally getting back to normal.  Erin has one more competition -- the scholar quiz bowl and then confirmation and then graduation and then the summer with summer school and phew  ---- I'm exhausted.

I've decided there needs to be more family time and less running.  Hopefully everything will start getting back to normal and I can have the garage sale I've been trying to have for two years.  Anyway, that's all for now.  Have a great weekend everyone.

Birthday Girl

Today is my middle daughter's birthday.  I remember this day like it was yesterday.  She was the largest of my three girls -- 7 lb., 7 oz., but happened to turn out to be the petite one of the three. (No the other two are not big and overweight, she is just shorter than they are).She is so perfect and gorgeous.  She still is.  Her large blue eyes and dimpled smile still melt my heart.  As a middle child she has had to fight for her place in the family.  She also has gone through a lot in her 24 years, but I would like to think she is a better person for it.  She is a nurse, which brings out her compassionate side, and  she just started volunteering at an animal shelter.  Her gift of caring is amazing.  So happy birthday sweet girl.  I love you very much.  <3

Christmas 2010

Julie & Joe

Day off

Ahh today I had a day off from work.  The weather is turning more like Spring and I got to do things I normally don't get to do.  It's Valentine's Day and it seems everyone is very happy and pleasant also.  I usually hate Valentines Day because it emphasizes couples.  I always wonder why we can't celebrate single also.  They are the ones that spend many lonely days and nights alone.  But anyway, if you have a sweety give them an extra hug and I love you.

Sighaaaah

Today is finally Friday.  I love Fridays.  It means that I have a nice weekend ahead.  This weekend I have to administer the ACT tests, so since I'm fighting the flu, hope I'm okay for tomorrow.

This coming week will be very busy.  Number 2 daughter's 24th birthday.  Erin has basketball (her team made it to state), and her coach is scheduling extra games and practices so they are ready for the weekend.  Then it's Valentines Day, and doctor's appoinment's and on and on and on. 

I'm glad for busyness, because it means that I'm healthy and able bodied -- but the one thing I need to remember is to keep Jesus front and center in my life.  He is the reason I get through my days.  Just knowing that He is with me gives me great comfort.  I pray daily for my three girls, that they will be strong in the Lord, make good decisions and have much peace in their lives.  Plus, since two of them face health issues, it would do this mom's heart some good to know that they will be able to live healthy and productive lives.  Only time and God know that outcome.  Blessings :)   

Today's the day

Today's the day that I start blogging.  I know a lot of people think it's dumb, but I like having the opportunity to write about my day.  This also keeps me from boring people with my life.  Anyway, I live in Missouri and today it snowed AGAIN as I stood looking out the window of my office.  I work at a local high school, and they are building a new addition.  It should be very nice once it's done.  They offer so much more for high school today than when I was in school.  I hated high school, and never cared if I every went back. How ironic that all three of my children will be graduating from the same high school I went to. 

Anyway, it's back to work time.  Talk to you all again. :)