7.18.10

grateful for...
1. Getting ALL laundry done this weekend without it being all consuming.
2. Air conditioning working full force and at 100%.
3. Hearing my boys say their bedtime prayer. So adorable.

Lesson...
Its easier to get things done when I removed the negative from the action. I.E. Putting laundry away as soon as it is finished so it will not be there for me to later, find, get frustrated, and it end up in a corner, or on a dresser, to never get folded or hung.

7.17.10

Day late... but still things to be grateful for on this day.

1. Day with the family Celebrating Phenix's 3rd bday!

2. Taking a nice nap in the afternoon

3. Dinner with Mom and My Three Blessings.

Lesson:

Watched the movie "remember me". I give it 3 stars, not bad, but not WOW. But I took the main quote that was said in the beginning and in the end as a lesson...

"Gandhi said that whatever you do in life will be insignificant. But it's very important that you do it."

Ask anyone around, You may feel that some things you do are insignificant, but it may mean the world to the person you are helping...

7.16.10

Grateful for...

1. Having the great company of Gavin and Natalie for a fun slumber party :)

2. to have been able to cuddle with the hubster before he left for work this morning

3. A great "healthy" baby visit for Benjamin! Doc says he's looks great and is in the 90th percentile for his height... Ol' Brut.

Learned today that...

Things are always changing around us, and it only hinders possibility when we dwell on the negatives.

Good Night!

7.15.10

Grateful for...

1. being able to sign Mason up for school, even though its only 2 days a week, he will still have more resources to help expand his imagination and mind.

2. Tomorrow is Friday!

3. Being able to enjoy a session of Yoga with my mom every Thursday night :)

Today I learned...

That even though some things seem out of reach, it you look at the reason before the financing, it seems like a no brainer, we can only afford to have Mason going to school 2 days out of the week and are still stretching our budget. We are determined to give him good ground work for the rest of his educational life. Education will become his (and our) first priority. No matter the price.

7.14.10

Systems down at work. Perfect time to reflect!


I am grateful that...

1. all this overtime is permitting me not to use up personal time for BB's well visit friday morning.

2. I have a fall back for when I work late. Daddy, most of the time, can get them.

3. Vacation to Oregon is only 9 days away! Getttingg ancy!


Lesson:
This morning, I woke up at 415 to get myself into the gym. After contemplating going back to sleep since I did pilates/yoga night before, I stuck through and made it in. Had a great 30 min cardio session, and felt great after. Determination is key. If you want it bad enough you'll make it happen!

"People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily." - Zig Ziglar

Mason was determined to get this puzzle done, and he did. :)

7.13.10

An early lesson learned.

Grateful:

1. For yoga, for a mind clearing and level head in the morning.
2. Cracked Doors in the avenue of possibilities.
3. Sunflower Seeds to munch on when my mouth is bored is bored at work.

Lesson:
While getting ready this morning, it seemed like BB was having a bad dream, so I went in there and just light brushed back his hair a few times, and as soon as my hand touched him, he calmed. Went back to getting ready, and he started fussing again, I repeated, and he calmed.

Knowing that my touch is calming to my kids, lets me know that no matter what, I am a sense of refuge for him, conscious or not.

"Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever. " ~Author Unknown

7.12.10

1. Triple Blessings

2. Family - you may not hear from them all, but I know they are there.

3. Not taking a nap yesterday, and getting the apartment clean!

Lesson:

"Seek first to understand, then to be understood" - Stephen Covey.