Happy Thanksgiving to all of my blogging friends!
May you all be safe and blessed this holiday and every day after!
Thanks for being you and thanks for putting up with me!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
A+B=WOW!
cup of spiced chai (at home)
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1/2 spoon full of cocoa powder
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SUPERFABULISTICHAPPYMOMMYDOCIOUS!
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1/2 spoon full of cocoa powder
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SUPERFABULISTICHAPPYMOMMYDOCIOUS!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Another Kiddie Translation!
This is good stuff!
To set the stage, you must first know that my sister and I and both of my little girls were in the kitchen, so the girls could eat lunch. I was talking about always having to go to the bathroom, because I drink so much, during the day. And, then, it happened...
"All I do is drink and pee, drink and pee," I said.
"Drink and pee, drink and pee," my sister said in a sing-song voice.
"MOM, you don't dink yow pee! Dat's doss," said Boog, in a very matter of fact way!
I nearly died laughing, as I explained to her that I did not say I drink my pee! Jeez, and that I don't ever want to hear that she does that either, not that I think that will be a problem, with her response, at the very thought!
I hope your day was great!
To set the stage, you must first know that my sister and I and both of my little girls were in the kitchen, so the girls could eat lunch. I was talking about always having to go to the bathroom, because I drink so much, during the day. And, then, it happened...
"All I do is drink and pee, drink and pee," I said.
"Drink and pee, drink and pee," my sister said in a sing-song voice.
"MOM, you don't dink yow pee! Dat's doss," said Boog, in a very matter of fact way!
I nearly died laughing, as I explained to her that I did not say I drink my pee! Jeez, and that I don't ever want to hear that she does that either, not that I think that will be a problem, with her response, at the very thought!
I hope your day was great!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Could someone please tell me why the task of dumping leftovers that have been left over too long seems like an Earth moving stunt today? UGH! I don't want ta! Do I have ta? Well, I'm not gunna!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Hmmm?
You know, I have been absent again lately. I have struggled to figure out why. I am pretty sure I have figured it out, but it doesn't make it any easier to live with.
I know that I talk about losing my mom, a lot, and I sometimes think others would probably like for me to just "get over it," but I don't think that will ever really come to be. I miss her. I can't change that. I don't want to. I loved and still love her SO MUCH! I want to feel her presence. I want to hug her tight, even though that is not something we were big on, when she was here. I want to give her a big goofy kiss, so she knows I love her. I really want all of those things. I know that I can't have them, but I desperately want them to be possible! I miss her so much!
I have been fighting with feelings for so long that I started getting confused about what exactly was/is causing the pain. I have recently started dreaming about others who have passed and I think that it is my mind's way of recognizing that any one and everyone does and will die. I can not stop it. I would not, even if I could, because I know God has a plan, even when I don't understand it. Still, I miss her. As I sit here with tears welling up in my eyes, I think we should all love a little deeper, while we can, because WE, you, me, they, he, she and even the it set does not know when we will no longer have the opportunity to love and that is hard to swallow!
Thanksgiving will soon be here. What are we thankful for?
Me, I am thankful for having a completely insane, super strong, sometimes grouchy, always smiling, (unless you broke something you shouldn't have) crazy hermit lady who worked from home, coffee drinking, dishes hating, fun-loving, wonderful person raise me!
I know that I talk about losing my mom, a lot, and I sometimes think others would probably like for me to just "get over it," but I don't think that will ever really come to be. I miss her. I can't change that. I don't want to. I loved and still love her SO MUCH! I want to feel her presence. I want to hug her tight, even though that is not something we were big on, when she was here. I want to give her a big goofy kiss, so she knows I love her. I really want all of those things. I know that I can't have them, but I desperately want them to be possible! I miss her so much!
I have been fighting with feelings for so long that I started getting confused about what exactly was/is causing the pain. I have recently started dreaming about others who have passed and I think that it is my mind's way of recognizing that any one and everyone does and will die. I can not stop it. I would not, even if I could, because I know God has a plan, even when I don't understand it. Still, I miss her. As I sit here with tears welling up in my eyes, I think we should all love a little deeper, while we can, because WE, you, me, they, he, she and even the it set does not know when we will no longer have the opportunity to love and that is hard to swallow!
Thanksgiving will soon be here. What are we thankful for?
Me, I am thankful for having a completely insane, super strong, sometimes grouchy, always smiling, (unless you broke something you shouldn't have) crazy hermit lady who worked from home, coffee drinking, dishes hating, fun-loving, wonderful person raise me!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
I Copied This Post...
Please take a moment to look over this post. I copied it from the blog address below. Deb works in Liberia and could use our help!
http://debinliberia.blogspot.com/2009/11/send-some-joy-to-liberia-this-christmas.html
One of my favorite things over the last year working in Liberia has been, by far, CHRISTMAS!
It is amazing how simple it is-- a Christmas bundle filled with pencils, an orange, a toothbrush, a small toy and a few pieces of candy, flip-flops, a new set of clothes and a Christmas greeting from someone who cares. Very small by American standards, but for most of these kids it is the only gift they will receive this year and it is something of their very own. It is a day for each one to feel especially loved and unique, not just one of the crowd. Words cannot describe the look of pure joy each child has as they come up to claim their gift bundle and new clothes. I will never forget one boy last year who's entire countenance changed when he received his gifts. Bright smile from ear to ear and eyes sparkling, he looked radiant in his new yellow shirt as he clung to his new Hot Wheels car and school supplies in his bundle. And these precious children give something in return: a hug, smile, shy giggle and whispered thanks or a sweet chorus of familiar Liberian-accented Christmas carols. It is an honor to be able to serve such and amazing group of kids. I feel selfish really-- they give so much more to me than I could ever bring them.
Last Christmas Orphan Relief and Rescue brought Christmas to 135 children. Together we can increase that number this Christmas. We really need your help: $25 and a few moments to write a Christmas greeting can really bring joy to a child in Liberia this Christmas.
Go to the Christmas page at www.orphanreliefandrescue.org to see last year's joy, and help make Christmas even bigger and more special this year!
http://debinliberia.blogspot.com/2009/11/send-some-joy-to-liberia-this-christmas.html
One of my favorite things over the last year working in Liberia has been, by far, CHRISTMAS!
It is amazing how simple it is-- a Christmas bundle filled with pencils, an orange, a toothbrush, a small toy and a few pieces of candy, flip-flops, a new set of clothes and a Christmas greeting from someone who cares. Very small by American standards, but for most of these kids it is the only gift they will receive this year and it is something of their very own. It is a day for each one to feel especially loved and unique, not just one of the crowd. Words cannot describe the look of pure joy each child has as they come up to claim their gift bundle and new clothes. I will never forget one boy last year who's entire countenance changed when he received his gifts. Bright smile from ear to ear and eyes sparkling, he looked radiant in his new yellow shirt as he clung to his new Hot Wheels car and school supplies in his bundle. And these precious children give something in return: a hug, smile, shy giggle and whispered thanks or a sweet chorus of familiar Liberian-accented Christmas carols. It is an honor to be able to serve such and amazing group of kids. I feel selfish really-- they give so much more to me than I could ever bring them.
Last Christmas Orphan Relief and Rescue brought Christmas to 135 children. Together we can increase that number this Christmas. We really need your help: $25 and a few moments to write a Christmas greeting can really bring joy to a child in Liberia this Christmas.
Go to the Christmas page at www.orphanreliefandrescue.org to see last year's joy, and help make Christmas even bigger and more special this year!
WooHoo...
WooHoo! Yep, I am excited! I am not exactly sure why, but I am! I came home, from getting millions of groceries, yesterday to an email about a craft show this weekend! Somehow, I had not seen anything about it until she sent me the email. It is not anything earth shattering, but from 9-2 on Saturday I get to pedal my wares! Dumb right? If you, and I know some of you are, are trapped at home all day and feel like you do not have a means for contributing to your household needs, you know what I am talking about! I am thrilled, even if I don't make much, because it is MINE!
Some days I feel like NOTHING is mine! I try to eat, after having made sure the masses have food, and someone wants a bite of my food...food--NOT MINE!
I have to pee and someone conveniently slides in under the crack in the door...bathroom time...NOT MINE!
I put on a shirt and try to look like I live among the rest of human kind and someone wipes a booger on me...clothes--NOT MINE!
I get ready for bed and as I settle in to lay my head on my pillow at night someone small rolls her curly locks right into my spot...bed--NOT MINE!
So, you see, if I can make $.15 that no one can lay claim to...WOOHOO, it's MINE!
I have been squirrel holing this money away, so as to help with Christmas, but for now...it's MINE!!!!
Some days I feel like NOTHING is mine! I try to eat, after having made sure the masses have food, and someone wants a bite of my food...food--NOT MINE!
I have to pee and someone conveniently slides in under the crack in the door...bathroom time...NOT MINE!
I put on a shirt and try to look like I live among the rest of human kind and someone wipes a booger on me...clothes--NOT MINE!
I get ready for bed and as I settle in to lay my head on my pillow at night someone small rolls her curly locks right into my spot...bed--NOT MINE!
So, you see, if I can make $.15 that no one can lay claim to...WOOHOO, it's MINE!
I have been squirrel holing this money away, so as to help with Christmas, but for now...it's MINE!!!!
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