Mommyland!

Mommyland.....where are you?

Currently I am reading the book "Don't miss your kids". It talks about how fast kids grow up and not to miss the joys by rushing through daily life. I love the idea and strive to live by it, but at the end of I always end up thinking "wow, that was another day that flew by". How do you slow down? There's so much to do. What do you let go of? Lately I feel like I am barely treading water to stay afloat (actually yesterday I was too tired to tread and had a brief breakdown about feeling so overwhelmed).

The book also talks about times when life is chaotic around you. It says to escape to "Mommyland'. Mommyland can be any place that you want it to be. In fact, the author even speaks of going to while

Chris put on a big smile and preteded to love his Anniver'sity' present - a promised trip to putt putt, an 8 year old jumping out of a box, and a bottle of 'Killer' barbeque sauce.
My status on Facebook yesterday was "Celebrating 9 years of marriage to a wonderful man. I am so blessed". Thinking that this was a very nice thing to post, I shared it with Chris. Boy did I not expect the response I got - doubled-over belly laugh! I realize how terrible of a wife I am when he next says "This does not sound like anything you would ever say". Not sure if I should ever say anything like that again, or start saying more endearing things more often. Any suggestions?
Loving the beautiful weather! Ready to go outside and enjoy that remain couple of hours of it!

Anniversity!

Today is our 9th wedding Anniversary (or Anniversity according to Leah). Nine years, really? Three houses, two kids (plus an international student), 2 dogs (and countless other creatures that have resided in our house), numerous business endeavors later, here we are - loving our life and excited to see what God has in store for us next.

Chris was so thoughful to have a stone reset in a ring he gave me on our 3rd anniversary. So, what was I to give him? I remembered a set of 4 rounds of golf that we won at an auction. Great! I'll get a group of his friends/family together, schedule a tee time...sounds like an anniversary present to me! Not so...I went home last night searching for the tickets. Finally I resort to asking Chris where they are. He gave them away last Friday to a client. Well, back to square one. He is going to end up with a bottle of barbeque sauce I picked up at Ross' today. How original, huh?

My girls love any excuse to celebrate. They are so excited about today. Leah has been talking about out "anniversity" for a while now. Finding out about the ruined golf gift, Leah has the idea to take Daddy to play putt putt with the whole family (sure this will out beat golf). Cecilia has her own idea - put her and Leah in a decorated box, then they jump out and scare their unexpecting Dad. Two great ideas. We are doing both. Actually, I am seeking a box that is big enough to fit a 5 year old and an 8 year old. We'll see what I come up with. Both girls made cards for their Dad today. You know, it really doesn't matter how the gift turns out, Chris and I are so blessed to have two children that are so excited to give today. They want today to be special for us. Thank you, God, for blessing me with Cecilia and Leah...oh, yeah, and Chris!

Getting Started

I always have a hard time starting something, a new project. I think about starting it and then usually that's the end of that. Blogging/journaling is one of those things. I read three of my friend's blogs and think "wow, I need to do that". Not because I am a fantastic (or even a mediocre) writer, but because my kids are growing up at lightening speeds and I want to document their young, sweet lives. Cecilia is now 8 years old and Leah is 5. The past few weeks have been particularly hard for me emotionally. I am realizing that time is going so rapidly and that before I know it, my kids will be grown. Yuk, I even don't like writing that.
Our family has been through a lot in the past 3 years, life-changing challenges. The most recent of these is my husband getting laid off from his job. This was one of the most humbling experiences both emotionally and financially that we have experienced as a couple. He has just started up a new company with 2 partners...yet another challenge. God is good all the time, though. I know He has his hand in everything we do and that He will take care of our needs. He has proven that in so many ways throughout my life. We just stay on our knees and rely on Him.
Until next time....