100 Posts ~ Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day

Along with it being Valentine's Day, this is also my 100th post. I am in a somewhat better mood overall. It is still midwinter, snowy, grey, cold, and I've been pretty much stuck indoors for about a month, BUT I'm dealing with it better.

Kenzie is getting a little better as well. She has become so defiant lately. She screams if she does't get her way, and she growls at you. Then if she still doesn't get her way she ends up crying. For a while there it seemed like my whole day was filled with screaming and crying 24/7. It was driving me absolutely nuts. I just didn't know what to do.

I have a better grip on it now. I just have to remember to stay calm and not to let her get her way. She will figure out that it's not working for her and eventually quit. Like I said, she's already calming down some.

Some reflections on the blog: I started this as a way to vent my frustrations and fears of mommy hood. Also as an outlet for some of my more creative endeavors. It really has turned into more of a journel type blog. I have come a long way since I started. My emotions are so much more in check, I have gained some control over my panic attacks *which are almost non-existent now*. I am getting more and more back to my "normal" self every day.

I want to thank those of you who have been here for my journey so far. Your comments and support have helped me more than you know. Sometimes that lil friendly note made my day and kept me from totally losing it. Hugs all around and good feelings sent your way!

Special thanks go out to Diner Girl, E-dog, Bernie, and Velvet. You guys rock and thanks for reading my ramblings!



and on to other things:



concerning Valentine's Day,

Brad is such a good husband. He continues to make my dreams come true. Those of you who are regular readers might remember my post about concerts. One of my all time favorite groups is The Police. I have always regretted that I never saw them in concert.

My hubby who is awesome knows this and for Valentine's Day he got us tickets to see The Police at Madison Square Gardens!!!! A weekend in the city! My dream to see them in concert will come true! Whoooooo Hooooo! * yes I did the happy dance*

He also got me some beautiful roses and of course some yummy yummy chocolate! I love you baby!


I can't believe I'm going to see STING!!!!! *yes I'm happy dancing again*

Some fun Christmas-ee things to do!

Merry Christmas! Here are some fun things to do if you find yourself with a little extra time....like that's going to happen.

1. Decorate your own tree!

http://www.janbrett.com/trim_a_jan_brett_christmas_tree.htm


http://blackdog.net/holiday/christmas/tree/index.html

2. Christmas Tetris

http://www.kinderplanet.com/xmastetris.htm



3. Create your own Christmas Story...Starring YOU!

http://blackdog.net/holiday/christmas/story.html


4. Coloring Pages.....color online or Print them out

http://blackdog.net/holiday/christmas/coloringbook/index.html

5. Santa and the Evil Elves....this game is hard!

http://games.zeeks.com/arctic-antics-9017/?page=play

7. Christmas Quiz: I got 11/14 for a 79%

http://familyinternet.about.com/library/game/quiz/quiz3/blchristmasquiz.htm

Mushy thanks God stuff today....

It's the day after Thanksgiving and I realize that I didn't say anything about what I was thankful for yesterday..duh. I am so thankful for my family. My husband and my two girls and my extended. Never in a million years did I think I would ever be so blessed in my life.

On my 30th birthday I was just divorced, just finding my own place, starting a new career... I was a mess. I thought I was going to be the old single woman with 50 cats that all the kids in the neighborhood were scared of. That I was going to be single forever...

It took me 3 years of dating before Brad and I found each other. Even when he is driving me nuts I think how much I love him.

I am thankful that God brought him into my life, that we have two healthy babies, and that he has blessed us with the means to live a comfortable life. I try not to take anything for granted anymore.

So thanks God, I appreciate everything you have done for me and blessed me with!

Mushy...bleh....

Thanksgiving 2005

Well, it's another Thanksgiving. We are staying in Ohio again this year. It makes sense for us to do, we spend TG here and then go to Arkansas for Christmas. Doesn't mean that it's always easy for me. I was cleaning up Kenzie's breakfast, listening to the preperations on TV for the parade and thinking about what would be going on at "home".

I can see my mom up and working on getting the turkey in the oven. My dad helping out with making sure the bird is stuffed right. My brother (who lives next door) coming in like Kramer and getting a cup of coffee before he leaves to go to his in-laws.

I miss my family and those things.