Its been awhile since I've done a Quick Takes. However, I need to get back into my blog!
1.
I have been at my new job for a month now! It has been a great month! After 13 years with the same company and same career, I would be lying if I said I wasn't scared out of my mind upon taking this new adventure!! I also knew that if I didn't take this position I would constantly wonder about it and where my life would lead. So when provided with the opportunity from God I jumped on it! I am thankful that I have great co-workers who put up with my endless questions on learning my new job and that make going to work everyday fun! I am also thankful and have been blessed to have worked for a company the last 13 years that allowed me to finish my degree, give me flexibility for my kid's sake, and supervisors that supported my decisions and that now I call friends.
2.
My new job takes me out into the 'field' several times a week. This Tuesday was my first day in the 'field' by myself. It totally rocked!!!!! I know, I know. I sound a little giddy about it but that's because I am.
3.
Baseball has been in full swing since the first of April but Dalton has not been swinging the bat so great. Craig and I have been giving little pep talks before every game but nothing seemed to help. He is playing on a very competative team and playing in tournaments almost every weekend. This is his first year doing this and I think a little nervousness developed in him and put him in a slump. Well, Praise God this week he is starting to turn it around and playing like the player we know he can be! Now I know I can't (or maybe shouldn't) pray to God for them to win every game but believe me I am praying that Dalton's ability shines through and shows his coaches and teammates what he is made of!
4.
My second job, Parents as Teachers, has taken some pretty big budget cuts from our lovely governor. I'll try to leave my personal opinion out of it, but several of my fellow co-workers are dealing with some difficult decisions this week. Due to the budget cuts several of our families may not receive services anymore. Plus the Governor could decide to cut the program out all together before its all over with. I am blessed to have my full-time job and that this job is a benefit and pleasure to do. However, it is a much needed program for the state and community. Early childhood education is the first step to successful learning in higher education!
5.
On a lighter note....Did you know that chewing gum WILL actually keep you awake and/or alert when you are driving? A little trick I had heard and told Craig about when he started driving to Kansas City for work. And now that I am driving to Kansas City have found it actually works!
6.
I have also learned in my new commuting experience, that if you have something planned to do after work and are in a rush to get home, you will always end up in a traffic jam. So... I have also learned that you might as well just sit back, turn the radio up, and sing your lungs out to pass the time. Getting aggravated only creates more issues!!!
7.
Finally.....in honor of Mother's Day....I must say I have the best mom around! She is always there for me and is willing to come in a moments notice. She is my best friend and the one I usually turn to. Thank you Mom for all you do!
Friday, May 7, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Am I Ever Good Enough?
I think I ask myself this question too much. Those nastly little insecurities that sneak up and smack ya on the butt!
"That outfit is soo cute but would look like I'm pregnant if I wore it."
"I'm so stupid sometimes."
"Why does it seem like I have no one to talk to?"
"Can I handle this?"
"How am I going to handle this?"
"Am I good enough?"
The list goes on and on....
I need to remember that the only one that matters is God. It is Him I answer to. And I am always good enough for Him. But why is that so hard to grab onto sometimes?
"That outfit is soo cute but would look like I'm pregnant if I wore it."
"I'm so stupid sometimes."
"Why does it seem like I have no one to talk to?"
"Can I handle this?"
"How am I going to handle this?"
"Am I good enough?"
The list goes on and on....
I need to remember that the only one that matters is God. It is Him I answer to. And I am always good enough for Him. But why is that so hard to grab onto sometimes?
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Momma Bear
I have always said: "You can mess with me but don't you dare mess with my kids!" (Actually I don't say it quite that nicely but wanted to clean it up for the blog's sake.)
All of you mothers out there know what I mean. And for those future mothers...if you don't already know....you will as soon as that precious baby is born!
It all starts with something happening to one of my kids and the protective nature takes over and all I want to do is make it better.
For example:
*The day your child tells you that they don't have any friends. I automatically wanted to enroll them in every possible social activity.
*The day your child says that they didn't get picked for something at school because they were absent that day. I instantly wanted to be in the principal's office asking why.
*The day your child's friend tells you that one of the teachers at school thinks that your child is faking their allergies/asthma. It makes you want to ask the teacher if they have children.
*The nights that your children can't sleep because they are sick.
*The illnesses that zapp their little bodies of all energy.
*The heartaches they have when they feel that they aren't noticed.
I realize that even though my kids are still young and that I still have YEARS ahead of me of heartache and illnesses, it still does not diminish the fact that I will forever be the momma bear protecting my young.
Friday, March 12, 2010
7 Quick Takes Friday
1.
In my family we have a birthday cluster between end of February and first part of March. One of my nephews turned 8 at the end of February, my son turned 11 on March 2nd, my Dad turned __ on March 4th, and another nephew turned 10 on March 10th. Last Friday we were able to celebrate three of those birthdays at my mom's house. We had a great supper but even better conversations. I was finally able to tell some embarassing stories on my brother instead of the other way around.
2.
Last Saturday we were able to watch my nephew play hockey. This was the first time I was able to watch him play. He is sooo talented on that ice! He made the only three goals for his team and got his "hat trick." We couldn't be prouder of him!
3.
Craig's job is still on the rocky side. Please continue to pray for us on that end.
4.
Attending a conference over Early Childhood Education this weekend. It is out of town so it makes for a long weekend but enjoy learning and applying new ideas!
5.
I don't go out of town often and especially without my kiddos. So every year at this time a little anxiety settles in about whos gonna take care of kids when Craig is at work? Will ___ get done? What will they eat for dinner? So, this week on top of packing for myself, I preceded to make lists. My parents graciously offered to spend the night so Craig could still go to work at normal time and they got the kids off to school. So a full page list of 'instructions' went out to Grandma. I say instructions but they are more like helpful hints of what to do, typical morning routine, and general housekeeping things. This is my Type A personality coming out.
6.
I have learned that while I enjoy getting away for some 'me' time, I miss my husband. He drives me insane at times but there is a comfort knowing he's next to me or just in the next room.
7.
Daylight Savings time is this weekend and that only means one thing.....spring, longer days, baseball games, and summer is not too far behind. Bring it on! I'm ready!
In my family we have a birthday cluster between end of February and first part of March. One of my nephews turned 8 at the end of February, my son turned 11 on March 2nd, my Dad turned __ on March 4th, and another nephew turned 10 on March 10th. Last Friday we were able to celebrate three of those birthdays at my mom's house. We had a great supper but even better conversations. I was finally able to tell some embarassing stories on my brother instead of the other way around.
2.
Last Saturday we were able to watch my nephew play hockey. This was the first time I was able to watch him play. He is sooo talented on that ice! He made the only three goals for his team and got his "hat trick." We couldn't be prouder of him!
3.
Craig's job is still on the rocky side. Please continue to pray for us on that end.
4.
Attending a conference over Early Childhood Education this weekend. It is out of town so it makes for a long weekend but enjoy learning and applying new ideas!
5.
I don't go out of town often and especially without my kiddos. So every year at this time a little anxiety settles in about whos gonna take care of kids when Craig is at work? Will ___ get done? What will they eat for dinner? So, this week on top of packing for myself, I preceded to make lists. My parents graciously offered to spend the night so Craig could still go to work at normal time and they got the kids off to school. So a full page list of 'instructions' went out to Grandma. I say instructions but they are more like helpful hints of what to do, typical morning routine, and general housekeeping things. This is my Type A personality coming out.
6.
I have learned that while I enjoy getting away for some 'me' time, I miss my husband. He drives me insane at times but there is a comfort knowing he's next to me or just in the next room.
7.
Daylight Savings time is this weekend and that only means one thing.....spring, longer days, baseball games, and summer is not too far behind. Bring it on! I'm ready!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Happy Birthday Dalton Alan!!
Eleven years ago today I was in labor and preparing to give birth to my first child. The original due date was February 23, 1999 (exactly nine months from our wedding date). Yes, we have a honeymoon baby!
However, on February 25th the doctor stated he was going to induce our precious baby because he was afraid the baby was getting too big. Too big? What did he mean 'too big'? So on the 26th, Craig and I arrived at the hospital bright and early only to spend the next 8 hours twiddling our thumbs and watching a lot of TV with nothing else going on. We were sent home. We spent the next couple of days waiting for contractions and doing everything possible to start this baby thing going. Craig took me to the mall to walk around hoping that would spur along contractions. The only thing it spurred was comments such as "Oh my goodness, did you see that lady she's huge!" "That lady looks like she's gonna pop right here!" Needless to say, we left quickly before the pregnancy hormones caused a postal episode.
On Monday, March 1st we headed back to the hospital and this time was hooked up to IV and was told I was not going home until this baby came. Well this baby had other opinions about when he wanted to come out. Long story short...he arrived on Tuesday, March 2nd.
Dalton Alan was born at 12:59 a.m. weighing in at 10lbs. 8 oz. Yep! The doctor had reason for his wanting to induce because this baby was too big!
Just a few pictures of Dalton through the years....
However, on February 25th the doctor stated he was going to induce our precious baby because he was afraid the baby was getting too big. Too big? What did he mean 'too big'? So on the 26th, Craig and I arrived at the hospital bright and early only to spend the next 8 hours twiddling our thumbs and watching a lot of TV with nothing else going on. We were sent home. We spent the next couple of days waiting for contractions and doing everything possible to start this baby thing going. Craig took me to the mall to walk around hoping that would spur along contractions. The only thing it spurred was comments such as "Oh my goodness, did you see that lady she's huge!" "That lady looks like she's gonna pop right here!" Needless to say, we left quickly before the pregnancy hormones caused a postal episode.
On Monday, March 1st we headed back to the hospital and this time was hooked up to IV and was told I was not going home until this baby came. Well this baby had other opinions about when he wanted to come out. Long story short...he arrived on Tuesday, March 2nd.
Dalton Alan was born at 12:59 a.m. weighing in at 10lbs. 8 oz. Yep! The doctor had reason for his wanting to induce because this baby was too big!
Just a few pictures of Dalton through the years....
Only a few days old
Nine months old
Not quite two years old
My cowboy (Halloween)-3 years old
Our Batman phase. That cape (blanket) didn't come off for an entire year!-4 years old
5 years old-First baseball team
Master Fisherman-9 years old
10 years old-Baseball pic
I will always remember the first night he was born. Grandma was holding him in her lap while he looked up at her with wide eyes and all ears. Craig walked into the room and said, "Hey Little Man!" Dalton turned his head completely around to see his Daddy who had just said the same greeting he had heard for nine months in the womb. Just another example of God's precious miracle.
11 years with this precious angel. Dalton is sensitive, caring, smart, funny, and just a great kid!
Happy Birthday Dalt!!!
We love you more than you will ever know!!!
Friday, February 26, 2010
7 Quick Take Fridays
1.
I have never been so glad to see the sunshine! I don't care if it is only 30 degrees outside. At least the sun is shining and it makes the day better!
2.
It was exactly one year ago today that Craig was laid off from his job that he had for over 5 years. It has been a rough year and somehow continues to send us through trials. We have been blessed that God has provided other jobs for Craig since then. However, he is having difficulty settling in. So now we pray that God's plan will continue to see us through and that maybe we can stop waking up each morning wondering, "Do I have a job today?"
3.
My son was invited to play on a traveling baseball team. He went to 'try-out' and they asked us to become part of the team. He is SUPER excited about this opportunity. We took some time to talk about it and discuss all the pros and cons. Trust me there are the cons....money being the biggest one! This is something that Dalton has wanted to do for sometime now. It was ultimately his decision so we will see how he enjoys playing this year.
4.
Megan has decided to try her feet at soccer this year. She said that she didn't want to play softball/t-ball and wanted to do soccer. So I officially signed her up for that yesterday. Although the other evening Dalton and I were talking to her about it and Dalton said, "Megan you do realize that you can only use your feet when you play soccer?" She said, "Yes." I said, "Megan, you do realize that you have to run the whole time that you are playing soccer?" She says, "Maybe I don't want to play soccer afterall" Yes, she is my child! She is still excited and I can't wait to see if this ends up being her sport!
5.
My schedule officially starts getting busy and complicated now that spring is on its way (well hopefully its on its way). Between soccer practice, baseball practice, soccer games, baseball games, working evenings, oh yeah and Craig plays softball as well we might as well shut off all utilities in the house from April through July. Maybe we could pay for some of Dalton's baseball expenses that way ;-)
6.
I slept 6 straight hours last night without waking up! I know, that may not impress any of you, but trust me this a new record for me!
7.
I treated myself to a haircut today. This is about as girly as I get but there is something about going to a salon and spending 30 minutes getting pampered that just makes your day!
Have a blessed day everyone!!!
I have never been so glad to see the sunshine! I don't care if it is only 30 degrees outside. At least the sun is shining and it makes the day better!
2.
It was exactly one year ago today that Craig was laid off from his job that he had for over 5 years. It has been a rough year and somehow continues to send us through trials. We have been blessed that God has provided other jobs for Craig since then. However, he is having difficulty settling in. So now we pray that God's plan will continue to see us through and that maybe we can stop waking up each morning wondering, "Do I have a job today?"
3.
My son was invited to play on a traveling baseball team. He went to 'try-out' and they asked us to become part of the team. He is SUPER excited about this opportunity. We took some time to talk about it and discuss all the pros and cons. Trust me there are the cons....money being the biggest one! This is something that Dalton has wanted to do for sometime now. It was ultimately his decision so we will see how he enjoys playing this year.
4.
Megan has decided to try her feet at soccer this year. She said that she didn't want to play softball/t-ball and wanted to do soccer. So I officially signed her up for that yesterday. Although the other evening Dalton and I were talking to her about it and Dalton said, "Megan you do realize that you can only use your feet when you play soccer?" She said, "Yes." I said, "Megan, you do realize that you have to run the whole time that you are playing soccer?" She says, "Maybe I don't want to play soccer afterall" Yes, she is my child! She is still excited and I can't wait to see if this ends up being her sport!
5.
My schedule officially starts getting busy and complicated now that spring is on its way (well hopefully its on its way). Between soccer practice, baseball practice, soccer games, baseball games, working evenings, oh yeah and Craig plays softball as well we might as well shut off all utilities in the house from April through July. Maybe we could pay for some of Dalton's baseball expenses that way ;-)
6.
I slept 6 straight hours last night without waking up! I know, that may not impress any of you, but trust me this a new record for me!
7.
I treated myself to a haircut today. This is about as girly as I get but there is something about going to a salon and spending 30 minutes getting pampered that just makes your day!
Have a blessed day everyone!!!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Sunshine Please
One of the local weather stations said that the sun has only been visible 14 days since January 1st. Is it wrong to pray for the sun to come out? I don't even care if it is only 30 degrees at least the sun would be out!
The gray and gloom of winter has taken over and not just in the physical and literal aspect. It affects your mood and your spirit. I have heard a lot of people commenting on how they have these 'winter blues'.
Well, they have officially hit this lady! I try to make the best of it. I try to smile even when I want to frown and scream. I get up, get dressed, and go to work when I would really like to curl back up in bed and sleep till the temperatures hit 50. I wave and smile at the person driving like a maniac in the snow that just about runs into the side of me rather than doing what I really want to do and lift up a certain finger and road rage takes over.
If I am feeling this way I cannot imagine what this weather does to those suffering from depression. I hope they are seeking some peace in therapy, loved ones, or God's word. I know that is where I go when it seems all things and people seem against me...I go to God.
My pastor said this morning that his daughter prayed for snow before bed last night and we have received over 7 inches of the white stuff. He said he was going to talk to her about praying for 70 degree weather and sun. I pray that God listens to that prayer!
The gray and gloom of winter has taken over and not just in the physical and literal aspect. It affects your mood and your spirit. I have heard a lot of people commenting on how they have these 'winter blues'.
Well, they have officially hit this lady! I try to make the best of it. I try to smile even when I want to frown and scream. I get up, get dressed, and go to work when I would really like to curl back up in bed and sleep till the temperatures hit 50. I wave and smile at the person driving like a maniac in the snow that just about runs into the side of me rather than doing what I really want to do and lift up a certain finger and road rage takes over.
If I am feeling this way I cannot imagine what this weather does to those suffering from depression. I hope they are seeking some peace in therapy, loved ones, or God's word. I know that is where I go when it seems all things and people seem against me...I go to God.
My pastor said this morning that his daughter prayed for snow before bed last night and we have received over 7 inches of the white stuff. He said he was going to talk to her about praying for 70 degree weather and sun. I pray that God listens to that prayer!
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