Monday, February 23, 2009
Home Can Be.....
So, for the most part, I love my house. I love that it has room for us to grow. I love that I have a sewing room and a spacious kitchen. I love my bedroom and master bathroom. I love that Robert can get dressed and not have to turn on the bedroom light to wake me up. I don't love being in my family room, though. I don't know why. I didn't used to feel this way. I fold the laundry in the family room and I didn't used to have a problem being in there, but now I do. And, now that I don't like being in there, I don't like doing the laundry. Since I don't like doing the laundry my kids have been running out of clothes. Clothes have been piling up, I haven't purged the too small clothes from growing children so dressers are full of clothes they can't wear and I end up re-washing clean clothes because they can't fit them into their dressers. It's a vicious cycle. All because I don't enjoy being in the family room. I don't even want to watch my favorite shows anymore because the tv is in the family room. Now maybe that isn't such a bad thing, but the laundry, well that is. I'm not sure if it is the way the room is arranged. We got rid of a couch that was taking up too much space in there and the room feels different now. I'm not sure if it's because the room is cluttered, that is where we keep all the toys. I don't know, but I feel agitated when I think about spending time in there. Today I needed to match socks. Taylor has taken to finding any 2 socks and putting them on. She reminds me of Dobie in the Harry Potter movies. The socks never match. So, I did spend some time in there, but after I got the socks done I was out of there. The worst part is I have like 3 loads of laundry that need folding and Robert doesn't fold it because inevitably he will put something in the wrong pile and the girls make sure he knows about it. I need to get this figured out so that I can have my house be peaceful for me again and so that myself and my family can have clean clothes again.
Monday's Miracles
1. The internet- I love all the things you can do online. You can find friends, communicate with friends, reserve books, do price comparisons, research.....the list goes on.
2. A good night's sleep- I finally had a good night's sleep and I feel so much better today.
3. Sunshiny days- I'm hoping for one of those today. It's so nice to feel the sun on your face.
4. My washing machine- It's huge and it's about the only way I can keep my family in clean clothes. You'd never guess that such a girly girl would be able to get so dirty.
5. Blueberry smoothies- What a great thing to drink with my breakfast, yummy!
2. A good night's sleep- I finally had a good night's sleep and I feel so much better today.
3. Sunshiny days- I'm hoping for one of those today. It's so nice to feel the sun on your face.
4. My washing machine- It's huge and it's about the only way I can keep my family in clean clothes. You'd never guess that such a girly girl would be able to get so dirty.
5. Blueberry smoothies- What a great thing to drink with my breakfast, yummy!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Dreaming
I just got a children's illustrated book of The Secret Garden. I love The Secret Garden. Well, they had a picture of Mary first going into the garden and it got me thinking. I want my own "Secret Garden". I want a walled in garden that I can go to and be alone and find some peace for myself. Robert was kind enough to indulge my fantasy last night and we spent some time planning it out. We planned where on the place we would put it, how big it was going to be, and what would be planted in it. I may change my mind on what I want it to look like and I believe that it will be a while before I get my garden, but I think some year I will get it. In the meantime, I will be dreaming of my own place to go and find peace outside.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Monday's Miracles
1. Sunrises. The start the day beautifully. I've seen quite a few of them lately since Michael has decided to wake up early.
2. Sunsets. I love all the colors, especially here in Idaho with the sun going down over the mountains.
3. Seed Catalogs. Right now when I start to get cabin fever it's nice to dream about my yard and garden and all the things I want to do with it once it warms up. They remind me of warmer times.
4. My body pillow. There's no way I could sleep right now without it.
5. Buzz clippers. I would have had a hard time cutting my son's hair without them.
2. Sunsets. I love all the colors, especially here in Idaho with the sun going down over the mountains.
3. Seed Catalogs. Right now when I start to get cabin fever it's nice to dream about my yard and garden and all the things I want to do with it once it warms up. They remind me of warmer times.
4. My body pillow. There's no way I could sleep right now without it.
5. Buzz clippers. I would have had a hard time cutting my son's hair without them.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
The Bucket List
Tasha's -BUCKET LIST
*Please post, it will be fun!!!!!*
Copy and past on your blog and place an X by all the things you've done and remove the X from the ones you have not. This is for your entire life!
(X ) Gone on a blind date.
(X) Skipped school
( ) Watched someone die
( ) Been to Canada
(X) Been to Mexico
( ) Been to Florida
( ) Been to Europe
( ) Been to South America
( ) Been to Central America
( ) Been to Asia
(X) Been on a plane.
( ) Been on a Cruise.
( ) Visited All 50 States. (Maybe someday)
(X) Been lost (many times)
( ) Been on the opposite side of the country
( ) Gone to Washington , DC
(X) Swam in the ocean
(X) Cried yourself to sleep.
( X) Played cops and robbers
(x) Recently colored with crayons. (with kids, who doesn't)
( x ) Sang Karaoke
( x) Paid for a meal with coins only
(x) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't.
( ) Made prank phone calls..."Is your refrigerator running, then go catch it?"
( X) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose.
( X) Caught a snowflake on your tongue.
( X ) Danced in the rain…
( X) Written a letter to Santa Claus.
( X ) been kissed under the mistletoe
(X ) Watched the sunrise with someone.
(X) Blown bubbles.
(X) Gone ice-skating.
( ) been skinny dipping outdoors
(X) Gone to the movies.
1. Any nickname?
Honey, sweetheart
2. Mother's name? Emma
3. Favorite drink? water, followed by hot chocolate
4. Body Piercing ('S)? yes, ears once
5. On a scale of 1-10, how much do you love your job?
being a mom, it's the greatest, depending on the day
6. Birthplace.
Salt Lake City, UT
7. Favorite vacation spot? haven't found it yet
9. Favorite movie? the princess bride
10. Favorite holiday? probably thanksgiving
11. Favorite dessert? chocolate
12. Favorite food? Mexican
13. Favorite day of the week? Any day I get a nap
14. Favorite brand of body soap? Mary Kay Lotus and Bamboo Body Scrub
15. Favorite toothpaste? don't have one
16. Favorite smell? I love the ocean, and sweet smells, like berries
17. How do you relax? a nice long soak in a tub
18. How do you see yourself in 10 years? With older kids and me still being super-mom
19. Furthest place you will send this message to? San Diego
20. Who will respond to this the fastest? Depends on who reads it first
*Please post, it will be fun!!!!!*
Copy and past on your blog and place an X by all the things you've done and remove the X from the ones you have not. This is for your entire life!
(X ) Gone on a blind date.
(X) Skipped school
( ) Watched someone die
( ) Been to Canada
(X) Been to Mexico
( ) Been to Florida
( ) Been to Europe
( ) Been to South America
( ) Been to Central America
( ) Been to Asia
(X) Been on a plane.
( ) Been on a Cruise.
( ) Visited All 50 States. (Maybe someday)
(X) Been lost (many times)
( ) Been on the opposite side of the country
( ) Gone to Washington , DC
(X) Swam in the ocean
(X) Cried yourself to sleep.
( X) Played cops and robbers
(x) Recently colored with crayons. (with kids, who doesn't)
( x ) Sang Karaoke
( x) Paid for a meal with coins only
(x) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't.
( ) Made prank phone calls..."Is your refrigerator running, then go catch it?"
( X) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose.
( X) Caught a snowflake on your tongue.
( X ) Danced in the rain…
( X) Written a letter to Santa Claus.
( X ) been kissed under the mistletoe
(X ) Watched the sunrise with someone.
(X) Blown bubbles.
(X) Gone ice-skating.
( ) been skinny dipping outdoors
(X) Gone to the movies.
1. Any nickname?
Honey, sweetheart
2. Mother's name? Emma
3. Favorite drink? water, followed by hot chocolate
4. Body Piercing ('S)? yes, ears once
5. On a scale of 1-10, how much do you love your job?
being a mom, it's the greatest, depending on the day
6. Birthplace.
Salt Lake City, UT
7. Favorite vacation spot? haven't found it yet
9. Favorite movie? the princess bride
10. Favorite holiday? probably thanksgiving
11. Favorite dessert? chocolate
12. Favorite food? Mexican
13. Favorite day of the week? Any day I get a nap
14. Favorite brand of body soap? Mary Kay Lotus and Bamboo Body Scrub
15. Favorite toothpaste? don't have one
16. Favorite smell? I love the ocean, and sweet smells, like berries
17. How do you relax? a nice long soak in a tub
18. How do you see yourself in 10 years? With older kids and me still being super-mom
19. Furthest place you will send this message to? San Diego
20. Who will respond to this the fastest? Depends on who reads it first
Monday, February 9, 2009
Wanted....
WANTED: A best friend. Someone that I can call whenever for whatever. Someone to vent to, laugh with, cry with and just chat with. Someone who will let me stop in when I need to get out of the house with or without kids. The person that I call when I'm so sick and I can't take care of my kids and they will help me out. Also, someone who will let me do the same for them. Someone who will just stop by just because. Someone to call me just to chat, vent, or whatever. Would prefer that they lived semi-close.
Monday's Miracles
1. My kitchen. It has tons of counters and cupboards, an island and even a skylight. It is HUGE! I love my kitchen
2. Paint. I love how paint will transform something and then if it gets old or you don't love it anymore you can paint it again and make it look all new.
3. Taylor. She is so bright and friendly and happy. She loves to help me with whatever and brings a smile to our faces.
4. Lindsey. This little girl will keep you on your toes, you just never know what she is going to say or do next. I love her dimples!
5. Michael. If you haven't seen this little guy's smile you are missing out. It just lights up his whole face and you can't but help smiling yourself.
2. Paint. I love how paint will transform something and then if it gets old or you don't love it anymore you can paint it again and make it look all new.
3. Taylor. She is so bright and friendly and happy. She loves to help me with whatever and brings a smile to our faces.
4. Lindsey. This little girl will keep you on your toes, you just never know what she is going to say or do next. I love her dimples!
5. Michael. If you haven't seen this little guy's smile you are missing out. It just lights up his whole face and you can't but help smiling yourself.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
25 Random Things About Me
I did this elsewhere, but I thought it would be fun to post here, too. You are each welcomed to list 25 random things about you, if you want to or have time.
1. I'm the oldest of 6 children
2. I married my High School Sweetheart
3. We are expecting baby #4 in March and we will be surprised by the gender, so don't ask
4. I graduated Salutatorian in High School
5. I live out in the country, something I never imagined doing
6. I can tat, it's becoming a lost art
7. I love doing other crafts, too, crochet, knitting, sewing
8. I like to garden, this year I really want to harvest an eggplant
9. I have a pug that lives inside, swore I'd never have an inside dog, but now I do
10. I went to 6 different schools growing up. All but one of them was in Idaho, and that one was in California.
11. I've only been to 8 states
12. My favorite subject in school was drama, followed by English
13. I love to read a variety of books, but mostly novels
14. I'm not a big fan of t.v.
15. I like to cook, but not so much to bake
16. I don't like living where it gets cold
17. I do like living near the beach
18. I still have my stuffed dog that I slept with as a child
19. My favorite color is blue
20. I would love to take piano lessons again
21. I don't like peaches, but I do like nectarines
22. I've totalled 2 vehicles since I got married, but one wasn't my fault
23. I'm a Mary Kay beauty consultant
24. I love to have people come over to visit
25. I love mexican food, gosh do I miss CA and all the yummy food there.
1. I'm the oldest of 6 children
2. I married my High School Sweetheart
3. We are expecting baby #4 in March and we will be surprised by the gender, so don't ask
4. I graduated Salutatorian in High School
5. I live out in the country, something I never imagined doing
6. I can tat, it's becoming a lost art
7. I love doing other crafts, too, crochet, knitting, sewing
8. I like to garden, this year I really want to harvest an eggplant
9. I have a pug that lives inside, swore I'd never have an inside dog, but now I do
10. I went to 6 different schools growing up. All but one of them was in Idaho, and that one was in California.
11. I've only been to 8 states
12. My favorite subject in school was drama, followed by English
13. I love to read a variety of books, but mostly novels
14. I'm not a big fan of t.v.
15. I like to cook, but not so much to bake
16. I don't like living where it gets cold
17. I do like living near the beach
18. I still have my stuffed dog that I slept with as a child
19. My favorite color is blue
20. I would love to take piano lessons again
21. I don't like peaches, but I do like nectarines
22. I've totalled 2 vehicles since I got married, but one wasn't my fault
23. I'm a Mary Kay beauty consultant
24. I love to have people come over to visit
25. I love mexican food, gosh do I miss CA and all the yummy food there.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Questions
I have so much going on in my head that I can't sleep at night. The problem is, I don't know how to put into words my thoughts. Mostly, they are just questions, but where to go for answers? And then, once I have the answers, what to do with them? What good does learning do for anyone if they don't apply it? Do I really want the answers knowing that they may change my life? I'm comfortable where I am, but then again, if you aren't moving forward, you are falling behind, at least that's what I've always heard.
Monday's Miracles
1. Good books
2. Calculators. I have to get tax stuff ready this week and I'd hate to do it all by hand
3. Washing machines. With 3 kids and a husband who can get very messy at work I love my washing machine
4. Indoor plumbing. It's freezing outside here
5. Our deck. I'm sure I'll love it even more this spring. I wish we had it last spring.
2. Calculators. I have to get tax stuff ready this week and I'd hate to do it all by hand
3. Washing machines. With 3 kids and a husband who can get very messy at work I love my washing machine
4. Indoor plumbing. It's freezing outside here
5. Our deck. I'm sure I'll love it even more this spring. I wish we had it last spring.
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