I am, I think, I know...

I am, I think, I know...

I am: really sick of winter. It is around this time it starts to weigh on more than usual. I need sun, water, and kids outside!

I think: get over it!

I know: life could be a lot worse.

I want: vacations, so bad I could cry. With that I want a nanny to bring with.

I have: many, many things to be happy about.

I dislike: not much. Cooked peas for sure.

I miss: my grandma's and carefree days.

I fear: for our children's futures.

I feel: like today is Monday and I need to get in the swing of things.

I hear: what I want.

I smell: coffee, I don't even really like it. Not sure why I am drinking it!

I crave: fun! Cannot wait for Alex's bday celebration this weekend at the hotel.

I search: for what the next steps are, always.

I wonder: where does the time go?

I regret: not much.

I love: so many, many things. Chocolate is really getting higher on this list as I age.

I care: more than people could ever guess.

I am always: wondering why people post some of the stuff they do on FB. (ditto B!)

I worry: about tomorrow way too often.

I remember: to take it as it comes and never let it get too big.

I sing: all.the.time and never with the right words.

I argue: when I have had enough.

I write: as often as I can, I wrote old school in a journal last night-I love that!

I lose: everything. Keys, money, gift cards, makeup, my purse. Utter ridiculousness!

I wish: for another baby sometimes now that Talia is in toddler mode.

I listen: when I want to, trying to retrain myself to be more patient.

I don't understand:why the same reasons I love ND/MN nice, it can also annoy the heck out of me!

I can usually be found: with a child in my lap.

I am scared: not easily.

I need: did I say a vacation?

I forget: all the time. Birthdays and special days I am very bad at remembering.

I am happy:for sure.

Care to join me? Copy and paste if you'd like and let me know- I'd love to come read yours!

Made in the shade(s)

 

Goofing a little.

 

 

Dates now and then.

 

 

Dog sitting

 

Force games with the family

 

Anthony and his pals

 

Alex's self portrait of toes

 

Talia getting snuggled.

 

 

Sure not about me anymore!

I knew as the kids would get older our lifestyle would switch to be more accomodating to theirs. I would see how parents that were a little older than us with a children a few grades ahead were busy with their kids. But I was determined to not be one of those parents who no longer had a life because they were so busy running their kids around they no longer had time to meet up with their girlfriends, make a call, or go on on date. That is indeed my life now. I would say that I have a great work/family life balance. But I do not have a me time versus anything else dedicated to my family or work time balance. Granted this week has been more crazy with Erik gone. I cannot truly remember the last time I was able to walk out the door by myself and that includes even going to Target or the grocery store for a reprieve. Do not take this as some whiny post, I know what I signed up for. I just miss a little bit of that "me" time lately and would love to have a weekend of shopping, mani/pedi's, sushi, and blood mary's.



Lately...

 

We have been playing lots of hockey!

 

He was not happy with how his hair turned out, I told him he looked great with hockey hair. Not sure if he bought it or not.

 

Watching football with friends. Like the hats Leslie gave me for Christmas?

 

Talia was bored with the game, who can blame her?

 

All pictures are taken on my cell phone which automatically uploads to Google+, love that feature! I need to invest in a camera but I am so undecided on what to get...

 

Erik is in Colorado for the week supporting his family. His Uncle Paul died unexpectedly at 67, so sad. Everyone is devastated and I feel so helpless back here with the kids. I will have to say it is once again confirming to me how hard single parents work. It is Wednesday, he left Sunday and I am exhausted. Up at 5:30 am to get everyone ready, work all day, pick everyone up to either go home for supper or hockey. Last night a couple of that dad's from hockey watched Alex while I ran to get a couple of prescriptions with Talia. A reminder why I do love living here. When you need a hand someone will extend it. Even if it is a couple of dad's at the rink. Erik gets back on Saturday but before he returns we have one more hockey practice, 2 games, EB partner dinner on Thursday, EB's Christmas Party on Friday, and Lisa Lampinelli Friday. I can do it! I can do it! I can do it!

 

It was a holly jolly Christmas!

 

My dad resembled a famous holiday icon, any guesses?

 

Gloves that you can text with? Really not sure about this gift.

 

Chipped my two front teeth eating mash potatoes, I think it was a sign to QUIT EATING!

 

Thank you Dr. Harnish for getting me in New Years Eve. I can handle a little chub I cannot excuse bad teeth, it drove me CrAzzzY!

 

 

The cops came to our house!

So did a reindeer and an obsessed Gopher's fan!

 

Talia cooked for all of us.

 

Then gave us a show with her new baby.

Dad built the kitchen.

 

We all were merry! Ate well and snoozed more. One more holiday season under our very tight belts!