The Little Things

Celebrating the little things life offers.  That's what we should do~right?!?

Maggie has been amazing for the past few weeks.  No major meltdowns or outburts.  There's been few tears, and little frustration.  Smiles have replaced frowns, and I've heard her little giggle again, the one that makes my heart melt.  I've been given hugs and kisses, and "nuggles" as Maggie calls them.  I'm celebrating Maggie! I will take as many little moments as I can and celebrate every one of them!

Avah is outgrowing her "grumpiness" and turning in to a little ray of sunshine.  She plays Mommy~takes care of her baby, puts on her make-up, and does her hair~so adorable! I love how her little hand reaches for my check and she says, "You're the best Mommy!"  I cherish her hugs, kisses and tickles.  I'm celebrating Avah! I will take as many little moments as I can and celebrate every one of them!

Al's birthday is today.  Despite our ups, downs, and in~betweens, I love him with all my heart.  After all these years together, I am still lucky to have him.  The little things mean the most.  The moments we share together that no one else gets to be a part of.  I'm celebrating Al! I will take as many as the little moments as I can and celebrate every one of them!

Last weekend, I loved the hint of Spring in the air.  The windows were open, just a little, the Princesses played outside and I felt a hint of motivation in me.  It was nice.  I love the feeling the change of season brings~it's like a fresh start~a time to celebrate the little things. I will take as many little moments as I can and celebrate every one of them!

Live~Laugh~Love

Wow! What a week, I'm going to blame it all on the full moon that graced us on the 17th.  Since then, life has calmed down, a little. Friday night was really fun...relaxing...and just what I needed.  A night with good friends, a bond fire, and delicious drinks~can't go wrong there...well except for the going to bed at 2:00am and waking up to a sick Princess at 4:00am, but I can compensate for a lack of sleep on occasion.  Saturday was a lazy day at home, cleaning the house, relaxing, just being home.  Until the end of the day when I realized, it was one of the best days I've had in a really long time.  I got to see my Maggie~the happy, fun~spirited, smiling, laughing, not freaking out little girl that I haven't seen in a very long time~boy have I missed her.  Not that I don't love her at her worst too, but she is so much more enjoyable when we aren't fighting with her anxiety and OCD.  It's Monday night now, and she's just about to fall asleep, and she's still here.  I can count on one hand the meltdowns we've faced this weekend~that's pretty amazing considering they were happening multiple times a day.  I'm not saying this calm is here to stay, or getting my hopes up that it will, just enjoying the time that is now, and loving my beautiful girl. Live, Laugh, Love~

For My Love

Thanks for all the memories! I love you for always!
First Date-October 21, 1993 Married-July 27, 2002
Happy Valentine's Day.
Live, Laugh, Love~

For My Lovies

You know that place between sleep and awake, the place where you can still remember dreaming?
That's where I'll always love you.

The First Time

I always think the first time doing anything is pretty awkward.  Wouldn't you agree? Well, my first blog post is no exception to the rule.  I've thought about this, pretty much, all day! Crazy, I know, but if you know me, then you know why I've obsessed over something so simple for so many hours.  Honestly, I'm still not sure what to write, or where it will lead, I just know that I am here, to start another new adventure, to experience another first time.  I have to give thanks to my wonderful bow maker, now friend, Sammi for leading me here.  It was her and her blog that inspired me to do this, to take on this adventure, to try something new and different, and feel awkward doing it.  I hope that you will join me on this adventure and enjoy the ride, the ups, downs and in-betweens! Live~Laugh~Love!