Are you doubting your mad skillz????

Haven't blogged in awhile...sometimes because it seems like there is TOO much to say and other times, because there is nothing to say. But, I'm up late, so I thought I would do something semi-productive. Wait, is blogging considered being productive? Idk...but, let's just say yes.

I started a lifestyle change last week. It's not a "diet" or a quick weight loss plan, but it's really a lifestyle change. I LOVE IT! It can be hard at times...but seems like it gets easier and easier and almost like second nature, the more you do it. I've lost 3 lbs total and I'm already feeling much better.

Nicholas is doing good. We started Kindermusik classes and he LOVES them! He has such a heart & soul for music. I know most babies love music, but he LOVES MUSIC! Every song, beat, commercial, musical, cartoon, radio, or tapping, makes him stop, listen and dance. I literally caught him dancing to the birds chirping one day, when we had the windows open. He hears music in everything and it's beautiful. It's even taught me to slow down and listen for the smaller things in life.

Joy spent spring break with my parents, in Terlingua, TX. When she came home, she brought back beautiful photos that she took with her iPhone! She has an eye and I'm wondering if there is talent there. She took some unique pictures. She did really good. I pointed it out to her and she was like "oh, I like taking pictures, because it helps me to explore." I've learned so much more about her this year. She's such a deep person, with so many layers. And everytime I see a new level to her, I love her even more....if thats possible, because I love her with all my being.

Hubby is same 'ole, same 'ole....which is good. No complaints. We're a good fit. 'Nuff said. LOL!

I'm looking forward to my 30th b-day next month. Yep, the big 3-0! So far, I'm not bothered. I'm in a good place. 30's a number and beats the alternative. Besides, how can you complain about aging, when terminally ill patients would do anything for one more day?! Puts things into perspective, huh?! Yep.

So, now I wanna spit some random stuff out:
-Lately, I hate my hair. I love the length, but what good does it do me, when I have it put in a clipie ALL day. I need a change.
-In anatomy we are dissecting a cat and it's awesome. It's frickin' smelly AWESOME!
-I'm thankful for the grocery store across the street, because I'm afraid...wait, TERRIFIED of rats...and my hubby told me that we don't ever have to worry about that, because a rat would never bother our home, when HEB is across the street. SCORE! I now sleep better at night. =)
-I need to continue sewing, before I loose the skills I learned this semester.
-Joy and I decided one of our summer projects would be to make soap.
-I'm super excited about the summer. I'm not taking classes and I'm going to just ENJOY my kids. Who knows if I'll get this chance again? I'm going to try and enjoy every minute of it, as much as I can.
-I really need a Wii Fit....oh, and an iPod.
-Maybe I should play the lotto?

Peace!

A Vow & An Appreciation

Today I vowed to never text while driving, because of THIS story. Please take the time to read this and consider. It's so true......is that e-mail, call or text worth YOUR life or someone else's life? When you put it like that, it's a no brainer. Please consider taking this vow with me.


On a different note, I've come to a new appreciation of motherhood this week. For those that know me, you know what I'm going through right now. And I've always believed that there is a reason for everything. You learn one lesson today, that you use later down the road. It's all one large path that we each walk everyday. I've always loved being a mom. I've been one for as long as I can really remember. I practically grew up being a mother, but I suddenly realized the feeling of being a MOTHER. When you have to trust in your skills and lessons that you've taught your child and send them into the world to learn more. It's scary....but suddenly, I realize what this means. I'm meant to lead my children, like all of us mothers are. All we can do is our best, and just recently, after a humiliating experience....I realized that I do just that! I've done my best. I will continue to do so, but it's brought a new feeling in my heart. It's scary, but promising at the same time.

I love my children. I love being their mom.

My Daughter, My JOY!

You can see it in their eyes,

in tender hugs and long good-byes,

a love that only moms and daughters know.

You can see it in their smiles,

through passing years and changing styles,

a friendship that continuously seems to grow.

You can see it in their lives,

the JOY each one of them derives,

in just knowing that the other was in there . . .

To care and to understand,

lend an ear or hold a hand,

and to celebrate the memories they share.

-Anonymous