Today I am grateful....
That I've had extra kids at my house since Wed. and my girls are having lots of fun with their friends during their spring break.......
I'm also grateful that they all go home in the morning :)
I'm grateful for the unexpected extra night off this weekend for Chad, always happy for time with my sweetie
I finally enrolled Taylor in her tumbling and cheer classes preparing her for cheer try outs this fall. She starts her classes Monday
I am grateful for the sudden (sudden isn't really the right word, it's been working on me for some time) sense of ... really feeling like I know what I'm doing in my life and not constantly having to defend my choices.
The consistent flow of clutter from my home lately and seeing the smiling people who are happy to take what I'm clearing.
That I feel focused, and more at peace with myself because I have a plan and have been motivated and working on my plan for some time.
That Kelsey is taking classes this summer at Harrison to make room in her schedule for all the "important" courses she wants to take this fall
still giggling about the phone call sunday night ..... to those who know what I'm talking about, I know it's not that funny, but the image in my head of the situation is funny and knowing what Randy G. sounds like when he's flustered and saying the f word is hilarious! I miss him
That I have memories of Randy G.'s calm way of freaking out and saying the f word, oooh and him doing donuts in my boyfriends parents yards when I was mad at them :)
All the craziness of our youth.....dancing in fountains, hanging out on rooftops, concerts, prunes, "camping out" in BG, black rock, de von plaza, cars on top of snow piles bigger than buildings, parking garage rest stops, cars and shopping carts, deb's house, garcia's, wendy's, burger king, subway - flashing, wooooosh, car surfing, gary g. graff, sleeping beauty, mary mary r., the purdue airport and the blue runway light covers, snapping turtles and the purdue bog, dang it I still can't tell you which 70 would take me to the ritz and which would take me to Ohio :)) .....the places I've been with you all that I still don't know the names of, ........it was always an adventure and I don't regret a single moment, some of them legal/some illegal,.....I just wish I could remember them all :)
luv ya
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Safe Return
Today I'm grateful for....
Kelsey's safe return home from DC....
That Chad picked her up for me because I was too sick, and he took her straight to get her film developed and out to breakfast. Knowing that they laughed at each other and had a good time with out me :)
Taylor's friend who is spending the night this evening being quiet and keeping Taylor occupied while I rest.
Subway
Listening to the girls play with their instruments (guitar and drums) with enthusiasm and joy
windows open, toes out weather
Taylor accomplishing her goal set at the beginning of the school year .....making the Honor Roll yeah Taylor!!!
Fabulous, magnificent, glorious men! I don't think they get appreciated nearly enough for all the crap they do for us. .......That's enough though, don't want it to go to their heads :)
Seeing everyone happy, .... knowing the ones who aren't will figure things out soon, just takes a little time.
OOOHHH and that my mom nailed her interview and got the job!!! Jan Shaw, Director of Personnel go mom!!!!
Kelsey's safe return home from DC....
That Chad picked her up for me because I was too sick, and he took her straight to get her film developed and out to breakfast. Knowing that they laughed at each other and had a good time with out me :)
Taylor's friend who is spending the night this evening being quiet and keeping Taylor occupied while I rest.
Subway
Listening to the girls play with their instruments (guitar and drums) with enthusiasm and joy
windows open, toes out weather
Taylor accomplishing her goal set at the beginning of the school year .....making the Honor Roll yeah Taylor!!!
Fabulous, magnificent, glorious men! I don't think they get appreciated nearly enough for all the crap they do for us. .......That's enough though, don't want it to go to their heads :)
Seeing everyone happy, .... knowing the ones who aren't will figure things out soon, just takes a little time.
OOOHHH and that my mom nailed her interview and got the job!!! Jan Shaw, Director of Personnel go mom!!!!
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
recovery
Today I'm grateful for......
Cold medicine
being able to stay in bed when I'm sick
Chad being a doll and taking care of me
All of my flowers that are popping up
Still giggling about the phone call Sunday night
A nice phone call today from Kelsey.... I pick her up tomorrow from her DC trip
spooning and feeling close
no alarm clock this week!! It's spring break, wake up when you wanna
Cold medicine
being able to stay in bed when I'm sick
Chad being a doll and taking care of me
All of my flowers that are popping up
Still giggling about the phone call Sunday night
A nice phone call today from Kelsey.... I pick her up tomorrow from her DC trip
spooning and feeling close
no alarm clock this week!! It's spring break, wake up when you wanna
Sunday, March 25, 2007
unexpected road trips
Today I am grateful for.....
Old wood, good wine, great friends....?
We're older, but we're still cool
Pats amazing house which I'm going to steal from him :)
The luscious day we had to walk, play and make memories, fantastic weather
The "guys" being "boys" and seeing the joy in every one of their faces
That every one is exactly who they are, I love you all for who you are. I love the dynamics of all the different personalities and that all of us are individuals.
Chad being almost himself and knowing that he will relax more as he gets to know people better.
Showers in restraunt bathrooms? :)
Fish bowl margaritas
boobie shots
I'm still a little warm about the leo-scorpio thing....it all makes sense now
The doughnut story on my way home...........how does Randy always end up in those situations?
New connections
All who were present
playing
Old wood, good wine, great friends....?
We're older, but we're still cool
Pats amazing house which I'm going to steal from him :)
The luscious day we had to walk, play and make memories, fantastic weather
The "guys" being "boys" and seeing the joy in every one of their faces
That every one is exactly who they are, I love you all for who you are. I love the dynamics of all the different personalities and that all of us are individuals.
Chad being almost himself and knowing that he will relax more as he gets to know people better.
Showers in restraunt bathrooms? :)
Fish bowl margaritas
boobie shots
I'm still a little warm about the leo-scorpio thing....it all makes sense now
The doughnut story on my way home...........how does Randy always end up in those situations?
New connections
All who were present
playing
Friday, March 23, 2007
Things I love
Knowing that Kelsey is going to have a safe trip to DC, and waiting till I got in the jeep to cry when I dropped her off so I wouldn't embarrass her in front of her friends.
Knowing that she has a great chaperon and she's in a small group with her best girlfriends who are all good girls, and smart girls just like her.
That Chad has his fourth weekend off in a row!!!
Taylor will get lots of undivided attention this week with Kelsey gone.
flowers
new shoes! Taylor and I got new shoes today!
video games.... the really involved rpg's with lots of puzzles and hidden items
my mom, now I know how she felt every time I accomplished something or went away or skinned my knee or got my feelings hurt
knowing that my dad is not going to change just because I want him to. Being okay with going into his world once a week or so and knowing that it's not mine. Knowing that I light up his life while I'm there, give him something to brag about and be proud of. Dancing with my dad.
mexican food mmmmmmmmmmm
good sheets
clearing out the clutter
my financial guru who made me lots of money last year
oooohh my tax lady who made everything ok when I had to file my taxes after mike died. That the same thing happened to her with her Navy husband and she was able to take my paperwork, handle everything for me while I cried at her desk. That she gave me her home number and I can call her whenever I want about anything. And when I saw her this year she told me she still has my phone number on her caller id from the last time I called her.
knowing that I am loved. That I have done the things I wanted to do with my life even if I didn't know it at the time. That I am continuing to grow and change and I feel lucky to be who I am. That I have reached an age where I really don't give a shit what other people think about the way I live my life!!! :) As long as I'm doing what feels good and right for me and my family then my life is good.
Knowing that she has a great chaperon and she's in a small group with her best girlfriends who are all good girls, and smart girls just like her.
That Chad has his fourth weekend off in a row!!!
Taylor will get lots of undivided attention this week with Kelsey gone.
flowers
new shoes! Taylor and I got new shoes today!
video games.... the really involved rpg's with lots of puzzles and hidden items
my mom, now I know how she felt every time I accomplished something or went away or skinned my knee or got my feelings hurt
knowing that my dad is not going to change just because I want him to. Being okay with going into his world once a week or so and knowing that it's not mine. Knowing that I light up his life while I'm there, give him something to brag about and be proud of. Dancing with my dad.
mexican food mmmmmmmmmmm
good sheets
clearing out the clutter
my financial guru who made me lots of money last year
oooohh my tax lady who made everything ok when I had to file my taxes after mike died. That the same thing happened to her with her Navy husband and she was able to take my paperwork, handle everything for me while I cried at her desk. That she gave me her home number and I can call her whenever I want about anything. And when I saw her this year she told me she still has my phone number on her caller id from the last time I called her.
knowing that I am loved. That I have done the things I wanted to do with my life even if I didn't know it at the time. That I am continuing to grow and change and I feel lucky to be who I am. That I have reached an age where I really don't give a shit what other people think about the way I live my life!!! :) As long as I'm doing what feels good and right for me and my family then my life is good.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
laughter :)
Kelsey and Taylor's Choir performance tonight they did a great job. It's so fun to see them giggling with their friends.
A great dinner after the show where we were all laughing and being silly.
Oh, and that Taylor actually tried a couple of new things tonight at dinner without fussing about it!
The girls sharing in my goofy behavior before the show. Listening to old music turned way up loud and the girls following my lead by dancing, singing, and laughing with each other.
That the girls always have someone besides me at their shows, debates, concerts and things My mom never misses any of them. Mike's mom comes to as many as she can and sometimes her mom and sister come as well.
Chad loves being as close to the family as he can even if that means suffering through the sixth grade band so he can then listen to Taylor sing.
The possibility of Chad getting put back on days! Someone resigned!!
My dog, baby, being such a great dog.
That Romeo did not successfully kill all of the flowers and trees in my back yard. :) I saw some purple crocus blooming today and there are buds on the dogwood that I thought he killed, oh and the birch tree that he ate down to nothing has about 3 feet of new growth on it! I thought for sure that one was a goner.
I'm so excited about spring I walk around my yard every day, a couple of times a day, looking at every thing that's coming up! I just can't wait to see all the colors I know are coming.
Lightening and thunder, I love the excitement of a good storm.
I'm thankful that Kelsey's cold has just about run it's course since she leaves for D.C. tomorrow. Now I don't have to worry about her suffering through the walking trip with out meds.
Taylor is stepping out of her comfort zone and starting a tumbling class in two weeks. She tries as hard as she can to avoid new things.
All the little things that come up that make me think of Michael.....my friend calls them "Michael's little gifts".
The way music makes me feel, changes my mood. That I am able to channel those moods when I paint and that they don't stick to me (unless I want them to) when I'm done.
That Chad loved "The Secret" and every so often we watch it again just to stay inspired and excited about our lives ,.......keeping up the momentum.
I'm grateful that I have so many things to be grateful for. This glog really has helped me change my attitude, and just be more positive.---Thanks Jones
A great dinner after the show where we were all laughing and being silly.
Oh, and that Taylor actually tried a couple of new things tonight at dinner without fussing about it!
The girls sharing in my goofy behavior before the show. Listening to old music turned way up loud and the girls following my lead by dancing, singing, and laughing with each other.
That the girls always have someone besides me at their shows, debates, concerts and things My mom never misses any of them. Mike's mom comes to as many as she can and sometimes her mom and sister come as well.
Chad loves being as close to the family as he can even if that means suffering through the sixth grade band so he can then listen to Taylor sing.
The possibility of Chad getting put back on days! Someone resigned!!
My dog, baby, being such a great dog.
That Romeo did not successfully kill all of the flowers and trees in my back yard. :) I saw some purple crocus blooming today and there are buds on the dogwood that I thought he killed, oh and the birch tree that he ate down to nothing has about 3 feet of new growth on it! I thought for sure that one was a goner.
I'm so excited about spring I walk around my yard every day, a couple of times a day, looking at every thing that's coming up! I just can't wait to see all the colors I know are coming.
Lightening and thunder, I love the excitement of a good storm.
I'm thankful that Kelsey's cold has just about run it's course since she leaves for D.C. tomorrow. Now I don't have to worry about her suffering through the walking trip with out meds.
Taylor is stepping out of her comfort zone and starting a tumbling class in two weeks. She tries as hard as she can to avoid new things.
All the little things that come up that make me think of Michael.....my friend calls them "Michael's little gifts".
The way music makes me feel, changes my mood. That I am able to channel those moods when I paint and that they don't stick to me (unless I want them to) when I'm done.
That Chad loved "The Secret" and every so often we watch it again just to stay inspired and excited about our lives ,.......keeping up the momentum.
I'm grateful that I have so many things to be grateful for. This glog really has helped me change my attitude, and just be more positive.---Thanks Jones
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Date Day
Today I'm grateful for a wonderful afternoon date with Chad. We had lovely weather! We had a picnic at the Fort, then walked some of the Wabash Heritage trail, walked down town a little, visited the java roaster and walked back during the sunset. It was beautiful.
Taylor cleaning her room
Kelsey getting to go to Washington DC for her incentive trip, she leaves Friday!
My sleep number bed!! aaahhh my back feels better, I'm a 45
Chads dedication to balancing his work schedule with family time
Living close enough to my mom, dad, and one of my sisters, but not too close :) Happy that they are all in Easttipp's bus route, just in case.
I'm glad my mom got Kelsey a cell phone even though I was against it, but she will be able to take it to Washington with her and I can call her when ever I want :)
Taylor not having a cell phone because miss social butterfly would be calling every one she knows every day!!
roller skates :)
That Kim's pregnancy is going well, she's waited so long to have a child. It's nice to see her joy.
Our right to choose
you are loved
Taylor cleaning her room
Kelsey getting to go to Washington DC for her incentive trip, she leaves Friday!
My sleep number bed!! aaahhh my back feels better, I'm a 45
Chads dedication to balancing his work schedule with family time
Living close enough to my mom, dad, and one of my sisters, but not too close :) Happy that they are all in Easttipp's bus route, just in case.
I'm glad my mom got Kelsey a cell phone even though I was against it, but she will be able to take it to Washington with her and I can call her when ever I want :)
Taylor not having a cell phone because miss social butterfly would be calling every one she knows every day!!
roller skates :)
That Kim's pregnancy is going well, she's waited so long to have a child. It's nice to see her joy.
Our right to choose
you are loved
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Sunshine
I'm so happy to have seen so much of the sunshine lately. I love the winter, but I've missed the sunshine. It makes me smile.
I'm proud that my mother had the balls to apply for the newly open Personnel Director position. As the Personnel Assistant she's been doing all the directors dirty work for years any way, it would be nice for her to finally be recognized and paid for it.
I'm grateful that I'm in a position to be available to stay home with my girls when their sick. And I joke about being their taxi driver but again I am thankful to be in a position to be available to do those things for them. It also gives me the peace of mind of knowing where my children are and that they are as safe as I can make them without them feeling shadowed by me.
You know what..... I am proud that I am a good mom and my reward comes from their comments and achievements every day. They are really good girls and I can say that I had a part in that. :)
I am so excited and looking forward to a summer full of movement and adventure. Chad and I are taking steps to make impromptu trips with the girls easy and effortless this summer.
I'm grateful that I have a partner who supports my need for alone time and time with friends without jealousy or resentment. These are things he looks at with excitement and joy for me because he knows these are the things that make me happy.
Yeah I don't have to work!!!! Only if I want to :)
I love having a job that pays me well and I can come and go as I please!!!! woohoo WVH!
Indiana red buds.... the waves of chartreuse and magenta make me happy.
My sister Tracie's courage at such a young age, she was and is so brave.
This whole glog thing because it makes me smile and feel good every evening before bed, what a wonderful end to my day. Thanks jones
The possibility that every new day holds. All of the natural wonders that are just sitting there waiting for us to explore them. Thanks for the idea Kevin.......my new map on my bedroom wall for me to mark the places I've been and the places I've yet to go before I die :) mmmm that makes me soooo happy
That Karen's sister has cleaned up her drugged history and is living a new life with her daughters here with the support and love of her family.
That spring makes everything feel clean and new, some how I always feel I can breathe deeper when spring begins.
I'm grateful for all the people making a difference every day, the quiet movements that sweep across society without some people even noticing them.
smile, you are loved
I'm proud that my mother had the balls to apply for the newly open Personnel Director position. As the Personnel Assistant she's been doing all the directors dirty work for years any way, it would be nice for her to finally be recognized and paid for it.
I'm grateful that I'm in a position to be available to stay home with my girls when their sick. And I joke about being their taxi driver but again I am thankful to be in a position to be available to do those things for them. It also gives me the peace of mind of knowing where my children are and that they are as safe as I can make them without them feeling shadowed by me.
You know what..... I am proud that I am a good mom and my reward comes from their comments and achievements every day. They are really good girls and I can say that I had a part in that. :)
I am so excited and looking forward to a summer full of movement and adventure. Chad and I are taking steps to make impromptu trips with the girls easy and effortless this summer.
I'm grateful that I have a partner who supports my need for alone time and time with friends without jealousy or resentment. These are things he looks at with excitement and joy for me because he knows these are the things that make me happy.
Yeah I don't have to work!!!! Only if I want to :)
I love having a job that pays me well and I can come and go as I please!!!! woohoo WVH!
Indiana red buds.... the waves of chartreuse and magenta make me happy.
My sister Tracie's courage at such a young age, she was and is so brave.
This whole glog thing because it makes me smile and feel good every evening before bed, what a wonderful end to my day. Thanks jones
The possibility that every new day holds. All of the natural wonders that are just sitting there waiting for us to explore them. Thanks for the idea Kevin.......my new map on my bedroom wall for me to mark the places I've been and the places I've yet to go before I die :) mmmm that makes me soooo happy
That Karen's sister has cleaned up her drugged history and is living a new life with her daughters here with the support and love of her family.
That spring makes everything feel clean and new, some how I always feel I can breathe deeper when spring begins.
I'm grateful for all the people making a difference every day, the quiet movements that sweep across society without some people even noticing them.
smile, you are loved
Monday, March 19, 2007
Days Off !
Today I am thankful for...
Chad finally having a couple of days off! He's been working 3rd shift at the hospital and it was wonderful to have some fun last night and spend the whole day with him today alone.
sleeping in, being lazy
sunshine and nice weather
Kelsey's amazing intelligence, logic, imagination, love for acting, artistic ability, her insane humor, and the quiet calm that surrounds her. I finally understand what people meant when they told me she was an old soul when she was born.
Taylor's sunshine smile, she lights up the room with it. Her joy for life and the things she loves, her girlieness, energy, drive and persistence.
Jones's continuous inspiration and guidance over so many years, for myself and so many others.
The ripple effect that she started years ago with self exploration, art and TLC. ( my mom, several women from work, Chad, and now Karen are all taking random classes in St. Charles) My girls did the kids course, Chad will go to TLC this year, pushing for Karen next.
Chad's crazy joyous, silliness and excitement in the morning. I don't think he ever complains about anything. His unconditional love and courage to go from being single to having a family in such a short time. His patience, and kind, gentle nature, his strength and sensitivity. His open mind and ability to see the excitement and fun in mundane things/tasks.
My family's closeness and fierce defensiveness for each other.
Electricity and toilets :)
Kelsey's play Friday was fantastically funny! She did a great job playing the part of Nurse Willy in The Curious Savage. ooh and that her best friend played the lead part, and Taylor's friend was side splittingly funny as her character.
I am greatful that Taylor is best friends with Lisa's stepdaughter and that they get to spend every other weekend together at Lisa's house. I'm also grateful that Lisa is such a great mother when everyone had doubts, and is kind enough to let Taylor stay every other weekend so the girls can be together.
Old friendships. Vance's red hair, infectious energy, and his new start. Kevin's fearless ability to stand his ground, his love for debate, his fantastic smile, and his happiness. mj's strength, courage, perseverance, influence and love, and her undeniable ability to overcome and conquer. Craig's quiet strength, his unconditional love for mj, his courage and intelligence. And I hear both Gary and Jake coming back this year!
My mom
paying it forward
That I did the right thing with my second chance funds. Thank you michael
The sound of Taylor singing to herself when she's happy.
The effect that michael had on so many people.
because of mj I cause the ripple effect in my family with every new experience
That I recognized a few years ago what my dad just this year realized about time, regrets, and the ability to choose a different path over and over. That I have planned for my family's future now instead of ignoring the passage of time until it was too late.
My unexpected opportunities from tragedy
Today I am thankful for...
Chad finally having a couple of days off! He's been working 3rd shift at the hospital and it was wonderful to have some fun last night and spend the whole day with him today alone.
sleeping in, being lazy
sunshine and nice weather
Kelsey's amazing intelligence, logic, imagination, love for acting, artistic ability, her insane humor, and the quiet calm that surrounds her. I finally understand what people meant when they told me she was an old soul when she was born.
Taylor's sunshine smile, she lights up the room with it. Her joy for life and the things she loves, her girlieness, energy, drive and persistence.
Jones's continuous inspiration and guidance over so many years, for myself and so many others.
The ripple effect that she started years ago with self exploration, art and TLC. ( my mom, several women from work, Chad, and now Karen are all taking random classes in St. Charles) My girls did the kids course, Chad will go to TLC this year, pushing for Karen next.
Chad's crazy joyous, silliness and excitement in the morning. I don't think he ever complains about anything. His unconditional love and courage to go from being single to having a family in such a short time. His patience, and kind, gentle nature, his strength and sensitivity. His open mind and ability to see the excitement and fun in mundane things/tasks.
My family's closeness and fierce defensiveness for each other.
Electricity and toilets :)
Kelsey's play Friday was fantastically funny! She did a great job playing the part of Nurse Willy in The Curious Savage. ooh and that her best friend played the lead part, and Taylor's friend was side splittingly funny as her character.
I am greatful that Taylor is best friends with Lisa's stepdaughter and that they get to spend every other weekend together at Lisa's house. I'm also grateful that Lisa is such a great mother when everyone had doubts, and is kind enough to let Taylor stay every other weekend so the girls can be together.
Old friendships. Vance's red hair, infectious energy, and his new start. Kevin's fearless ability to stand his ground, his love for debate, his fantastic smile, and his happiness. mj's strength, courage, perseverance, influence and love, and her undeniable ability to overcome and conquer. Craig's quiet strength, his unconditional love for mj, his courage and intelligence. And I hear both Gary and Jake coming back this year!
My mom
paying it forward
That I did the right thing with my second chance funds. Thank you michael
The sound of Taylor singing to herself when she's happy.
The effect that michael had on so many people.
because of mj I cause the ripple effect in my family with every new experience
That I recognized a few years ago what my dad just this year realized about time, regrets, and the ability to choose a different path over and over. That I have planned for my family's future now instead of ignoring the passage of time until it was too late.
My unexpected opportunities from tragedy
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