positivity reigns again

Okay.

I didn't get into an accident today. That is a plus.
I got my daughter off to school today. That is a plus.
The sun is shining. That is a plus.

All sorts of pluses in my life right now.
As my mom would say 'Buck up!'
She also used to say, 'Go get yourself a coke and jump back into it'.

Thanks Mom for always helping me get out of my funk.

We are still in intermission

I kind of like this musical interlude bit so let's do another one.

I just learned this song from my parent's.
It is so cute. The video is pretty corny but you don't have to watch it.

Enjoy.

Musical Interlude

While I try to come up with something... anything... positive to say - let's have a musical interlude.
If you don't know this one - you should.

It isn't the best quality, but Harry Chapin has a wonderful voice and this song fits right now.

Circle by Harry Chapin

Alternative Friday (read 2nd)

Good Morning Everyone!

Well - I am excited about all the fun stuff up and coming in 2011.
I thought I would write it down and see where we are at in a few months.

1. Redo Kitchen - YEAH dishwasher is coming
2. Get the youngest into a big boy bed.
3. Organize the garage, attic, basement. - Who wants to watch the kids for 3 months?

There is more to come but I don't want to totally overwhelm you with how busy i am going to be.

I have high hopes for 2011. Kids are *almost* at the age that I can let them play together and it won't break out into a shoving match, or yelling match, or licking match. Ick.  So maybe MD and I will be able to get something done.

Perky Perky Perky...  Maybe if i say it enough, it will happen!

(Feel better? I almost am...)

Friday (read 1st)

This week, I have felt like 2011 isn't going so well.
I hope January is in like crap and out like winning the lottery.

Examples of crap:
1. Excited to get Xmas cleaned up.
2. Headache because I am trying to NOT clench my teeth
3. Its snowing. again. for like the 7th time this week.
4. My cat's health is going downhill.
5. My six year old is perfecting the art of the tantrum
6. My sister's family is sicky poo and I need her to keep positive for me!!!

I apologize if I brought you down as well today but sometimes writing about crap helps me to move on from it.
Have a happy Friday and I hope your 2011 is going better than mine is so far.

Happy Birthday to my Three Year Old!

My 6 year old decided to create a Happy Birthday banner for her brother all on her own.
She got it all laid out and got the first bubble letter done and then needed help.
So I did all the letters and she colored them and drew the truck as well.
I am so proud of her.

Her brother loved it!!

Here is a closeup of the truck

Isn't the man waving just a stitch?  I love it.

Happy New Year!

2 year olds are funny.

Mom: Daddy will you pass the salt?
2YO: Mom. He is my dad, not yours.
Mom: You are right. Do you know who my dad is?
2YO: Grandpa Chuck.
Mom: Right! Do you know who my mom is?
2YO: Grandpa's friend, Grandma.

Beautiful Tree

Let it Snow!