1. I love my Mother!
2. I am sooooo lucky to have such a wonderful husband.
3. My dog is a Suzy.
4. My children are unique.
5. Some people just don't have a filter between their brain and their mouths.
6. Midnight shift sucks!
7. The fires of my life have forged a strong woman.
8. Blessings come in all shapes and forms. We just have to recognize them.
9. My step-father is a great man. I am grateful that he loves my Mother.
10. Thank you Mother for teaching me to have "Cooth".
11. Love is something we can never have enough of...and the best part is that it's something that grows infinitively (is that a word?).
12. Without rain, we couldn't have flowers.
13. My cousin's filter is a funny one.
14. You don't always have to like someone to love them.
15. No one can love you if you don't love you first.
16. Teach me, don't do it for me.
17. Being a parent is the hardest thing I'll ever do.
18. The importance of Family is something we should never lose sight of.
19. You should have fun at least once a day.
20. Laughing is just as important as breathing.
21. Snuggling with my husband recharges my batteries.
22. If you're quiet, you can listen to your own heartbeat.
23. The world is never silent.
24. Hugs don't cost a dime but they enrich your life.
25. Perception is the word of the day.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Just Around The Corner...
It's been a long hard Ohio Winter! Every time I think it's over (BAM) it scores another direct hit... in my face!
My favorite time of the year is Spring. I love to see the buds unfurl and that "new" green glowing when the sun shines threw the leaves. My heart skips a beat just thinking of blue skies, fluffy clouds and warm days.
We're half way there today. The sky is a crisp, clear blue, teasing me with its clarity. My senses want to believe that if I walk out the door I will be greeted with a warm gentle breeze, but my brain knows better!
Just a few more weeks, I can hardly wait!
My favorite time of the year is Spring. I love to see the buds unfurl and that "new" green glowing when the sun shines threw the leaves. My heart skips a beat just thinking of blue skies, fluffy clouds and warm days.
We're half way there today. The sky is a crisp, clear blue, teasing me with its clarity. My senses want to believe that if I walk out the door I will be greeted with a warm gentle breeze, but my brain knows better!
Just a few more weeks, I can hardly wait!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Your actions should reinforce your words...
Actions should reinforce words. This is not always the case.
My darling tells me how much I am loved and appreciated. The next day my darling makes breakfast and doesn't clean up. Now this is partially my responsibility. Why? because I have not taken the time to explain to my darling how this makes me feel.
I took ownership of my mistake yesterday. When I brought this to my darling's attention I was accused of trying to start a fight. I replied that , "No, I wasn't trying to start a fight." I then told my darling that, "You tell me that you love and appreciate me, but your actions negate those words." His anger subsided. He had felt that I was being mean and petty, after all, he'd only left a cup on the counter. He thought he was being nice by bringing it in to the kitchen rather than leaving it lay about the house and I did appreciate that. Unfortunately, the cup came at the end of the second round of cleaning up. The first round took 1 1/2 hours and the second another 30 minutes.
Now I tried to do the FlyLady thing and be thankful that I have a darling to clean up after. I've done this for 10 yrs and my darling still hasn't become Flywashed. I should be used to it, right? NO. FlyLady tells us not to whine. I didn't. I calmly explained why I was upset to my darling and once he understood that I was not trying to fight with him but tell him that my feelings were hurt, he calmed down and thought it through.
To be truthful, I let the kitchen go the night before which made for a bad start to my day. Regardless, being considerate of one another is a very important part of a healthy marriage. I believe that we are blessed to love each other, thankfully, he feels the same.
He is a thoughtful man. I know that our conversation left an impression and next time he will think about how his actions reinforce or negate his words.
I know that I will think about how my actions speak for me.
My darling tells me how much I am loved and appreciated. The next day my darling makes breakfast and doesn't clean up. Now this is partially my responsibility. Why? because I have not taken the time to explain to my darling how this makes me feel.
I took ownership of my mistake yesterday. When I brought this to my darling's attention I was accused of trying to start a fight. I replied that , "No, I wasn't trying to start a fight." I then told my darling that, "You tell me that you love and appreciate me, but your actions negate those words." His anger subsided. He had felt that I was being mean and petty, after all, he'd only left a cup on the counter. He thought he was being nice by bringing it in to the kitchen rather than leaving it lay about the house and I did appreciate that. Unfortunately, the cup came at the end of the second round of cleaning up. The first round took 1 1/2 hours and the second another 30 minutes.
Now I tried to do the FlyLady thing and be thankful that I have a darling to clean up after. I've done this for 10 yrs and my darling still hasn't become Flywashed. I should be used to it, right? NO. FlyLady tells us not to whine. I didn't. I calmly explained why I was upset to my darling and once he understood that I was not trying to fight with him but tell him that my feelings were hurt, he calmed down and thought it through.
To be truthful, I let the kitchen go the night before which made for a bad start to my day. Regardless, being considerate of one another is a very important part of a healthy marriage. I believe that we are blessed to love each other, thankfully, he feels the same.
He is a thoughtful man. I know that our conversation left an impression and next time he will think about how his actions reinforce or negate his words.
I know that I will think about how my actions speak for me.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
On Giving...
I've been reading about giving today. How giving brings us closer to our spiritual self. Giving brings happiness and joy.
I am a selfish person. My focus centers upon my family and myself...not necessarily in that order.
I need to think more of others and less of myself. To be happy or come closer to happiness, you must be a giving soul.
This brings me to clutter: Having clutter IS the opposite of giving. Holding on to things stifles the soul. Having less opens up doors to opportunities. If I have less "stuff", I spend less time caring for "stuff"...and more time giving to others.
Decluttering, enables me to give my abundance to someone who has need of it. Giving opens my heart to others, thus bringing joy to me....happiness. Is happiness a selfish pursuit? lol catch 22.
I am a selfish person. My focus centers upon my family and myself...not necessarily in that order.
I need to think more of others and less of myself. To be happy or come closer to happiness, you must be a giving soul.
This brings me to clutter: Having clutter IS the opposite of giving. Holding on to things stifles the soul. Having less opens up doors to opportunities. If I have less "stuff", I spend less time caring for "stuff"...and more time giving to others.
Decluttering, enables me to give my abundance to someone who has need of it. Giving opens my heart to others, thus bringing joy to me....happiness. Is happiness a selfish pursuit? lol catch 22.
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