For the past couple of years we(the boys and I) always talk about what we are grateful for. The boys have gratitude journals and so do I. We try to write things in them everyday. I've been doing this for a long time. I always tell my boys to have the "attitude of gratitude". What is gratitude? The dictionary defines it as "a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation". All of my cafemom friends, especially Elle, "count their blessings" everyday. Candy list her top five things she is thankful for that day. I have been inspired, not to be a copy cat or anything but I am going to try to list some things each day that I am grateful for. All of my cafemom friends and Candy, you make me think each day. I've been doing this for a long time in my journals here at home but I think I would like to share my thoughts with others. I can only hope to be half the inspiration you guys have been to me! Thank you! I love you all!!!!
So here is today's list:
I am grateful for:
1. Friends who inspire me to share my heart with others.
2. Fun times at the park with Brandi, Anna, Ava. Bleeze and Anna were precious playing "honey and mom".
3. That I am able to go on weekly date nights with my boys. That one-on-one time is truly precious. I loved my time with Eli tonight. He made me laugh until I cried. He is such a sweet boy. I have great times with him.
4. I am grateful that I laughed until I cried.
5. That my sweet Bleeze got his Scooby Doo set tonight when he and Tommy had their date night.
6. TIVO...without it I would never get to watch my TV shows.
7. My husband that loves me and works long hard hours every single day. He's the best.
8. Last night but not least by far, An awesome God who loves me and is constantly watching out for me, shining His favor on me, crowing me with His glory, and making my crooked places straight!!!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
scary!!!!
This is a rush transcript of "Special Report With Brit Hume" from October 20, 2008. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.
(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)
SEN. JOE BIDEN, (D-DE) VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: Mark my words. It will not be six months before the world tests Barack Obama like they did John Kennedy.
The world is looking. We are about to elect a brilliant 47-year- old president of the United States of America.
Remember I said this as much as anything else I said. Watch. We're going to have an international crisis, a generated crisis to test the mettle of this guy.
And he's going to have to make some really tough — I don't know what the decision is going to be, but I promise you it will occur. As a student of history and having served with seven presidents, I guarantee you it will happen.
SCARYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!
(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)
SEN. JOE BIDEN, (D-DE) VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: Mark my words. It will not be six months before the world tests Barack Obama like they did John Kennedy.
The world is looking. We are about to elect a brilliant 47-year- old president of the United States of America.
Remember I said this as much as anything else I said. Watch. We're going to have an international crisis, a generated crisis to test the mettle of this guy.
And he's going to have to make some really tough — I don't know what the decision is going to be, but I promise you it will occur. As a student of history and having served with seven presidents, I guarantee you it will happen.
SCARYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!
highlights
I have been kinda busy and lazy lately. The times I could have blogged I have decided to just chillax the past few days. Let me see what are some highlights.
* I finished THE SHACK! AMAZING!
* Took the boys to Cracker Barrel on Friday night. We all wore our Halloween shirts. The boys wore their Halloween Crocks. CUTE! I will have to say that there is nothing like good old Southern Comfort food on a cool night. YUMO! We went to Target. I bought the book The Secret Life of Bees. I am almost finished with it and then I am going to go see the movie. Great Book!
* Saturday we hung out here at home. Took the boys to the new fancy McDonald's for lunch. It is nice. Plasma screen TV's, chandeliers hanging up, high top booths. NICE! Ceramic tile floors( you know I would notice the floor...lol) But the best part is that it does not have a germ factory playground. LOL!
* Saturday night Tommy worked late but that did not keep us from getting our bimonthly date night. We went to Copper River and then ha...WALMART for him to purchase MORE hunting gear.
*Sunday was good. We went to church of course! I am excited about starting the study on I Peter. After church we went to my parents for lunch and then to the Sports Store and Barnes and Noble. I started the Love Dare Book this week. Sunday night Tony and Tammy came over for dinner. We had good conversation. Only to be interrupted by Eli's stomach issues. ugghh.. I think he over ate or something. He was still having some other issues too.
*Monday morning it was off to the doctor with Eli. He is dehydrated (they think from sports) and they are watching for more symptoms leading towards kidney stones. pray that this is not the case. I cleaned house the rest of the day then last night I cooked dinner and the boys and I ate. Tommy was late coming home. After dinner I got the boys in bed and watched some tv myself. I can't believe how much I like One Tree Hill.
* Today has been good. I home schooled this morning and then we met Brandi and her girls at the park. Bleeze and Anna had so much fun. They played "mom and honey" that's what Bleeze calls "house". He calls the mom the mom and the dad the "honey" b/c that is what I call Tommy. LOL! It was so beautiful today.
After lunch I went to the John McCain headquarters for a shirt that I wanted (Elizabeth had it on, on THE VIEW today) They were completely sold out of shirts, no road signs, no bumper stickers, nothing) That's okay though that means he has got lots of supporters. I am really getting frustrated with this entire election. I have had several good arguments and blogs boiling in my head I just do not have the energy 
to post them. It exhaust me. One thing I do want to say though, is regardless of whom you are voting for Obama or McCain, do you honestly think that either one of them can take office and not raise taxes. I mean let's use common sense. Look at the current state of the economy. I will say this. All the programs that Obama promises have to be funded from somewhere...where do you think that money is going to come from??????okay, can't talk about it anymore It is exhausting...lol...no I am serious..it is!
to post them. It exhaust me. One thing I do want to say though, is regardless of whom you are voting for Obama or McCain, do you honestly think that either one of them can take office and not raise taxes. I mean let's use common sense. Look at the current state of the economy. I will say this. All the programs that Obama promises have to be funded from somewhere...where do you think that money is going to come from??????okay, can't talk about it anymore It is exhausting...lol...no I am serious..it is!* Tonight is date night with the boys. I have Eli this week. I was thinking maybe we would go get him some new goalie gloves for soccer and Krispy Kreme doughnuts until I spotted a bag of Dove chocolates on Tommy's desk. Now I am thinking just to get the goalie glove. LOL!
* I hope everyone is doing awesome. I am out of here. Going to go sit on the porch and enjoy this beautiful weather!!!!!
Friday, October 17, 2008
Holy Sha-moly!!!!
On this gloomy cloudy day, I had to make a weekly trip to Walmart. It is so yucky outside and my boys were being very, let's see, what's the word, BAD!!!!!!! They were driving me insane. I always put Bleeze in a stroller and make Eli push it (germ issue with the shopping car). So we are zooming through Wally World with Bleeze screaming to the top of his lungs because he wants this printing machine he saw in the craft department. It cost $100 and was for adults. For some reason he got it in his head that it blew bubbles. It has nothing to do with bubbles. After trying to explain for 10 minutes, I just let him wail and blocked the noise out ( I am really good at that) so I am walking through the lingerie department and what do I see but this.....
No your eyes are deceiving you.... it is LEG WARMERS! YES 1980's leg warmers. I said, "OH MY GOSH" Eli said "What in the world is that? I explained and he looked me and said, "Why in the world would anyone wear those?" I said, "I don't really know, all I know is that many moons ago, I had a pair in every color of the rainbow. I even had leopard print. LOL!!!!!" He said, "You are not going to buy them now are you." LOL!!! I said, "nope, don't think you will see me wearing those this go around" I could not believe it. It brought me so much laughter and flooded back memories of those ugly things. I got a great stress relief from my screaming child who by this time screamed himself to sleep! Thank God for leg warmers in the 1980's for making me "cool" and thank God for them today for giving me a good laugh!!!
No your eyes are deceiving you.... it is LEG WARMERS! YES 1980's leg warmers. I said, "OH MY GOSH" Eli said "What in the world is that? I explained and he looked me and said, "Why in the world would anyone wear those?" I said, "I don't really know, all I know is that many moons ago, I had a pair in every color of the rainbow. I even had leopard print. LOL!!!!!" He said, "You are not going to buy them now are you." LOL!!! I said, "nope, don't think you will see me wearing those this go around" I could not believe it. It brought me so much laughter and flooded back memories of those ugly things. I got a great stress relief from my screaming child who by this time screamed himself to sleep! Thank God for leg warmers in the 1980's for making me "cool" and thank God for them today for giving me a good laugh!!!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Bleeze is shaving ALREADY...LOL!
Bleeze shaving.... he did not want me to take his picture. He got this cute little pretend set the other night on "date night" he loves to play with it. It is so precious!!!!
fun times, cupcakes, politics...LIFE
I am sitting here watching The Golden Girls. I love this show. It makes me laugh so hard!!!!!Makes me think of much I miss you guys....Candy, Tiffany, Christy. Good times!!!!! Anyway, the past few days have been pretty jammed packed and fun. I will hit some of the highlights.
* Tuesday morning was great. Talked with Candy on the phone.... again my friend...I've missed you!
* I also cleaned out the garage. I always get VERY angry when I clean out the garage. My boys make such a mess and all the neighborhood children seem to think they live here. So I was fussing under my breath and out loud about the mess. I said, "Oh, I am so mad, I am about to explode" Bleeze looked at me and said, "Mommy, you can't explode!" I said, WHY? He said, "You got bones in your body" LOL!!!!!!!!! That made me settle down and count my blessings! Thanks sweet Bleeze!
* Let's see, Tuesday night was date night with the boys. I had my sweet Bleeze this week. He wanted to eat at Chickfila again. So we went to Chickfila. He had a lot of fun because the BIG COW was there. The cow gave Bleeze a balloon. He just thought that rocked! He was so cute looking up at that Cow. He must have asked me a thousand times if it was a boy or a girl. I told him a boy but I don't think he believed me. LOL! He said he wanted to go shopping. We got a late start so I said okay, we will go to Target and Hobby Lobby. We had fun. He ran up and down the toy aisles telling me everything he wanted Santa to bring him. I just took my time and let him have fun in the toy department. He got a pretend shaving set. I have some pics to post of him "shaving" but I will have to upload them later. Pressed for time right now. After our shopping trip we headed to Brewsters for ice cream. We sat outside and looked at the moon. (its full) I did not need to look at the moon to know it was full though. I can always tell by my boys behavior and their sleep patterns. So, we had a nice little time. We even sang " I see the moon" a few times. After we got in the car Bleeze wanted to sing "God is Big"he loves it when they sing it at Grace. So we sang it all the way home. After this last time singing I said, " Oh I sure love God" Bleeze said, "I love him too" Made my night!!!!! Once we got home he "shaved" his little face a hundred times. LOL!
* Yesterday was CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had to go to Spartanburg for Tommy and then all the way back to Greenville to Pelham for something I needed! UGGGGHHHH!!! The boys were good and entertained themselves. Bleeze even slept! LOL! So while we were out and about. I decided that I am great at multitasking. I was driving, grocery shopping, going through drive through and texting different people all at one time pratically. LOL!!! Bleeze says "mommy text at red lights and stops signs for safety" LOL!!!!
* Speaking of texting Jennifer, I had so much fun chatting with you yesterday. I have laughed about the story you told me. I told Tommy this morning and I was laughing just like the old days just seeing the entire thing in my mind. LOL!!!!!!!!!!!! I miss you too...maybe someday I will get to Aiken or you will get to Greenville. You so need to come!!!!
* The weather here has been beautiful. It was warm yesterday afternoon. The boys played outside! While they were playing I was busy practicing my cake decorating. The night before I made red velvet and chocolate cupcakes. So yesterday I decorated them. I will post some pics later. I have to give them out today though so we don't eat them. LOL!
* So last night Tommy worked really late so I watched some episodes of John and Kate plus 8. Ha! They make me realize I can do anything. I only have 2. They rock!!!
* Then there was THE DEBATE! I have made no bones about the fact that I am a McCain supporter! I just have a few things to say.....
1. Do you honestly think that either candidate can do any of the things that they promise without raising some taxes considering the current state of the economy???? I mean it is just common sense people!!! COME ON!!!!
2. I cannot and will not vote for anyone who says that precious life is choice!!!!!! Sorry can't do it. I don't really understand how anyone can. I may write an entire blog on this subject later but I know it is going to cause such a stink I don't know if I am up for it today.
3. I loved that McCain made it clear that he is not George Bush.
4. People need to really pay attention to the "eloquence of Obama's" speech. He uses words like look at, possibly, etc. He his not making promises. He is making things "sound good" Just really look at his policies and see if they are truly possible. I mean, I am not a very intelligent person and I can see how he uses specific wording to make it "sound good" Some of the things he says are not achievable. I can really see how he is a smooth talker.. he makes things sound really good. However, ARE THEY POSSIBLE?? Most of his policies include big government and I am NOT BIG GOVERNMENT!!!! I always think about what people say, "If it looks and sounds to good t0o be true then chances are it is too good to be true." That is what I feel about Obama! (that's just my opinion don't go all crazy on me)
5. I am ready for the election to be over either way. Still supporting McCain all the way!!!!
okay... enough election talk....
So now, I am off to homeschool and run some errands. Looking forward to tonight's Bible study. YAY!!! I also can't wait to watch Grey's and ER. Abby leaves tonight on ER I know I am going to cry a river...Oh! Speaking of crying a river. I am reading the Shack. I am only on chapter 5 and I was crying a river yesterday....Oh...THANKS Tammy for the warning about reading it while camping. SO GLAD THAT I DID NOT READ IT THERE! LOL!!!
* Oh I also want to give a big shout to two peeps. Elle, you counting your blessings and Candy making your thankful list each day. You two inspire me to look at at the little things and be so thankful. Love to you both!!!
* Tuesday morning was great. Talked with Candy on the phone.... again my friend...I've missed you!
* I also cleaned out the garage. I always get VERY angry when I clean out the garage. My boys make such a mess and all the neighborhood children seem to think they live here. So I was fussing under my breath and out loud about the mess. I said, "Oh, I am so mad, I am about to explode" Bleeze looked at me and said, "Mommy, you can't explode!" I said, WHY? He said, "You got bones in your body" LOL!!!!!!!!! That made me settle down and count my blessings! Thanks sweet Bleeze!
* Let's see, Tuesday night was date night with the boys. I had my sweet Bleeze this week. He wanted to eat at Chickfila again. So we went to Chickfila. He had a lot of fun because the BIG COW was there. The cow gave Bleeze a balloon. He just thought that rocked! He was so cute looking up at that Cow. He must have asked me a thousand times if it was a boy or a girl. I told him a boy but I don't think he believed me. LOL! He said he wanted to go shopping. We got a late start so I said okay, we will go to Target and Hobby Lobby. We had fun. He ran up and down the toy aisles telling me everything he wanted Santa to bring him. I just took my time and let him have fun in the toy department. He got a pretend shaving set. I have some pics to post of him "shaving" but I will have to upload them later. Pressed for time right now. After our shopping trip we headed to Brewsters for ice cream. We sat outside and looked at the moon. (its full) I did not need to look at the moon to know it was full though. I can always tell by my boys behavior and their sleep patterns. So, we had a nice little time. We even sang " I see the moon" a few times. After we got in the car Bleeze wanted to sing "God is Big"he loves it when they sing it at Grace. So we sang it all the way home. After this last time singing I said, " Oh I sure love God" Bleeze said, "I love him too" Made my night!!!!! Once we got home he "shaved" his little face a hundred times. LOL!
* Yesterday was CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had to go to Spartanburg for Tommy and then all the way back to Greenville to Pelham for something I needed! UGGGGHHHH!!! The boys were good and entertained themselves. Bleeze even slept! LOL! So while we were out and about. I decided that I am great at multitasking. I was driving, grocery shopping, going through drive through and texting different people all at one time pratically. LOL!!! Bleeze says "mommy text at red lights and stops signs for safety" LOL!!!!
* Speaking of texting Jennifer, I had so much fun chatting with you yesterday. I have laughed about the story you told me. I told Tommy this morning and I was laughing just like the old days just seeing the entire thing in my mind. LOL!!!!!!!!!!!! I miss you too...maybe someday I will get to Aiken or you will get to Greenville. You so need to come!!!!
* The weather here has been beautiful. It was warm yesterday afternoon. The boys played outside! While they were playing I was busy practicing my cake decorating. The night before I made red velvet and chocolate cupcakes. So yesterday I decorated them. I will post some pics later. I have to give them out today though so we don't eat them. LOL!
* So last night Tommy worked really late so I watched some episodes of John and Kate plus 8. Ha! They make me realize I can do anything. I only have 2. They rock!!!
* Then there was THE DEBATE! I have made no bones about the fact that I am a McCain supporter! I just have a few things to say.....
1. Do you honestly think that either candidate can do any of the things that they promise without raising some taxes considering the current state of the economy???? I mean it is just common sense people!!! COME ON!!!!
2. I cannot and will not vote for anyone who says that precious life is choice!!!!!! Sorry can't do it. I don't really understand how anyone can. I may write an entire blog on this subject later but I know it is going to cause such a stink I don't know if I am up for it today.
3. I loved that McCain made it clear that he is not George Bush.
4. People need to really pay attention to the "eloquence of Obama's" speech. He uses words like look at, possibly, etc. He his not making promises. He is making things "sound good" Just really look at his policies and see if they are truly possible. I mean, I am not a very intelligent person and I can see how he uses specific wording to make it "sound good" Some of the things he says are not achievable. I can really see how he is a smooth talker.. he makes things sound really good. However, ARE THEY POSSIBLE?? Most of his policies include big government and I am NOT BIG GOVERNMENT!!!! I always think about what people say, "If it looks and sounds to good t0o be true then chances are it is too good to be true." That is what I feel about Obama! (that's just my opinion don't go all crazy on me)
5. I am ready for the election to be over either way. Still supporting McCain all the way!!!!
okay... enough election talk....
So now, I am off to homeschool and run some errands. Looking forward to tonight's Bible study. YAY!!! I also can't wait to watch Grey's and ER. Abby leaves tonight on ER I know I am going to cry a river...Oh! Speaking of crying a river. I am reading the Shack. I am only on chapter 5 and I was crying a river yesterday....Oh...THANKS Tammy for the warning about reading it while camping. SO GLAD THAT I DID NOT READ IT THERE! LOL!!!
* Oh I also want to give a big shout to two peeps. Elle, you counting your blessings and Candy making your thankful list each day. You two inspire me to look at at the little things and be so thankful. Love to you both!!!
Monday, October 13, 2008
Monday...
Monday..... today has defiantly been Monday. I was up bright and early cleaning and homeschooling. Eli did really good this morning and finished quickly. That was great. The highlight of my day was having lunch with Candy. Chickfila....that's our place girl! It was so good to see her. I've missed her like crazy. I LOVED seeing Gracie and Hayden too. Hope to see Hannah soon. Then the boys and I were off to Bilo. I really hate shopping at Bilo but it is in the parking lot with Chickfila. Came home and cleaned the floors and dusted the walls. Oh...and more laundry. Then I cooked some dinner... Beef Stroganoff. (I thought of you Candy, I did not use yogurt though...hehehehe)
After dinner it was soccer time. Eli and he got his pics. So handsome he is. I drove Bleeze to my parents because I did not want him to fall asleep on the way to soccer. When I went back to pick him up, he had gotten a bath and was into a Scooby Doo movie. So I chilled out with them until time to pick up Eli again.
OH! I had a blast talking to Lori tonight too! Girl you make me laugh so hard!!! Glad you joined facebook too. LOL!!!! We've got to plan a camping trip soon! Came home, mopped some more floors, got the boys in bed, did some scheduling, watched One Tree Hill and now I am just chilling with Tommy. He is watching Life on Mars...weird show!!!! I am about to crash. I am beat!!!!Bleeze has had a horrible past three nights sleeping...(full moon Brandi....BEWARE) I have a very busy week. Tomorrow is jammed packed! That's about it for me today. nightie night!
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