It's early on the 7th of December, so I'm reflecting about yesterdays happenings. It all makes sense in my head--so the voices tell me!
Yesterday, I was feeling...
FESTIVE, so it was time for a few dozen Christmas cookies...the ones with the kisses in the middle. I feel a bit edgy when I know there aren't any baked goods in the house. My mom is completely to blame for this NEED. We were kinda spoiled growing up when it came to baked treats.
PROUD to see Ella performing in her new gymnastics class. She moved up to Level 2 and is loving it. I can't wait to see how far she goes with it.
completely OVER-THE-MOON EXCITED to get a text from Auntie Laura saying she found Emma's 5 library books at her house. I could not understand what could have happened to them and searched this entire house. And I did not have the extra funds to buy these books especially this month! My kids weren't concerned about the cost...they were worried I was going to jail.
and SADDENED by Ella's explosive break-down before bed. It came out of nowhere and she was so angry at me. She hasn't had a meltdown like that in a really long time. In the stressful moments, I stayed as calm as possible. I always feel afterwards that I could have handled it better or differently. She hasn't apologized yet and I hope she realizes that one is necessary. Live and Learn....
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Sunday, December 4, 2011
December Reflection: Day 4
O.K...I missed Day 3. I've always like even numbers better.
Today, I felt...
GRATEFUL for my health. After an "eventful" Friday night with the flu, I am glad to be upright and feeling better. I am also so very grateful for my take-charge sister who, while driving to the cities, made some phone calls to my sister-in-law and dad to let them know I was very ill and needed help with the kids. I am so GRATEFUL for those 2 who dropped what they were doing to take the girls out of the house and watch them for the day. GRATEFUL, BLESSED, THANKFUL!!
SAD because Grandma Pat passed away yesterday and sad for the family members who did not get to fly down to Florida to see her in time. She was a really "cool" great-grandma to my girls. So glad they got to spend time with her this summer.
EXCITED to have my husband back in Minnesota. He's been gone since Wednesday in Montana. It will be nice to put him back to work around here! Is it my turn for a vacation....?????
SLIGHTLY SHOCKED to hear that Grandpa Al's choice of movie last night while watching Emma was "Dumb and Dumber". I guess it's never too early to start watching the "classics".
Today, I felt...
GRATEFUL for my health. After an "eventful" Friday night with the flu, I am glad to be upright and feeling better. I am also so very grateful for my take-charge sister who, while driving to the cities, made some phone calls to my sister-in-law and dad to let them know I was very ill and needed help with the kids. I am so GRATEFUL for those 2 who dropped what they were doing to take the girls out of the house and watch them for the day. GRATEFUL, BLESSED, THANKFUL!!
SAD because Grandma Pat passed away yesterday and sad for the family members who did not get to fly down to Florida to see her in time. She was a really "cool" great-grandma to my girls. So glad they got to spend time with her this summer.
EXCITED to have my husband back in Minnesota. He's been gone since Wednesday in Montana. It will be nice to put him back to work around here! Is it my turn for a vacation....?????
SLIGHTLY SHOCKED to hear that Grandpa Al's choice of movie last night while watching Emma was "Dumb and Dumber". I guess it's never too early to start watching the "classics".
Friday, December 2, 2011
December Reflection: Day 2
Today, I got MAD when my kids did not eat their dinner which was planned for THEM, not me, because I do not get real excited for mac and cheese and frozen chicken patties and then they asked for every snack at bedtime because they were SO HUNGRY! Man, that irks me. And yes, I got on my soap box about this and I'm sure they "digested" every word of it.
Today, I LAUGHED when Maija pointed to a bright yellow sticker dot on her library book and said, "Look Mom, it's on sale!" Such a proud moment that was. I have taught them well. We DO NOT buy anything that does not have a bright SALE sticker on it! And preferably one that says, "CLEARANCE"!
Today, I felt TORN when Maija cried throughout ECFE class because she knew I had to leave for 20 minutes for "Parent Time". She just knew it was coming and she just kept telling me she wanted to go home. Part of me says she's just 3. Let her feel safe and keep her in my lap 'til she's ready. But I guess at 3, she's supposed to get used to me leaving and coming back. I guess I just didn't feel like having a life lesson with her today. Today, I just wanted to let her be little.
Today, I felt PISSED OFF. Pissed off at CANCER and that it is trying to take the life of another wonderful person in this family. Josh's Grandma Pat, who was just here in Minnesota in August, looking amazing, funny as always, sharing memories, is in hospice care fighting to hang on. I pray for her and that she finds strength, comfort, and peace.
Today, I LAUGHED when Maija pointed to a bright yellow sticker dot on her library book and said, "Look Mom, it's on sale!" Such a proud moment that was. I have taught them well. We DO NOT buy anything that does not have a bright SALE sticker on it! And preferably one that says, "CLEARANCE"!
Today, I felt TORN when Maija cried throughout ECFE class because she knew I had to leave for 20 minutes for "Parent Time". She just knew it was coming and she just kept telling me she wanted to go home. Part of me says she's just 3. Let her feel safe and keep her in my lap 'til she's ready. But I guess at 3, she's supposed to get used to me leaving and coming back. I guess I just didn't feel like having a life lesson with her today. Today, I just wanted to let her be little.
Today, I felt PISSED OFF. Pissed off at CANCER and that it is trying to take the life of another wonderful person in this family. Josh's Grandma Pat, who was just here in Minnesota in August, looking amazing, funny as always, sharing memories, is in hospice care fighting to hang on. I pray for her and that she finds strength, comfort, and peace.
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