Never A Dull Moment

I looked at my Mom yesterday while we were driving to Sheridan. She was sitting in the backseat of our car and looked so peaceful at times. I am thankful that I am still able to spend time with her, that I see glimpses of my old mom from time to time, and that she feels what can only be explained as the Lord's peace. Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. -- Post From My iPhone

Luke was sent to his room for time-out when we returned home from the grocery store yesterday. He desperately wanted to watch a video (or Backyardigans episode) and I told him he had to eat lunch first. This didn't go over very well for Luke the (tired) three year old and he threw a fit. While he was in his room I took the opportunity to bring the rest of the grocery bags in from the car. After about five minutes I walked into his room and found this... That's right, sound asleep in five minutes! What a funny little Lukie he is! -- Post From My iPhone

There is a lot to be said for the bond siblings share. I think about this bond everyday that I watch Luke and Emerson interact with each other. They know just how to heal a hurt or throw salt in a fresh wound. However, at the core of their tiny beings it is obvious they love each other immensely. Today, I drove through the car wash with both kids. Luke thinks this is a real treat while Emerson is less convinced. When Emme started to cry Luke reached out and grabbed her hand, and in that moment her crying stopped. This picture was actually taken about a month ago, but it was the best one I had to show you their true brother and sister bond. -- Post From My iPhone

I thought I would offer a laugh in the midst of the crap that is the presidential election of 2008. This is a picture of the Pi Phi house mother, Mom B. I just love her! She is a sweet southern belle who is a bit old to still be keeping tabs on college girls. This is how we would often find her "napping" in her living room. One time we thought she had passed away on that couch and made Kenneth the cook go check her pulse.  To clarify about a previous post titled "2003 Step Show" I did not participate in that activity. My boss, Lenny, asked me to show him my step moves and I assumed that anyone who knows me and watched the video would know there is no way I could ever move like that. I will, however, always envy a girl who can step!

I stole this from my friend, mikel! Looks like Mare isn't very bold............. Bold the things you've done: 1. Started your own blog 2 . Slept under the stars 3. Played in a band 4. Visited Hawaii 5. Watched a meteor shower 6. Given more than you can afford to charity 7. Been to Disneyland   8. Climbed a mountain   9. Held a praying mantis   10. Sang a solo 11. Bungee jumped   1 2. Visited Paris 13. Watched a lightning storm at sea   14. Taught yourself an art from scratch 15. Adopted a child 16. Had food poisoning 17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty 18. Grown your own vegetables   19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France 20. Slept on an overnight train   21. Had a pillow fight 22. Hitch hiked 23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill   (Yes, I hated Walgreens that much!) 24. Built a snow fort 25. Held a lamb   26. Gone skinny dipping 27. Run a Marathon  28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice 29. Seen a total eclipse   30. Watched a sunrise or sunset 31. Hit a home run   32. Bee...

If you think about it today say a prayer for my mom. She meets her new caregiver, Ora, and we are all anxious to see how the day turns out. My dad said my mom is excited about her coming, but I have to wonder how much she understands and remembers from the last caregiver that didn't end up working out. My dad is hopeful, but I am much more cautious of getting my hopes up that we have found a perfect fit for mom. I will give an update at the end of the day tomorrow. BTW, I am going to my first Celebrate Recovery meeting tomorrow night. It is an awesome program that is done in churches all over the country. It was kind of a must from my counselor. She thinks it will be good for me to process through my life-long struggle with anxiety, anger and grief over losing my mom, etc. I am really looking forward to it and will let you know if I do anything terribly awkward my first night there! -- Post From My iPhone