Friday, June 24, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Even More.
Lil' had her dance recital this weekend and she was magnificent. I need to know though...
when it happened. Exactly. When it happened...
That moment that she grew up.
Right in front of us...
in a blink of an eye.
She had quite the audience. But one in particular...
that made her heart dance
even more.
when it happened. Exactly. When it happened...
That moment that she grew up.
Right in front of us...
in a blink of an eye.
She had quite the audience. But one in particular...
that made her heart dance
even more.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Chicken Poop
Me: "Alright guys it's time for supper."
Lil': "What is this?"
Me: "Don't worry Lil' you're gonna like it."
Lil': "It looks like chicken poop."
Me: "It's.Not.Chicken Poop Lil'. It's. Stuffed.Shells."
Lil': "Well, it looks like chicken poop."
Thursday, June 2, 2011
It's Summertime!
Hmmm....
- I've heard "Im Bored" exactly 5 times today.
- My kids are fighting more than usual.
- My house smells like sweaty boys.
- I haven't seen Lil' today without a popsicle in her mouth.
Must mean it's Summertime!
- I've heard "Im Bored" exactly 5 times today.
- My kids are fighting more than usual.
- My house smells like sweaty boys.
- I haven't seen Lil' today without a popsicle in her mouth.
Must mean it's Summertime!
Monday, May 23, 2011
One Day
"Mommy and Wa-Wen sittin in a tree. K-I-F-D-M-O-E. 1st comes the puppy then comes the kitty then comes the bird walking down the street."
She'll get it one day.
She'll get it one day.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Rich In Love
I'm determined to not take this forgranted. These days that seem to go on forever but are incredibly short all the same. The moments when you're
thinking...
just being quiet...
smiling your smiles...
eating your cookies...
flashing your blues...
and chasing yourself.
I'm holding on to these days for dear life because I know they are precious. I know they won't stay too long. I'm lucky to have you and I won't forget that. We are blessed. All of us. And what we don't have in the pocket, we got in the heart. We are rich in love.
thinking...
just being quiet...
holding on to each other...
eating your cookies...
flashing your blues...
and chasing yourself.
I'm holding on to these days for dear life because I know they are precious. I know they won't stay too long. I'm lucky to have you and I won't forget that. We are blessed. All of us. And what we don't have in the pocket, we got in the heart. We are rich in love.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
People.
Being from a small town is something that I've become thankful for. I wasn't originally really happy that everyone always knew my business, but as I've gotten older, being from Chapin is something I hugely embrace. It's a good thing when a community wraps it's arms around itself and never lets go no matter where you go and no matter how old you get.
This past Friday, our little community came together, all bound by a passion for life and the freedom to live it. One of our People is sick. Really sick. So some of our other people got together to do something about it. They didn't ask for help but we all came together and gave it. We gave it because we wanted to, needed to and had to.
In the middle of the night when we never thought we would, we all looked around at faces we hadn't seen in years and at our People who are there for you when you need them the most. One of the spearheads of the evening sums it up best...
All it took was a simple e-mail and this generosity unfolded. As I reflect back on the last six weeks of my life, I realize that the experience of helping David has given me more then I could ever give him. In one word, I am reconnected. Reconnected to those who have come in and out of my life, to those who have always been in my life, to those who are only in my life because we know and love David, and to that inner love and glow we are born with, but seems to lessen in brightness as we age.
Oh and that feeling I can't shake of my true "Breakfast Club" moment. Being overwhelmed with things to do, life to live, stuff to move, money to make, conversations to be had, the feeling of being alone surrounded by so many and there you were. Yes, all of you. The girl I sat next to in science, the guy I kissed in the closet, the parent's who had an entire slumber party sneak out, my mother, my amazing sisters, girl friends that no matter how long it has been or what it is are always there for you, those boys that you are able to call at 10:30 on a friday that drop everything and come and move an entire gym. Yes! That moment......As I sat outside the gym with all of my lifelong friends and family I couldn't help but want to write my own letter to Mr. Vernon.
Dear Mr. Vernon,
We accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole friday and saturday in the school gym to help out a friend. But what we found out is that each one of us is a brain...and an athlete...and a basket case...a princess..and a criminal... We found that we will always help each other out, we found out that even large boxes can be moved in heels, we found out that laughter is in everything, we found out that everyday is a blessing, and we found out that we will always have each other....Does that answer your question? Sincerely yours, The Breakfast Club
To my Breakfast Club I want to say thank you and this would not have been possible without the help of each and everyone of you. We were able to raise over $7,000.00. A special thanks to Stacey, Amber, Cam, Daye, Mom, Dad, Beth, Kay, Sam, Alicia, Gayle, Mary, Carlie, Denise, Kristie, Stacy, Ashley, Laura, Allison, Jeremy, Timmy, Gus, Martin, Matt, Chris, Russell, Brent, Clay and everyone who donated time, food, items and money... Live everyday to the fullest!
I'm proud of those People. People who have their own lives now but will never forget where they have come from. People who love their People no matter where they go.
This past Friday, our little community came together, all bound by a passion for life and the freedom to live it. One of our People is sick. Really sick. So some of our other people got together to do something about it. They didn't ask for help but we all came together and gave it. We gave it because we wanted to, needed to and had to.
In the middle of the night when we never thought we would, we all looked around at faces we hadn't seen in years and at our People who are there for you when you need them the most. One of the spearheads of the evening sums it up best...
All it took was a simple e-mail and this generosity unfolded. As I reflect back on the last six weeks of my life, I realize that the experience of helping David has given me more then I could ever give him. In one word, I am reconnected. Reconnected to those who have come in and out of my life, to those who have always been in my life, to those who are only in my life because we know and love David, and to that inner love and glow we are born with, but seems to lessen in brightness as we age.
Oh and that feeling I can't shake of my true "Breakfast Club" moment. Being overwhelmed with things to do, life to live, stuff to move, money to make, conversations to be had, the feeling of being alone surrounded by so many and there you were. Yes, all of you. The girl I sat next to in science, the guy I kissed in the closet, the parent's who had an entire slumber party sneak out, my mother, my amazing sisters, girl friends that no matter how long it has been or what it is are always there for you, those boys that you are able to call at 10:30 on a friday that drop everything and come and move an entire gym. Yes! That moment......As I sat outside the gym with all of my lifelong friends and family I couldn't help but want to write my own letter to Mr. Vernon.
Dear Mr. Vernon,
We accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole friday and saturday in the school gym to help out a friend. But what we found out is that each one of us is a brain...and an athlete...and a basket case...a princess..and a criminal... We found that we will always help each other out, we found out that even large boxes can be moved in heels, we found out that laughter is in everything, we found out that everyday is a blessing, and we found out that we will always have each other....Does that answer your question? Sincerely yours, The Breakfast Club
To my Breakfast Club I want to say thank you and this would not have been possible without the help of each and everyone of you. We were able to raise over $7,000.00. A special thanks to Stacey, Amber, Cam, Daye, Mom, Dad, Beth, Kay, Sam, Alicia, Gayle, Mary, Carlie, Denise, Kristie, Stacy, Ashley, Laura, Allison, Jeremy, Timmy, Gus, Martin, Matt, Chris, Russell, Brent, Clay and everyone who donated time, food, items and money... Live everyday to the fullest!
I'm proud of those People. People who have their own lives now but will never forget where they have come from. People who love their People no matter where they go.
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