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Nov 12, 2009
Nov 10, 2009
Big announcement!
Ok, so I was all set to write up those posts I promised you on Sunday (?). Then I realized I was a little "off". Hmm. Couldnt be? Well yep! Its true, we are EXPECTING BABY #2! Yayyy! Im not "officially" announcing it until after my doctor appt tomo, but from my calculations, Im about 5ish weeks. So PLEASE prayers for a SMOOTHER pregnancy then AJ's. And no preemie!
Ok so, how have all of you been? Whats new in YOUR lives?
Im WAY behind in my "gratitude challenge". I need to do posts 15-21 eek! Bear with me. This pregnancy is already different then AJs in the aspect of ZERO energy and some nausea bouts lol. So here we go:
Day15:Take the time to focus on yourself. Appreciate and give thanks for your unique personality, skills and talents.
Day16:Stand in front of the mirror for five minutes and focus on at least five things that you love about yourself. Write them down in your journal.
This one is a bit hard. How often do we think were a little too fat, skinny, pale, etc. Ok so my 5 things. Hmm. I love my eyes. I always have. They change color and are enticing (lol). I love my nails. I always bite them, but I have been doing good lately and they look GREAT. (I guess my hormoes kicking in). I love my belly. A week ago I wouldve never said that, but now that I know I have a lil baby in there I do :). Im going to cheat and say #4 is my engagement ring. When hubs & I got engaged, he gave me a ring with a little over a carot diamond. Its over 100 years old. His great great great grandmas. And its sparkly haha. (Like a vampire woot!) Last is my tattoos. I have two (Ill post pics someday haha). One of a cross with angel wings on my lower back which I got in memory of lost loved ones. The other is on my right shoulder of AJs footprint with "Aaron" over it. I love them :)
Day17:Write about something you feel grateful for in your life today.
I am grateful that I am able to conceive a child. As Ive mentioned before, I was told I would not be able to. And here I am! Also, there are so many unfortunate women who cannot. My heart aches for them <3
Day18:For the past three days, you have focused on appreciating what makes you unique. Write about all the things that make you so lovable. Take a moment to appreciate your personal style, talents and charm.
I am a caring, devoted, honest, loveable, trustworthy, giving, dedicated mother, wife, sister, daughter.
Day19:Have confidence in the all the choices you have made today and be grateful for being able to believe in yourself.
<3
Day20:As The Challenge winds down, write a thank you note to yourself. Thank yourself for taking the time to stop and focus on all the little things for which you feel grateful.
Thank you, (me!) for doing this challenge. Give your(my)self a hug and be proud (even though it took me a little longer!)
Day21:Reflect on the 21 days of The Gratitude Challenge and what this process has meant to you.
Ive learned to smile more, thank God for more, and love. Love is all you need :)
Ok so, how have all of you been? Whats new in YOUR lives?
Im WAY behind in my "gratitude challenge". I need to do posts 15-21 eek! Bear with me. This pregnancy is already different then AJs in the aspect of ZERO energy and some nausea bouts lol. So here we go:
Day15:Take the time to focus on yourself. Appreciate and give thanks for your unique personality, skills and talents.
Day16:Stand in front of the mirror for five minutes and focus on at least five things that you love about yourself. Write them down in your journal.
This one is a bit hard. How often do we think were a little too fat, skinny, pale, etc. Ok so my 5 things. Hmm. I love my eyes. I always have. They change color and are enticing (lol). I love my nails. I always bite them, but I have been doing good lately and they look GREAT. (I guess my hormoes kicking in). I love my belly. A week ago I wouldve never said that, but now that I know I have a lil baby in there I do :). Im going to cheat and say #4 is my engagement ring. When hubs & I got engaged, he gave me a ring with a little over a carot diamond. Its over 100 years old. His great great great grandmas. And its sparkly haha. (Like a vampire woot!) Last is my tattoos. I have two (Ill post pics someday haha). One of a cross with angel wings on my lower back which I got in memory of lost loved ones. The other is on my right shoulder of AJs footprint with "Aaron" over it. I love them :)
Day17:Write about something you feel grateful for in your life today.
I am grateful that I am able to conceive a child. As Ive mentioned before, I was told I would not be able to. And here I am! Also, there are so many unfortunate women who cannot. My heart aches for them <3
Day18:For the past three days, you have focused on appreciating what makes you unique. Write about all the things that make you so lovable. Take a moment to appreciate your personal style, talents and charm.
I am a caring, devoted, honest, loveable, trustworthy, giving, dedicated mother, wife, sister, daughter.
Day19:Have confidence in the all the choices you have made today and be grateful for being able to believe in yourself.
<3
Day20:As The Challenge winds down, write a thank you note to yourself. Thank yourself for taking the time to stop and focus on all the little things for which you feel grateful.
Thank you, (me!) for doing this challenge. Give your(my)self a hug and be proud (even though it took me a little longer!)
Day21:Reflect on the 21 days of The Gratitude Challenge and what this process has meant to you.
Ive learned to smile more, thank God for more, and love. Love is all you need :)
Nov 8, 2009
ER visit, Christmas & more...
Ok so this week was filled with-HECTICNESS! Hubs had a hospital scare (hes ok now but it drained me like woah. Im trying to play catchup now, but in the meantime, I have a challenge for YOU! I am putting together a "Cheap or Free Christmas Gift Guide". You know, cookie in a jar mix etc etc. I want your ideas. Post them here and I will link back to your blog when I publish my list this week! Lets hear those ideas!
Also, Im putting together a giveaway. I was hoping to do this when I reached 50 followers, but Im feeling generous. Stay tuned for that as well!
Im going to play catch up and read all of your blogs from this weekend. Post coming up later tonight after lil man goes to bed!!
Also, Im putting together a giveaway. I was hoping to do this when I reached 50 followers, but Im feeling generous. Stay tuned for that as well!
Im going to play catch up and read all of your blogs from this weekend. Post coming up later tonight after lil man goes to bed!!
Nov 2, 2009
Im stuck!
At 30 followers! Remember Im going to have the giveaway when I reach 50, so spread the word! Also, what do you guys think about another blog party? Want me to do another? Thoughts?
How was everyones Halloween? Ours was busy but fun, Im going to try and post some pics later. Lets see your kids (or yours!) costumes. Parties? Post it!
How was everyones Halloween? Ours was busy but fun, Im going to try and post some pics later. Lets see your kids (or yours!) costumes. Parties? Post it!
Catching up...
I was in such a rut last week I appoligize. There was alot going on, and between that and Halloween I was just insane! Im going to try and catch up today though! So here are my gratitude challenges days 11-14 :)
Day 11: Try to see the world through the eyes of a child. Think about the things you take for granted on a daily basis, and then express gratitude for everything down to the basic necessities that sustain your current life.
This one was actually harder then expected. Its sometimes hard to be grateful for the little things in life. Try it out though. Try seeing the world through the eyes of your (or a) child. Try being and caring like a child for one day. Im going to do this tonight!
Day 12: Pick three friends or family members you see regularly. View their actions and gestures through a positive lens,assuming their goodness and witnessing their best intentions.
Day 13: It’s been two weeks since you started The Gratitude Challenge. Write about how The Challenge has changed your perspective thus far.
I have learned to definately appreciate everything in life. Especially the little things. Ive learned to bite my tongue. To spend more time with AJ. To live life to the fullest :)
Day 14: Today, make the effort to live life with a positive outlook. Restrain from criticizing the people around you. Dare to see the glass half full. Listen more than you speak. Give freely of yourself. Practice kindness at every opportunity.
Love. :)
What are YOU grateful for today?
Day 11: Try to see the world through the eyes of a child. Think about the things you take for granted on a daily basis, and then express gratitude for everything down to the basic necessities that sustain your current life.
This one was actually harder then expected. Its sometimes hard to be grateful for the little things in life. Try it out though. Try seeing the world through the eyes of your (or a) child. Try being and caring like a child for one day. Im going to do this tonight!
Day 12: Pick three friends or family members you see regularly. View their actions and gestures through a positive lens,assuming their goodness and witnessing their best intentions.
Day 13: It’s been two weeks since you started The Gratitude Challenge. Write about how The Challenge has changed your perspective thus far.
I have learned to definately appreciate everything in life. Especially the little things. Ive learned to bite my tongue. To spend more time with AJ. To live life to the fullest :)
Day 14: Today, make the effort to live life with a positive outlook. Restrain from criticizing the people around you. Dare to see the glass half full. Listen more than you speak. Give freely of yourself. Practice kindness at every opportunity.
Love. :)
What are YOU grateful for today?
Oct 30, 2009
Man I need to vent...
Today is payday! Woot right? WRONG! Even AFTER getting paid I still dont have enough to cover bills, let alone anything extra for me. Ugh. When we were robbed last month, then we had vacation (3 days later) it REALLY put us in the hole. And Im really trying to crawl back out but man, its hard sometimes :(
Ok enough of my pity party Im sorry!!
Ok enough of my pity party Im sorry!!
Giveaway!
Thank you so much for spreading the word about my blog! Im thinking of doing a little giveaway for when I reach 50 followers what do you think?! Great idea! Haha. Ok so here is what I will do. I will randomly pick 2 winners (ONCE I REACH 50 I WILL POST THE OFFICIAL GIVEAWAY) to receieve a design from me. What I do is custom invites, christmas cards, etc etc. I will email you the file and you can print it out at your local drugstore, etc. What does everyone think?
So go spread the word! Get me to 50 followers! Lets see if I can make it by Monday!
So go spread the word! Get me to 50 followers! Lets see if I can make it by Monday!
Meet Teresa!
Teresa over @
A Single Mom & a Teenage Girl was my person for this weeks blog party! What a sweetie she is :) Teresa lives in South Orange County, CA (lucky!) and raises her 15 year old daughter Holly. I love the style of both her blog and her writing, but what I cant write enough about is her kindness to strangers. Teresa started a website called Shop in your pjs for Laurren Through this site, Teresa donates almost her entire commission from her WAHM business, as well as others with WAHM businesses to helping pay medical costs for young Laurren. To read Laurrens story, Click Here.
What a wonderful person she is for doing this. I cant thank her enough (and its not even my daughter!). If you can, hop over to her site, and get some of your holiday shopping done!
Unfortunately, both mine and Teresas week has been hecticly insane, so I didn't get to interview her. Im sorry! But please, go hop over to her blogs and help out if you can!
A Single Mom & a Teenage Girl was my person for this weeks blog party! What a sweetie she is :) Teresa lives in South Orange County, CA (lucky!) and raises her 15 year old daughter Holly. I love the style of both her blog and her writing, but what I cant write enough about is her kindness to strangers. Teresa started a website called Shop in your pjs for Laurren Through this site, Teresa donates almost her entire commission from her WAHM business, as well as others with WAHM businesses to helping pay medical costs for young Laurren. To read Laurrens story, Click Here.
What a wonderful person she is for doing this. I cant thank her enough (and its not even my daughter!). If you can, hop over to her site, and get some of your holiday shopping done!
Unfortunately, both mine and Teresas week has been hecticly insane, so I didn't get to interview her. Im sorry! But please, go hop over to her blogs and help out if you can!
Long Day... (gratitude challenge, etc in here too)
Today, a good friend of mine Dez lost her Granny (who raised her, was more like a mother to her). I cant imagine how she must feel and my heart truly aches for her. If you could all say a prayer for her I would much appreciate it. I had JUST written her a letter this morning. It was sitting on my desk when I found out the news. Sad. At least shes not in pain anymore. Ive gotten some of my friends together and we collected money to carry our Grannys dying wish to have a miriachi band play at her funeral. Dez was so happy she cried. Im glad we could do it for her!
Ok so my gratitude challenge. Day 8 was:Send thank you notes to five people who deserve a little recognition.
Well Granny was one of my five. I didnt send to anyone else. I will have to think of who to send them too. My mind is a little clouded.
Day 9 was: Enjoy the people around you. Take a moment to appreciate their unique talents, abilities and personalities.
This one was easy. I sat and really appreciated the little things people around me do. Its easy to forget sometimes, but I dare you to sit back, and quietly observe the people around you. Your spouse, children etc. Take time to enjoy the little things, because sometimes the little things are all you have to hold onto.
Day 10 states:Pick one of your five senses to focus on each day. Take note of how many gifts come to you via that single port of entry. Write about this experience.
Today Im going to use my sense of smell. MMMM. I came home to a pork roast and potato pancakes being cooked. Yum! My night was capped off with my sons stinky butt. Thats a gift isnt it? Man, that kids gas can CLEAR a room!!
OK! So.. the blog party is going GREAT! Im finishing the final things on my post, Im hoping to get it up tonight/early tomo am. The response was AWESOME, and Im getting even more feedback on it now! Im thinking of doing this maybe weekly? What do you all think? Yay/nay? Let me know your thoughts. Thanks for reading, and remember, be grateful for the little things in life!
Nighty night!
Ok so my gratitude challenge. Day 8 was:Send thank you notes to five people who deserve a little recognition.
Well Granny was one of my five. I didnt send to anyone else. I will have to think of who to send them too. My mind is a little clouded.
Day 9 was: Enjoy the people around you. Take a moment to appreciate their unique talents, abilities and personalities.
This one was easy. I sat and really appreciated the little things people around me do. Its easy to forget sometimes, but I dare you to sit back, and quietly observe the people around you. Your spouse, children etc. Take time to enjoy the little things, because sometimes the little things are all you have to hold onto.
Day 10 states:Pick one of your five senses to focus on each day. Take note of how many gifts come to you via that single port of entry. Write about this experience.
Today Im going to use my sense of smell. MMMM. I came home to a pork roast and potato pancakes being cooked. Yum! My night was capped off with my sons stinky butt. Thats a gift isnt it? Man, that kids gas can CLEAR a room!!
OK! So.. the blog party is going GREAT! Im finishing the final things on my post, Im hoping to get it up tonight/early tomo am. The response was AWESOME, and Im getting even more feedback on it now! Im thinking of doing this maybe weekly? What do you all think? Yay/nay? Let me know your thoughts. Thanks for reading, and remember, be grateful for the little things in life!
Nighty night!
Oct 29, 2009
I need a button!
Can someone make me one? PRetty pretty pleaseeeeee??
PS- If you have a button you would like me to post for YOUR site, email me!
Kristinsodaro@yahoo.com
PS- If you have a button you would like me to post for YOUR site, email me!
Kristinsodaro@yahoo.com
Oct 28, 2009
The Gratitude Challenge, Days 6, 7 & 8 LOL
I know I know. Shush. Ive been crazy hectic. But Im catching up now!
Day 6 states: Take a few minutes to call someone you haven’t talked to in a while. Tell them how much you appreciate them.
I did this with my Grandma. Well, I talked to her. She is the only living grandparent between Jay & I. Luckily, she lives only about 10 min away (same house as my parents) and I get to see her quite often. Im glad. Im also glad that AJ gets to see her (GG) often as well :)
Day 7 states: Take a picture of one thing, person, place or specific moment that makes you feel grateful. Share it with your social network.
Im sure by this point you know what Im going to post about. Ok, maybe I wont say it for the millionth time in this challenge. Instead, one of my other best friends.. Wait for it....
WINE!
There is NOTHING like a nice cold glass of white zin after a long day. In fact, even though its midnight, I might evenpour myself a glass now. Im off tomo, why not right? But yeah. Wine is the yums :) I love trying new wines. Feel free to send me some. hahaha. Ignore me, delirium is setting in!
Day 8 states: Send thank you notes to five people who deserve a little recognition.
Im going to do this tomo. Originally I thought I would just email people, but then I thought, how many people actually get real mail anymore? So thats what I will do tomo.
What are YOU grateful today? Id love to hear it :)
Day 6 states: Take a few minutes to call someone you haven’t talked to in a while. Tell them how much you appreciate them.
I did this with my Grandma. Well, I talked to her. She is the only living grandparent between Jay & I. Luckily, she lives only about 10 min away (same house as my parents) and I get to see her quite often. Im glad. Im also glad that AJ gets to see her (GG) often as well :)
Day 7 states: Take a picture of one thing, person, place or specific moment that makes you feel grateful. Share it with your social network.
Im sure by this point you know what Im going to post about. Ok, maybe I wont say it for the millionth time in this challenge. Instead, one of my other best friends.. Wait for it....
WINE!
There is NOTHING like a nice cold glass of white zin after a long day. In fact, even though its midnight, I might evenpour myself a glass now. Im off tomo, why not right? But yeah. Wine is the yums :) I love trying new wines. Feel free to send me some. hahaha. Ignore me, delirium is setting in!
Day 8 states: Send thank you notes to five people who deserve a little recognition.
Im going to do this tomo. Originally I thought I would just email people, but then I thought, how many people actually get real mail anymore? So thats what I will do tomo.
What are YOU grateful today? Id love to hear it :)
Oct 25, 2009
Here are your partners!
1 Brandy has Katy
2 diva has yaya
3 Lisa Anne has Cassie
4 Teresa has Terra
5 DiPaola Momma has me!
6 Katy has diva
7 Yaya has Brandy
8 Cassie has DiPaola
9 Terra has Lisa Anne
10 Kristin has Teresa
And here is everyones links :) Happy blogging! Please try and have your featured post done by Wed! I will try and contact you all as well to let you know your partners are posted! If this is a big hit and you still want to do it we can def do it again!
Brandy
www.bzzagentroyalty.blogspot.com
kathrynchanson@gmail.com
diva
www.emotionaldiva.blogspot.com
email is joyfulvoice@tmo.blackberry.net has
Lisa Anne
www.smellthecoffeelisa.blogspot.com
Teresa
www.tolvera.blogspot.com
www.michelebarattaathome.blogspot.com
www.ocboutiquevendors.blogspot.com
my email is teresalolvera@sbcglobal.net
DiPaola Momma
Chicken Nuggets of Wisdom DOT blogspot DOT com
Katy
www.rossandkaty.blogspot.com
kathrynchanson@gmail.com
Yaya at Yaya Stuff
www.yayastuff.blogspot.com
yayaorangenanny@yahoo.com
Cassie
http://cassiemylifewithkids.blogspot.com
and
Terra
http://heckofabunch.blogspot.com
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
2 diva has yaya
3 Lisa Anne has Cassie
4 Teresa has Terra
5 DiPaola Momma has me!
6 Katy has diva
7 Yaya has Brandy
8 Cassie has DiPaola
9 Terra has Lisa Anne
10 Kristin has Teresa
And here is everyones links :) Happy blogging! Please try and have your featured post done by Wed! I will try and contact you all as well to let you know your partners are posted! If this is a big hit and you still want to do it we can def do it again!
Brandy
www.bzzagentroyalty.blogspot.com
kathrynchanson@gmail.com
diva
www.emotionaldiva.blogspot.com
email is joyfulvoice@tmo.blackberry.net has
Lisa Anne
www.smellthecoffeelisa.blogspot.com
Teresa
www.tolvera.blogspot.com
www.michelebarattaathome.blogspot.com
www.ocboutiquevendors.blogspot.com
my email is teresalolvera@sbcglobal.net
DiPaola Momma
Chicken Nuggets of Wisdom DOT blogspot DOT com
Katy
www.rossandkaty.blogspot.com
kathrynchanson@gmail.com
Yaya at Yaya Stuff
www.yayastuff.blogspot.com
yayaorangenanny@yahoo.com
Cassie
http://cassiemylifewithkids.blogspot.com
and
Terra
http://heckofabunch.blogspot.com
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
The Gratitude Challenge, Day 5
First off, I know Im a day behind. I probably always will be haha! Anyway, the blog party signups are OVER. I will send everyone their partners sometime today/tomo am (were going pumpkin picking!). On to yesterdays Gratitude Challenge
Take five minutes to write about how grateful you are for all of the wonderful things that you currently have in your life. Don’t long for what you don’t possess—instead, take stock of all the blessings you already enjoy.
Ive said it almost every day of my challenge so far my main thing is AJ. Three months before he was born, I was told Id never have kids. I have him, and I couldnt thank God enough. Im grateful for Jay. For always putting up with me (and he would be the FIRST to tell you, thats not easy.) For my parents, my inlaws. The roof over my head and the food that keeps me fat, I mean full :) For every little thing in my life. My job. The computer. My true friends. Thank you God for everything. And Im sorry if I dont show my gratitude enough. Im working on it :)
Enjoy the day everyone!!!
Take five minutes to write about how grateful you are for all of the wonderful things that you currently have in your life. Don’t long for what you don’t possess—instead, take stock of all the blessings you already enjoy.
Ive said it almost every day of my challenge so far my main thing is AJ. Three months before he was born, I was told Id never have kids. I have him, and I couldnt thank God enough. Im grateful for Jay. For always putting up with me (and he would be the FIRST to tell you, thats not easy.) For my parents, my inlaws. The roof over my head and the food that keeps me fat, I mean full :) For every little thing in my life. My job. The computer. My true friends. Thank you God for everything. And Im sorry if I dont show my gratitude enough. Im working on it :)
Enjoy the day everyone!!!
Oct 23, 2009
The Gratitude Challenge day 4
Write a short message of thanks for some of the “negative” things in your life.
Hmm, this one could be tough.
I guess I would say I am grateful for all of the fights with Jay, because it makes us stronger as a couple. I am grateful for the times AJ is driving me insane, because he is healthy enough to do that. For his asking "why" a million times a day, because there are so many families with special needs children out there that long for their child to say "mama" or "dada", or something so simple. AJ speaks so well, and I lose sight of what could be too often. So instead of getting irritated about it from now on, Im going to (TRY LOL) and be a little more grateful :)
What negative thing are YOU grateful for today?
Hmm, this one could be tough.
I guess I would say I am grateful for all of the fights with Jay, because it makes us stronger as a couple. I am grateful for the times AJ is driving me insane, because he is healthy enough to do that. For his asking "why" a million times a day, because there are so many families with special needs children out there that long for their child to say "mama" or "dada", or something so simple. AJ speaks so well, and I lose sight of what could be too often. So instead of getting irritated about it from now on, Im going to (TRY LOL) and be a little more grateful :)
What negative thing are YOU grateful for today?
LAST CHANCE SIGNUPS!
**Sign up here! **
If youve signed up but havent blogged about it, do it today! As of today I have:
Brandy @ The Buzz
www.bzzagentroyalty.blogspot.com
diva @ emotional diva
www.emotionaldiva.blogspot.com
email is joyfulvoice@tmo.blackberry.net
Lisa Anne
smellthecoffeelisa.blogspot.com
Teresa
www.tolvera.blogspot.com
www.michelebarattaathome.blogspot.com
www.ocboutiquevendors.blogspot.com
my email is teresalolvera@sbcglobal.net
DiPaola Momma
Chicken Nuggets of Wisdom DOT blogspot DOT com
Katy
rossandkaty.blogspot.com
kathrynchanson@gmail.com
Yaya at Yaya Stuff
www.yayastuff.blogspot.com
yayaorangenanny@yahoo.com
Cassie
http//cassiemylifewithkids.blogspot.com
and
Terra
http://heckofabunch.blogspot.com - Heck Of A Bunch
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
and of course me. So lets get some more people! If I missed you, please let me know! Spread the word!!!
If youve signed up but havent blogged about it, do it today! As of today I have:
Brandy @ The Buzz
www.bzzagentroyalty.blogspot.com
diva @ emotional diva
www.emotionaldiva.blogspot.com
email is joyfulvoice@tmo.blackberry.net
Lisa Anne
smellthecoffeelisa.blogspot.com
Teresa
www.tolvera.blogspot.com
www.michelebarattaathome.blogspot.com
www.ocboutiquevendors.blogspot.com
my email is teresalolvera@sbcglobal.net
DiPaola Momma
Chicken Nuggets of Wisdom DOT blogspot DOT com
Katy
rossandkaty.blogspot.com
kathrynchanson@gmail.com
Yaya at Yaya Stuff
www.yayastuff.blogspot.com
yayaorangenanny@yahoo.com
Cassie
http//cassiemylifewithkids.blogspot.com
and
Terra
http://heckofabunch.blogspot.com - Heck Of A Bunch
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
and of course me. So lets get some more people! If I missed you, please let me know! Spread the word!!!
The Gratitude Challenge, Day 3
Write about something you feel grateful for in your life today.
This one was easy. I know I have said it alot, but I am grateful for my family, specifically AJ. I found out I was pregnant 5/25/06 ( we were married exactly 2 years later!). The Febuary before that, I was told IF I got pregnant, I wouldnt carry. I proved them wrong! I always wanted a family, with as many kids as possible, and even if I could never have another, I have my one, perfect (sometimes) little miracle boy. Life is sweet :)
This one was easy. I know I have said it alot, but I am grateful for my family, specifically AJ. I found out I was pregnant 5/25/06 ( we were married exactly 2 years later!). The Febuary before that, I was told IF I got pregnant, I wouldnt carry. I proved them wrong! I always wanted a family, with as many kids as possible, and even if I could never have another, I have my one, perfect (sometimes) little miracle boy. Life is sweet :)
Oct 22, 2009
The Gratitude Challenge Day 2
I started this last night but was having such trouble doing it! LOL
Use the alphabet as a fun and quick format for making a list of things for which you feel grateful. Share this list
with your social network through email, a blog post or a Facebook or MySpace page.
A- Aaron, Autumn, Our apartment. That we can call our own.
B- Being a mommy, blogging, bedtime for AJ, baking
C- Chapstick, cooking (even though I dont do it much I DO enjoy it haha)
D- Days with family
E- Employment
F- Family, Facebook (to reconnect with some old friends :)), Farmtown (hahaha)
G- Groups, cause Ive met some of my very best friends there :),giggling
H- Home. Whether its my parents or mine.
I- The Internet (lol) Im a dork I know!
J- Jay
K- Kristin- thats me!
L- Laughter (esp AJ's), Love, Life, the Library (I love to read!)
M- Movie night with the hubby & AJ. Or just the hubby :), Motherhood, Marriage
N- New friends
O- Old friends
P- Parents, both mine and Jays, Photography
Q- Quiet time. Thought few and far between lol
R- Reading
S- Sleep
T- True Friends, TWILIGHT!
U- Undisturbed time
V- Vacation - even if its just a day off from work
W- Wednesdays - Im off, so its mommy & AJ day :), Warm clothes out of the dryer
X- Xmas (a bit of a cheat but X is hard!)
Y- You, for reading my blog :)
Z- Zebra's, specifically Marty from Madagasgar
Use the alphabet as a fun and quick format for making a list of things for which you feel grateful. Share this list
with your social network through email, a blog post or a Facebook or MySpace page.
A- Aaron, Autumn, Our apartment. That we can call our own.
B- Being a mommy, blogging, bedtime for AJ, baking
C- Chapstick, cooking (even though I dont do it much I DO enjoy it haha)
D- Days with family
E- Employment
F- Family, Facebook (to reconnect with some old friends :)), Farmtown (hahaha)
G- Groups, cause Ive met some of my very best friends there :),giggling
H- Home. Whether its my parents or mine.
I- The Internet (lol) Im a dork I know!
J- Jay
K- Kristin- thats me!
L- Laughter (esp AJ's), Love, Life, the Library (I love to read!)
M- Movie night with the hubby & AJ. Or just the hubby :), Motherhood, Marriage
N- New friends
O- Old friends
P- Parents, both mine and Jays, Photography
Q- Quiet time. Thought few and far between lol
R- Reading
S- Sleep
T- True Friends, TWILIGHT!
U- Undisturbed time
V- Vacation - even if its just a day off from work
W- Wednesdays - Im off, so its mommy & AJ day :), Warm clothes out of the dryer
X- Xmas (a bit of a cheat but X is hard!)
Y- You, for reading my blog :)
Z- Zebra's, specifically Marty from Madagasgar
Oct 21, 2009
Freebiesss!
Traylor Papers is offering free stationary and here's the deal:
"Send us an email to VIP@traylorpapers.com with your name and address and we'll send you a free customized card with your name. Tell us your favorite colors and/or style (i.e., whimsical, classic, girly ..., etc) and we will try to make you a match :) BONUS: post this offer on your blog or wall, send us a link, and we'll send you a few extra! Good thru 10/28/09!"
Woohoo :)
And thanks Emotional Diva
"Send us an email to VIP@traylorpapers.com with your name and address and we'll send you a free customized card with your name. Tell us your favorite colors and/or style (i.e., whimsical, classic, girly ..., etc) and we will try to make you a match :) BONUS: post this offer on your blog or wall, send us a link, and we'll send you a few extra! Good thru 10/28/09!"
Woohoo :)
And thanks Emotional Diva
Oct 20, 2009
The Gratitude Challenge
Ive decided to accept The Gratitude Challenge to try and realize that no matter how bad things may seem, I AM grateful for things in my life. I tend to lose sight of all of the blessings in my life, and I thought this would help me to remember those things. Please join me, and if not, just check back!
Day 1 states "Today you start The Gratitude Challenge. Sign the contract and make a commitment to take note and give thanks for the next 21 days. Express why you accepted this challenge and what you hope to achieve from it."
With a hopeful outlook, I, Kristin (AKA Coo-Coo's Ca-Choo), promise to fulfill the terms of The Gratitude Challenge. Over the next 21 days, I pledge to complete the activities on my gratitude calendar, including writing journal entries, taking photos and connecting with friends. I promise to take note of life’s little blessings and to give thanks for the relationships, experiences and opportunities that make my life unique. From this day forward, I commit to living on the brighter side of life.
Signed,
Kristin 10-20-09
Day 1 states "Today you start The Gratitude Challenge. Sign the contract and make a commitment to take note and give thanks for the next 21 days. Express why you accepted this challenge and what you hope to achieve from it."
With a hopeful outlook, I, Kristin (AKA Coo-Coo's Ca-Choo), promise to fulfill the terms of The Gratitude Challenge. Over the next 21 days, I pledge to complete the activities on my gratitude calendar, including writing journal entries, taking photos and connecting with friends. I promise to take note of life’s little blessings and to give thanks for the relationships, experiences and opportunities that make my life unique. From this day forward, I commit to living on the brighter side of life.
Signed,
Kristin 10-20-09
TV Tuesdays! (May contain spoilers!)
Brandy over at The Buzz started TV Tuesdays and I thought I'd join in! Its especially cool because I like different shows then her so I can get her opinion and she can get mine (and so on). ANYWHOO, here's my lineup (may be edited at a later date cause I have about ZERO memory right now haha. So, here goes!
House. Anyone watch last night? Kind of an odd episode. Can you imagine everyone thinking your dead and starting an autopsy only to have you wake up? Holy lawsuit! hehe
90210 Ah, I know, Im 26 and watch this. Kill me. LOL. Its like a guilty pleasure really. I watched the original so how can I NOT watch the new season. I love it. Totally DVR it every week. (well now that Hells Kitchen is over I suppose I can just watch it!). Annie is getting annoying, and stalker boy freaks me OUT. Adrianna is an idiot who shoulda stayed with Navid, and she got what she deserved as far as Im concerned. Silver is my fave. (maybe she reminds me of myself? lol). I hope she doesnt get sucked into her moms drama.
Hells Kitchen I know this is over already but I am PISSED Dave won. Kevin was SO much better. Bla on him. I do give him Kudos for working through pain tho, I think thats what won it for him.
The Vampire Diaries Ahhh! My fave! This has subsided (cant say replaced) my Twilight obsession. I.LOVE.THIS.SHOW. Stefan-HOTTTYYYYY. Damons not so bad either. They shouldve made Stefan Edward instead. Cant say enough good things about this show. Check it out, for real! And how about the "Twilight" reference a few weeks back? Im a little heartbroken its a repeat this week :(
Ghost Whisperer Another fave. Been watching for years now. So glad Melinda got pregnant before Jim died. I seriously cried when he died. The show holds a dear place in my heart haha.
Ok enough for now! Whats your TV lineup??
House. Anyone watch last night? Kind of an odd episode. Can you imagine everyone thinking your dead and starting an autopsy only to have you wake up? Holy lawsuit! hehe
90210 Ah, I know, Im 26 and watch this. Kill me. LOL. Its like a guilty pleasure really. I watched the original so how can I NOT watch the new season. I love it. Totally DVR it every week. (well now that Hells Kitchen is over I suppose I can just watch it!). Annie is getting annoying, and stalker boy freaks me OUT. Adrianna is an idiot who shoulda stayed with Navid, and she got what she deserved as far as Im concerned. Silver is my fave. (maybe she reminds me of myself? lol). I hope she doesnt get sucked into her moms drama.
Hells Kitchen I know this is over already but I am PISSED Dave won. Kevin was SO much better. Bla on him. I do give him Kudos for working through pain tho, I think thats what won it for him.
The Vampire Diaries Ahhh! My fave! This has subsided (cant say replaced) my Twilight obsession. I.LOVE.THIS.SHOW. Stefan-HOTTTYYYYY. Damons not so bad either. They shouldve made Stefan Edward instead. Cant say enough good things about this show. Check it out, for real! And how about the "Twilight" reference a few weeks back? Im a little heartbroken its a repeat this week :(
Ghost Whisperer Another fave. Been watching for years now. So glad Melinda got pregnant before Jim died. I seriously cried when he died. The show holds a dear place in my heart haha.
Ok enough for now! Whats your TV lineup??
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