So here I sit, worrying that I am going to get strep like Brantley and Wolfe. I do feel achy all over and have a weird taste in my mouth...we'll see.
Since my last post we have done the following:
1. Driven 14 hours to Birmingham to see family. I drove the kids down without Jeremy. Brooke slept for a mere 45 min. and whined and hit her siblings the rest of the way. Spectacular! Drive home was better - Jeremy in tow and gave Brooke Benadryl.
2. Gone to the pool several times and the kids have loved it. Brooke is having so much fun in the huge baby pool!
3. Spent countless hours sitting in the backyard with my friend, Abby, watching our kids play and swim in our baby pool. Talked way too much about losing weight, wayward toddlers, kindergarten preparedness, home decorating, husbands, and Jon and Kate, plus 8!
4. Loving the fact that we have no set schedule!!!!
5. Gone camping once with Troutmans and are going again on Friday. Kids are super excited!
Not much else to say. Am going upstairs to nap until Brooke wakes up. I just gave B and W some more Tylenol after taking temps and they were both 104! They should also conk out soon.
Until next time....
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Monday, June 4, 2007
This is sooo true!
I stole this from Susanne's blog. I love it and I agree with all of it!! I will say, though, that I already do quite a few of these. Those in green are the ones I need to work on.
IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck (written after she found out she was dying from cancer)- slightly changed by Leah
I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.
I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.
I would have talked less and listened more.
I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded.
I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.
I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather/grandmother ramble about their youth.
I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband.
I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed. ( I don't tease my hair )
I would have sat on the lawn with my grass stains.
I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life.
I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.
Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.
When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner." There would have been more "I love you's" More "I'm sorry 's."
But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute...look at it and really see it .. .. live it and never give it back. STOP SWEATING THE SMALL STUFF!!!
Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what. Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who do love us. Let's think about what God HAS blessed us with, and what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck (written after she found out she was dying from cancer)- slightly changed by Leah
I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.
I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.
I would have talked less and listened more.
I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded.
I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.
I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather/grandmother ramble about their youth.
I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband.
I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed. ( I don't tease my hair )
I would have sat on the lawn with my grass stains.
I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life.
I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.
Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.
When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner." There would have been more "I love you's" More "I'm sorry 's."
But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute...look at it and really see it .. .. live it and never give it back. STOP SWEATING THE SMALL STUFF!!!
Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what. Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who do love us. Let's think about what God HAS blessed us with, and what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
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