It's That Kind of a Night

What kind of night did you think I meant?  I mean that it's a coco and warm brownie kind of a night. Maybe with a tiny shot of rum in the coco to relax the muscles and make me drowsy.

Heck! I don't need the rum! I'm tired and have a Valerian capsul that will make me sleep pretty good until at least 4 or 5 in the morning.

The warm coco will hit the spot though!

Grandbabies

The conversation between Ben and I, went this way:

"I'll have to clean out that bottom medicine drawer before my little ones are here."

"What little ones do you mean, Mom?"

"Whatever little grandbabies you give me!"

"Geez, Mom, I'm not even 16 yet!"

"I know, I'm just anxious for them!"

"I just got over girls having germs."

"I know! That's why I'm so hopeful!"

"That's too much of a jump!!! OMG!!!"

17 months to 17 years

I find it just incredible that you are 17 years old.

I swear that not too long ago, your foot was as long as my thumb. 

Your tiny round head fit in the palm of my hand. 

We swayed to the music of Sting so you could fall asleep.

Our first home was a second story apartment.  It was cozy and warm.

You were tiny enough to sleep on our chest.  You slept that way alot with your Daddy.

You were sick alot until I finally took you out of daycare.

Daddy and I worked opposite of eachother from almost day 1.

We bought our house so you could have grass and a sandbox to play in.

You were so happy and small - you "sat" on the real estate SOLD sign under a big maple tree.  Benny was there too, but we didn't know that yet.

You fit inside the laundry basket -- with laundry still in it!

We were all yours for 17 months... and then we added baby brother to keep you company.

17 months to 17 years.

Time flies when having fun - and we certainly do have loads of fun!

Youth For Christ

I have prayed my way into being a Mentor Mom for the Teen Pregnancy program for Youth For Christ.

It means that I would help a young mom - ages 13-21 (give or take) get to the meetings. I also help support her in stressful new mommy situations. I can also encourage her spiritually.  Mostly, I am just her friend and someone to talk to.

These young ladies typically do not have good relationships at home, that's where YFC comes into play.

Prayerfully, I will meet up with "my girl" tonight and we can start working on a friendship.  I'm anxious-excited. Kind of like being the new kid on the block again!

Regardless, I have prayed for the young ladies that I could possibly be matched up with. So, even if I am not a good match for them, the good Lord already has a match for them.

*** UPDATE:  I am back from the meeting. I have to admit that it isn't what I thought it would be. It was not what I expected.  It seems that all of the girls have a support system already in place; some are married; some have more than one child and they planned for that; only a tiny handful of them needed a ride.

My girls - one probably won't come back. Her child is at an age where it didn't work out for him. Poor little sweetie.  The other girl liked it and may want to go back, but she has a really good support system - she really only needs me for the ride. Which is alright, I can still do that for her and be her friend.

You Are....

You are such a big help to me.

Both of you!

I needed to get so many things ready before I went in to work tonight.  I tend to get rushed a bit 'curt'. I may even hurt your feelings a bit.  However, there you are - helping me get everything done and accomplished.

Thank you so much for helping me!  You are a great pair - you two brothers! Helping us get ready to leave the house on time!

Love n' BIG hugs,
Mom

Waiting for Hubby To....

Matt arriving home after errands

with Sophie Baby!

I'm waiting for hubby to get home from work.  These last 15 minutes of the day, before he gets home, are the longest of my day!  I'm anxious. I'm excited. I'm impatient.  I'm also tired!

When he gets home, sometimes we all bombard him with our attention. It can be overwhelming.  The Leo-Kitty waits patiently by the side-door for him.  Sophie Bubbles greets him with whole-body tail wagging and whining.  We usually greet him all at the same time!  Sometimes the boys are at the door or in the dining room waiting.  Sometimes I'm at the door, unlocking it for him.  He can also find me in the recliner watching a good Doctor Who episode.  Sometimes there is a light on for him.

We can have ice water waiting ~~ or a cold beer!

It is the longest 15 min. of my day waiting to hear, "Honey, I'm home!"

I'm glad he likes to come home!

I Love It When...

 

I love it when it snows!

11/2011

I love it when it snows. When I was 6 years old, we lived in Berkeley. On this particular day of memory, it was my birthday. I remember praying and praying for it to snow and Blessings upon Blessings, the Good Lord made it snow that day.  I even have the photo to prove it.  My Momma took the picture of me. I was smiling the biggest smile ever.  Mom was on the phone with Gramma Wille who was in Wisconsin.

So, here I am today, back in Wisconsin. It's November 9th, 2011 and it snowed. Not just a little poor showing of snow either! It snowed big, huge soft flakes that stick to every eyelash, limb, wire and blade of grass.  It was completely wonderful.

I was and remain wonderfully happy.

Enuf Mopey Me

I choose HAPPY!

So, I updated my music selections. I know it IS a bit early for Christmas, sorry Wal-Mart, but I like Christmas music. It makes me happy.

My Mom played lots of Christmas music and she encouraged my desire to listen to it!  We were without a lot of things, but Mom tried her hardest to make Christmas nice and cozy.

Thanks Mom!  I hope you enjoy my music picks.

Endo shite

Flare-ups
Headaches
Body aches
Pain
Depression
Anger

I'm just pissed at my body today.  It isn't even hurting near my ovaries!

But that's the thing with endo.  The body can get endo tissue within the muscle wall, inside the abdominal cavity, on the organs, on nerve endings, on the stomach, the lungs and even worse -- I won't go there. Too much to think about.

Falling in Love... sort of

These are not the rats we saw today, but this photo is so cute, I had to post it.  I found it thru google images from a blog called away from bams.

The one son #1 fell in love with looks more like this one.

He was more of a brown hooded cutie.  Very tiny and able to be away from Momma Rat about mid-month.

So, son #1 is going to get a rat baby! Good thing I like rats!

It snowed in Wisconsin ~

I am supremely happy!

Night Snow in Wisconsin

2010

Full of Joy

November is one of my very favorite months.

There is still a touch of autumn. We can still enjoy wonderful temperatures. Scarves, long-sleeved t-shirts and God's colors are still around.

The great (low) humidity levels mean GREAT curls! The sky is a wonderful clear blue that we can't see during summer.

November is not nearly as busy as September & October. November is a wonderful way to wind down the summer months and begin to relax. November is a great reprieve before the holiday rush.  My Mom would call it my "Putzy-down-time".  She is so right.  November is the beginning of my time to putter around the house. The gardens are done. The canning is done.  My wool socks come out of hiding and the blanket throws are refluffed and tossed on the couch and chairs. 

I can snuggle down deep into the corners with my Sophie girl curled in the crooks of my knees. Her nose buried under the blanket trying to stay warm.  Leo Kitty comes a pattering around, looking for a warm snuggle and a cozy spot to hide.

November is pie month at our house. More pies are baked in November than at any other time in our family.  Would you like a slice of pie and a cuppa warm creamy something?  We often enjoy that together as a family.  One pie lasting only a day in our house.

I am content and full of joy.

Halloween 2011

The one time we can dress goofy!

10/31/11

Scared Witchy Me with Old Hag

Not really practicing for the part,

Just posing!

All of us.

An "Interactive Photo Shoot"

10/31/11