Reminders

Mostly I was going to blog about the kids and their antics but I was reminded yesterday of something else.


When I go to weddings I am reminded of vows that Brandon and I took and feel renewed when we leave.  I am reminded of that new love, and the sweetness of a new beginning for us.  I felt my mom and Mike's proudness as they watched us start life as full-fledged "independent" adults.  It was a really surreal experience and weddings are so awesome to remind me of that decision and those vows.

Unfortunately, deaths also remind me of untimely passing of my own dad.  In a moment of someone elses sadness I begin to relive all the sadness that I suffered.  I remember the day minute by minute and mile by mile as we drove as fast as we could.. all for nothing of course.  I am thankful that I had my family there to help us through a very difficult time.  It makes me so sad to think that anybody else would ever feel that same sadness. 

So I guess all I am saying is that other peoples memories make me relive mine.. happy and sad. The pain I feel for other people is so real. 

/self loathing and sadness for the day.

I knew if I believed it would happen

My adorable and sweet Addie decided to nap today! <3


I was lucky enough to start the day with a typically delicious cup of coffee from my awesome Keurig Coffee Brewer. We did a little playing, some dress up, some tug boat, some race cars. Then we had a snack. Then I made some Hot Apple Cider with my fabulously awesome Keurig Coffee Brewer, and omg the kids and I loved it!  We watched Monsters Vs. Aliens, enjoyed our Cider.  Such a sweet day. 

In between, laundry and dog duty, I was able to get lunch served and eaten and cleaned up! THEN a MAGICAL thing happened. . . Carter and Addie agreed to nap, and even walked themselves upstairs and they were laying in their beds waiting for me to tell them goodnap.   Came downstairs laid Kesler on the couch, and ten minutes later total relaxation and bliss 2 weeks in the making!

Terror Hour

I would like to blame the time change but I don't think I can.

I would like to think I am engaging, and entertaining.. But apparently I am not that awesome from four o'clock to five o'clock the kids act like little terrorists.

I would like to reclaim this hour however I don't see how that could be possible.



So for now, I wake up at 6 am, and don't get peace until 6pm.  It has become a very long draining day..everyday.