This Morning...

   This morning, like every other morning I dragged myself out of bed to make my best friend & love a couple sandwiches for his lunch as he made me a pot of freshly brewed coffee. With a kiss goodbye he was off, while the house began to fill with the smell of cinnamon and chocolate roasting. I then slowly stumbled to the couch with a warm mug in my hand. There was no way of trying to sneak in another hour of sleep and Roxy, our dog, had stolen my spot anyways. And now I sit writing to you...

(Me with my Grandma)

    
   What makes this day special that I feel the need to write about it? Well, its my 32nd birthday today and it really does not feel any different than any other day. With this many birthdays under my belt I would know, right :)  Over the years, birthday's have meant a lot of different things all together...

  

• First, the was when I turned 13, the year I officially became a teenager

•   Then Sweet 16, growing up and the parents giving you more responsibilities
•   The big 18 was next, the year you thought you became an adult. 
•   Then age 21, freedom to go out with all your friends, and no more restrictions
•   Age 30, is when young adults have matured to grown-ups (the best years so far in my opinion)

   I am growing everyday, and am I enjoying just the little things in life! The thing that makes me the happiest is having all the people I love and care about around me.  <3

Baby Fever?

On my mind lately... 

I have been having the urge, or thought you could say, to have another baby. Now my husband is done having babies, and I believed I was too. But it's not like I really want another baby, ours don't wear diapers, they can talk and express themselves, they sleep through the night and are pretty much self sufficient... am I just tying to talk myself out of wanting another? 

   I miss it and I want a little bugger to hold and take care of, to give my love too. My youngest is now turning 6 and my oldest is 9, is it because they don't need me as much that I am thinking like this? 

   Another culprit might be because I am currently not working due to an injury from a car accident last May. I am at home, by myself all day, not being able to do my job that I so dearly love. It has been driving me literally nuts to be at home, not using my skills I have. I miss being Adult and having the right to Work! Is it this void that I am wanting to fill?

   This posting is one that I would love to have a lot of feedback on, PLEASE take a minute and comment.

Thanks for reading. Keep looking for future posts!

What card games do you play with your besties?

   I remember playing a lot of cards when I was younger and still to this day enjoy a little sit down time with my family and friends for a "friendly" game. I use the word "friendly" loosely, because some of them have a hard time loosing and get very competitive. It's all in good fun and we enjoy playing with everyone, even the ones shouting, "I am going to kick your butt!"

   Some of my favorite card games are Spades, Cribbage, Skip-bo, Phase 10, UNO, Solitaire, High Low, War, BS, Presidents and A-holes, and Speed. And if you have not heard of 52 pickup, ask one of your friends! (: 

   Some games I would like to try are, Spoons, Mao, Monopoly Deal, Canasta, and Poker. I have never had the chance to play but maybe soon. I find it easier watching a game while someone is explaining how to play at the same time.

Please comment and have fun playing your games! :p

As always thanks for taking a minute to read whats on my mind and maybe on yours too.

A recap...

The last three postings are copies from the original blog I was writing. 

I have now moved to this site, seeing it is easier to compose, edit and post my blogs. 
 I am in the middle of changing a few things around so please forgive the mess.

Thanks for your patience, will be a new posting soon!

 

   
    



 ~ Do you have the friends, the ones who you have known forever, but lately keep disappointing you and letting you down? Or ones that just don't take life as serious? Or just are not into the same things you are anymore? How do you make your choices in the friendships you keep or the ones you let go?

   Like everyone else I take friendship seriously. In my life have learned lessons, made mistakes, and grown in many ways along with my friends. But at what point do you just put an end to a friendship? If the reasons you were friends in the first place are no longer there, nothing to gain, but an old friend to loose... It is a sad thought to loose that friendship. Is it just the past memory's that are keeping you from cutting the ties? Most of our friendships that we have lost over the years were an easy transition, someone moved, or started working somewhere else. It's never been a real choice we have ever had to deal with straight in the face, as it's us making this choice.

  There would have to be good reason for ending a long time friendship. I feel my outlook, life changes, and even my journey in life have moved me to another path that they just can't see. I feel in some ways there is no effort on their part, and all the chances given are just too many with no results. With all these chance's it hurts to see them do this to me and my family. When my children are disappointed by the empty promises, it makes it easier to see what my choice will have to be. Excuses are made why the promises are not filled and at this point I am tired of it and don't want to listen to it anymore.

   Maybe from their viewpoint WE are the ones that have changed to much and its us that have caused a rift in our friendship. We have to set certain standards because we are role models to our children. Kids learn from what they see and hear. We have backed off and been more cautious about who will be there and how it would look through my child's eyes. Not saying we are perfect in any way. No matter who's at fault this friendship is sinking, and fast.

  Its sad thinking of losing the friendship. Through your experience, do you ever check back in later in life to see if they have changed, in hopes of re-kindling the friendship? Please take a moment and comment, I would love to hear from you and your stories, thoughts, feelings on this subject.

Thanks so much for taking to time to read this posting. Have a Great day!

If you have an idea to write about please feel free to contact me at baz13515@yahoo.com. Also I know I am not the best writer, as there may be grammar issues with my posts, please email me of these corrections. Thank you. (:

Why this blog? Something new for me.

   I would like this place to be somewhere we can communicate without judgment. To make it fun, exciting place of learning and growing. Thoughts of just everyday things, for everyone. With this blog I have the chance to get feed back, opinions, and constructive criticism from you, the readers.

   Not all my posts you may relate to, but I encourage you to read and comment. You never know you may find a new love, hobby, a secret way to cut your time in half, tips and tricks from someone half across the world. I am willing to stand behind myself and see where this leads. Saying this, it has taken lots of loss, mistakes, changes, sorrow, lessons, the best times, disappointments, friendships, guilt, challenges, hurt, pain, love and openness to be able to let myself be ME with you, to put myself out here.

   I want this to be a page where we can learn from each other and share our experiences. Please take it upon yourself to share this site with your friends and family, the more people we hear from the better we can make this.
...I want to thank you for taking your time and wish you all a wonderful day!

~ A little about me  ~

   I am a mother of two beautiful girls, married to the best husband, and I have the most supportive family and friends. I enjoy fun, taking pics, nature walks, socializing, Playing with my children, going on dates with my husband, cuddling with our pets, Learning new things, crocheting, reading a good book, getting dirty, Laughing, just having a GOOD time and a lot more!

What makes me feel better?

A list for you...

   

    

   I was trying to think of something to distract me from feeling down the other day. While I know everything is not all about me and how I feel (well, maybe sometimes ;D), I do need some cheering up every once in a while. I wanted to share a couple of things that have work for me.

A list of 20 things that cheer me up:

1.    Spend some time with my pet - from petting to playing
2.    Enjoying a nature walk - taking time to enjoy whats around me
3. Laughing with my siblings - loving my family
4. A clean house - being able to fully relax
5.    Listening to kids using their imaginations - the power of wonder
6.    The kindness of others - knowing that they will do what I do for them
7.    Finishing a goal - what doesn't feel better
8.    A big hug and an <3 I love you - feeling loved is the best medicine
9.  A sunny day - soaking up the warm rays
10.  Unexpected gifts - surprises ohh man
11.   A call from my mom - the person who loves me the most
12.  Taking photographs - seeing everything differently
13. Trying something new - Learning what your limits are
14.   Reading a good book - filling my mind with images I dream up
15.   A big hug from my dad - nothing makes me feel safer
16.  A compliment - a boost in your self esteem
17.   Coffee brewing in the morning - starting off with a clear mind
18. A new hoodie - the softness just wraps around just right
19.   Visiting with Friends - who else can make you feel better
20.   Colors, sights, designs, beauty - seeing it through my eyes its magical

   Some of these you can do yourself, some you have to wait til others take it upon themselves to do. The BEST part of all this is when you surprise someone else with a cheer up idea and you begin spreading the happiness and it just goes on from one person to the next! Please comment and tell me the things that make you feel better! 

  Please add to my beginning list with things that help you.  Thank you so much for reading my blog!