Monday got my week off to a bumpy start but Tuesday seems to be starting much better. The boys even got up before me this morning and were ready to leave for daycare by 7:30, which... Got me to work EARLY!
This morning Dave sent me a quote request he got at his new job. A customer requested multiples of certain items, and while my first response was "Oh my goodness!", at second glance I couldn't help but notice that the customer wrote (s)he "needed" a quote for these items. It never ceases to amaze me what people think they need. And when I think about it, "Need" is really such a strong word. Think about it. What do you REALLY need? Food? Water? Clothing or some variation of? And some type of shelter? But isn't that it?
DH used to say "I need a #1..." when we went through the McDonalds drive through, and I found it obnoxious then. I think now I realize that people saying "I need..." is one of my few pet peeves. I challenge you, from here on out, to listen to yourself when you're asking for something. Are you polite? Do you say "please" and "thank you"? Try it. You might surprise yourself.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Day 221, Post 1
Wow, I can hardly believe it's been well over a month since I posted last. Yes, I'm alive and VERY well, as are the boys and Dave. We've been through some changes, however they appear to all be for the better and for that I'm very grateful.
Dave started a new job at the end of August which he really seems to enjoy. While it's not physically exhausting, it challenges him mentally and keeps him interested. It's further than his previous (still my current) 1/4 mile commute, but the roads are good and they will be well plowed in the winter.
Thing 2 started Kindergarten and Thing 1 Third Grade several weeks ago. Both are enjoying school very much, and are keeping themselves out of trouble. Better yet, both are making friends in our neighborhood and enjoying playing outside. Numerous Nerf battles have taken place, and the boys come home caked in mud but they LOVE it. And I love seeing them happy.
We've started attending a new church, after our old church became too focused on money for our preferences. And we really like it. On the first day we attended, the door attendant recognized we were new and introduced himself, and the family sitting in front of us turned around and introduced themselves. And better yet, I know people who go there. Dave doesn't know them really, but he will. I feel like, and I believe Dave does as well, that we've finally found a home church. And it's a wonderful feeling.
And a more wonderful feeling is just being happy. EXTREMELY happy. No matter what happens in my day, in our day, I know/we know we can handle it. And that feeling alone is amazing.
Dave started a new job at the end of August which he really seems to enjoy. While it's not physically exhausting, it challenges him mentally and keeps him interested. It's further than his previous (still my current) 1/4 mile commute, but the roads are good and they will be well plowed in the winter.
Thing 2 started Kindergarten and Thing 1 Third Grade several weeks ago. Both are enjoying school very much, and are keeping themselves out of trouble. Better yet, both are making friends in our neighborhood and enjoying playing outside. Numerous Nerf battles have taken place, and the boys come home caked in mud but they LOVE it. And I love seeing them happy.
We've started attending a new church, after our old church became too focused on money for our preferences. And we really like it. On the first day we attended, the door attendant recognized we were new and introduced himself, and the family sitting in front of us turned around and introduced themselves. And better yet, I know people who go there. Dave doesn't know them really, but he will. I feel like, and I believe Dave does as well, that we've finally found a home church. And it's a wonderful feeling.
And a more wonderful feeling is just being happy. EXTREMELY happy. No matter what happens in my day, in our day, I know/we know we can handle it. And that feeling alone is amazing.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
DAY 179, Post 1
It's amazing how after years of wanting little things and never getting them and eventually giving up, that I realize I'm now getting those things. And those little things all add up to a big, remarkable, wonderful happiness.
Every day before and after work the simple act of a hug and kiss from or to Dave just makes the day better. And the texts during the day to see how each other is doing reminds us how much we care about each other. The zzzziinnnggg that my phone makes when a text message from him comes in makes me smile and my heart warm every time I hear it.
I am not a materialistic person by any means, but on the flip side, I, like Dave, like to spoil our loved ones. Even if it's just by buying each others' favorite candy while we're at the gas station, we just let each other know that they are never far from our thoughts. I don't need or want flowers, jewelry or expensive gifts. It's like Kenny Rogers sang...
Buy me a rose
Call me from work
Open the door for me for me, what would it hurt?
Show me you love me by the look in your eyes
These are the little things
That mean the most in my life
... And I have the little things that mean the most in my life.
XOXOXO
Every day before and after work the simple act of a hug and kiss from or to Dave just makes the day better. And the texts during the day to see how each other is doing reminds us how much we care about each other. The zzzziinnnggg that my phone makes when a text message from him comes in makes me smile and my heart warm every time I hear it.
I am not a materialistic person by any means, but on the flip side, I, like Dave, like to spoil our loved ones. Even if it's just by buying each others' favorite candy while we're at the gas station, we just let each other know that they are never far from our thoughts. I don't need or want flowers, jewelry or expensive gifts. It's like Kenny Rogers sang...
Buy me a rose
Call me from work
Open the door for me for me, what would it hurt?
Show me you love me by the look in your eyes
These are the little things
That mean the most in my life
... And I have the little things that mean the most in my life.
XOXOXO
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Day 178, Post 1
Ah... Sometimes it's hard not to let the stress of money get to me. But when it does I'm lucky enough to have a wonderful support network who remind me to keep my chin up and that God will provide.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Day 170, Post 1
I'll start with a little bit about optimism and keeping a positive attitude. This weekend was hindered by a dark cloud that I won't really get into, however I'm amazed by the positive attitude that some can keep, despite the rolling thunderstorms that seem to pop up on a random, unpredictable schedule. While some people in my life have an amazing (and to me un-admirable) ability to pick out all that doesn't work in their lives, those that pick out the good when the thunderstorms roll in have my support through anything. I certainly don't want or intend to be a fair weather friend, however those who can keep their chins up and keep smiling give me so much more hope about my own abilities to work through the storms in my life. So keep it, lovely. Keep smiling. Keep laughing. I love you and I'll be there for you through it all.
Moving on...
Being in love, and I mean REALLY in love, has made me feel almost bad for laughing... er, scoffing... at lines in movies when the actors said how love felt. Take Sleepless in Seattle for example. Tom Hanks' character says that when he and his deceased wife would touch it would feel like *magic*. I remember rolling my eyes at this line numerous times. "Yea, right." I would think. Love can't possibly feel like that. But folks, it does. And I'm in awe to actually be able to experience it for myself. I never imagined being with someone who would give me butterflies anytime I thought of him, and even more so whenever I see him. Someone who makes my arm tingle when he touches it, and makes me feel beautiful.. all the time...
I hope you all can feel this type of love someday if you don't already have it. To me, being able to give you this would be the best gift possible. Unfortunately I don't fly around in a diaper with wings on my back and a bow and arrow in my hand. But if I see cupid and know you're looking I'll send him your way.
Moving on...
Being in love, and I mean REALLY in love, has made me feel almost bad for laughing... er, scoffing... at lines in movies when the actors said how love felt. Take Sleepless in Seattle for example. Tom Hanks' character says that when he and his deceased wife would touch it would feel like *magic*. I remember rolling my eyes at this line numerous times. "Yea, right." I would think. Love can't possibly feel like that. But folks, it does. And I'm in awe to actually be able to experience it for myself. I never imagined being with someone who would give me butterflies anytime I thought of him, and even more so whenever I see him. Someone who makes my arm tingle when he touches it, and makes me feel beautiful.. all the time...
I hope you all can feel this type of love someday if you don't already have it. To me, being able to give you this would be the best gift possible. Unfortunately I don't fly around in a diaper with wings on my back and a bow and arrow in my hand. But if I see cupid and know you're looking I'll send him your way.
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