Good Things

Wanting to write something really meaningful but not finding the words sucks.
I always feel that way. Overwhelmed by my own thoughts and feelings.
Feeling like words can't do justice to what you're going through, the pain or the beauty
of your emotions... when I feel that way, I find it best to just step away from it.

{I'll start with this: After my last post, I got a few texts and emails from friends of

mine that they, too, were going through the exact same feelings as I am, as I was...

It always surprises to me to hear that, but then again it really doesn't.

In my own little world it feels like I'm alone in my crazy thoughts and

feelings. It feels like no one else in the world could possibly understand.

That's so far from the truth and I'm so glad to know that now.

It was nice to see my friends and strangers alike reach out and connect.
It's nice to feel normal in my craziness...

It's always a good thing to not feel alone.

And so to all of you who reached out... THANK YOU, my friends.}

It's been really fast-paced around here. Not much time for lounging around and

catching up on all of my DVR'd shows. Although, I did get to watch a few of

my new FAVE show "Parenthood." last night. It's not a new show but it's new to me.

I seriously LOVE this show.

It's so real and insightful and touching.

If you haven't watched it, you should definitely check it out.

School keeps Charlie busy, busy, busy. He is such a little character.

I'm still giggling to myself and still slightly mortified about a recent

conversation her had with his K french teacher.

It went a little bit like this:

C: I'm tired and hungry.

Miss G: Why? Did you not get enough sleep last night?

C: No, I went to bed too late so I want to take a nap.

And my mom doesn't feed me dinner.

(I must interject here, this is a total lie he told...!)

Miss G: Oh no, Charlie. I don't believe that. It's not

nice to lie about things like this. It would hurt your mommy's feelings.

Are you sure this is true?

C: No...it's not. (With a sly smile...)

As she was telling me this, I could feel my cheeks getting hot.

My kid is telling people that I don't feed him! The only thing I didn't let him have

was chocolate chip cookies before going to bed AT 8!!!
Which is a perfectly normal bed time for a kindergartner!

I'm glad she knew me well enough to not believe his story and she was just

letting me know what Charlie was saying at school... 
He's lucky he brought home another citizen of the month award that day
so I couldn't be too mad at him...

I've been running around like a chicken with no head trying to get all kinds of things done.
I've been working like a mad woman and so has Eric. He's been working lots of nights lately
to get some jobs done and I'm on the run all day so we haven't been able to see much of each other.
I think a date night is in the cards for us soon so we can have a chance to reconnect and breathe. 

My last couple of weeks have been filled with this:

*Hanging out with my little girls. Mostly are days are filled with bike riding, book reading, Dora watching, lots and lots of snack eating (more on this later), errand running and field trips to their very favorite restaurant, Chick-Fil-A.







*Toasting the happy, newly engaged couple with my family. Sad to say, I missed the entire

freakin' speech because when my mom started to choke up, I darted for my camera cause I knew

this was a moment that needed to be caught on camera. I had, like, ZERO time to adjust

setting 'cause when I ran back in, they were already almost clinking glasses. So, please excuse the blur...



*Planning a super bowl fundraiser for Charlie's school ...

*Taking the kids yearly Valentines Day photos... I can't share the photos just yet cause I don't want to spoil the fun of getting a Valentine in the mail and opening it to see what it is and who it's from. Which, can I just stop and say, is the the funnest (yeah, I know, I just made up a word.) thing ever. Getting mail that isn't bills, that also contains hearts and red & pink and professes someone's love and appreciation of

your place in their lives...it just rocks. That's why I love this holiday. Doesn't take more than a little note, an envelope & a stamp to make someone's day. That's why I take all the time that I do to make my valentines and pass them out. I am so excited to get these done and out there...

I'll give you a sneak peek, but that's all until the 14th!

*Helping out Jaclyne with the last two weddings of the first season of sTORIbook Weddings.

It has been SO SO SO much fun doing these events with J. Seriously, it's A LOT of

work but it doesn't even feel like work at all because the people are great to be with...

Tori & Dean are really fun & funny and James, well he's just delightful.

I heard that the series premieres on Oxygen in April so look out for it.

I can't wait to see it. I know I'll probably cringe if I see myself on TV but

having had this opportunity has been amazing. I can't say enough how proud I am of my friend.

(I can't post more photos than this one because I got in trouble for the last post I made about Tori and the show, which is why, if you've noticed, it's not up on the blog anymore. We were told that we could post

AFTER the show airs. Apparently, I signed a confidentiality agreement and completely forgot

that it meant everything had to be kept under wraps... live and learn, I guess.)

I'll republish the post when the show airs in April.

...and that my friends, is my update. I am certainly one momma who is looking forward

to things slowing down a bit and getting to spend more time at home with my kiddos

baking valentine cookies, doing puzzles, playing dress-up princess and reading books.

But until then, I will count my blessings for so many good things happening in my

life and in the lives of those around me...