Monday, August 30, 2010


Well. This summer was wonderful for me. I am not sure I have ever had a better summer to tell you the truth. I am sure there are some great summers from my childhood and the summer i turned 23 was fantastic...but overall, I think this summer might have been my best ever.

Many fun things happened during the last 3 mos. Kids were relaxed, healthy and happy. I had lots of time to redecorate, clean out old clutter, relax, read, be creative, and spend time with the kids in a stress-free environment. But the best thing that happened to me was my shift in attitude.

I have written many times about my daughter Hailey, and her coaches who have taught her that "perception is reality" and that believing you can do it is the WHOLE battle. I have had many talks with my kids about that thought and how true I think it is. Funny thing though....I believed it was true for them and not for me.

This summer, I finally decided that it was time for me to be a better role model. This summer, I decided that what you perceive has HUGE impacts on your body, your health, your family, your life. I read a lot of books about living in the moment and embracing each daily journey and somewhere along the reading ride...something shifted. I felt it on the inside. Colors were brighter, food tasted better, my kids seemed to sparkle.

After many months of thinking marriage was just not for me...ever again....

I bought a wedding dress. And I am gonna wear it next fall when I marry my honay in front of our close friends and family. Never say never. Cause IMPOSSIBLE = NOTHING.

(and yes that is the exact dress I bought...right up there :)

Friday, August 20, 2010


Stella just said,

"Awww. Mommy listen to Lulu! She's furring!"

Monday, August 9, 2010

My Maddy

She's a whirling, twirling ball of light. A pure flash of lightening (as Tori would say).
She quickly and gently pulls you into her vortex, shares some cool spirits, and releases you with little delay.
When I tell her, "I can't keep up!" She says, "Walk faster and I will wait for you."
When I tell her, "Be CAREFUL!" She says, "Mom, I'm safe in my soul."
When I tell her, "I love you sweet, sweet girl!" She says, "Well I love you with ALL of my heart today."
(and i believe her)

and
Come what may,
I hope she'll always say...


"I'm not living my life in no bubble."


Saturday, August 7, 2010

Here's what I crave today....

photo courtesy of google!


laughter.
you know the kind....

sides hurting
gasping for breath
tears falling
trying not to wet my pants
LAUGHTER.

may we all laugh out loud today!