I am taking a much needed break from blogging for awhile. With all of the issues regarding my husband's work, health issues, changes with the little one, and issues with family and extended family, right now my feelings are too tender and close to the surface for such a medium. So rather than create more ill feelings, burn bridges, or just make a total idiot of myself I am going to focus more on what is important such as family, self, and home, and follow the sage old advice of Thumper and say nothing at all.
So if you want to know what is going on or how we are doing, you will have to use the old fashion way . . . pick up the phone, dial some numbers, and actually talk to a live human. I know ancient thinking, but still much more pleasant and personable. Plus, I then have a little more control as to what information is made public or various people are made aware of.
Have a wonderful Easter/Spring/warm weather loveliness!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Something to Think About
Ever have one of those days at church where the lesson or a talk gave you something to think about?
Yesterday, the lesson was regarding setting an example for your children and spouse. During the discussion, someone brought up her husband's experience at our local psychiatric hospital in the adolescent unit. His experience has been that those parents who were more involved and not only wanted change for the children, but were also open to change within themselves, had a much higher success rate with their children, then those who didn't. Since the person teaching knew of my experience and training, she asked me if I had seen the same thing. To which I replied that I 100% did. In fact, it (unfortunately) was the exception rather than the rule when a parent would ask for help, including change within themselves. Usually it was a case of dropping off their kid for "free" babysitting for an hour and do not ask for them to change anything, because it couldn't possibly be them. It had to be their child that was the total problem.
Another person added that when she was struggling with her teenage son she sought the advice of a well-known psychologist. She said that in the course of their discussion he interrupted her three times stating that she needed to "fix (yourself)." She admitted that at first she was incensed by such statements, but after some thinking and taking a long hard look at herself, she realized he was right. She needed to "fix herself."
Let's face it. Parenting is HARD and is not an exact science in any way shape or form. There are thousands of thousands of book on how to do it right. However, in the end, it all comes down to how solid of a foundation are you coming from to be able to face the challenges ahead. If you aren't your best self, how can you help mold another to be their best self? This doesn't mean perfection every moment of every day. Just that strong, solid inner core that helps you to be at peace with who you are and gives you the humility to admit your shortcomings and willingness to grow and make the appropriate changes.
Just something to think about.
Yesterday, the lesson was regarding setting an example for your children and spouse. During the discussion, someone brought up her husband's experience at our local psychiatric hospital in the adolescent unit. His experience has been that those parents who were more involved and not only wanted change for the children, but were also open to change within themselves, had a much higher success rate with their children, then those who didn't. Since the person teaching knew of my experience and training, she asked me if I had seen the same thing. To which I replied that I 100% did. In fact, it (unfortunately) was the exception rather than the rule when a parent would ask for help, including change within themselves. Usually it was a case of dropping off their kid for "free" babysitting for an hour and do not ask for them to change anything, because it couldn't possibly be them. It had to be their child that was the total problem.
Another person added that when she was struggling with her teenage son she sought the advice of a well-known psychologist. She said that in the course of their discussion he interrupted her three times stating that she needed to "fix (yourself)." She admitted that at first she was incensed by such statements, but after some thinking and taking a long hard look at herself, she realized he was right. She needed to "fix herself."
Let's face it. Parenting is HARD and is not an exact science in any way shape or form. There are thousands of thousands of book on how to do it right. However, in the end, it all comes down to how solid of a foundation are you coming from to be able to face the challenges ahead. If you aren't your best self, how can you help mold another to be their best self? This doesn't mean perfection every moment of every day. Just that strong, solid inner core that helps you to be at peace with who you are and gives you the humility to admit your shortcomings and willingness to grow and make the appropriate changes.
Just something to think about.
Wishes and Blessings
Well, DOE has finally announced the new contractor.
What does that mean? We do not know.
What is the status of my husband's job? We do not know.
All we do know is now we know who it is and will have to wait for at least 45 days, at the minimum, to see how the dust settles. In meantime, there will be a lot of wishes, prayers, and counting of blessings.
What does that mean? We do not know.
What is the status of my husband's job? We do not know.
All we do know is now we know who it is and will have to wait for at least 45 days, at the minimum, to see how the dust settles. In meantime, there will be a lot of wishes, prayers, and counting of blessings.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Gotta Love Saving $
45 Powerades
3 Wesson Oils
2 Classico Spagetti Sauce
5 boxes of Ronzini Whole Wheat Pasta
9 cans of diced tomatoes
4 Irish Spring (3 pk)
3 Lady Speed Sticks
1 Dobie Pad (2 pk)
___________
72 items
Spent $34.32
Saved $94.20 (I could have saved a couple of more dollars, but I couldn't get some of the internet coupons to print. grrrr)
Received $.05 off/gallon of gas credit for 1 fillup
May be worth checking out if you have a Smith's or Kroger in your area. Sale ends next Tuesday.
3 Wesson Oils
2 Classico Spagetti Sauce
5 boxes of Ronzini Whole Wheat Pasta
9 cans of diced tomatoes
4 Irish Spring (3 pk)
3 Lady Speed Sticks
1 Dobie Pad (2 pk)
___________
72 items
Spent $34.32
Saved $94.20 (I could have saved a couple of more dollars, but I couldn't get some of the internet coupons to print. grrrr)
Received $.05 off/gallon of gas credit for 1 fillup
May be worth checking out if you have a Smith's or Kroger in your area. Sale ends next Tuesday.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Copycat Recipes
If you love to try and remake some of your favorite restaurant meals, you can go to http://www.recipelion.com/ and they have a lot of copycat recipes available for free. In fact right now you can download a free ecookbook of their 3rd edition of such recipes. Woohoo! Gotta love the free stuff!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Countdown!
14 more classes this semester!
But who's counting. . . . I think it is a 3-way tie between my husband, myself, and little man.
Monday, March 15, 2010
How RUDE!
And this week's "How Rude" award goes to my husband's professor.
"How Rude" to hold class during Spring Break and having homework due as well! Even after being told that the media people will not be available to record the class for those who can't attend or those who are taking the class remotely.
So here's to you, Mr. Professor. How Rude!
"How Rude" to hold class during Spring Break and having homework due as well! Even after being told that the media people will not be available to record the class for those who can't attend or those who are taking the class remotely.
So here's to you, Mr. Professor. How Rude!
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