Manic Monday...

So, another week is upon us. Too bad, the weekend never lasts long enough. What a busy weekend it was.
I had to work Friday, then Saturday I gave blood and had my little girls second birthday party. It was a lot of fun, most of my husbands family was there. My family is mostly spread out so they weren't there.
I'm glad that my little girl was too little to notice that only one other kid was there. Thank you Amy and Brooklyn.
It's pretty sad when the friend that you've known the least amount of time can show up and my other friends that I've known since high school or shortly after can't be bothered. It just kind of upset me. They can't even call or anything. I'm there for every birthday, party, etc. that I get invited to. The only ones that I don't go to are the adult parties and I don't have a sitter.
All right, vent over. It was still a really cute party. Claire would say "cute" every time she opened up clothes. She was so excited about all of the fuss. It's just so sad that my little girl is getting so big. Well, I have to keep cleaning house, so until next time, God bless.

Monday Madness...

It's been crazy. Sorry that I haven't blogged in so long. Life has been happening. Nothing too much. I got sunburned at the lake, although not as bad as it could have been.
So, I have officially joined the lamest blog category. If you need any lessons, tips, or pointers be sure to let me know. Free of charge, just have to find the time to do it. Between potty training, work, house work, and other things it's kind of crazy.
On the potty training front, it's going pretty well. We've tried the sticker chart as a reward, but she seems to be more interested in M&M's now. It seems to be working. Tonight she told me that she had to go potty twice, and she actually did. I'm one proud momma.
Work is really busy right now. I'm just ready for everything to go back to normal. Working open to close sucks. I feel like I'm missing out on so much with my family. Still blessed though. So until next time, God bless.

Monday Madness...

All right. Another Monday come and almost gone. But not before I watch the Bachlorette. I wasn't for sure how I felt about the choice of the bachelorette. I can tell you one thing though. There are some CRAZY dudes on there. Some of them I think deserve more camera time. Hopefully the ones chosen keep it interesting.
I was so ready to sit down and relax tonight. Claire is hitting her terrible two's early. She wouldn't eat tonight, and she was so fussy. One minutes she was just all giggles, the next it was the end of the world. I hope that tonight was just her being moody and that she's not getting sick or something like that. She was ready for bed tonight, that's for sure. She usually plays peek-a-boo while I'm turning off her CD player and putting away the books that I read to her before bed. Didn't do anything like that tonight. Usually I'm telling her to lay back down as I'm shutting the door.
Maybe I need to take a cue from my daughter and call it an early night. You know, I think that that's exactly what I'll do. Do until next time, God bless.

Manic Monday...

I smell strawberry cake. Okay, this isn't mine, but I baked one and it looks an awfully lot like mine. I guess I was feeling rather Betty Crocker-ish tonight.
Today Monday won. I got to work on time, but locked myself out of my computer. When I called tech support to have my password reset (cause I didn't think that I knew it) I was told that I have to have my employee ID, which I have to be able to get to through my log in.
Well, there were some good things that happened today. I got to spend time with Claire, and she was in an AWESOME mood. She was dancing and singing, and hugging and kissing. And She ate really well tonight.
It's pretty sad that it's only Monday and I already wish that it was Friday. It feels like I could have fit at least four days in to today. Oh well, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger I guess. Until next time, God bless.

Monday Blessings....

All right....Bring on the Monday....ooopppsss....I take it back, wait, no...too late.

That's the attitude that I had today, and guess what, I got my wish. Monday hit me like a mac truck today.

Positive thinking, positive thinking, here it goes:

Claire woke up in a good mood. She let me brush her teeth without me having to fight her. She's AWESOME doing it before bed, but waking up, not so much.

My coffee was ready for me when I woke up. I LOVE my new coffee maker that has a timer. Seriously, how did I ever manage without one?! I must have been crazy.

Today is my wonderful, awesome, amazing, sexy, sweet, husbands' birthday. (Did I put enough adjectives in there for you?!) So HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTOPHER! I LOVE YOU! Seriously, he's a great husband (and my best friend).

People coming in and paying their bills today, or making arrangements also reminds me to be thankful that I have a job. There are so many out there that are struggling, and while we are pinching pennies at least we are both employed...AND my husbands work hours have picked up.

Most of all I am thankful for my faith. It's hard to have faith in the world that we live in today. To be able to say, honestly say, that I KNOW everything will be all right because God has a plan for me is awesome. He's given me my beautiful family (which I could not do without) and everything else in my life. God is good.

So, how are you all out there in cyber-world blessed? It's so easy to concentrate on the negative, and I've decided to try my hardest to have a positive outlook. So, until next time, God bless.

Have you ever...

Today was such and amazing day, especially for a Monday. I got to push the snooze button a few extra times, spent time with Christopher and Claire this morning, and had coffee and breakfast. If a day that starts out like that it's a very, very good thing.
Well, let me tell you the day didn't dissapoint. It was a good day, hardly any unhappy customers. I got to go tanning at lunch and had a great lunch of baked potato. It got even better when I got home today. Claire was there to greet me at the door, and Chris was right behind. It makes a person feel loved to see those smiling faces.
After Claire's in bed today and I got on Facebook I got to thinking about old friends. Relationships that have come and gone, and may still be there. I want to strengthen my relationship with old friends. I want to strengthen my relationship with my family, my husband, and most of all, God.
Today's post is serious, so...to lighten it up....I've decided since I can't get the things that I need for my bow making at walmart, I'm going to get them either from Hobby Lobby or online. I'm going to research, and pratice until I know how to make the bows that I want to make. I want to make curly bows, and, well, just all kinds. So, until next time, God bless.

Be Thankful:

It's so easy to get down in this world. It's easier to see the negative than it is to look for the positive. It's Monday, I HATE Monday's. So today, instead of whining about it I'm going to find positive things to think about.

1.) I have a job. A lot of people in this economy can not say the same. Not only do I have a job, but I have a job where I don't have to be out in the cold, and I get to work with people. (Referring to the pleasant people with that statement.)

2.) I have a family that loves me. I thank God everyday for blessing me with the husband that I have and our beautiful daughter. Also my sister and parents. I am truly blessed to have my family in my life.

3.) I have awesome friends. As proven again Friday. I got to go out with two really good friends and had an awesome time. They are people who love me for who I am.

4.) I have a house that truly feels like home. I can't wait to go home when 5 rolls around, I feel comfortable there, and loved. Even if I don't have the cleanest house on the block it's ours. It's filled with the sounds and smells and memories of love.

5.) I have the love of my savior. Jesus died for us on the cross. With that knowledge I know that I can get through anything. There is never a time where he is not present. His love is everywhere, and he has a plan for all of us.

There it is, some of the things that I am blessed with. The post would never end if I listed all of them. So until next time, God bless.