Holly is convinced that she's going to be Spongebob for Halloween. Puke. I've tried everything under the sun to sway her to something.... errrrr.... that I like, but I have finally decided that it's her costume and her decision, so if she wants to be an annoying little character lacking any educational value whatsoever, then so be it! Hell, maybe Jack will be Patrick.
Jack has finally started walking.... right on cue at 15 months just like Holly. He is amazing! He is clever in ways that I have a hard time conceiving he could be. He weighs 25.5 pounds! I wish I knew how he stacked up size-wise for his age but I have yet to take him to his 1-yr well visit. Yes, I know! It's scheduled, Nana! Can you tell this isn't my first child?!
Jeff and I are headed to Edisto for his cousin's wedding the first weekend in October. I'm looking so forward to seeing his Mom & Scott again and meeting his sister, Laurie and her family. I'd say that I'm excited about meeting the rest of his family too, but since they all sided with Jeff's ex after the divorce and she is actually doing a reading in the wedding, I'll say that my emotions are more accurately described as something a dorky white kid would feel pledging Omega Psi Phi (you're thinking of that kid in Road Trip right now, aren't you?). I might be black-balled, I might be welcomed in, I might be whispered about in the ladies room, I might dance on the table with the famed Uncle Chuck, but I can tell you that I will be wearing a fabulously bold & sexy dress, I will have a fantastic time and I will be at my husband's side. So there... put that in your hat and smoke it!
There's more to tell about this weekend too.... taheeheehee. Amy and Stephanie are babysitting! Right down to pick-up at day care, shitty diapers, Dora marathons and all. I emailed them a "Field Manual" that included schedules, suggestions, translations for all of the pet names they have for everything, emergency numbers, etc. Steph told me last night that Amy responded to her with one line, "Is she serious?" I have absolutely no doubt that these two will take wonderful care of my babies and wouldn't trust the task to anyone other! I am looking forward to getting the low-down when we return, though :o)
My birthday was this week and I have to tell you about my wonderful neighbors (yet again!). I arrived home Monday, having mostly forgotten that it was my birthday, to find a beautiful Tea Olive potted beautifully in a giant terracotta pot, trimmed with Spanish Moss from Barbabra. Then, sitting out front later, I bare witness to a procession coming from Lane & Jill's, complete with singing, cupcakes and the most precious little gift. Jill is a "crafter" and can turn just about anything into a beautiful little piece of sunshine. She made me a tiny little bud vase/vial from the base of a silver knife and gave it to me with fresh, fragrant gardenias. I love my neighbors - they are family.The best thing that's happened since our last update is that we got a visit from my brother, Mike. It's been many years since I've talked with him. He called Dad.... I called him.... and viola, we got together. It was great to see him and he seems so GOOD. He and Jeff really hit it off and it was great to introduce him to his niece and nephew. I'm looking forward to seeing more of him and hope that we do!
The last thing worth mentioning is my discovery of The Secret by Rhonda Byrne. Now, if you've heard of it, you've either heard that it's life altering and inspirational or you've heard that it's hocus pocus hogwash. I found it to be profound. I won't tell you what the secret is, but I will tell you that I have buy-in for most of it. It's really not anything we haven't heard put other ways: goal setting, positive thinking, thankfulness, etc., but it's put out there in a way that some might be able to utilize more. I've implemented a lot of the secrets into my life and feel fantastic. I'm optimistic about the future, I am energized about the present and I feel so.... errrr... confident, yeah, that's it: confident. And hopeful! It's good stuff and even if it is hogwash, who cares?! I feel like a million bucks! How is that a bad thing?!?!
Secret messages I wrote to myself and taped on my PC screen at work. I read them over and over throughout the day and instantly feel motivated and energized when I do:
- All things that I can have, do and become begin here, today.
- Every thought I have impacts the quality of my and my family's future and quality of living.
- The opportunities for me to have all things are all around me.
- I am so thankful for all that I have now and what I will have in the future.
- Thoughts become things.... Choose good ones!
