Let there be peace.(and quiet)
It's completely amazing when you take 2 child_units out of the equation just how quiet it can be. The two youngest went with Tom for an overnighter up-In da U.P., Eh- It's just so quiet that I'm not sure what to do with myself! Taking an afternoon nap was quite enticing, but I resisted the temptation so that I could sleep well tonight. You wouldn't believe just how quiet it was this afternoon when the two oldest were out playing Xbox, the two middle child_units were at open gym playing basketball and as I said before, the two youngest are gone for the night. WOO HOOOOOOO.....but, the silence was deafening! Did you ever really notice how loud silence is? It was nice.
A wonderful couple sent us a FANTASTIC basket full of goodies for Christmas. Today, we finally really tore into it. Alex was dividing up the stuff that 'he' thought was his, NOBODY argued with him when he claimed the smoked salmon *gag*. Now, the house smells like rancid tuna....*gag again*, I've never been one to like fish, however, I do like tuna, but that salmon was just nasty smelling, especially when the juices dripped onto the chair, his shorts and then the floor....ick! The cat was quite intrigued :), she's still out in the kitchen trying to find it.
I wonder about the different phases of life that we go th rough, especially the social phases. Growing up, I never remember my mother having a close friend, a 'best' friend so to speak. This made me sad because I always had Tammy and Connie, even up until just about 2 years ago, she still never had anyone she could confide in, go out on lunch dates with, just talk to, be close with without the expectancy of anything in return except the same trust and closeness of that friendship. I never thought that I would find myself in the same position as my mother. Any of my friends that read this, don't get me wrong, I cherish each and every one of you, because I do have a lot of friends, just not a best friend, not like the friends of my youth that I grew apart from because of miles, time and family. I really miss having someone that I can just call and talk to about anything, someone that feels that they can confide in me with all her joys and sorrows. Emily was so excited about making her best friend a birthday present and she made some sort of comment that made me happy for her, but sad for me about having a best friend and having the joy of giving to them. I wish I had that joy in my life again. Yes, I also know that I have my significant other and that I can talk to him about anything, but sometimes, just sometimes, I need something, someone different (in a feminine way) to talk to. *sigh* I almost just deleted this last paragraph, but, I only know of 2 people that actually read this and I guess it's a good way for me to vent, so, there ya go. Again, I do love all my friends and appreciate you more than you know!
Did you know that hair combs can give you a blinding headache? Well, they can! I suffered for a few hours today without even thinking, "hey, these things pulling my hair back are splitting my head" I finally got wise to them and took them out....ahhhhhh, the relief! Did you ever notice how good it feels when, IF, you have long hair and take it out of a ponytail how good it feels to just scratch your head? Yeah, anybody sitting close to you may think you have fleas or something, but hey, if it feels good...scratch away! It's one of those comfort things I guess.
We're supposed to get snow again tomorrow and on New Year's Day. Not too much to make a difference, but hey, snow is snow.
I start my 'eating healthy' regiment in 2 days. I think I mentioned before in a previous blog about the contest with a friend about losing weight. Well, he's still confident that he can lose all he needs to lose the last couple of weeks of the challenge, I, however, would like to lose it in a more permanent and healthy way. I think I may ask Alex to help me out...I think he'll end up killing me, but, whatever works, eh! I know for sure that I'll be cutting down to about 2000 calories a day, at least 90 minutes on the treadmill at 2.8 mph. on and incline, and doing 10 min. on the weighted hula hoop. After 2 weeks of this, I may have Alex start me with weights, we'll see. I know I can do it!
I think the time has come to vegitate in front of the T.V.
Y'all celebrate New Year's Eve responsibly,
Love Ya :)
A wonderful couple sent us a FANTASTIC basket full of goodies for Christmas. Today, we finally really tore into it. Alex was dividing up the stuff that 'he' thought was his, NOBODY argued with him when he claimed the smoked salmon *gag*. Now, the house smells like rancid tuna....*gag again*, I've never been one to like fish, however, I do like tuna, but that salmon was just nasty smelling, especially when the juices dripped onto the chair, his shorts and then the floor....ick! The cat was quite intrigued :), she's still out in the kitchen trying to find it.
I wonder about the different phases of life that we go th rough, especially the social phases. Growing up, I never remember my mother having a close friend, a 'best' friend so to speak. This made me sad because I always had Tammy and Connie, even up until just about 2 years ago, she still never had anyone she could confide in, go out on lunch dates with, just talk to, be close with without the expectancy of anything in return except the same trust and closeness of that friendship. I never thought that I would find myself in the same position as my mother. Any of my friends that read this, don't get me wrong, I cherish each and every one of you, because I do have a lot of friends, just not a best friend, not like the friends of my youth that I grew apart from because of miles, time and family. I really miss having someone that I can just call and talk to about anything, someone that feels that they can confide in me with all her joys and sorrows. Emily was so excited about making her best friend a birthday present and she made some sort of comment that made me happy for her, but sad for me about having a best friend and having the joy of giving to them. I wish I had that joy in my life again. Yes, I also know that I have my significant other and that I can talk to him about anything, but sometimes, just sometimes, I need something, someone different (in a feminine way) to talk to. *sigh* I almost just deleted this last paragraph, but, I only know of 2 people that actually read this and I guess it's a good way for me to vent, so, there ya go. Again, I do love all my friends and appreciate you more than you know!
Did you know that hair combs can give you a blinding headache? Well, they can! I suffered for a few hours today without even thinking, "hey, these things pulling my hair back are splitting my head" I finally got wise to them and took them out....ahhhhhh, the relief! Did you ever notice how good it feels when, IF, you have long hair and take it out of a ponytail how good it feels to just scratch your head? Yeah, anybody sitting close to you may think you have fleas or something, but hey, if it feels good...scratch away! It's one of those comfort things I guess.
We're supposed to get snow again tomorrow and on New Year's Day. Not too much to make a difference, but hey, snow is snow.
I start my 'eating healthy' regiment in 2 days. I think I mentioned before in a previous blog about the contest with a friend about losing weight. Well, he's still confident that he can lose all he needs to lose the last couple of weeks of the challenge, I, however, would like to lose it in a more permanent and healthy way. I think I may ask Alex to help me out...I think he'll end up killing me, but, whatever works, eh! I know for sure that I'll be cutting down to about 2000 calories a day, at least 90 minutes on the treadmill at 2.8 mph. on and incline, and doing 10 min. on the weighted hula hoop. After 2 weeks of this, I may have Alex start me with weights, we'll see. I know I can do it!
I think the time has come to vegitate in front of the T.V.
Y'all celebrate New Year's Eve responsibly,
Love Ya :)
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