Lazy Sunday

Maila and I found ourselves alone in the basement today while the boys were napping. I admit, I am not the greatest at using my time wisely when it comes to my children... normally (I'm ashamed to say) I'd come down, plop her in front of a great big pile of toys and I'd get on the computer and do whatever I do.

I brought her down to the basement with me intending to do just that... but she gave me the most gorgeous smile when I sat her down in front of her toys that I just couldn't leave her there. So we played, ate applesauce, held hands, gave slobbery kisses, and giggled together.

My sweet little baby is only little for a little bit. And today I just wanted to gobble her up!! I hope I don't forget any of the little things about her that I already see changing... the massive gap in her front teeth, her chubby thighs or the mullet hair style she is currently rocking. I love her pudgy feet and stubby fingers. But mostly, I love her eyes. Her big, bright blue eyes. Just like her brother, just like her dad.

It was the perfect Sunday afternoon, just me and my girl.

Thank You

To the person who thought of me, worried about me, and loved me enough to think of this.. Thank You. It was a highlight of my day, and meant more than you know. I am truly grateful.

This world is TRULY filled with good people.

I'm Grateful...

... for inspiring and comforting quotes. Especially when I'm feeling like I'm going through a hard time.

 

P.S. I'm sorry for all the Debby Downer posts lately... but this is my blog and I use it as a journal so there's bound to be a couple things in there every once and a while. Hopefully not too many. I'm hoping that I'll feel better after a much needed trip to see my mom this week! I need a good cry, fattening ice cream, the movie White Christmas and some cuddle time with my momma. That always makes everything better.

:)

I'm Grateful...

Be advised - feelings are about to be expressed...

 I've been feeling a little weird lately. I feel like I'm generally a good judge of character, but lately I feel like I've been so wrong on so many levels - it's a little disheartening. I feel like I'm a good person, a genuinely good person. I've got my quirks (my sarcasm is sometimes ill-timed) but I generally care about people. I thought that people knew that. Maybe I don't do as good a job as I thought showing it, but lately, I feel like I've been sucked into this deep dark pit that just keeps swirling me around and I feel like I'm suffocating. I've felt personally and professionally attacked. Multiple times. It's hard for me to understand some people's mentalities when they do things like that because I don't think I could. Why can't people just be happy for other people?? Seriously. With everything that's been happening to me, and around me, I feel like I've just been on a sinking ship. I hate that feeling. It makes me doubt myself, and my integrity and my ability to help other people.

So tonight as I was searching quotes for self-esteem, I came across this little gem and made a printable for my home...

I love this, but hate the thought that I've been the reason that I've been feeling so down and defeated. 
I guess the point of this super peppy post is to just say: I don't care what people say or think about me. People will always hate. Unhappy people will always find a reason and a way to be unhappy. And that's NOT MY PROBLEM.  

I know who I am, those who love me know who I am and my Heavenly Father knows who I am. And that is ALL I need.

Basically, all I really wanted to say what that I'm grateful for the people that love me, and support me and stand up for me, and encourage me to be exactly who I am. Whether I know them, or not. 

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Now that that's out of the way - whew. - I did have a lovely photoshoot that I was really excited about (until all this junk hit the fan - but it's still exciting for me)!! This lady is being featured in a big article and she chose me to take her headshots for her! Exciting things!!

I'll let you know when her article comes out so you can read it!!

 

Sorry for the overbearing of my soul...but sometimes you just need to let it out.
bleh.
 

I'm Grateful...

...for good friends, obedient children, disposable diapers, and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Kyle and I babysat today from 10am to 5pm. Both are good friends, and both had adorable, well behaved, obedient children. Babysitting is much more fun for us when all that comes together!!

Also... I'll leave you with my newest printable! - would be ADORABLE in a nursery I think!!
Enjoy!

I'm Grateful...

...for friendly reminders. My sweet friend Camille wanted me to make her some printables and I just ADORE the quotes that she gave me.

This one, is so applicable to me. Kyle and I don't have almost anything figured out, but we still have to move forward. It especially touches my heart when I think about this summer and everything that happened with my sweet little family, and how we had no idea what would happen, but we just had to move forward. You always have to move forward.

Thanks, darling - for being my friend, and being so wise!!

P.S. Camille, please come visit me! I'm only 12 hours away!!!

I'm Grateful...

...today is simple. I'm grateful for my babies. Best things to happen to me. EVER.

I'm Grateful...

...for simple reminders that help me try to be better. This Sunday, the talks were exactly what I needed to hear.

Was your Sunday everything you needed it to be?

I'm Grateful...

...for my baby girl. I know, I know... two days in a row of posting more than once. I must have TOO much time on my hands!!!

I just couldn't resist sharing this pic... I don't know why but I have so very few of my and my baby together, I'm trying to remedy that...

Isn't she gorgeous? It's ridiculous! She *almost* looks her age!! She's getting bigger!!

I love her.

I'm Grateful...

...today for snow. Believe it or not, it was a blessing today. We went to bed last night with ZERO snow on the ground and woke up with a couple inches.. how does Chicago do that??!

My sweet hubby took Maxi out and they played in the snow for 2 hours! Holy! It was a long time for them to spend outside in the frigid weather, but it paid off in the end. After coming inside, they took a 3 hour nap together. Talk about father/son bonding. It was such a wonderful day. I love seeing things that put a smile on my Maxi's face.

I'm also grateful for warm coats, hot showers, warm boots, and my hot husband.

Life is Good.

Good Inspiration

I have an amazing family on both sides. But today... I stumbled across something that I don't know how I didn't know it was there??? It is magnificent!! Such a good thing to do and if she doesn't mind.. I hope it's something I can start to do!

This girl...

...is a genius. Seriously people. This world is so focused on what people want and a "gimme gimme" attitude that it was SO refreshing when I came across her "Be Grateful" blog.

Genius people. One of the best ideas ever. I'm going to steal it start doing it too...

click here if you want to know why this is such an awesome idea

Her whole family is adorable so how could she not be grateful??

I have a million things to be grateful for every day. I just can't stop gushing over what a great idea it is to document them so you remember.

Genius. Genius.

Thanks for the good idea!!!!!

I'm grateful for YOU!