Laugh to keep from crying!

This morning was to say the least an eventful one. I was making breakfast and since it was a no school day we took the extra time to make pancakes. I found this great receipe on line that had oatmeal in it and everything else you would put in a pancake to make it fluff up pretty like. Since it had oatmeal in it, it also called for a food processor. Well I commence to use my smoothie maker due to the fact that it is easier to clean. That was my first mistake. Well I had put the flour in first and it got stuck, so I decided to give the blender a little shake. Boy was that a bad idea. Baking soda, baking powder and liquid I bet you can guess what happened next. I had a huge EXPLOSION. Not just the little kind that you wipe up with a paper towel. But the type that goes up your cupboards, and down your cupboards, mostly though all over you. There I was standing there with a blender lid still spinning, and I am still not sure where the actual cup went. Even better my one year old daughter was standing there watching the whole time. And the moment it happened she looks up at me and goes, "Dangit!" And proceeds to cry. At this point I have two options to get mad??? Or to laugh.... I choose the later. I was covered from about by nose to the bottom of my pregnant belly... How could one not laugh. In the past I think I would have gotten upset. My two oldest have been the victim of an angry Mom when a cup takes a tumble. I have since learned that "Dangit!" and grabbing a paper towel is a much better way to react. A recent quote I read has really made the way that I react, turn something that could have taken a turn for the worse into a healing medicine.

“The only way to get through life is to laugh your way through it. You either have to laugh or cry. I prefer to laugh. Crying gives me a headache.” ― Marjorie Pay Hinckley

Perspective is the only way to turn a potentially bad situation into something that could teach, or even better build a childs self esteem.

This woman was a great example in the way she lived her life. She was married to a very busy man who on many occasions has inspired me and many others. I hope only to raise my children to understand that they are loved. That are worth more than the world tells them. That they realize that a spill can be cleaned up, even if it is the 10th time you have done it that day. Your words are worth gold to them. Choosing to build them up instead of tear them down can help them to face the world with a whole new light.

I had a darling friend of mine send me a card several months ago. It ment more to me than she could ever know. I had been working on just this very thing. She so thoughtfully reminded me that I could do just that.

She was my roommate and had borrowed a pair of my jeans. That evening she had gone roller skating with some friends of ours and well we have all been roller skating before and know very well that wheels on the bottom of our feet isn't always the best idea. My jeans soon became shorts. What she thanked me for was not getting mad. To be honest I hadn't even remember the incident. Pants are just pants. Things are just that, THINGS. The relationships we create with those we love will last so much longer than a simple pair of jeans. A mess can be cleaned up, but a mean comment can last forever.

If any of you are perfect at this, I commend you. I know in my own life that I have had to repair many hurt feelings. So I will leave you with this,

"People won't remember what you say or what you do, but they will always remember the way they make you feel."

Happy Love Day!

"As I have loved you, love one another"

Said our dear Savior Jesus Christ...

Earning your stripes!

(Pardon my french)

As most of you I love pintrest! On Friday I had a short conversation about how my sister in law is counting on getting stretch marks after having her babies. She and my brother are far from that part in their life, but I couldn't help recall a wonderful poem that I read on being reminded of every moment that little one spent inside of you. Again today I read this and it reminded me that even though that bikini doesn't look so hot anymore despite the hard work put into renewing your stomach muscles. You earned every one of them, and they should remind you that those precious people need you more than ever. They need guidence and protection, and you are the one they need it from. Happy Tuesday everyone!

disclaimer, sorry if you are bothered by the language. I debated to post it, but decided that the quote itself is more inspiring and you should just beep if it bothers you, as it did me.

Quote of the day!

" The hardest part of ending, is starting again"

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Keep Calm

When one is in the middle of the storm what more can you do.

It is the beginning of that time of year at my house and I am hoping to be able to just this,

"Keep Calm and Carry on"

I was watching a movie the other night and they talked about how sometimes in the middle of the storm God may not always calm the storm, but will calm the sailor.

Praying For a little calmness in my life these days how about you?

Nine Years!

Nine Years ago yesterday, I married this man!And He married well me!

We spent the whole day apart. He working, and me well chasing kiddos, and working. You don't really realize how much you miss them until they are gone. I got flowers sent via courier. And I love them! But now what does one get THE man in their life? I think the best thing really that he gave me was these!

(sad that this was easier than family pictures a few days ago????)

So here is what I want to know. I dated a lot of guys before I found "MR RIGHT"

I had some great guys take me out, and well then there are those that are just laughable. To the point of hysterics.

My first very funny date went something like this; Spaghetti Factory for dinner, dinner served, me talking as the food is served, me looking up to find my date with his head bowed in prayer. What does one do?

Next funny, Have you ever been on a date and have a different guy ask you for you phone number? I had that happen twice?

Or have you ever been driving your dates car while he is eating ice cream and he decides to lean over and kiss you on the cheek. Oh did I mention the freeway and the 75 miles an hour I was going. One should never do that. It causes the driver to swerve out of control and then try to speed even faster home.

Or maybe your date took you to a play, but he didn't have tickets? Embarrassing to try and have to bum tickets off people that are there to see Forgotten Carols?

This one takes the cake! It was my first year of college, and somehow I wound up on a date with my handymans roommates brother. It was not intended to be a date mind you. We were supposed to go dancing with friends and I needed a ride. Well I happen to be terrible with directions and got us lost. So instead of the dance, we got ice cream. Hang on it gets funny! You should all know that I am a master ice cream eater. I will turn any man on that is with in a five foot distance. I did not know I had this ability until my date walks us out to the car and proceeds to cover himself with the weekly add that is sitting in between us. I am not sure how it happened, but if you need lessons on ice cream eating I am the one to talk too.

Needless to say I went on a few WHOPPERS before I found the man that I would marry. Love at first sight I tell you. This handsome guy walked through my door with perfectly bleached out hair, and bulging muscles. Then when I saw the manly truck he was driving and wow I was hooked. I knew the moment that date was over, that I was going to marry him. Guess what six months later we sealed the deal and well now I think we are happier than before.

So I want to know what funny things happened to all of you before the man of your dreams dropped by, or maybe you are still looking???

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We all could use a good laugh!

Balance!

Balance? How does one find it? School just started around my house and finding the time to, play,work, and of course clean is in short supply. If I am not running to one school it is another. Trying to balance it all it like a frustrating game. Am I succesfull? NO!

In my quest to try and find the peace that one desires in everyday life, I have found that I am terrible at sticking to ones schedule. I do however have thoughts on the matter at hand.

First you must take care of ones self. (and if I ever go to California I will spot light one awesome lady that has time and time again inspired my overall wellness, if only I could stick to the plan)

Second taking care of ones loved ones. (in my own experience I find if I have cared for them then number one is easier)

Thirdly. Ones finances must be controlled, along with their own desires. (or the first will suffer from the second)

Finally PLAN time to play everyday! Crazy lady sets in if this is not accomplished. (sadly this is the first to go in my book, and everything else suffers in part)

We as women can learn new things and change old habits. This has been a goal of mine for the past few months, and changing habits is tough business. But when you start small and stick to it, you will find that you might look back and realize that a new GOOD habit has formed. Benifitting the overall process of being Balanced.

Today do something that you keep putting off. And then do it again the next day, and the next day. If you have fallen off the wagon, get back on. I have this frame of mind that gets my excuses going every time, "Monday is the best place to begin" Really, what is wrong with Tueday or Thursday, or even Wednesday. Start where you are. Rome wasn't built in a day. Pecking away at things helps in that overwhelming process

Happy 30's Ladies!