At the risk of being a copy-cat, I really enjoyed Alana's random thoughts yesterday, so I hope you don't mind my doing the same today!
What's up with Pre-Kindergarten students having homework already? Is that really necessary at this grade level? Am I already becoming a complaining parent...oh dear, that's not good!
I took the boys to the park yesterday & a few ladies were there that were obviously friends & after seeing my 2 boys playing they asked me if I had a girl in my infant car seat, upon which I answered that I had 3 boys! What's up with the sigh & moan after I say that?! Is it a kind comment, a "are you crazy" comment, or a compassionate comment. One of these days I'm going to respond by saying, "Yes, isn't it wonderful!"
Yesterday was a day of real & true joy. I love my life, love my husband, love my children, love my Lord! I love those days...the children for the most part are well behaved...my dearest & sweetest husband ever brings me home a wonderful surprise gift of a new cell phone I've been wanting. It was a good day!
Has anyone ever see the stand up comic bit by Jerry Seinfeld in which he talks about the drier eating our socks...oh, it's so funny & oddly enough very true! This thought came to me after the upteen-hundreds of loads of laundry I did the past couple days...& yes, I said upteen!
I went to my first MOPS meeting last Friday! It was great & I was so excited to be back. It has kind of been a two-edged sword though really. I've been in a leadership role there for the past 4 years & I have loved it. It has really opened up a whole new realm of my getting to know other women. But, this year I decided to step down & just be an attendee. There has been part of me though that has been missing being involved & yet really enjoyed the refreshing change of just sitting back & enjoying it. As I was sitting nursing my son right in the middle of the meeting I found myself thankful that the Lord had prompted me to step down because it would have just been nuts to have a newborn & lead. It was great though & I really, really enjoyed it!
Does anyone else spend lots of money when their husband is on vacation? My husband is a teacher at a year round school & has big chunks of time off with us..it's wonderful, but we spend lots of money...Yikes!
Reality...I've spent $44.74 at Starbucks or some form of "fun" coffee in the past month. Mind you..my friend Sharalee was here visiting & I bought a few for her..I'm sure at least $20 worth..ok, not. This is NOT good.
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Hmmm, I may have to be a copycat too and go the random thoughts route.
My dryer eats my sock, and starbucks eats my $
Being the mother of two boys (and I am totally fine with that - I always wanted 2 boys) I think that some mothers so desperately want a girl they feel sorry for those of us who only have boys.
Funny, Starbucks eats MY money and my drier eats not only my socks but my underwear! Isnt it funny how we all live in different places but we all lose money and socks daily? hahahaha
Hi Earen! I love Sharalee!! She is such an amazing, genuine girl. Did you find my blog through her or some other way? We lived in Hemet before we moved to the central coast. xoxo L
Your 3 little boys are so cute - it brings back memories. (Mine are 15, 13 and 8 now - how the time flies)
I can't tell you the number of comments and "sighs" I've gotten from people over the years when they see my 3 boys. It is one of my pet peeves!!!
And believe me, I've trained them not to act like boybarians so there's really no excuse for their response. Once an older man we were in the elevator with said - "Wow, three boys!" And then, as I waited for the negative comment to follow instead he said, "Isn't mom lucky!"
He made my day!!
I had fun reading this! I've been feeling the need for a random "rant" here lately... maybe I'll do that one of these days.
I cannot believe how fast money goes ... on what? I don't doubt you did spend $44 at Starbucks. That's only 10 cups of coffee, after all!
I go through cash like I can't even believe, on what, I don't know. And I'm ashamed when I remember how little I used to spend when we were young and poor... and I actually TRIED to not spend. McD's cokes? Nope, not back then... not when I could buy a 2 liter for the same price. Now? Cokes for everyone... after all, we're tired and hot. Of course, it's all relative, but still...what happened? Oh, my. I really need to get a grip! If only I could figure out... on what? :)
I think having three boys would be the most wonderful, precious gift!! And, your three are just precious!
I spend WAY too much money on Starbucks. But, my hubby knows how much enjoyment I get out of it (I really do!), and so he feeds my habit! LOL!
I loved reading this post...it's just a great snapshot into you, your day, and so fun to read!! :)
I have two boys, and although I would love to have a girl, there is a part of me that would be sad that I could no longer say "the boys". Isn't that funny? I love my boys, but those girls clothes are just so darn cute!
I also stepped down from MOPS leadership after a few years. I'm really enjoying just being "one of the people". Also, I love that it gives other Moms the chance to gain the same things that I gained from that experience. It was a gift!
My husband is a college professor and is off for 4 months in the summer. Can you imagine how much money you could spend in 4 months?? :-)
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