I told my mom I was going to put this on my blog because I caught her at such a funny position. We laughed and laughed at this and she said "is that what I really look like?" I assured her this was just a "half way there" shot. And I couldn't let you belief that this is as good as she could do because obviously she has some good flexability and a little cheerleader in her somewhere. (I don't think she was ever a cheer leader, but not cause she couldn't do it!)
This is us waiting at the border for 1 1/2 hours so the kids were waiving at cars and yelling "china dina" I have no idea where she comes up with her stuff. I kept asking her, "what are you saying??" and she would very frankly tell me..."china dina." she had lucas doing it too. they were cracking themselves up. waive..."china dina!!!"My first cherry tomato out of my garden. man are they so good fresh off the vine. YUM! Luky and I eat them right off the plant. He's my little 'Mater!
Someone told me they are not going to comment until I give them something interesting to read so I'm not promising interesting reading I'm just writing something new to look at. So what is a blog without pictures? Not much fun I say. I have 8 minutes to get a few things on here and that is going to go REALLY fast so here it goes.
Lately....well... all summer, I have been a ranting, yelling, angry, lunatic. My children suffer most of this wrath due to the fact that they don't listen. But frankly they're pretty little (I've been told) and it could be that I expect too much out of them. However, I am their mother and I do know what they are capable of because I have seen them successfully accomplish the things I'm asking them to do when they are in the mood to do it. SO I know it can be done and they are just choosing NOT to do it when I ask them. And I'm just really tired of saying the same thing over and over so hence the ranting and yelling and frustration. My neighbors probably think I'm crazy. The moral of the this story IS.....Justin came home from Canada for a job in Cle Elum, WA which puts him in the U.S. of America, making U.S. dollars, not waiting through border checks, and an hour closer. He's still not home every night but we'll take one step at a time and enjoy this piece of progress.(these are the things he'd post on his blog if he were here to write them) again back to the point. When he's home he goes to bed EARLY. I'm a night owl. (12am-2am) and he's an early riser. (I know it's wrong but that's him. :) So I have been going to bed early with him(10-10:30) and getting up normal with the kids. (7:00-7:15) And can I tell you how much better I feel?
I woke up this morning for the first time in 3 months with energy, and a good attitude. (can you imagine living with me for the last 3-5 months?? Ick.) I've felt it. I know the kids have felt it. And Justin very generously puts up with me but I know he's felt how worn out I've been. It's hard being a family apart.
SO the old saying about EARLY to BED and EARLY to RISE makes a man (or woman) HEALTHY, WEALTHY, and WISE really does hold to the truth. If you want to feel better get some BETTER sleep. NOT more necessarily just better. I tried sleeping in til 9 when the kids were up at 7 because I was exhausted. It doesn't work so well. That is why I only had 8 minutes to type this entry because I am putting myself to bed. So now that I have health, when do I get my wealthy and wise?? :)
13 comments:
Awesome post!!! I should be following suit instead of being up commenting to your post! LOL! :-)
That picture of Mom is AMAZING! I'm glad you put yourself to bed and are feeling better. You really do have nice kids, and they somehow manage to crack me up every time I see them so, maybe your not as crazy as you think..... It's funny what a difference a little bit of sleep can make. I think I'll try it. I love you !
Just happened to come across your blog from one of your friend's pages. You truly have a beautiful family...and a great blog! Your children need to be in magazine ads!
Just have to say I LOVE YOUR MOM!!! She is an amazing woman of MANY talents. :o) She always manages to make me smile. Maybe I too should follow your advice and go to bed earlier with my dear sweetheart. Oh, and yes.... I did a workout video, and yes... it kicked my REAR!!!! Thanks... Love ya.
ok so here goes - i'm going to disagree with you but that is because i'm a freak! I tried for 3 weeks to go to bed early and I was dragging like you wouldn't believe.
I totally agree that you're right and that it works but for me no matter how hard I try if I get that much sleep i'm a tired grumpy girl!
Keep doing what is good for you :) that is awesome!
ok so here goes - i'm going to disagree with you but that is because i'm a freak! I tried for 3 weeks to go to bed early and I was dragging like you wouldn't believe.
I totally agree that you're right and that it works but for me no matter how hard I try if I get that much sleep i'm a tired grumpy girl!
Keep doing what is good for you :) that is awesome!
I can't believe you put that picture up. Good on the sleep; mama still knows somethin'... as far as the wealthy, WE ALREADY ARE! and wise? Still waiting on that myself. I love you to bits. $.25 mama
can you believe what a stinker he was about walking?
But thank you :) your kids are major cuties too!
Look at all the comments you got! I think maybe people are a little blog-starved. That's a fun picture of Mom!
My verification word is "Halibe"
yes Jen I have every intention of printing the grandma Butler pics.
yes Bright was stinking cute at school.
and no I didn't kill them because they don't live at my house :) it's down the street.
That is a fun picture of your mom! I can't believe she can even still jump on the tramp, let alone do a hurkey! I'm only 28 and if I try to get on a tramp, I pee my pants! I should do the same and get to bed earlier, but once again it's past midnight....maybe tomorrow:)! I hope your family life can get back to normal soon! You're a great mom (even when you yell) and what you're doing is absolutely amazing! There's not many of us that could be a "single mom" for very long! I can't even get through the weeks that Micah works nights!!!! You're awesome and I love ya tons! HAHA- I just went to publish my comment, and the word verification is "tanis"...... reminds me of one of the first things that came out of your mouth at college.....My name is Jennis, like tennis with a "J"! :) I miss ya girl!!!!
Well, first I have to say that I LOVE that picture of your Mama. She is so cute and fun. You know I have been trying to do the same thing you are...going to bed early and getting up early and it is great. I feel better, with the exception of energy. I need some energy, but I am not as grumpy as I used to be. Anyway, it is a good thing you are doing. I am going to do my best to keep up on it too. Love you and I am so thankful to have these blogs to catch up with everyone.
I'm glad I'm not the only one that feels like they yell at their kids too much, but I totally understand. Good to hear what's going on with you.
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