With spring break right around the corner that means one thing for me~~~Mexico! My husband and I are going on a much needed vaction for a week. This is nothing new for us. In 2008 we went to Puerto Vallerta, Mexico for or honeymoon, 2009 we went back there for a our anniversry and 2010 we did not go as we had a newborn. This year we are going to Los Cobos, Mexico. Need to explore another area of Mexico.
Planning trips like this is not easy at all! We have three kids and trying to find someone that is willing to watch them for that long is at times like trying to find a needle in a haystack. This time we are lucky that my mom will be laid off from her job and she is going to tackle have a 10,3 and 1 year old run around her house for a week.
With that being said I need to go shopping for summer clothes for myself, make sure everything in the house is in order in other words house SPOTLESS! Last thing I want to do is come home and have to clean my house because I didn't do it before we left. I also have to make sure that the kids--all 3 of them have everything they will need for a week. I have done it for 2 for a week can I handle one more?
Eleven more days and I will be on my way to enjoy some sun and relaxation.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Favorite Memory
I'm not sure that I have a favorite memory but after doing my last blog I have one that I like to think about. My daughter has taught me a lot in the past 10 years and I thank her everyday for it
The day is June 1, 2000 at 9:52 pm. After being in labor all day I hear the doctor say "It's a girl." He then goes on to say that she looks like her mommy. I took one look at her and my exact thoughts were she is ugly! The nurse cleaned her up and gave her to her daddy to hold. I was then asked if I wanted to hold her. I dd but only for a few minutes as I couldn't get it out of my eyes that she wasn't ugly but my beautiful daughter who I would name Alexis Vivian.
Through out the night as the nurses came in to check I me I did ask them how Alexis was doing. Besides not wanting to suck on a bottle she was doing good. My aw moment came when I went to the nurses station and asked if I could see my baby. Did I just hear myself say "my baby." Of course I could see her she was mine. They asked me if I wanted to watch them give her a bath. Being a first time mom I am listening to them explain the important do's and dont's of giving an infant. They proceed to take off her hat and for some odd reason my thought of her being ugly has floated out of my mind. There I see it. The light blond hair that she has. The golden blanket on her head that I failed to see while I was holding her for the first time. That was the moment I realized I had a beautiful baby girl who would come to teach me a great deal of the importance of not taking things for granted. One never knows what cards they are going to get dealt in the game of life.
The day is June 1, 2000 at 9:52 pm. After being in labor all day I hear the doctor say "It's a girl." He then goes on to say that she looks like her mommy. I took one look at her and my exact thoughts were she is ugly! The nurse cleaned her up and gave her to her daddy to hold. I was then asked if I wanted to hold her. I dd but only for a few minutes as I couldn't get it out of my eyes that she wasn't ugly but my beautiful daughter who I would name Alexis Vivian.
Through out the night as the nurses came in to check I me I did ask them how Alexis was doing. Besides not wanting to suck on a bottle she was doing good. My aw moment came when I went to the nurses station and asked if I could see my baby. Did I just hear myself say "my baby." Of course I could see her she was mine. They asked me if I wanted to watch them give her a bath. Being a first time mom I am listening to them explain the important do's and dont's of giving an infant. They proceed to take off her hat and for some odd reason my thought of her being ugly has floated out of my mind. There I see it. The light blond hair that she has. The golden blanket on her head that I failed to see while I was holding her for the first time. That was the moment I realized I had a beautiful baby girl who would come to teach me a great deal of the importance of not taking things for granted. One never knows what cards they are going to get dealt in the game of life.
My Motto
I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much. ~Mother Teresa
This is most definately my all time favorite motto. Having a child with special needs one never knows how or what each day is going to bring you. There are some days that I do the whole "why me" pitty party but then I go back to my motto. When she was first diagnosed with being developmentaly delayed I remember asking the nurse why me? Of course I was reminded that it was nothing I did. I have since come to the realization that it takes someone special who has strength and great a support system to raise a child with special needs. I have had people including my daughters psychiatrist tell me that they don't know how I do it. My response is always the same: when it is your child you just do it. I will be honest there are some days that I want to give up but then she comes up to me with hug and a kiss and says I love you mom you're my bestfriend. It puts a smile on my face and my heart and I tell my self God only gives you what he knows you can handle and somedays he just tests my patience.
This is most definately my all time favorite motto. Having a child with special needs one never knows how or what each day is going to bring you. There are some days that I do the whole "why me" pitty party but then I go back to my motto. When she was first diagnosed with being developmentaly delayed I remember asking the nurse why me? Of course I was reminded that it was nothing I did. I have since come to the realization that it takes someone special who has strength and great a support system to raise a child with special needs. I have had people including my daughters psychiatrist tell me that they don't know how I do it. My response is always the same: when it is your child you just do it. I will be honest there are some days that I want to give up but then she comes up to me with hug and a kiss and says I love you mom you're my bestfriend. It puts a smile on my face and my heart and I tell my self God only gives you what he knows you can handle and somedays he just tests my patience.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
"The Shankers"
It's Wednesday today and to everyone else it may be just another ordinary day. To me it means I get at least three hours to be away from my children. Don't get me wrong I love my children very dearly but I just need some adult time too. So know you are probably wondering what I do every Wednesday night? I am on a dart league. I get hang to out with my best friend who also happens to be my husband's cousin and two other people from our team along with at least 4 other plays (the other team). I don't do it for any other reason but to have fun. I will admit our team is not the best as we are last but it does give us a chance to have fun. Obviously we celebrate when we do win or when another team member gets a "hat trick." For those of you that don't know what it is ----when all three darts hit the bulls eye. Yes, I have gotten one, but that was four years ago, the first year I played. I do feel that overall I am a pretty good player. Our team name is The Shankers--shank first, aim later. Now you all know how excited for Monday I am as that means I am one day closer to Wednesday.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Tag ur it!
How to Blogasize:
1. Link to the person who tagged you
2. Post these rules on your blog
3. Tell about your six quirks, see below.
4. Tag three bloggers to do the same
5. Leave them a comment to let them know you’ve tagged them
1) I have a fear of water especially when going over bridges and there is water on both sides. So when I shower I face away from the water. As long as I can remember I never had a bad experience with water in fact when I was younger I was always at the swimming pool in my hometown.
2) When there is no garbage bag in the garbage can yet people continue to throw garbage in it. This happens quite frequently where I work. When you see there is no bag in it why would you continue to throw garbage in it. Only takes a matter of seconds to put a new one in.
3) I am a very busy person. I am raising a 10 year old who has behavioral and developmental defeceits. She functions at a 3 year old level. I also have a 3 year old and 1 year old son. They keep me very busy. I also will celebrate my wedding anniversary of 3 years with my best friend. I go to school full time also and do find time to work once in a while. Although I may appear stress free and as if my life is "peachy keen" trust me it is far from it and I wouldn't change it for anything!
4) Referring back to the previous quirk I am told over and over by my friends and family how I am "superwoman." I just tell them I take each day as it comes.
5) With my daily changes that may arise my motto is "God only gives you what he knows you can handle." Sometimes I like to feel that he tests me and overloads my plate somedays.
6) I may appear to be a shy quiet person but I truly am not once I start talking and sharing information.
Now to tag 3 people...
-Here's a little story
-The shit I say
-These words
1. Link to the person who tagged you
2. Post these rules on your blog
3. Tell about your six quirks, see below.
4. Tag three bloggers to do the same
5. Leave them a comment to let them know you’ve tagged them
1) I have a fear of water especially when going over bridges and there is water on both sides. So when I shower I face away from the water. As long as I can remember I never had a bad experience with water in fact when I was younger I was always at the swimming pool in my hometown.
2) When there is no garbage bag in the garbage can yet people continue to throw garbage in it. This happens quite frequently where I work. When you see there is no bag in it why would you continue to throw garbage in it. Only takes a matter of seconds to put a new one in.
3) I am a very busy person. I am raising a 10 year old who has behavioral and developmental defeceits. She functions at a 3 year old level. I also have a 3 year old and 1 year old son. They keep me very busy. I also will celebrate my wedding anniversary of 3 years with my best friend. I go to school full time also and do find time to work once in a while. Although I may appear stress free and as if my life is "peachy keen" trust me it is far from it and I wouldn't change it for anything!
4) Referring back to the previous quirk I am told over and over by my friends and family how I am "superwoman." I just tell them I take each day as it comes.
5) With my daily changes that may arise my motto is "God only gives you what he knows you can handle." Sometimes I like to feel that he tests me and overloads my plate somedays.
6) I may appear to be a shy quiet person but I truly am not once I start talking and sharing information.
Now to tag 3 people...
-Here's a little story
-The shit I say
-These words
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Why I write
Writing allows me to be able to express my thoughts and feelings. I enjoy journaling as it enables me to put down thoughts and feelings that I may not want to share with others. Although it does allow for me to share with people I choose to. My journal entries may not always be very long but it helps to reflect on the type of day that I may have had. At time I like to go back and read my entries that I have made previously. Then I can reflect on things that have happened since then whether it be good or bad.
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