Pacifist...

Kids can really say the coolest things sometimes. We were driving home one night and discussing with Hunter his need to "toughen up" a little. In a nutshell he said..."I don't like fighting...I'm a pacifist."

Now, as a mother hearing her child use a big word like pacifist and understand what it means is a proud moment....but then I said..."Wow Hunter you really now what pacifist means....where did you learn that?"

Hunter said..."From tv....see Mom, you can learn anything by watching tv!"

What I'm doing...

School officially started yesterday. I now have three kids. We have an exchange student from Germany for the school year.

Last night I spent 2 hours with Patrick helping him with his English homework. The language barrier was difficult at times...but thankfully the boy is bright and catches on quickly.

The advantage I can see from this situation...I'm brushing up on my English Lit...skills. It is so true...you never really forget! Ask me what metephor, hyperbole, simile and alliteration mean.

I have enjoyed two days of hot humid walking weather with L...and going through and cleaning up those dark hidden places in my house.

Today...scrapbook room. I might be brave and take a before picture...

It's a Boy!

We thought it would be a great opportunity to host an exchange student. Here's a picture of Patrick and below a pic of him with his older brother, 13 year old sister and I think his little niece.

Multi - Tasking

Life for me always seems to be full of activities. And like every other woman...I multi-task...and have a hundred other thoughts running through my head as to what to do next.

So, this morning in the shower I thought to myself...I shampooed yesterday...just condition my hair today...and proceeded to let the water wet my hair. I began to think of my list of to do's for the day as I reached for my facial cleanser...nothing unusual...just routine. Half way through I realized I had applied my facial cleanser to my hair like it was shampoo! Arrgghh.

Note to self...don't think of too many things at the same time.

I hope my hair appreciates the facial.

off the wagon

I've fallen off the wagon. I have gained all my weight that I orginally lost a couple of years ago. I'm so disappointed with myself.

I'm determined to get back on the wagon and lose it all again.

Current weight...156...

Upset

It's one thing if family members wish to regard Kim and Jenny as the odd ones in the family...but it's another when that regard for our family may come tumbling out in the words and actions of your children.

It is sad thing for a mother to happen upon children belittling her child...again.

Sisters J and N...thank you for being there yesterday when I spoke to you. You were supportive and very gracious. I am grateful.

Snore

I should be able to fall asleep. I spent my day jogging, pulling weeds, planting flowers, taking care of children...spending time with young women from church...visiting HIS relatives and gathering things for my yard sale this weekend. I'm physically worn out. I should be able to fall fast asleep.

1 am.

My husband's snore irritates me. I lie in my bed listening to the garbled sounds emanating from his side of the bed. He fills the room with the awful noise. I have tried my best to gently nudge his pillow to stop the sound. (Although a fleeting thought did run through my head about placing the pillow somewhere else!). I even tapped him lightly on the shoulder encouraging him to move.

But still, the noise! ARRRGGHHH.

So, I lie in my bed thinking about how unfair this situation is. I do the majority of the physical labor at home and I'm bone tired and getting angrier as I think about the injustice. I feel my blood begin to boil and steam come rolling out my ears. I finally yell into the darkness. ROLL OVER!

Doesn't work.

I wonder what it's like to sleep soundly? Night after night of terrible snoring is draining. I'm crying and I'm tired.

Woe is me.