Excuse My Complaining

I try to be positive in my posts, but, the fact is, I'm tired and frustrated. I feel like all I do is travel, work and travel some more. I'm craving time to myself just to relax. One thing I haven't gotten to do lately is blog--and that is something I really enjoy. I will have some blogging time this weekend...I'm determined!

I will talk to you soon, my blogging friends!

Weekend Reflection

I hope everyone is doing well! I haven't been able to blog near as much as I would have liked to lately! I've been working some extra days as well as spending a lot of time with my parents since they have moved closer to us! We are definetly enjoying their company!

The Lord continues to bless our family greatly!

• Monday--I worked today which is not a usual work day for me. My boss (who is also a speech therapist) has been in Disneyworld this week. I've been to Disneyworld a couple times and loved it! I'm hoping she had a great time!
• Tuesday--Work day! I went out to eat lunch with my co-workers and I enjoyed that!
• Wednesday--Work day! I stayed at my parents house with my girls so I could take them to our home church. We stay so busy with my husband's school and my traveling with work that it's been hard for us to get very involved in a church where we live. Instead, it's easier for me to spend the night and go to our home church. My oldest daughter is getting to the age that I want her to know that church is part of our life and that she can expect to be there as often as possible. She has enjoyed going to her "big girl class"!
• Thursday--Work day! My heart was broken today as I talked with a mother of one of my patients. She is 26 y/o and has already dealt with Ovarian cancer in her past. She stated that she originally found out about her cancer because she quit having a monthly cycle. She has, again, quit having her monthly cycle (she has already tested to make sure she isn't expecting and knows that she is not). Her eyes just filled with tears as she was explaining her symptoms to me. She has two small children, one with special needs. However, she has no medical insurance (she has applied and been denied) and is financially strained to self-pay a doctor. I have been thinking about and praying for her since I talked to her. I've got the number to the Good Samaritan Clinic in our town who provides health care for persons without insurance. I'm hoping they can help her. Please help me in praying for her! I want God to consume her (I don't believe that she has a true relationship with Him). I want Him to reveal Himself to her whether that be through me or through another way! On top of feeling burdened, this was a stressful day for me. I had difficulty with child care for my girls and found myself trying to balance work and finding someone to watch them for me. Coach Jenny helped me out by keeping the girls at her house for a couple of hours. We ended up trading vehicles for that time. When I got in her vehicle, the Lord had the perfect song waiting for me to calm my mind and renew my spirit. It was "Listen to Our Hearts" by Geoff Moore and Steven Curtis Chapman. On Thursday night, we had a wonderful dinner with Coach Jenny and her husband, dh. It was the perfect night and the Lord knew I needed that.
• Friday--I ended up having to go into work for a few hours to finish paperwork that I was too busy to do during my usual work days, but it was ok. I didn't mind. We gave my dad and husband their Father's Day presents today since the rest of the weekend will be busy. Part of their presents were photo albums that I made on Shutterfly. I customized them with photos of them with the girls. They turned out really great so go check out this website if you haven't already!

We're going to spend the rest of the weekend spending time with family and going to the Lord's House on Sunday! I hope all of you have a blessed weekend!

For more Weekend Reflections, visit Judi at Mommy of Two.

Toddler Talk

Here are a few conversations that have taken place around our house lately:


Oldest: Mommy, Daddy said a bad word.

Mommy: He did? What did he say?

Oldest: Daddy said "Golly". That's a big no-no!!


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Mommy: I think "youngest daughter" has a poopy diaper.

Oldest: Shoo-wee, she's stinky.

Mommy (to youngest daughter): My goodness, that's gross. Where did that come from?

Oldest: It came from her diaper.


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Oldest: Ouch! My booty hurts.

Mommy: Your bottom hurts?

Oldest: Yes m'am. Kiss it!


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Daddy: (While on vacation--pulling into Burger King drive-thru): What do you want to eat?

Oldest: I want a milkshake.

Daddy: Do you want chocolate or vanilla?

Oldest: I want banilla (Translation: I want vanilla)

Daddy: You want vanilla?

Oldest: No, I want a green milkshake.

Daddy: A green milkshake?

**At this point, we see that she's looking at the green ICEE (cherry limeade flavor) on the menu. Of course, she got a "green milkshake"!:)

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Oldest (While on vacation): Mommy, I love going on alacation. (Translation: I love going on vacation.)

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Vacation Update

We had a great time at the beach! We stayed at the Phoenix East in Orange Beach, AL. The town adjacent to Orange Beach is Gulf Shores, AL. We spent some time there trying new restaurants. One of the restaurants we tried was LuLu's. LuLu is actually Jimmy Buffet's sister. The food was great! In a couple pictures, you can see my youngest eating LuLu's Key Lime Pie.

Breaking for the Beach

We are leaving today for a vacation in Orange Beach, AL. This is a much needed vacation and we are all very excited! I will post pictures when I get back!! I hope all of you have a great week!

Pictures of My Youngest Daughter at 8 months

Doesn't everyone sleep like this?

Friday's Feast

Appetizer: Name something you think is “the best.”

Right now, I think vacations are the best!! We're leaving for Gulf Shores, AL on Monday and will be coming back on Friday! We are in desperate need of a vacation!!

Soup: On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 highest), how stressed are you today?

Seeing that I'm still in my pajamas and don't have to work today, my stress level is only about a 3. Typically, I probably stay around 5. Hopefully, it will get better when my husband graduates and we move back home.

Salad: What kind of cleanser do you use to wash your face?

Right now, soap and water. (I know that's bad). I absolutely love Merle Norman make-up and cleansers.

Main Course: Tonight is a blue moon! What is something that you believe only happens “once in a blue moon.”

I only get to sleep in "once in a blue moon", but when I do, it feels so great!!!!

Dessert: When was the last time it rained where you live?

I don't even know. It's definetly been a while!

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