A Day of Firsts

Today I experienced several things for the first time.  Some of these things may be common place to other people, but these were new experiences for me. They may not be exciting or, by some standards, particularly noteworthy on their own.  What makes them stand out is the fact that they all happened on the same day.

Today, I attended an IHL board meeting.

Today, our GPS had ADD.

Today, we crossed a body of water by driving underneath it.  Yup, think of ALL that water over your head.  Pretty exciting, huh?

Today, I watched some men fishing with a net.

Today, we took a wrong turn and found the Mississippi State University softball team in Fairhope, Alabama.

Today, we walked along the beach at Clear Point, Alabama.

Today, I had a course between the salad and entree to "clear the palette".

I wonder what exciting things await tomorrow........

Missing in Action

I know I have been missing in action for a while.  Things have been really wild here at Casa de Los Monos Voladores.

We have celebrated three birthdays, a wedding anniversary, and an Outstanding Student Award.  We attended every night (and all three mornings) of a wonderful meeting at church.  And, to top it all off, we took a vacation to Pigeon Forge, Tn.

Spring is here and the weather is warmer (with a few dips here and there) so yard work and gardening has begun.  The raised beds are filled with tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, peppers, and watermelons thanks to FM1.  Chief FM has been planting trees in the front yard and trying out his new riding lawn mower   No, he didn't get the zero turn model but it is a huge step up from the push mower.

Spring cleaning has begun and may take the rest of the year.  Several bags of items have been donated to a local charity making room for the things we use.  I have not completed any of my projects yet, but I am still working on them.  Most of them will just take time because I have put off doing them for too long.  Other projects are being delayed by small bumps (like a collapsed bookshelf) in the road.  I think I am going to make a t-shirt for that one:  "I survived the great bookcase collapse of  '13.  What do you think?

Taking time to write this didn't really help complete any of the projects on my list, but I am encouraged to see what has been accomplished.  I am encouraged by looking at all we have done.  Next time you are discouraged by what appears to be a lack of progress, take a moment to list what has been done.  You may be surprised by all you have accomplished without even thinking about it.

Where did the month go?

I look at the date on my computer and see 1/30/2013.  That means that tomorrow is the last day of the month.

Where has the month gone?!?

A lot has been accomplished in this first month of 2013.  We have done something we have have been meaning to do for some time.  Unfortunately, this has highlighted the necessities to complete some of the other items on our "To Do" list.  Isn't that how life is?  One thing leads to another.

Well, time to get going.  February looks like it is going to be a "fast" month, also.

My Word for 2013

The holidays are over.  The bowl game is in the books.  We are home.  Chief has gone back to work.  FM1 has taken care of a problem with his class schedule and bought his books.

The decorations still need to come down, but 2013 is in full swing.  Time to unveil my word for 2013.

Complete

Why choose a word for the next year?  Why not just make a resolution or two or three?  Isn't that the traditional approach?

For years I made resolutions just like people have done for decades.  For years I broke my resolutions just like people have done for decades.  Last year I decided to try something different.  I had seen someone post their word for the year and decided to try it.  Last year my word was "Recover".

While I didn't accomplish as much as I would have liked surrounding my word, I did see a benefit to selecting a word instead of making resolutions.  A word encompasses so much more than a resolution.  A word embodies my goal for everything in my life.

This year my word is "Complete".  Why "Complete"?  Because I have a long history of  starting something and not finishing.  I get bored.  I get frustrated.  I get busy with other things.  It isn't going like I want.  Whatever the reason, I just don't finish.  My goal is to complete what I start.  My goal is to complete things I have started in the past.

This year my word is "Complete".

December in Texas

So, we made it to Texas to visit family.  

Now, what do you think we packed for this trip?  It's December.  You pack boots, sweaters, a coat, right?  

Wrong!

We packed t-shirts, shorts, etc.  You get the idea.

December!  It was 81 degrees today!  We are sleeping with the windows open.

Gotta' go. Duck Dynasty is on.

Add Day 23

I am grateful for a husband who helps me out when I lose a day.

Thanksgiving

I hope everyone has been having a great Thanksgiving weekend.

Day 22

I am thankful for time spent with family and movies that make me laugh even after they are over.

Day 24

I am thankful for a husband who gets as excited as a child over decorating for the holidays.

Day 25

I am grateful for a warm fireplace and snuggly kitties.