If you have spent any amount of time with me, you probably know that I have feet issues. I don’t really like them. I think that most feet are ugly. I would rather not see most feet. And please, never touch me with your feet. Really. Now, on the flip side of that (and with me, there will always be a flip side) I love baby feet. I will kiss them, and tickle and hold and, well, I love baby feet. Major is 21 months old and still has very sweet feet. Michael and Mavrick’s feet are border line. Still cute in some ways, but getting uglier by the day. I knew it was love when I would let Mark’s feet touch me. The man has ugly feet, but I love those ugly feet.
Of course, when people have cute feet, I do appreciate them. I, for example, have cute feet. My sister's feet are cute. My old boss, Melanie, her feet are cute. My Granny had cute feet. So, that is four out of the thousands of people I know and have seen their feet. Maybe I am a feet snob? I could never be one of those people who do pedicures! If I am getting a pedi and think about giving someone one, I get really uncomfortable. I am also very ticklish, so I only get one around Mother’s Day (whether I need it or not). They are the only pair I will ever get, so I gotta take care of them.
There is only one problem with my cute feet. My toes get cold. I mean like ICE. Really. I am sitting here right now, in a 70 degree house and my toes are cold. Maybe I have bad circulation. They look cute, but I’m not sure that they function correctly. LOL! I was laughing about a week ago because my feet were SO cold when I went to bed. They always are. Most of the time I wear socks. Sexy, I know. Anyway, I was thinking about how long Mark has been sleeping with these cold feet, or sexy socks. My feet have touched him in the night and woke him up because they were so cold. At least his feet aren’t cold!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Dead in my tracks!
Do you ever come across something that just stops you dead in your tracks? It’s so random, and your mind moves so quickly that you suddenly notice that you’re not breathing. I did today. I was on FaceBook and saw a picture of a friend of mine with his little brother. They are cute guys and you can tell that they are close. It was a good picture.
When I saw it I thought “aww. That’s a good picture.” But all of the sudden I was thinking, “I had a brother. He was a lot taller than me too. I wonder what he would be doing today. Where he would live. Who he would be married to. What his kids would be like.”
I think I have taught myself not to think, and especially dwell, on it. But when I go there, I still crash pretty hard. So, I stood in the kitchen and cried for about 30 minutes. This year will be 20 years. To me, that is unbelievable! Unbelievable.
When I saw it I thought “aww. That’s a good picture.” But all of the sudden I was thinking, “I had a brother. He was a lot taller than me too. I wonder what he would be doing today. Where he would live. Who he would be married to. What his kids would be like.”
I think I have taught myself not to think, and especially dwell, on it. But when I go there, I still crash pretty hard. So, I stood in the kitchen and cried for about 30 minutes. This year will be 20 years. To me, that is unbelievable! Unbelievable.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Happy New Year! 2010!
We started out our New Year the way we have for several of the past year, with some great friends! We started having a NYE party about 7 or 8 years ago, when we and everyone we knew had itty-bitty kids, but we still wanted to hangout and ring in the New Year rather than go to bed at 9:00. I have grown to believe that it is really important to teach our kids traditions and the importance of being socially active.
In addition to having friends and neighbors over, another tradition that my kids do came from some other really good friends in Arkansas, the Goodpastor’s. We spent many New Year’s Eves with them and my parents after mom and dad moved to Dallas. Their family always got pots and pans and went outside and banged on them with a spoon. Now, every year, right before mid-night, my boys line all the kids up in the kitchen and pass out pots and spoons and them march them outside to count down. It is so much fun to see them having their traditions, and it always makes me think of Mike and Sudean.
My mom always said to start the New Year doing what you want to do all year long. So, for me, that entailed going to the gym, doing a little shopping with girlfriends, taking the kids to the movies and eating our favorite pizza for dinner. I would say it was a great way to start out a great New Year!
And today was just as good as yesterday. I went to the gym this morning for Yoga. At the beginning of each class we take a moment and “set our intention for the class.” Today, I wanted to “push myself just a bit more.” I had not been to Yoga in about a month, so I was not sure what that point would be, but it is a new year, so bring it! So, today, I flipped my dog – both ways! I had been kind of scared to do that before, but know that I know I can, I will do it from now on! Yea Me!
And now, I am about to snuggle up in a warm blanket and watch Texas Tech win the Alamo Bowl. Happy New Year all!
In addition to having friends and neighbors over, another tradition that my kids do came from some other really good friends in Arkansas, the Goodpastor’s. We spent many New Year’s Eves with them and my parents after mom and dad moved to Dallas. Their family always got pots and pans and went outside and banged on them with a spoon. Now, every year, right before mid-night, my boys line all the kids up in the kitchen and pass out pots and spoons and them march them outside to count down. It is so much fun to see them having their traditions, and it always makes me think of Mike and Sudean.
My mom always said to start the New Year doing what you want to do all year long. So, for me, that entailed going to the gym, doing a little shopping with girlfriends, taking the kids to the movies and eating our favorite pizza for dinner. I would say it was a great way to start out a great New Year!
And today was just as good as yesterday. I went to the gym this morning for Yoga. At the beginning of each class we take a moment and “set our intention for the class.” Today, I wanted to “push myself just a bit more.” I had not been to Yoga in about a month, so I was not sure what that point would be, but it is a new year, so bring it! So, today, I flipped my dog – both ways! I had been kind of scared to do that before, but know that I know I can, I will do it from now on! Yea Me!
And now, I am about to snuggle up in a warm blanket and watch Texas Tech win the Alamo Bowl. Happy New Year all!
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Last Minute Shopping!
Shopping list – check; Good shoes – check; Cash – check; Kids at mom’s – check … In the morning my plan is to finish my Christmas shopping, then come back to mom and dad’s and wrap everything. I am excited about a few hours by myself. I move faster that way. I am just hoping that all the crazy people finished theirs this weekend.
I do get a bit apprehensive during this time of year. It seems that many people lose their minds and put all courtesy on a shelf in their closet, and just act like idiots! No one holds the door for you, especially if your hands are full of shopping bags (or you’re pushing a stroller!). Red lights mean “only two more cars can go,” just to make sure they stop traffic flow. And no one is smiling, just rushing around. The whole experience of shopping kind of takes the joy out of the giving part of the holidays – initially at least. And that brings me to tomorrow. I think this is why I have waited till the last minute.
I do get a bit apprehensive during this time of year. It seems that many people lose their minds and put all courtesy on a shelf in their closet, and just act like idiots! No one holds the door for you, especially if your hands are full of shopping bags (or you’re pushing a stroller!). Red lights mean “only two more cars can go,” just to make sure they stop traffic flow. And no one is smiling, just rushing around. The whole experience of shopping kind of takes the joy out of the giving part of the holidays – initially at least. And that brings me to tomorrow. I think this is why I have waited till the last minute.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Me and JC - 7 week update
As some of you may recall, on October 15th I started on Jenny Craig. My progress has been slow, but steady. I have lost about 11 lbs to date and have lost 5 inches all over in less than 7 weeks. And had Thanksgiving during that time! To me that is exciting! Today, I put on a pair of my sister’s “fat jeans.” They are a size 12 and look pretty cute on me. One might even consider them baggy, except around the waistline.
Some of you know that I consider myself to be built like a brick. I am as wide as I am thick. So, this leads me to wonder, does your ribcage ever go down after having three kids? My ribs/chest are really just huge. And I am wondering, will they stay that way? I have 34 more pounds to go, but if my ribcage stays blown up like this, I will look hysterical.
After I had Major I was what I call “skinny fat.” I had lost so much blood and all that I really dropped about 30 pounds in about three weeks, but I was so flabby. I don’t want to be like that. Mom thinks that if I go below that weight I will not look good. We will just have to wait and see. Christy weighed over Thanksgiving and is at my goal weight, and I think she looks good. She is just an inch or two shorter than me, so I should be ok.
Can you tell a difference yet?
This is today:
This was our family reunion on October 9th:
Some of you know that I consider myself to be built like a brick. I am as wide as I am thick. So, this leads me to wonder, does your ribcage ever go down after having three kids? My ribs/chest are really just huge. And I am wondering, will they stay that way? I have 34 more pounds to go, but if my ribcage stays blown up like this, I will look hysterical.
After I had Major I was what I call “skinny fat.” I had lost so much blood and all that I really dropped about 30 pounds in about three weeks, but I was so flabby. I don’t want to be like that. Mom thinks that if I go below that weight I will not look good. We will just have to wait and see. Christy weighed over Thanksgiving and is at my goal weight, and I think she looks good. She is just an inch or two shorter than me, so I should be ok.
Can you tell a difference yet?
This is today:
This was our family reunion on October 9th:
Baby, Its Cold Outside
We woke up this morning to find a lovely layer of snow over our neighborhood. Mark woke the boys up early so they could go out and play in it before it all melted.
We left before Major got up, so I don’t know if he saw it at all. Today was the day that I took the boys to see “Santa Clause Is Coming To Town” at Casa Manana. It was very cute, and I always enjoy going down to that part of Ft. Worth. It brings back wonderful memories!
We left before Major got up, so I don’t know if he saw it at all. Today was the day that I took the boys to see “Santa Clause Is Coming To Town” at Casa Manana. It was very cute, and I always enjoy going down to that part of Ft. Worth. It brings back wonderful memories!
el Tigre
Two Tiger Woods jokes:
heard Tiger crashed his Escalade on Friday...think he'll blame his caddy?
heard Tiger was changing his name...to Cheetah!
OK, I really do hate it. He made some very bad decisions, but haven't we all.
"So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her."
John 8:7, The Bible
heard Tiger crashed his Escalade on Friday...think he'll blame his caddy?
heard Tiger was changing his name...to Cheetah!
OK, I really do hate it. He made some very bad decisions, but haven't we all.
"So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her."
John 8:7, The Bible
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