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Sunday, August 31, 2008
More canoeing
On Saturday, Ben invited some friends of ours to go canoeing. Once again, I stayed ashore. I went to where they were going to get out of the water and walked back till I met them. It was fun!
Buster is 6 months old!
I could not get him to keep his legs straight to show his length. And the bee he is supposed to hold for scale? No, thanks, Mom, I'll just hold my toes...and grin like all get-out. I love his dimple!
Friday, August 29, 2008
Thank goodness for blogs!
Can I just say I love blogs? I am really enjoying keeping in touch with cousins, friends, and others. Wow! So thanks all of you for blogging! If you notice that I'm missing any links for family that you have, please e-mail me or post a comment and let me know.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Quotable Quotes III
1. At the store, Sunny and Buster were side-by-side in the cart. Getting frustrated with Buster grabbing her dress, Sunny hollered, "Buster's driving me nervous!"
2. Lunch was ready, so I told Sunny to get up on her stool. "Okay," she responded, "but only if I do the stinky-diaper sit." Um, I changed her diaper!
3. Yesterday while we were getting ready for church, I needed Sunny so I could do her hair. Ben called up the stairs: "Sunny, your mother is requesting your presence this instant!" Sunny zipped down the stairs and came to me really quickly. As I started doing her hair she asked, "Where are my presents?"
2. Lunch was ready, so I told Sunny to get up on her stool. "Okay," she responded, "but only if I do the stinky-diaper sit." Um, I changed her diaper!
3. Yesterday while we were getting ready for church, I needed Sunny so I could do her hair. Ben called up the stairs: "Sunny, your mother is requesting your presence this instant!" Sunny zipped down the stairs and came to me really quickly. As I started doing her hair she asked, "Where are my presents?"
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Why I love my jobs
I have 2 jobs: Mom and Realtor.
I love being Mom because there are no better rewards on the planet! There is just nothing like lying in bed with your baby on a lazy Saturday morning and smiling at each other--especially if your spouse is there, too! I like tickles, giggles, snuggles, and hugs, all of which are right around when you want them. I know yesterday I was complaining, but that is part of any job. There are good days, and there are not so good days. Days when you think you have the best job in the world, and days when you think you do not want to ever go back to that job.
Kandy said something quietly the other day, and I made her repeat it. Sheepishly she admitted to saying something about wishing she didn't have sisters. I'm sure she was expecting a lecture about needing to love her sisters all the time. Instead I told her honestly that there are moments I wish I didn't have kids. I sure wouldn't trade them for anything!!! But Ben and I say that sometimes we wish we could just visit the newlywed phase again.
Anyway, I also love the joy in watching my children accomplish something. I love watching them grow and become independent. With a busy day in real estate and Ben gone, they made their own lunch! They help each other and encourage each other. And there is no sweeter sound than my baby's laughter.
I like being a Realtor because I get paid to look at houses. The good, the bad, and the ugly. I've seen houses that make me drool, and I've seen houses that send me running and screaming for my hand sanitizer. There is also great satisfaction in helping people find a new home. When I get a house under contract or closed, there is a great sense of accomplishment. I love that my paying job allows plenty of time for my kids and family. There are spurts of wild and frenetic activity, but there are large lulls, too. If I don't want to answer my phone, I don't have to. I love having a reason to associate with other adults to discuss things other than sleeping, potty training, and losing teeth.
And speaking of jobs, I really should back to work on both of them!
I love being Mom because there are no better rewards on the planet! There is just nothing like lying in bed with your baby on a lazy Saturday morning and smiling at each other--especially if your spouse is there, too! I like tickles, giggles, snuggles, and hugs, all of which are right around when you want them. I know yesterday I was complaining, but that is part of any job. There are good days, and there are not so good days. Days when you think you have the best job in the world, and days when you think you do not want to ever go back to that job.
Kandy said something quietly the other day, and I made her repeat it. Sheepishly she admitted to saying something about wishing she didn't have sisters. I'm sure she was expecting a lecture about needing to love her sisters all the time. Instead I told her honestly that there are moments I wish I didn't have kids. I sure wouldn't trade them for anything!!! But Ben and I say that sometimes we wish we could just visit the newlywed phase again.
Anyway, I also love the joy in watching my children accomplish something. I love watching them grow and become independent. With a busy day in real estate and Ben gone, they made their own lunch! They help each other and encourage each other. And there is no sweeter sound than my baby's laughter.
I like being a Realtor because I get paid to look at houses. The good, the bad, and the ugly. I've seen houses that make me drool, and I've seen houses that send me running and screaming for my hand sanitizer. There is also great satisfaction in helping people find a new home. When I get a house under contract or closed, there is a great sense of accomplishment. I love that my paying job allows plenty of time for my kids and family. There are spurts of wild and frenetic activity, but there are large lulls, too. If I don't want to answer my phone, I don't have to. I love having a reason to associate with other adults to discuss things other than sleeping, potty training, and losing teeth.
And speaking of jobs, I really should back to work on both of them!
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