Dog Days

These are the dog days of summer, just ask Murphy. He may be complaining, but I'm not! This is my favorite time of year, and it always seems to go by way too fast. If I could rearrange the seasons, it would be...one month of winter (and I'm being generous), two months of spring, two months of fall, and SEVEN months of glorious summer. Sound good?

Quote of the day - Summer afternoon - summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language. - Henry James

Good Day Sunshine

Demolition Man kept it to a minimum today, so we've been out enjoying the summer sun. Hooray! Oh summer, how I love you so! My parents are away celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary, so we crashed their pool...

and I wandered around their yard taking some random pics...

So fun! What did you do today?

Quote of the day - I need to laugh and when the sun is out, I've got something I can laugh about. - The Beatles

Mayhem & Truth

Wow. Where have I been? Back in the middle of May, I was in the process of writing a post called Mayhem & Truth to explain the few weeks that I had been neglecting my blog. The month of May is always so busy for us around here. It starts with Macy's birthday, and ends with the end of the school year craziness (field trips, projects, carnivals, and concerts). Throw in the mix, some nice weather and three kiddos with cabin fever, and you have the recipe for mayhem.




But now it's the middle of...ahem...July! What's my excuse? That's where the truth part comes in, and probably the biggest reason I haven't been around. The truth is, times are tough right now, and I'm having a hard time putting on a good face. I know things will get better, but for now it's a struggle. I never imagined I would be a single mother, raising three wonderful (but challenging) kids on my own. I miss the mom...the person...I used to be. I know I'm not giving my best, because my best is buried by a lack of time, money, and energy. But it is what it is. I will just have to keep digging. Bare with me.

Quote of the day - Life is hard. Then you die. Then they throw dirt in your face. Then the worms eat you. Be grateful it happens in that order. - David Gerrold

Fun with Jane

The other night I was in a funk. Usually, I'm pretty optimistic and hopeful about life. I believe positive energy is the best tool to get you where you want to go, but I'm only human, and sometimes this heavy load gets a little too hard for me to carry. I was sitting out on my back porch, staring into the darkness, and wondering how to fix this mess of a life, when a tree in my backyard caught my eye. Looking at it, I said to myself, "Hey, that tree looks like a headless Jane Jetson!" I had to go and grab my camera. Can you see it? Complete with stars (raindrops) and all! I felt so much better after that. The magical Jane Jetson tree didn't take my problems away, but it did help me to forget about them for a while. I am grateful for my mind's eye, but I'm a little concerned about the message. I could have taken some comfort in a potato chip Jesus, but a headless cartoon character...not sure what to make of that!

Quote of the day - Jane! Stop this crazy thing! - George Jetson

What They See

Here is a picture of me hard at work...

...at least this is how my daughter sees it anyway. Sometimes it's easy to forget, as I live my day-to-day, that they (my kiddos) are watching. I forget how important it is to live by example, and try and be the best me that I can be...for me...and for them.

Martina McBride : In My Daughter's Eyes
In my daughter's eyes
I am a hero I am strong and wise
And I know no fear
But the truth is plain to see
She was sent to rescue me
I see who I want to be
In my daughter's eyes

In my daughter's eyes
Everyone is equal
Darkness turns to light
And the world is at peace
This miracle God gave to me
Gives me strength when I am weak
I find reason to believe
In my daughter's eyes

And when she wraps her hand
around my finger
Oh, It puts a smile in my heart
Everything becomes a little clearer
I realize what life is all about
It's hanging on when your heart
Has had enough
It's giving more when you feel
Like giving up
I've seen the light
It's in my daughter's eyes

In my daughter's eyes
I can see the future
A reflection of who I am
And what will be
And though she'll grow
And someday leave
Maybe raise a family
When I'm gone I hope you see
How happy she made me
For I'll be there
In my daughter's eyes

Quote of the day - Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible. - Marion C. Garretty