Squirrel!!!
3 years ago
slighty OCD...
On Friday of last week it was confirmed to me that I have obsessive compulsive disorder. I have had many people come into my house and say..."Wow! It's so clean." Their is an average standard of cleanliness that I must keep to remain sane but I didn't know how necessary it truly was until Friday. My boys and I had a great day. I taught my water aerobics class in the morning, we went home and got the dog and took off to the park. The boys played on the play ground next to the dog park with little incident while I watched the dog inside. We all were having fun and I was feeling so good! As we were leaving I heard a Dad tell his brood of about 10 kids they were going for ice cream. What a great idea! Before you know it I had two happy boys in the back dripping with delight, a tuckered out dog in the front and a cone in my own hand. We got home and as we walked in my good feeling disappated as I surveyed our out of control living room. Shoes and bags everywhere, toys on the piano, desk, and counters. Folded clothes in laundry baskets dampened my spirit as I finished off the night. As soon as the kids were in bed I popped in a good CD and started cleaning. There is something so fufilling about cleaning when you know it will stay that way. It may only be while you are sleeping but you go to bed seeing it and wake up to it. My kitchen became spotless as I scrubbed the oven, counters, table, and walls. In the living room I was on clutter detail and stray sock duty. That alone made a huge difference. I cleaned off the stairs and got laundry baskets into our room. Within 45 minutes I was at peace again. As I looked around at my harmonious rooms I realized that being OCD isn't necessarily a bad thing.
Maybe that is why I like gardening so much. I am the only one making a mess and I am the only one cleaning it up. My garden stays in a state of order and beauty continually.
PS- I HATE it when the play dough colors get mixed together. I literally have to internally chant "it's no big deal."
this picture has nothing to do with the post but isn't it cute??
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Is dating endangered??
That was the title from an article I was reading in the New Era Magazine. The answer is yes. Boys and girls don't know how to go out and have fun together in a dating situation. There is alot of "hanging out but dating is dead. Too many young people believe that being boyfriend and girlfriend is the only way to get to know each other. I have eleven year olds in my class that have girlfriends. Wha??? I asked them what having a girlfriend means to them. When they tried to explain what their definition was it came out as a friend of the opposite sex that you can tell anything to, be comfortable around, and occasionally hold hands. Why do you need a title for that? Guys don't know how to treat a girl on a date and some girls don't know how to act when they are on a date. Mothers, we need to do something about this. We need to teach our young men how to treat a woman. We should need to be our son's first date. We need show them what is expected of them. Fathers, same goes with you. You should be your daughter's first date. She should know what is appropriate by your example. She needs to know what she deserves so that she doesn't settle for less. Growing up without a Dad during my dating years I made more errors than I should have. I emotionally exposed myself way too often seeking for male affection. Looking back is slightly embarrassing. In the beginning I too was under the impression that a boyfriend was the only way to get to know a boy. Then as I began to date more I saw the wonderful world of possibilities. I could go out with three or four great guys and have a blast without strings attached. I had a stable group of friends and we would double or triple date. Those few years were some of the funnest in my life. Dating should be fun not complicated. Dating someone means you two are getting to know each other. Boyfriend and girlfriend stage should be seriously looking at marriage. Sorry for the ramble but I am so tired of labels and titles for relationships. Slow down world! Don't go so fast!
Read more...Flower Fields- lots of pictures
When Jessica came into town we all went to the flower fields. It was expensive but fun to enjoy the flowers. Then we walked the Carlsbad Company Stores where the boys preceeded to SOAK themselves in the fountains. I admit I didn't stop them even though a sign posted said I should not allow them to "stand on, sit, or wade in" said fountain. KILL JOY! I didn't let them wade BUT they still had fun.
my favorite picture of the day. Ollie was leaning over a coy pond. I love that sweet little face.
I believe this is called a Tiger Tulip? Isn't it incredible? A small package of four bulbs costs about twenty dollars. The tulip was bigger than my hand!
Sean was looking very impish:)
A rare shot of my mom. She isn't willing to take a picture by herself very often so I had to beg.
The FOUNTAINS
"Can we put our hands in the water?" Seems like a reasonable request.
It all starts out so innocently...
what happens when I do this??
This...
and this!
Playing Hookie
I got up this morning and went jogging hard core with the dog at 7 am. Just me and Pepper pounding the pavement this morning with my tunes blasting for about 20 minutes. I came home to find Jesse still in bed, my boys dressed and ready for breakfast. Well I take that back, Frank was dressed, Ollie couldn't find his pants. I made breakfast for the boys and me while Jesse got ready. With everyone eating I bounded up the stairs and hopped into the shower. After a great hot shower with no little heads poking in to check my progress, I got dressed. Jesse's plans were to take Frank to preschool and Ollie with him to the gym. I was on my way to North County this morning to pick up some studio equipment. As I finished blow drying my hair and painting my face I decided to call the gentleman I was going to pick up the equipment from to be sure he was there. No answer. So I called his daughter, who is my friend, and asked if her Dad was home today. Nope, he would be in Laguna Hills. Hmmm, so what is a girl to do with over three hours of scheduled time and no where to go?
I decided to get in my car anyway and be inspired. I went to downtown La Mesa where a bridal boutique is. I had some business to discuss with the owner but it was before ten so all of the stores were closed except a few cafes. I went down the street to a great little place that sells top notch gellato. And why not? As I sat at the table letting the cold sweetness melt in my mouth I enjoyed the moment of empty, unplannedness (is that a word?). After consuming the decadent tiramisu/peanut butter cup combo I made my way back down to the bridal boutique. Sparrow's Bridal Boutique on La Mesa Blvd. Laura, the owner and I, are working on a couple of bride series photos to put in her shop. I am so excited. After talking business I looked at my phone...10:20!
I texted my pregnant sister Erin and asked if I could drop by (I was like 3 minutes from her house). I came over and found out that Erin had a big problem. She had a nasty smell in her kitchen and she couldn't find it and get rid of it and it made her sick to open the fridge and..... Ladies, does this sound like any of you pregnant? I jumped off the couch and ran to the kitchen. I pulled everything out of the fridge, found the culprit, destroyed it/ dumped it down the sink, and wiped down the fridge. Erin could finally walk into the kitchen again. Now all she needed was Submarina:) I told her I would go get it. My sweet sister, still in her first trimester, started to cry. "Thank you for taking care of me." she sobbed. Silly husbands, they just don't understand:) After lunch with Erin I decided I had played hookie long enough. Back to the schedule regimented life but boy what a great vacation. Read more...
We went to the Z-O-O
Going to the zoo is not a huge deal since we have passes but I almost never bring my camera. This time I remembered it so here are some pics of our fabulous time and some of the amazing animals.
practicing our yodeling skills
The best tiger face ever!
Our attempt at a family picture
This was probably the cutest monkey there.
We had a great time. I am trying to take advantage of the time when Frank is not in school because soon he will be in kindergarten every week day and we won't have chill week days! Yikes, he's turning 5 this year. You heard him correctly...
Some of the jewels that have come out of my boys mouths lately...
Mom: "We are going to dog beach guys."
Frank: "Not kid beach, dog beach."
Ollie did a "trick" for us tonight at our family gathering and after we were done applauding he turns towards his audience, points towards the ceiling, and says "That's right!!" I fear my son has an extreme confidence issue.
"Mom, I want to wear my cake?" says Ollie as he holds out his superhero cape to me.
"Your cape?" I asked
"Yea, my cake."
"No, your cape." I said again.
"Auugh, that's what I SAID!"
alright.
Frankie: "Mom, can I have that toy when I turn 16?"
Of course you may!
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