Little Drummer boy turns 11

Today is "little drummer boys" birthday. He is 11. I remember the day he was born as if it was yesterday. I had been in early labor for a week. Even being monitored he was born quickly without time for medication. He was 4lbs and 120z and fit in his dads hand. He was so tiny. It has been a quick 11 years. We are so proud of the person he is becoming. He has his moments but for the most part he is a wonderful son, who makes us proud. I thank God everyday for my children. Those first 11 days were tough and the past 11 years have not been easy but I wouldn't trade them for anything. Our little peanut is now our "little drummer boy". Happy Birthday Buddy!! We love you.

Righteous Anger

I have been dealing with my own anger over the past few days. Even after a powerful, emotional, and healing worship service on Sunday, I am still getting fired up and angry. Today a very dear and special friend said to me..."It's righteous anger". That statement is slowly calming my anger. I know I will eventually get over these strong feelings even though my beliefs will not change. I am slowly learning to focus on the incredibly good things that have been happening over the past several days. So to my dear friend who took the time to listen to me today...Thank you. I hope I helped you a little too. We will all be ok. As a wise person said recently... GOD REIGNS. Thats what I need to focus on.

I love Christmas...but....

I love Christmas...the entire season of Christmas, not just Christmas day. I love the lights, the music, the special services, seasonal food, all of it. BUT....shouldn't we be thinking about Thanksgiving now. Even before Halloween the stores had Christmas decorations out. Adds on t.v. were coming on. People in our small town have Christmas lights on already. I understand putting them up while it is still warm outside, but maybe we should wait to turn them on until after Thanksgiving. I couldn't even find Thanksgiving towels at my beloved Target. I think we are forgetting about Thanksgiving. I love this time of year, the fall colors, the crisp air, the earthy scent in the air. What has happened to enjoying Thanksgiving. I can't wait till Thursday. We watch the parades, relax with family and eat, eat, eat. Then take a walk. Its a day to count our many blessings!! I am looking forward to it. Then....the day after Thanksgiving....the shopping and decorating begins.

I was talking to my brother today about presents. We have decided not to exchange this year. Christmas gets so expensive and in the hustle and bustle of shopping and spending we felt like the true meaning of Christmas is getting lost. So this year, Christmas will be about spending time with each other and celebrating the birth of Jesus. Uncle Tinman still plans to get the kids something, but the adults are just going to enjoy each other. It makes it easier for all of us...and less expensive.

Yes, I do love Christmas but....I want to enjoy Thanksgiving first. Then I will be ready to get into the Christmas spirit. HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE

Do Nothing Days 2,3 and 4

One "Do Nothing Day" has turned into 2, 3 and almost 4 days. I got over whatever was making me tired and drained last week and ended up this week with some gastroenteritis thingy. YUCK. I basically have done nothing for the past 2-3 days. I don't plan on doing much today either. I'm tired of being tired and sick!! whah, whah, whah. Yesterday, I actually got tired of laying down. So, today I will take it easy and try to eat a little more, do a load or two of laundry to try and catch up. Luckily, I have a great family who doesn't expect much when mom is sick. Tomorrow I will go back to work at the place that is probably making me sick. I wash my hands continuously, so I'm not sure how else to protect myself!!! I guess as a mom and a nurse I am probably going to get sick. I'm just glad it was me and not the kids. Anyway, I hope everyone else out there in blog land is healthy. I'm trying to get there.

Do Nothing Day

I have been feeling a little under the weather lately. I haven't been to the Y, I'm not getting things done around the house. I feel like I could just sleep all the time. No Tinman I am not depressed. I think the flu shot has kicked my butt. Last year I got the stupid shot because we are basically told we have to working in a hospital setting. Last year I was flu ridden for a couple of weeks, months after getting the shot. Different strain, I was told. Yet, as my boss said.....YOu didn't die. So, I will continue to get a flu shot, even if it doesn't prevent all strains. Maybe its not just the shot making me feel so worn out. Maybe its Gods way of saying....have a "do nothing day". My husband says I deserve them too.
So, today is going to be a do nothing day. No laundry, no housecleaning or picking up. I'm just going to lay around and read. I might even take a nap. As my mother would say.....It will all be there tomorrow.

I've been tagged, 10 things you don't know about me.

I have been tagged by Liz. Gosh, most of you probably know most everything about me...lets see.



1. I do not have very good time management skills when it comes to keeping up with housework, laundry etc.



2. I get more things done the busier I am.



3. I live in a log home that I helped build, log by log, with friends and family.



4. I do not cry easily, I don't like people to see me cry.



5. I jammed 2 fingers playing basketball in high school P.E.



6. I have lived in Germany as a child



7. I have two kids that are in high math and I still have to count on my fingers??!!



8. In college my sorority sisters voted me as their Greek Goddess my senior year. I lost to a friend at our rival sorority.





9. When my kids were babies/toddlers, it drove me crazy when the lids to the bottles or sippy cups didn't match.





10. I am a jack of many trades........master of none.

Happy late Halloween

This is a little late and the smoke from the fire is distorting the picture...but oh well...you get the idea. YO HO HO....we hope you had a great Halloween.