We shared this little chocolate molten lava cake. It was so rich, so yummy and awesome with the strawberries! A couple bites was all we needed!
Saturday, October 24, 2009
my birthday cake
We shared this little chocolate molten lava cake. It was so rich, so yummy and awesome with the strawberries! A couple bites was all we needed!
black box
The alarm clock is set for 5:30am each day. The obnoxious loud buzz/ring awakes me from a deep sleep. With one swift careful move, I can slide down the bed and reach the clock with an extended arm. I slap the snooze button and slide back onto the bed. 8 more minutes of sleep! It's not really sleep so I'm not even sure why I can't break this habit. I think about the day to come or the day that just past. Sometimes I just try to figure out which day of the week it is. Last weekend I got up, actually got up out of bed, and it was Saturday! Adam went hunting and me and Lacey drifted back to dreamland.
After I hit the snooze my mind starts racing most mornings. Again, why even hit the snooze button if I'm going to fall back to sleep after 6-7 minutes and then it goes off again in 1 minute?? If I continue this pattern 5 times in a row, I can "sleep" an extra 40 minutes! I'm amazed that I can do math at this early hour! So....40 minutes later, I take a quick shower and race out the door. Breakfast on the go and damp hair that will be dry before I reach work. The early morning adrenaline rush is both frustrating and challenging! I make a promise to myself to do better tomorrow. I used to be disciplined once upon a time. And now the daylight comes even later which makes the dark mornings seem even more unnatural. Maybe I should go back to night force!!?? Who shaves their legs at 5:45am anyways?? What's for breakfast? What to wear? Pack the lunch. Take care of puppies. Gotta be quiet so I don't wake the family until school time. Too many obstacles- just go back to bed! Slam the snooze just one more time! Or better yet- completely turn the clock off.
Bad habits are hard to break.
After I hit the snooze my mind starts racing most mornings. Again, why even hit the snooze button if I'm going to fall back to sleep after 6-7 minutes and then it goes off again in 1 minute?? If I continue this pattern 5 times in a row, I can "sleep" an extra 40 minutes! I'm amazed that I can do math at this early hour! So....40 minutes later, I take a quick shower and race out the door. Breakfast on the go and damp hair that will be dry before I reach work. The early morning adrenaline rush is both frustrating and challenging! I make a promise to myself to do better tomorrow. I used to be disciplined once upon a time. And now the daylight comes even later which makes the dark mornings seem even more unnatural. Maybe I should go back to night force!!?? Who shaves their legs at 5:45am anyways?? What's for breakfast? What to wear? Pack the lunch. Take care of puppies. Gotta be quiet so I don't wake the family until school time. Too many obstacles- just go back to bed! Slam the snooze just one more time! Or better yet- completely turn the clock off.
Bad habits are hard to break.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
virus
As a family, we share everything....even viruses! Thank goodness Lacey is much better today. I hate to see her so sick and miserable.
My sweet Mom made dinner for us tonite which was so thoughtful and yummy. Pot roast with potatoes, carrots, green beans and rolls. Mom always makes ya feel better.
Down and out for a couple days....back to work and school tomorrow probably.
My sweet Mom made dinner for us tonite which was so thoughtful and yummy. Pot roast with potatoes, carrots, green beans and rolls. Mom always makes ya feel better.
Down and out for a couple days....back to work and school tomorrow probably.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
four
Four years ago today our adoption was finalized! I remember how Lacey woke super early around 6am that special morning. My eight month old daughter was wide awake and all smiles. I placed her on the couch and sang "You are my Sunshine" as we anxiously prepared for court. I dressed her in a beautiful warm ivory pleated skirt and tights with a little matching sweater. Our close friends Mike and Jessi arrived at the house, carrying surprise gifts for us. A Precious Moments figurine still sits in Lacey's bedroom and a handmade wall photo frame hangs in my bedroom by the desk. We followed my parents' car and headed downtown. A little parade on the way to celebrate! We held the little wiggle worm in court and attempted to keep her quiet. I remember how she pounded on the table with her little fists and yawned a few times, completely unaware of the court proceedings. I think she had hiccups too, which made us laugh!
As the lawyers and judge discussed things and questioned us, we paused once in awhile to laugh at the sweet, happy baby. It was a very special day but at the same time it was just a legality, a formal requirement, just another step in the process. We had undescribable peace for about 5 months since we met the birthmother so the court hearing was nothing to be nervous about, as alot of people expected. We glanced through the scrapbook last night that holds the wonderful photos from that day. One of my favorites is a picture of us coming out of the courthouse and down the front steps, all smiles! We all had breakfast together at a little restaurant that morning. A breakfast celebration! Special friends and special family with us for the event. I remember telling my Dad and Mom thanks for coming with us and they said "we wouldn't miss it!" My heart was overflowing with joy!
After breakfast we headed to the mall to pick up a few things for our weekend trip. We retreated to a mountain cabin for a few days, just the three of us! And 2 puppies of course! My memory fails me alot for some reason, but I can remember this special day in great detail.
My husband of 17 years, My daughter.......My Life!
As the lawyers and judge discussed things and questioned us, we paused once in awhile to laugh at the sweet, happy baby. It was a very special day but at the same time it was just a legality, a formal requirement, just another step in the process. We had undescribable peace for about 5 months since we met the birthmother so the court hearing was nothing to be nervous about, as alot of people expected. We glanced through the scrapbook last night that holds the wonderful photos from that day. One of my favorites is a picture of us coming out of the courthouse and down the front steps, all smiles! We all had breakfast together at a little restaurant that morning. A breakfast celebration! Special friends and special family with us for the event. I remember telling my Dad and Mom thanks for coming with us and they said "we wouldn't miss it!" My heart was overflowing with joy!
After breakfast we headed to the mall to pick up a few things for our weekend trip. We retreated to a mountain cabin for a few days, just the three of us! And 2 puppies of course! My memory fails me alot for some reason, but I can remember this special day in great detail.
My husband of 17 years, My daughter.......My Life!
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