Friday, August 22, 2008

In a BAD Mood!



Argh, I wish this day could have ended the moment it started.
Running late.....yes. Tired.......yes. Bella up all night......you got it. Work crazy as soon as you walk in.......of course! Laundry piled up to my a&&......yep. House a mess.......just a bit.

I haven't really been in this foul of a mood in a long time. Even with three kids, work and PMS, I have been quite proud of myself, but today has been the frustrating exception. This week it has been creeping up on me. I know, I know, we are all allowed right.

Now, I always rave about my hubby, and with good reason. He is sooo G-R-E-A-T in a ton of ways but sometimes, sometimes, well.......you know -- I just hate to complain because he does so much. You heard that "but" coming didn't ya. Not like me to complain on this blog of mine, never really have, but what the hell, it is "my notebook" after all. My own little space and quite frankly, I don't have any damn space of my own these days. I mean, even to go pee it is an exhibition of sorts when you have kids. I haven't had a shower alone in about 4 1/2 years.

Tell me this though................who the heck goes to a store in the morning with someone in the car with them...........gets down without asking if they want something..........then proceeds to come back in with a fairly large bag (big enough that you know there is more than one serving of something in it) and still doest even offer something? Guess what, John does, and to his wife at that! Sure there were two in there, muffins that is, for breakfast, but well it was for him and his co-worker. A co-worker that is very nice, that's not the issue. He just didn't even ask. Well OK then. He and his office mate can have at it. Gees, if I pull out even a stick of gum in a public area I feel compelled to ask the person directly near me if they want one, but apparently that must be just me.

Sorry, just rubbed me the wrong way. Is it really just me? Does anyone else even kind of get it? My honey may email me now, or leave some sort of comment that says something along the lines of "I am so sorry baby but you never want one so I just didn't ask" whatever, not the point is it? Granted, he would be right, no I never want one, but I mean, I do believe they offer more than just nasty strawberry muffins at this place do they not?

In the whole scheme of things this is quite petty, but it is just one of those days.

Hope your days is better than mine. Have a good weekend! I am just a tad out of sorts, but my heart is happy and full.

Love ya,
V

PS I am wearing my oh so cute white tunic today. I completely proceed with caution when wearing it, especially in the morning before I leave home in an attempt to not get pee, food, or spit up or what have you on it. Well the shirt is now sporting a radient shade of red ketchup on it. Looks very stylish. Gotta love bad days. ;)

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Summer Fun!!

It is amazing how fast the summer is going.
Too bad it will be over before we know it.
Here are some pictures of our Summer 2008.
FUN TIMES!!

American Pie

Genesis loves cameras and pictures.
She loves to take pictures of everything and she loves to be in pictures too.
Out of nowhere she will tell me that she wants to do a "photo shoot".
Here is her "shoot" from July 4th.
I think it is quite entertaining.
If you make the slide bigger and check out the pics I am sure you will chuckle.


Thursday, August 14, 2008

August Shout-Outs!!

Ha, I always wanted to say that ;). August is a great big happy month........

  • 8/6 Gen's BDay!! We took her to a kid spa and she loooved it!! I will post some pics and details soon.
  • 8/7 Isabella had her hip appointment annnnd, she is GREAT!!! SO HAPPY!!!
  • 8/9 Gen's PAARTY! She had a great time, pics to follow soon!
  • 8/15 Happy Happy Birthday to our sweet friend Meagan!!! Have fun at the Fearrington, can't wait to hear all about it!
  • 8/25 Happy Birthday to Chris!! Chris, please think of something that you want!! No Gianna is NOT invited to the party, sorry! Meagan says absolutely not.
  • 8/31 Could there be anymore birthdays? Happy Birthday to our great friend Ryan! We know how you party though so we know it will be awesome!
  • 8/31 Last but far from least, Happy Birthday to my little brother Matthew!! I can't believe you are getting so old, you are no where close to me though, so enjoy. Love ya!
  • Mom, I know you are feeling terrible this month. Hang in there, I see the light at the end of the tunnel and I hope that you do too. You are so great to us, I hope you get better so soon. We are here for you and love you with all our hearts.
  • John, it has been quite the month, I love you so much! I have the greatest husband ever. THANKS!
  • Labor Day here we come!! :)

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Love

I often wonder if kids as young as mine know what love is? Sure they feel it when they feel taken care of and strong and secure in their environment, but do they know what it is? Lately I am recognizing that they are learning what love is and to love, I think it is programmed in us since they day we are born, it is up to us to see it, grasp it, use it, give it and cultivate. That natural, pure innocent love that children give, posses, receive, and bask in must be the most beautiful thing I have ever experienced.

YESTERDAY:

ME: Tyler and Genesis I love you so much more than you will ever, ever know.

TY: Mama, I love you from the earth to the sky, and then back to earth, through the bushes and in between the trees, and up and down all the rainbows in all of the skies. Forever.

ME: Wow Tyler, that is beautiful, that is how much I love you right back, times one million.

GEN: Mommy, I love you that much too. As much as Tyler just said. But, I love Bella that much too. Oh, and Tyler, and Daddy. Hmmmmm Mommy, you know what? I love everyone and everything in the whole world (arms stretched wide apart, her big brown eyes piercing right through me) that much. The world is a good place and I love it.

ME: Observing the peace and innocence in ultimate abundance, Speechless.

DAY BEFORE YESTERDAY:

TY: Mommy, am I weak?

ME: Absolutely NOT. No way babes. You are strong, smart, kind, loving, loved, helpful and brave. That makes you the complete opposite of weak. (the entire time I am thinking, where did this come from? who called him that? where did he hear it?) I force myself not to question him, rather to do my part to guide him and equip him to make the right choices. (it is tough)

TY: Well, what do I tell people that don't know me if they call me weak?

ME: (yikes Veronica think fast...faster) Well Tyler, you tell them that they do not know what is in your heart so they do not know if you are weak or not, but for the record, there is no way that Tyler Jon Lara is weak.

TY: Will they believe me?

ME: Who cares baby? You have to find and know yourself and that is all that matters. Besides, where is God? Where is Jesus?

TY: He is in my heart where all my love is!

ME: Then, who can argue with that? Are you weak Tyler?

TY: Not at all Mommy, I am so strong.

ME: Tear up and sigh, whew, maybe, mission accomplished, at least for now.

What type of world would we live in today if we could just love with the innocence that is in a child's heart?