Days going by

The days are flying by for me. As my oldest child finishes 5th grade and my youngest child finishes 1st grade I have very mixed emotions. Next year KK will be the "big men" at school. Her school only goes to 6th grade and they will be the "Seniors"! She is very excited about this and I think scared. Em in contemplating being at the school without her big sister. Now, let me say that this little girl DOES NOT need her sister for protection; but, KK has a way of taking care of everyone and especially Em. Without her even knowing it, KK keeps up with her and keeps tabs one her, leads her in the right direction and just all around looks out for her. Em is so sweet and definitely not a trouble maker, but definitely in her own little world. Yesterday, for example, the girls' plan was to ride the bus home; they usually do this once a week. KK gets on the bus, no Em. She doesn't hesistate to tell the bus driver, "I gotta go get my little sister". She just knew. She knew Em wasn't in any kind of trouble, she just knew she probably had forgotten. Sure enough, she heads to the 1st grade hall and there stands Em, "I knew you'd come get me and tell me where to go"........what more could I ask for. Two little girls that honestly trust each other, love each other and care about each other. Can you see me smiling????....Thank you God.

LAUNDRY

You know how sometimes your laundry is all over the place and you have one million loads to do and you just feel like you're at the bottom of the pile? Well, I feel like I am there tonight. So much to do, not enough time. Will post again when I have my laundry done!

What Makes Me Happy

I initially started blogging not for anyone else to read about my sometimes exciting, usually mundane life (which is how I like it); but, as a record for my girls to look back on one day and re-live some of their life events and how I felt about them. When I was pregnant with each of them, I started a true diary that I wrote in frequently. Although the entries have dwindled, I do still pick up the pen every now and then and write in a little story. I love to write and not about anything in particular, just whatever is on my mind that day. Then, I love to go back and read things from 10 years back and remember how great certain times were. I seem to have a terrible memory and can only remember maybe the last week of my life.....anyway, today I want to remember that I am the luckiest girl in the world.

I married the man of my dreams. I truly waited for that perfect someone for me and boy did I find him.....he definitely makes me happy.

I have two beautiful girls who hubby and I live for. Thanks to the good Lord, we have been blessed with these children to care for and guide.....they make me very happy.

I am part of a wonderful family. My mom and dad are still married after 44 years and my in-laws are still married after 44 years (who can say that)-it's awesome. Hubby and I both have brothers and sisters who contribute something special to this thing called family....our family makes me very happy.

I am very content with life and all my surroundings, what more could I ask for? God has been so good to us and we only hope and pray that we can live the life that He would be proud of.

What makes you happy? Stop and think about it today. It may be big things like I just mentioned, or it may be little things like beautiful flowers, microwave ovens, hot water, dishwashers, a perfect sunset, 5 minutes of quiet.....whatever it is, take time to stop and be thankful for it.

Jen