I love almost everything about Spring. Flowers blooming, grass is green, and gardens get planted....so, you are asking "what don't you like about Spring?" That's easy: the storms. I know you can have storms year round (and we have had several this winter), but somehow Spring storms frighten me more. I have never been a fan of storms. I think it's supposed to snow tonight up to an inch. Ahh....Spring can't come soon enough!
My precious girl has been asking to listen to 'Jesus music' more. Since we don't have a local Christian station (we need the Fish!!! (94fmthefish.net)), I have to rely on cds. I have one that has kids songs on it and we listen to it pretty much every day. She loves church and I'm so glad that she does. I think she would go every day.
Her preschool sent home a registration packet for next year. --sniff, sniff-- In 5 short months, my baby will start her last year of preschool. In 7 1/2 short months, my sweet miracle will be 5 years old. It really does seem like yesterday we were bringing home a 7 lb 14 oz bundle. A friend posted this comment on another friend's status, and it's so true: " Enjoy
each stage of life. Reminisce and remember but don't be so focused on
how she was that you don't enjoy the beautiful life God has created her
for." I love that!
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Friday, March 1, 2013
Another new name....
So, I've gone through another name change on here. I keep changing because I can't seem to nail down one that 'fits'. I've been 'Twisted Tennessee Girl' and 'Tennessee Girl Gets Real'. Somehow, I think Sidetracked Southern Belle fits. I'm constantly getting sidetracked. I do have a 4-year-old spoiled diva precious daughter that sometimes needs my attention. Then, of course, there is the cleaning, cooking, laundry, etc. that requires my attention. I'm from Tennessee, which is not the most southern state, but I like to think that I'd still be a Belle living here. :)
Right now, my precious is standing beside mewhining and begging looking at me with her big blue eyes (which came from my btw) and asking so graciously, "May I please have the computer?" Yeah, you laughed at that, too, huh? Oh, the drama...LOL Please pray for me and my dear Hubs as the years pass, more hormones kick in, and the girl dramatics become extreme.
I suppose that is all for now...Oh! We're getting snow! Not much, but it's March 1st, and we are getting snow. Gotta love Tennessee
Night folks!
Right now, my precious is standing beside me
I suppose that is all for now...Oh! We're getting snow! Not much, but it's March 1st, and we are getting snow. Gotta love Tennessee
Night folks!
Monday, January 21, 2013
Getting real....
2012 was a rough year. Everything was off...I am really not sure what happened to me last year. I was different as a person, as a wife, a mom, a friend....everything. I went through a low point faith wise; God didn't move, but I did. All that happened is behind me now, though, and this is a brand new year. A new year = a new me. Maybe not completely new, but a revised edition LOL
In 2013, I want to be more involved with church: . I want to get the relationship with God back the way it's been before and even better. I want my daughter to see that I live what I believe. If I tell her that believing in Jesus and going to church is important, but I don't actively show it then what good am I doing? So, even if Hubs is sleeping for work, Leah and I are going to go on Wednesday night. We go together as a family on Sunday morning, but haven't gone on Wednesday night in a long time. Well, that's going to change.
I've started a healthier eating bit, too. Not a diet per se, just watching what I eat more. Portion sizes and what's going in my body have been more at the forefront. I'm also using My Fitness Pal to track my food. It's a great program. I lost about 20 lbs last year with it, but got frustrated and stopped. Not this year, I haven't even weighed, but I feel better because there is better food going in my body.
I guess that's it...I know I didn't finish my 30 days of Thankful here. Maybe one day I'll try to summarize them all up.
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In 2013, I want to be more involved with church: . I want to get the relationship with God back the way it's been before and even better. I want my daughter to see that I live what I believe. If I tell her that believing in Jesus and going to church is important, but I don't actively show it then what good am I doing? So, even if Hubs is sleeping for work, Leah and I are going to go on Wednesday night. We go together as a family on Sunday morning, but haven't gone on Wednesday night in a long time. Well, that's going to change.
I've started a healthier eating bit, too. Not a diet per se, just watching what I eat more. Portion sizes and what's going in my body have been more at the forefront. I'm also using My Fitness Pal to track my food. It's a great program. I lost about 20 lbs last year with it, but got frustrated and stopped. Not this year, I haven't even weighed, but I feel better because there is better food going in my body.
I guess that's it...I know I didn't finish my 30 days of Thankful here. Maybe one day I'll try to summarize them all up.
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
Days 3, 4, & 5 of being Thankful
Sooooo, I'm having to play catch up now.
Day 3: Neighbors!
We have great neighbors! I grew up in the neighborhood where we live and aside from a few houses, most everyone is the same. There are a few changes, but they are positive ones! There is one man in the neighborhood that is like the 'pillar' of the neighborhood. He is the greatest. You won't find another like him at all....
Day 4: Internet/Facebook
This is a mixed thankful ;) I have 'met' some awesome people over the years - thanks to the internet. I have dated a few guys that I met - thanks to the internet. I have met some people I wish I hadn't - thanks to the internet. I still talk to people I haven't seen in 20+ years - thanks to the internet. Facebook has been a great tool to get back in touch with people that I thought I would never talk to again. It's been 15 years since I first used the internet or went into a chat room. KDF in Nashville used to be a rock station and had a chat room. I met some *AMAZING* people from that room! Jenny (my bff I mentioned previously) for one! Chris A, Vivy (Which I have yet to meet face to face!), Leah W....good times, good times.
Day 5: Bug's preschool
Bug goes to Grow in Grace Preschool...It's at our church and this is her 3rd year. She LOVES school! She is so sad when she doesn't get to go. We both have made friends through the school. Hopefully, friendships that will last forever.
I have a few more days to catch up on...maybe tomorrow!
XOXO,
Me
Day 3: Neighbors!
We have great neighbors! I grew up in the neighborhood where we live and aside from a few houses, most everyone is the same. There are a few changes, but they are positive ones! There is one man in the neighborhood that is like the 'pillar' of the neighborhood. He is the greatest. You won't find another like him at all....
Day 4: Internet/Facebook
This is a mixed thankful ;) I have 'met' some awesome people over the years - thanks to the internet. I have dated a few guys that I met - thanks to the internet. I have met some people I wish I hadn't - thanks to the internet. I still talk to people I haven't seen in 20+ years - thanks to the internet. Facebook has been a great tool to get back in touch with people that I thought I would never talk to again. It's been 15 years since I first used the internet or went into a chat room. KDF in Nashville used to be a rock station and had a chat room. I met some *AMAZING* people from that room! Jenny (my bff I mentioned previously) for one! Chris A, Vivy (Which I have yet to meet face to face!), Leah W....good times, good times.
Day 5: Bug's preschool
Bug goes to Grow in Grace Preschool...It's at our church and this is her 3rd year. She LOVES school! She is so sad when she doesn't get to go. We both have made friends through the school. Hopefully, friendships that will last forever.
I have a few more days to catch up on...maybe tomorrow!
XOXO,
Me
Friday, November 2, 2012
Day 2 of being Thankful
Day 2: Thankful for my friends
I have been blessed over the years with lasting friendships. Let me tell you a bit about a couple of them.
My best friend, Jessica, and I met in high school and worked at Wal Mart together. We had a lot of fun adventures through the years and then we had about 9ish years when we didn't talk. Not upset with each other or anything, our lives had just taken us in different directions. Once we started talking again, right before the birth of my daughter and her youngest son, we picked right up where we left off. Now, we text everyday. She lives on the other side of the country, but that doesn't mean we aren't close.
My other best friend, Jennifer, and I met in a chat room. Her then boyfriend and I had gone to high school together. Their relationship didn't last, but our friendship did. We had some good times and discovered our redneck girl sides together. Through lots of laughs and lots of tears, we shared our lives. She was with me when I married in 1999, and came when my daughter was born in 2008. John and I were at her wedding to the love of her life in 2007. She passed away in August of 2011, and I miss her terribly. I know in a sense she is always with me.
These are just 2 of the phenomenal friendships that I have...there's not enough room to list them all and what all they mean to me. I hope they know that I treasure the times we have spent and will spend together.
That's the end of day 2.
XOXO,
Me
I have been blessed over the years with lasting friendships. Let me tell you a bit about a couple of them.
My best friend, Jessica, and I met in high school and worked at Wal Mart together. We had a lot of fun adventures through the years and then we had about 9ish years when we didn't talk. Not upset with each other or anything, our lives had just taken us in different directions. Once we started talking again, right before the birth of my daughter and her youngest son, we picked right up where we left off. Now, we text everyday. She lives on the other side of the country, but that doesn't mean we aren't close.
My other best friend, Jennifer, and I met in a chat room. Her then boyfriend and I had gone to high school together. Their relationship didn't last, but our friendship did. We had some good times and discovered our redneck girl sides together. Through lots of laughs and lots of tears, we shared our lives. She was with me when I married in 1999, and came when my daughter was born in 2008. John and I were at her wedding to the love of her life in 2007. She passed away in August of 2011, and I miss her terribly. I know in a sense she is always with me.
These are just 2 of the phenomenal friendships that I have...there's not enough room to list them all and what all they mean to me. I hope they know that I treasure the times we have spent and will spend together.
That's the end of day 2.
XOXO,
Me
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Day 1 of being Thankful!
Since today is November 1st, it's become a "tradition" of sorts on Facebook to post 1 thing you are thankful for every day in November. So, here I am going into more detail than I can in a status.
Day 1: I am thankful for music.
The CMA's just went off (Country Music Awards for those unaware), and I watched almost the whole thing. Bottom line: I just love music. Rock, Metal, Country, Contemporary Christian, etc. I have sooo many songs that I absolutely love. Songs/Music speak volumes when words just won't cut it.
"And I wonder if I ever cross your mind" -- Lady Antebellum
"Funny how a melody sounds like a memory" -- Eric Church
"Now you're just somebody that I used to know" -- Gotye
I mean...those are all very valid statements...they just happen to be from songs. I'm so emotional with music. I can relate a song for almost every memory I have. Wanna try me? LOL
I'm not musically inclined at all, but that doesn't stop me from loving music. Bug loves music, too! I'm soooo glad. I guess this will wrap up my first night.
XOXO,
Me
Day 1: I am thankful for music.
The CMA's just went off (Country Music Awards for those unaware), and I watched almost the whole thing. Bottom line: I just love music. Rock, Metal, Country, Contemporary Christian, etc. I have sooo many songs that I absolutely love. Songs/Music speak volumes when words just won't cut it.
"And I wonder if I ever cross your mind" -- Lady Antebellum
"Funny how a melody sounds like a memory" -- Eric Church
"Now you're just somebody that I used to know" -- Gotye
I mean...those are all very valid statements...they just happen to be from songs. I'm so emotional with music. I can relate a song for almost every memory I have. Wanna try me? LOL
I'm not musically inclined at all, but that doesn't stop me from loving music. Bug loves music, too! I'm soooo glad. I guess this will wrap up my first night.
XOXO,
Me
Monday, August 13, 2012
FMM: In the Kitchen
If you’ve taken part in FMM then you know the rules. If you’re new, please take a moment to answer this week’s question on your own blog then add your link in the comments section here and over at: www.alltheweigh.com so we can all see your FMM questions and answers. Please invite your blog readers to add their links here too so everyone has to opportunity to be seen. The idea is to connect with other awesome bloggers so take a moment to post your own FMM post and comment on a couple of other posts. Now it’s time for this week’s topic!
In the Kitchen
1. How often do you cook at home? Not nearly enough...maybe 3-4 times a week
2. Do you eat more fresh produce, frozen or canned produce? Frozen
3. What are a few unusual staples that can always be found in your kitchen? I don't think I have anything really unusual.
4. Look in your fridge, then tell us about the healthiest thing in there. Green grapes
5. Now share the most unhealthy thing in it. Mayo
6. Do you eat leftovers? yes
7. Do you use coupons at the supermarket? Not usually.
7. Do you use coupons at the supermarket? Not usually.
8. How often do you try new recipes? Not very often, but I have a ton of them posted on Pinterest!
9. Do you make grocery lists? Do you stick to them? Sometimes I do make lists...I try to stick to them.
10. If you could buy one food item that would magically be calorie-free, which item would you choose? Chips and dip
Your turn! Answer your questions and leave a comment!
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