All I gotta say is...

CONGRATULATIONS 2007 WORLD CHAMPIONS!

What I've Learned...

In 4 years of marriage I've learned:

• To mean what you say, but think before you say what you really mean
• The definition of micromanical
• To always start and end the day with hugs and kisses no matter how frustrated you are with the other person
• That Baseball can actually be interesting and addicting!
• That earplugs really come in handy for sleeping

In 3 years of being a Mommy I've learned:

• That sometimes it's okay to wear your clothes/shoes inside out or backwards
• That crayola markers don't come out of suede
• What poop looks like smeared on a wall
• What people mean by "breath-taking moments"

Living Up to My Own Expectations

I've always been a planner... goal-writer... dream-maker. But I've never been the best at following through. No one could have ever called me "Most Dependable" in high school, but luckily over time (and thousands of deadlines) you learn to work harder at getting things done way before deadline and actually completing all of the things to do on your list.

But I wouldn't say that I was a pessimist either. There are those in my life who always question why I'm the first to play "devil's advocate," but that's just me being me: keeping my tip-toes on the ground while my head's in the clouds. Doesn't make very much sense does it?

I've only got a few days to decide if I want to go on a retreat with the youth at church in a few weekends. I'm leaning toward no, since my whole heart isn't in it. I just don't feel like I'm a part of that group, or that I'm supposed to, but I'll do my duty to my Sunday morning commitment.

Still tired from Maggie's 3-day birthday weekend extravaganza. Honestly I felt like this poor little cupcake yesterday: exhausted and burning at both ends (well, sorta). Just tired of being tired, that's all.
I always wanted to have a child - and I'm lucky that I've been blessed with one. She's a happy girl & I'm so glad she's mine.

We looked at pictures of her birth and first week of life last night. The first picture in the album is actually of me, in the hospital gown, IV in my arm, wet washcloth on my head, looking rough, but smiling. After we had gone through all of the pictures, she wanted to "read" them again - like she does with all of her books that we read at night. She began to read aloud: "Once upon a time, Mommy wasn't feeling good in bed, and had a pillow under her head." :) Man, I love that little girl of mine!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAGGIE GRACE!

Big Slick

Hey - this book comes out tomorrow! If you're a teen and you like watching Poker on TV - or are daring enough to go "all in" and play it for real, then you'll love Big Slick by Eric Luper.

And look what talent and humor this author has - he's made a "house of cards" into a house of books! AND he's got FREE signed copies to give away, just by checking out his blog and making a comment on a a funny poker picture! Check it out! http://eluper.livejournal.com/34819.html

The deadline is THIS Thursday, Sept 20th - so get a move on!!

BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS!

It seems to be my only escape from the world lately. I plug in my mp3 player and start listening. Now granted, they have all been YA books lately, but I'm willing to branch out if I can find a good downloadable audiobook that's not YA. Finding being the keyword. Here's just a taste of what I've been listening to this month:

• Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
• New Moon by Stephenie Meyer
• The Astonishing Adventures of FanBoy & Goth Girl by Barry Lyga
• Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
• Pants on Fire by Meg Cabot
• The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares

Goofy, hormonal, teen books really make the crazy adult life that I live every day a little less serious. Plus I'm helping teens with their reading preferences. Next on my list - another guy book (like FanBoy & Goth Girl): The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp by Rick Yancey. It's sort of a modern-day Arthurian legend book that will be a good recommend for guys with an adventure addiction & and Harry Potter hang up. (yes, I'm still sad that it's over too...)

And just to add my two cents in... why do books no longer just have "Adventures?" It was good enough for Huckleberry Finn & Sherlock Holmes, but apparently not enough for FanBoy & Alfred Kropp. :)

Catching up ::sigh::

I was thinking just today how every time I think to update this crazy blog, I pause, look at it and think, "Oh, well, maybe later," and I close the screen and move onto something else. Well, honestly, I need to do something else so I'm not so bored and can appear busy for at least a few minutes while working in between questions on Ye Ole Desk of Reference.

So what's been going on the 5+ months since I last posted something?
#1. I'm officially an Anglican-Episcopalian. Yes, I cleave to the knowledge and conviction that what I'm committed to is a more Anglican approach (perhaps without all the allegiance to the Queen of England) - and since I'm really undecided on whether TEC (The Episcopal Church - in the United States) should split down the line, I'm baffled. But I loved & survived the learning process. Father Randy & Dixon were a great team. I recommend their class to anyone curious about becoming an Anglican - heck Episcopalian, b/c that's what I did when I got confirmed: it's in the liturgy!

#2. God answers prayers, because the day after I was confirmed, I got a new job assignment: To be a young adult librarian out at the Hermitage Library! I was out of East that Saturday with a spring in my step. Working under that boss REALLY challenged the whole "love thine enemies." I'm glad to be here, even if it is 17 miles one way to work! UGH! And with Gas prices rarely dropping below $2.60...

#3. I'm working with teenagers. The one age group that I used to sware I'd never work with b/c it took a special kind of person (I was thinking "teacher" back then) to work with them (and love them even more than you think is possible). I got a lot of training back in my wilder days at East, and remembered the challenges I was asked to face in working with teens on retreats while I was in grad school - but the rewards were outstanding.

Now if only I can get them into the library - but I'm afraid that's another story for another blog. :)

Blah Blah Blog

Well, I never did finish that on-line Bible study of Captivating. I read a few more chapters, and didn't post on them. Sure it made me think, but I argued too much with it anyway.

So here I am now 7 months later, in a new church - which we found right about the time I stopped that silly book! Go God! And now it's time to blog bigger things: CONFIRMATION! ::dunh dun dunnnn::