Week 33-Just Say No

Hi, my name is Katy and I'm a sweet-a-holic! I LOVE cookies, cakes, ice cream, candy...I could go on and on. I have a secret affair with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and will hide them in the freezer for a mid day treat! I convince myself that I "deserve" it (and many days, I do!) But I am making the choice to go... COLD TURKEY! That mean no more mint chocolate chip cookies, no more double fudge brownies, no more Ben & Jerry's ice cream... and here is the REAL problem... I LOVE TO BAKE!!! So, I will keep my baking... but I will send the yummy confections, right out the door. I will share them with family and friends... even strangers... I will watch THEM enjoy the yummy treats and relish in the happiness that it brings them. And yes..I will treat myself... when I feel like I deserve it!

Week 32-Why do they call it a SHORT sale?

Today was supposed to be our (2nd? 3rd?) closing date... we're still in the "hurry up and wait" mode and I know that this is where my faith is being tested. As my mother has reminded me, "you laid it down at the cross, do not pick it back up when things start to not go the way you want them to..." We have faith in His choice for us. We know that He lead us to this home. I felt the love and the warmth the moment I set foot into the dark wood front door. When LC, The Hubby and I were there, I kept thinking, "All we're missing is LG and then it would be complete." I could see our little family in the walls of the 1950's home.. I could hear the laughter and I could see the parties in the backyard. I still can. I know it will happen... but it will happen in His time.. and I am learning to "let go and let God"

Week 31- It Feels Like Yesterday...

The BIG DAY is finally here.. my little baby... the little one that changed my life forever (and for good!) ...the baby that entered the world with lungs blaring and a little pee on the nurse had his FIRST day of kindergarten today! We have started a new chapter in our book of life... and it's a chapter that I knew was coming, but one that I wasn't fully ready to start. I know that he was in preschool and mommy's day out programs, but we always had our spcail days to hit the zoo, or story-time, or to head out to Sea World just becuase we wanted to see the sharks and play in the water... those days are gone. Starting today, he will be in school 5 days a week, from 8:30am to 3pm. Starting today, he will learn and grow on his own... coming home to share with me all the exciting things. Starting today... I look at my baby and I see a BIG KID!

Week 30-A Happy House

While preparing for LG's start of kindergarten... we have begun to revamp our "House Rules" and I feel that it's been a nice change or everyone... we have seen less yelling, less crying (from mommy especially) and more togetherness... it's a proven fact that kids like structure. We just have to provide them with enough to learn their mistakes from and grown from...

Here are OUR "Rules for a Happy House":

1) R-E-S-P-E-C-T! No Disrespect to Mommy, Daddy or Brother

2) Yakkty-Yak...Don't Talk Back!

3) Be polite! Use “Please,” “Thank You,” “Yes Mam/Sir,” and “No Mam/Sir”

4) Don't be an Octopus! Keep Your Hands and Feet to Yourself

5) No Door Slamming…ever!

6) Thumper said it best...No Name Calling or Disrespectful Faces

7) When told to do something, do it with a SMILE J (no grunting/noises/faces)

8) Dinner is over when Mommy and Daddy are done. It's not an all night diner!

9) Be Polite...If a Door is Closed… Knock First! And then wait...

10) Sharing is caring...ALL toys in the Living Room or Play Room are shared. If you want to play with a toy alone, you must play with it in your bedroom.