Him

I watched his hands as he worked, dust floating around him in the air. Big, strong hands. Hands I know well.


Hands that held mine continuously through three deliveries, even when I squeezed so hard he feared a broken bone.

Hands that gently supported three newborn heads, each in their turn, as he pulled back the blankets to peek at their beautiful, squishy faces.

Hands that have reached out to wipe many a tear from my freckled cheek.

Hands that hold his face when he is lost in his thoughts.

Hands that load and unload every single grocery bag.

Hands that wash the dishes because he knows I hate it.

I love those hands.

And I love the man attached to them even more.

As I watched him work at his parents, moving furniture unassisted and cleaning messes that were not his, I studied this man of mine. And I came to the conclusion, for what must be the millionth time, that he's one of the good ones.

They say that a good marriage is the ability to fall in love over and over with the same person.

I'd say it just happened again.

Raindrops on Roses and Whiskers on Kittens

These are a few of my favorite things. (You're singing aren't you!) I am totally procrastinating with this post. There are so many other things I should be/could be/would be doing. However, here is a list of things I'm currently LOVING!

1. Lipton Iced Tea with Lemon. I love iced tea but only with lemon. Most teas without lemon tastes bitterly sweet. And lately I'm diggin' this.

2. The Harry Potter Books. I know, I know. I'm late in the whole Harry Potter fad. I have been reading them to Kira 2 chapters a night and she LOVES them and I love the time with her doing something she will remember always. I have always read to the kiddos but it more fun now that they can sit through longer stories and read themselves. That and Kira and I are super pumped to have a movie night after we finish each book!!

3. The Smell of Cinnamon. I love this time of year and this scent is everywhere. And there is something about the warm smell of cinnamon that reminds me of home.

4. American Eagle Jeans. These are my absolute favorite and they are oh so comfy!

5. Petticoats and Tutus for My Girls. 'Cause they are cute and girlie and the girls love to spin in them.

6. Target. Who doesn't love this store?! Cute stuff for cheap. I prefer to get the kids clothes from here because they are nicer and seem to hold up better than the stuff from Wally World.

7. M.A.C. Lipglass. I love all M.A.C. products but the lipglass is one of my staples.

On a different note, one of my least favorite things is packing and moving. I have no desire or motivation to do it. I am not looking forward to the end result. But it has to be done *putsgamefaceon*.

Winner of Halloween Giveaway!

And the winner of the Halloween Giveaway is Syndi Conard

Stay tuned for a Holiday giveaway!!

The Don'ts of FB

Facebook.


Everyone has one.

Some people don’t seem to understand how to use one.

So I decided to make a Top Ten list of Facebook Don’ts.

10. Don’t like a sad status. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen someone post “Having an awful day,” and saw someone like it. Um? Or once I posted that I had a headache and someone liked it. Is anyone really reading Facebook or are they liking every status?

9. Don’t post half naked pics of yourself. Or anyone else you might know. That belongs on an entirely different site.

8. Don’t post pics with your tongue out or "duck" lips. 'Nuff said. Why is everyone trying to make out with facebook?

7. Don’t constantly vague book. Fine, if you want to do it once in awhile, great. A little mystery never killed anyone. Constant mystery does. If you aren’t going to spill your guts when someone asks what’s wrong on a daily basis, knock it off.

6. Don’t post a picture of something you cooked and then be like, “Can’t share the recipe, it’s secret!” Don’t tease! That’s mean!

5. Don’t whine if people spoil a show. Stay offline if you’re worried about finding out the score or what happened in the season opener.

4. Don’t repeatedly post a countdown to the new Twilight movie if you’re over 25. It’s creepy.

3. Don’t constantly post political posts and be surprised when not everyone agrees. This also goes for parenting posts.Can you just accept that others will have opinions that differ from yours? The world is an interesting place because we all think differently, people. I wish some people got that.

2. Don’t allow your kids under 13 to join Facebook. I suppose I get it if they HAVE to play Farmville, but don’t let them post. They won’t have anything interesting to say. And plus, the rules sort of state to be over 13 to join. I might won't friend your kid to be polite if they request me, but don’t ask me to watch my language or my content. I won’t.

1. Don’t post about how broke you are and then have your next update be like, “We just bought a new puppy!” That’s annoying. Common sense shows that if you are broke, that buying a new pet might not be the brightest idea and yes, half your Facebook list is thinking this, too.

Ok, I'm done with my ranting now! Happy Monday everyone!

Halloween Giveaway!!

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Really, it's my favorite because of the time of year. I love the colors, smell, and weather this time of year. I love to crunch the leaves on the sidewalks and wear my favorite cozy sweaters. And I love to bake sweets and cook stews and soups and that seems to fit in perfectly with fall/winter. There is something about this weather that brings out the chef and creativity in me. So in light of the season I am doing a giveaway!!

I want to hear your best costume ideas; past/present/future Submit your ideas in the comments below and I will randomly select a winner. Deadline is October 24. So get on it! Be creative and you could win a $25 giftcard to Target and a yummy bag o' candy of your choice!