Random and Disconnected Thoughts
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I am supposed to be writing my next show because I have someone coming over to show me how to record my shows at home. I’ve been fortunate enough to have a good friend who has been doing it for me and now I’m dragging my feet getting ready! I’ve had weeks…..WEEKS to prepare for this and now at the 4 hour mark, I’m choosing to write a blog post instead of a show. Yikes! I really dig my heels in when it comes to change.
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Step, step, drag, thump. That’s the sound of trying to get Luke-Xavier up the sidewalk, across the street and into the house, today. You know how toddlers will go completely limp when you’re holding their hand and trying to lead them somewhere. Usually I will just pick them up and carry them to the desired destination, but today I had the other arm full of stuff. So, step, step, drag, thump we went until I finally got him inside.
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A friend of mine, who has 4 small kiddos, told me that her husband wants to come to our house during dinner time and observe and take notes while we go about our routine. ~Gulp~ Really! Is he aware that he’s coming to the circus?! Popcorn and peanuts may even be the menu! I am always so flattered and encouraged by people who tell me the good things they see about my family. I just wish I could see what they are seeing! I’ve even had people come into the house and talk about organization and routine that eludes my eyes. Maybe it’s a sign that I should ease up and enjoy what’s happening a little more, but I really feel like I’m not only dancing around the children everyday, but also trying to swim.
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Why does it feel so good, when you’re driving, to sing with such feeling and volume but LOOK so bad?! Totally not fair!
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Here is a great picture of Luke-Xavier being entertained by the washing machine, this morning. If life could always be so simple!
Good night~
Thursday, January 24th 2008 at 12:50 pm |
This blog is one of my favorites…Raw and Real. Plus the Pics of Luke-Xavier are Awesome!
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You are an amazing woman and mother. It is often difficult to see the beauty in our own selves..the disipline, the strength. You are an inspiration for so many. Like you said ease up and try to enjoy what’s happening a little more
” Step, step, drag, thump.” <<<< Love it!
I love you Jen..ALWAYS! xoxoxo
Thursday, January 24th 2008 at 7:20 pm |
Hi Jenn! When Clint met JJ (I think before he went off to school) awhile ago, he was so impressed at how polite JJ was. He wanted to know what you and Clay do as parents to have raised such a great young man. Obviously with 3 boys (so far), when we see teenage boys that are respectful, polite, and seem to have it together, we are curious if there are any “secrets” out there in the way people parent these lovely young men! I’m guessing that your friend’s husband wants to take notes so his kids will grow to be as amazing as your kiddos
I’ve only talked with Kateri; she too seems to be such a bright, loving & articulate girl- you are doing a great job.
Thursday, January 24th 2008 at 7:32 pm |
It always seems that kids are at their best when outside the home. You/we, are/have, done something in the right direction so that they know when to be polite kids. I remember when Clay was a youngster we would always get compliments on what a nice child he was. WHAT!!!!! You’ve got to be kidding was usually our response. Sure that your friend’s husband will enjoy his visit with the family at dinner time. <:)
Thursday, January 24th 2008 at 7:36 pm |
Also, we had a dryer that you could see into and, again, remembering Clay, sitting there watching his blanket go round and round with the anticipation of getting it back into his little hands.
Friday, January 25th 2008 at 2:21 am |
Ok, so you maybe you should borrow some of my boys for the dinner demo. They’re just the right age. TOnight at dinner, we had guffaws followed by milk splurted out when the drinker thought again of how funny the scatological humor of his brother was. By the time we got them calmed down, the little ones were down fromthe table and demanding to be played with, and I still hadn’t even finished my salad.
Segue into getting one teen’s chemistry project redirected for success and the other one packed for an overnight speech/debate meet and…
I SURVIVED! But I am deeply grateful no one watched me do it…it wasn’t pretty…