I've recently been thinking about Random Acts of Kindness and how they affect people. For instance in car line this week, someone was getting in their car and ready to leave. They needed to back up but I was to far forward for them to really do so and the truck in front needed to pull forward. So I backed up enough so they could get out. They gave me a little wave and pulled on in front. A few spaces up someone else was getting into their car and both the car that I had let out and the truck in front had backed up so the next person could get out. Normally our car line is like the autobahn, you're lucky to get out alive! OK not quite that bad, but it's not often people will let a car pull out, because well gee then they would be in front of them for all of 5 minutes or less.
So today I participated and witnessed a random act of kindness. I am challenging each of you to go out of your way to do something nice for someone, whether it's returned or not. :) Let me know what act you performed!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
I Dare You!
Yes you, the one reading this blog! :) I love my live feedjit button, I can see who visits my blog (from where) and when and it's kinda of neat to see where everyone is from. I'm also curious how many lurkers are out there reading so here's hoping to find out!
Leave me a comment (lurker or not!)and tell me your favorite part of fall!
I Dare You!
Leave me a comment (lurker or not!)and tell me your favorite part of fall!
I Dare You!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Time, Parties, & Storms
I am not sure where all my time is going these days. I have good intentions to sit down and blog but yet I can't really seem to find the time. I've been pretty busy lately with a variety of things, helping plan a Founder's Day Celebration with Girl Scouts, helping plan HMMT's annual Halloween carnival, Girl Scouts in general and life. So in between all that I should find time to blog, um right. That doesn't seem to be happening. I was hoping that since these two big things are out of the way I would have some more time, but in my case I think I will be just as busy with other events and such. I'll manage, I always do, I'll just be tired as normal lol.
The Founder's Day celebration was this past Friday. Overall it went well, all 5 of my girls attended and participated. They learned more about the Girl Scout founder, Juliette Gordon Low and received some badges/pins they had earned. Then that Saturday morning was HMMT's Halloween Carnival and it was fun. The girls had fun playing games and then helping run some games too. They both said they wanted to do that again next year. :) The highlight was seeing all the cute kiddos in their costumes. Now we're on to planning our holiday events!
Oh and FYI Girl Scout Cookie season will be starting soon!!! :) So don't forget to look me up when you're ready to order!
Finally the last part of my subject, storms. Boy have we had some storms around here today. Kids were released early due to impending severe weather and today is one I am glad they did. We had multiple spottings of tornadoes throughout Huntsville and Madison plus a couple of confirmed touchdowns. We took cover more than once during the 4 hour span. Thankfully they all seem to have passed us now without any damage in our direct area. I worry about my mom and sister since the storms are heading there way! We are hoping they fizzle out before they reach them.
Some pictures from the weekend to enjoy!
The Founder's Day celebration was this past Friday. Overall it went well, all 5 of my girls attended and participated. They learned more about the Girl Scout founder, Juliette Gordon Low and received some badges/pins they had earned. Then that Saturday morning was HMMT's Halloween Carnival and it was fun. The girls had fun playing games and then helping run some games too. They both said they wanted to do that again next year. :) The highlight was seeing all the cute kiddos in their costumes. Now we're on to planning our holiday events!
Oh and FYI Girl Scout Cookie season will be starting soon!!! :) So don't forget to look me up when you're ready to order!
Finally the last part of my subject, storms. Boy have we had some storms around here today. Kids were released early due to impending severe weather and today is one I am glad they did. We had multiple spottings of tornadoes throughout Huntsville and Madison plus a couple of confirmed touchdowns. We took cover more than once during the 4 hour span. Thankfully they all seem to have passed us now without any damage in our direct area. I worry about my mom and sister since the storms are heading there way! We are hoping they fizzle out before they reach them.
Some pictures from the weekend to enjoy!
Friday, October 15, 2010
Remembering
Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, a day to remember those babies that are in Heaven that one day we will meet. I know so many who have lost babies during their pregnancy, some early on and some quite late, and no matter the time, it hurts. I struggle with this even today because not only is it an awareness day, it is also the date my angel baby would have turned 1. You see today was my EDD for the baby I lost in Feb. 2009. Last year on Oct. 15, I stayed in bed mourning the baby that should have been all day (though I was pregnant with Kaitlyn at this time) because even though we were lucky enough to go on to have another baby, it still hurt.
I can remember the day so clearly that I was sitting at the doctors office waiting for confirmation that I was indeed miscarrying and in walked a very pregnant woman. It was all I could do to NOT run out of there crying. I went up to the front desk and asked them how much longer it would be and she was quite rude ( I don't think she works there anymore) and said I didn't have an appointment they would have to work me in. I went back and sat down and one of my favorite nurses came and took me back. She apologized for the rude lady, she knew why I was there, she told me the doctor would be in soon.
As I sat there waiting I wanted to get up and go to the front desk and ask that lady had she ever lost a baby that she had been trying for a year to have and then have to sit in a waiting room full of people that were pregnant or holding newborns? Because if not, then she has no idea what it's like. It's like someone taking a knife and stabbing you in the heart and twisting over and over. You cry, you are sad, you are mad and don't want to be around people who are pregnant or have newborns. You don't care they are happy or so uncomfortable because they are ready to pop, because at that moment you would do ANYTHING to be that happy or uncomfortable if it meant your baby was still alive.
A friend of mine recently went in for their 20 week ultrasound and to find out if they were having a boy or a girl. While it was a surprise baby they were happy and excited to find out if they would be adding another boy or a 4th girl. Unfortunately there was no heartbeat found for the little boy during the ultrasound. Even with my own loss I can't imagine going in at 20 weeks and finding out my baby had died. I just want to hug her and let her know I am here. Anyone who has lost a baby will tell you there are no real words of comfort at this point. Just knowing there are friends there for you in case you want to talk or need someone to watch the other kids while you grieve is what you want, what you need.
So today I am remembering my little angel in Heaven along with all my friends and their angels.
I can remember the day so clearly that I was sitting at the doctors office waiting for confirmation that I was indeed miscarrying and in walked a very pregnant woman. It was all I could do to NOT run out of there crying. I went up to the front desk and asked them how much longer it would be and she was quite rude ( I don't think she works there anymore) and said I didn't have an appointment they would have to work me in. I went back and sat down and one of my favorite nurses came and took me back. She apologized for the rude lady, she knew why I was there, she told me the doctor would be in soon.
As I sat there waiting I wanted to get up and go to the front desk and ask that lady had she ever lost a baby that she had been trying for a year to have and then have to sit in a waiting room full of people that were pregnant or holding newborns? Because if not, then she has no idea what it's like. It's like someone taking a knife and stabbing you in the heart and twisting over and over. You cry, you are sad, you are mad and don't want to be around people who are pregnant or have newborns. You don't care they are happy or so uncomfortable because they are ready to pop, because at that moment you would do ANYTHING to be that happy or uncomfortable if it meant your baby was still alive.
A friend of mine recently went in for their 20 week ultrasound and to find out if they were having a boy or a girl. While it was a surprise baby they were happy and excited to find out if they would be adding another boy or a 4th girl. Unfortunately there was no heartbeat found for the little boy during the ultrasound. Even with my own loss I can't imagine going in at 20 weeks and finding out my baby had died. I just want to hug her and let her know I am here. Anyone who has lost a baby will tell you there are no real words of comfort at this point. Just knowing there are friends there for you in case you want to talk or need someone to watch the other kids while you grieve is what you want, what you need.
So today I am remembering my little angel in Heaven along with all my friends and their angels.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
It's beginning to feel a lot like Fall!
Finally, the weather has cooled off, the leaves are changing and it's been chilly in the mornings. I LOVE this weather! Now if only I could find somewhere in the US that had this weather 365 I would so move there. :)
It's hard to believe it's already October and tomorrow Kaitlyn turns 5 months old. Music screeching to a halt. What?? 5 Months already? How does that happen? Sigh, my baby is growing up so fast and changing before my eyes. This time around seems harder to digest it, maybe because she's my last?
October to me is also the kick off for the holiday season. It seems once October rolls around the year just flies by, seriously. We have fall break this month, then Halloween, next thing you know it's November and Turkey Day! We all know what happens when Turkey Day arrives, it's crazy insane shopping getting ready for Christmas time. Oh how I love it though, I love the sales, the bustle of the season, spending time with family and friends near and far. :)
There is no better way to end or begin a year in my opinion. Family and friends, it's what life is about these days isn't it? I know for me it is, as Kaitlyn's birth defect put a lot into perspective for me. I am cutting out the negative in life and trying to move forward and only look at the positive and be around positive people.
Speaking of Christmas, did you know there are only 78 days until Christmas! I know, I know, but seriously I need to start making lists for the kids, start shopping and thinking about where we'll be for the holidays. :) Have you started shopping? I am sure some of you are finished, I am jealous, but life threw us a curve ball this year so we're still trying to get our feet under us again. :)
It's hard to believe it's already October and tomorrow Kaitlyn turns 5 months old. Music screeching to a halt. What?? 5 Months already? How does that happen? Sigh, my baby is growing up so fast and changing before my eyes. This time around seems harder to digest it, maybe because she's my last?
October to me is also the kick off for the holiday season. It seems once October rolls around the year just flies by, seriously. We have fall break this month, then Halloween, next thing you know it's November and Turkey Day! We all know what happens when Turkey Day arrives, it's crazy insane shopping getting ready for Christmas time. Oh how I love it though, I love the sales, the bustle of the season, spending time with family and friends near and far. :)
There is no better way to end or begin a year in my opinion. Family and friends, it's what life is about these days isn't it? I know for me it is, as Kaitlyn's birth defect put a lot into perspective for me. I am cutting out the negative in life and trying to move forward and only look at the positive and be around positive people.
Speaking of Christmas, did you know there are only 78 days until Christmas! I know, I know, but seriously I need to start making lists for the kids, start shopping and thinking about where we'll be for the holidays. :) Have you started shopping? I am sure some of you are finished, I am jealous, but life threw us a curve ball this year so we're still trying to get our feet under us again. :)
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