Random Thought Night

I don't really have much to say, so I thought now would be a good time for another random thought blog. Here goes:

1. I hate label/store name droppers. For example...My new seven jeans are in the wash, or, I left my Mac makeup in the car. I don't care if it's Walmart or Tiffany's. Why do I care who made your stuff??

2. I don't get drinking soda. It's nasty for your body and it makes you belch.

3. I think it's nice to hold the door open for people at the store, even if they are a few steps behind and ESPECIALLY if they have kids.

4. Just saw The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. It made me think, a lot.

5. I haven't told enough people that Family Guy is the worst show ever. Solidified by the fact that I saw a guy wearing a Stewie hoodie the other day. I tried to accidentally spill something on it, but it didn't work out.

6. I really like faux croc purses

7. I realized today that my daughter is now old enough to get her feelings hurt. Unfortunately, I can't always be there to protect her.

8. Life is too short to be unhappy. If you aren't, do something about it, now!

9. Don't ever think you are better than someone else. You're just different. We are all great in some ways and suck in others.

10. In sports news: I'm really hoping the STL Cardinals pull off anther World Series win this year and I hope Anderson Silva and GSP fight

OK, 10 seems like a good place to stop. I have plenty more, but I'll save 'em for another time.

Funny Bumper Stickers

I saw this picture on a friend of a friend's facebook album. I thought it was funny and it reminded me of two other bumper stickers I've seen:



Avoid circumcision, bring the WHOLE baby home
&
Jesus was breastfed

To me bumper stickers are similar to tattoos. I'm cool with both, but don't really have anything so important to me that I want it permanently attached (to me or my car). However, I do enjoy a good one. If they ever make a "Family Guy is and probably always will be the worst show ever" bumper sticker, I may reconsider

An insult to TV watchers everywhere

Am I one of the few sane people left in Kansas? Family Guy is one of the worst shows ever, yet I continue to hear people say how funny they think it is. I won't even waste my time detailing why it's so stupid. Please tell me you agree! (and please don't compare it to South Park or I will block you from reading any future blogs)

A must see

For all of you who haven't seen me in my helmet, I though you might enjoy (and by enjoy I mean laugh). I like to pretend I'm pretty hard core, but we all know how ridiculous that is!

What fills you?

Before going back to work, I was drained. Staying at home for the last 4 years was starting to wear me down. Great kids, but each day was just more of the same with little mental stimulation. I knew I needed something else, and going back to work seems to be it. Part time gives me the best of both worlds and the variety from day to day works for us.


Orin and I talk about what drains us and what fill us. Life is too short to be draining constantly. Fill your life with things that make you happy, confident, and fulfilled. It makes the tough stuff easier to face.

3 Tips on being a good mom

Although my kids are still young, I wouldn't consider myself a "new mom" anymore. I certainly don't consider myself an expert in parenting, nor do I have everything figured out. But, having gone through my experiences, and talking with other moms I know this:

1. You can't be the best mom you can be unless you're good to yourself. Don't fall into the trap of feeling you always have to do for others and put yourself last. Take care of yourself, feel good about yourself, and have some fun. You will be a much better mom, I guarantee. There is nothing worse than a frazzled unfulfilled mom. Don't you think your kids deserve to see their mom happy!

2. Your kids don't care if the house is dirt free and all the toys are neatly in the toy box. If you are one that is constantly cleaning evaluate how much time is spent on this and the reasons why (although I'm not advocating you live in filth!). Is it stressing you out or are you burning yourself out? Take a little time to forget the mess and go outside and play, or go somewhere fun. The house will always be there, but your precious 2 year old will be grown up before you know it. Give them fun memories that will stay with them.

3. You can never have it all and don't kill yourself trying. I don't know anyone who has perfect kids, a perfect house, lots of patience, a perfect body, the perfect job, and a perfect marriage. Don't beat yourself up over these things. Everyone I've met who seemed to have it all together slowly became a "real person" as I got to know them. Some of us hide our imperfections and shortcomings very well. Or, maybe our issues aren't visible at all. Maybe you are a spendaholic, a TVaholic, a closet eater. If you have a problem, work on it. But, don't compare yourself to others unless you are using them as a model of where you want to be.

Being a mom is tough whether you stay at home, or work outside the home. I don't think we'll ever feel 100% adequate. However, if we feel we are doing our best, that's all anyone can ask for!

Hi Ho Hi Ho, it's off to work I go...

It's been about 4 1/2 years since I "retired." I had worked almost 5 years for XenoTech in Lenexa and quit my job to focus on other ventures. Fast forward to today, and I have two kids that are wonderful, but deserve more than I can give them at home. Brooklyn needs preschool! I always wanted to be a stay at home mom, but realized this past year, that I'm not quite cutting it.

Here's some examples. For starters, I hate how the constant demandingness (spell check is contending that's not a word, but I'm leaving it in) of the kids is wearing me down leaving me with little patience most of the time. Not their fault, mine. Secondly, I can't tell you how many times a day Brooklyn asks to watch TV. OK, she's bored, I get it. Lastly, my email checking is out of control...wondering every 30 minutes or so if there is an adult out there that has something to say to me. I think we all get the picture here.

So, on the Aug 25th, I will go back to XenoTech on MWF's servings as an executive administrator to the CEO, CFO, and COO. I will be working with a great group of people and am quite looking forward to it. I'm sure there will be days I'll wonder why I ever decided to subject myself to the early mornings and daycare routines, but I really feel I'm doing the best thing for our whole family. Besides, I'm using it as an excuse to buy some new clothes! I doubt swishy pants and running shorts will be acceptable in the office.