A little humor from Darcee
Darcee wanted some extra time on her electronics yesterday. My response to that was, empty and fill the dishwasher. And then we will talk.
Darcee throws her ams up in the air and with a puff of frustration looks at me and says....
Still celebrating that birthday..
Darcee wanted to take me out to eat for my birthday and tonight was the first night we could get away.
She decided on Amigos...on my birthday, she got to pick the restaurant
We ordered our food, she ordered a sweet tea and I had water.
When she was done eating she was anxiously waiting for the check to arrive. It was a mix of excitement....sweet and scary.
She saw how much the check was and fished the money out of her purse with zero hesitation. She was so proud of herself.
The whole way home I kept figuring out new ways to tell her how sweet and thoughtful dinner with her was.
First thing she says to Delilah when she walks in the door with some panic in her voice...
I paid over $30 for that dinner.
Needless to say Darcee has realized how expensive eating out is. Maybe now she will want to eat at home more often.
Darcee wanted to take me out to eat for my birthday and tonight was the first night we could get away.
She decided on Amigos...on my birthday, she got to pick the restaurant
We ordered our food, she ordered a sweet tea and I had water.
When she was done eating she was anxiously waiting for the check to arrive. It was a mix of excitement....sweet and scary.
She saw how much the check was and fished the money out of her purse with zero hesitation. She was so proud of herself.
The whole way home I kept figuring out new ways to tell her how sweet and thoughtful dinner with her was.
First thing she says to Delilah when she walks in the door with some panic in her voice...
I paid over $30 for that dinner.
Needless to say Darcee has realized how expensive eating out is. Maybe now she will want to eat at home more often.
his was definitely not the Christmas I had planned BUT today was the Christmas we needed.
Zero Christmas parties
Zero Christmas cookies/baking
Very little decorating
Even less Pre-Christmas shopping
Santa had to send all her eleves out to do Christmas shopping and package pickup.
Everyone had to jump in and wrap each other's presents. And even get a little creative when one of Darcees presents wouldn't arrive on time.
Zero Christmas parties
Zero Christmas cookies/baking
Very little decorating
Even less Pre-Christmas shopping
Santa had to send all her eleves out to do Christmas shopping and package pickup.
Everyone had to jump in and wrap each other's presents. And even get a little creative when one of Darcees presents wouldn't arrive on time.
Even with all the hiccups, this will probably be one of my favorite Christmases ever. Seeing everyone come together and keep the "magic" was priceless.
I won't wish being sick the week of Christmas on anyone but it helps put life in perspective.
Merry Christmas ✌️
Are you watching for them?
I believe someone, (God, Universe, Spirit, Source) gifted us with the ability to see signs. Or messages, if you will.
Today I was supposed to be in Nashville with my friends and Oola family. Intentionally deciding on what areas of my life I desire to focus on next year.
Instead, this year, I will stand beside my dad today as he says goodbye to the love of his life one last time. A love that is better than any Disney Princess story ever told.
And yes we know...
She is already in a better place.
She is with us always and forever in our hearts.
This is what I find interesting about this past week. Or several weeks, if I am being honest.
A concept that I have struggled with is just being.
Being present. My mind goes 100 mph, most of the time. And it is exhausting. I stay in planning or managing mode. Wondering what my next move is? Or the next 10 moves.
This past week, however, I chose to slow down and be present. In doing so, I could see so many signs/messages that everything was working out in due time.
I am a stubborn learner. I sometimes need to learn things the "hard" way in order for them to stick with me. So I find it interesting that the biggest take away I have learned is to slow down and be present. The very weekend I was supposed to be deciding on how to spend my time next year.
If you are one of the lucky people who can learn from others' mistakes, then my suggestion to you is...
Put your phone down and get to know the people around you.
Look to the sky...unless you're the one driving.
Turn off the tv and talk.
Laugh and then laugh some more.
Food brings people together.
Be still, listen to the messages coming through to your heart & soul.
I challenge you to slow down and keep a journal of all the messages, signs, blessings, or gifts you are gifted each day.
I believe someone, (God, Universe, Spirit, Source) gifted us with the ability to see signs. Or messages, if you will.
Today I was supposed to be in Nashville with my friends and Oola family. Intentionally deciding on what areas of my life I desire to focus on next year.
Instead, this year, I will stand beside my dad today as he says goodbye to the love of his life one last time. A love that is better than any Disney Princess story ever told.
And yes we know...
She is already in a better place.
She is with us always and forever in our hearts.
This is what I find interesting about this past week. Or several weeks, if I am being honest.
A concept that I have struggled with is just being.
Being present. My mind goes 100 mph, most of the time. And it is exhausting. I stay in planning or managing mode. Wondering what my next move is? Or the next 10 moves.
This past week, however, I chose to slow down and be present. In doing so, I could see so many signs/messages that everything was working out in due time.
I am a stubborn learner. I sometimes need to learn things the "hard" way in order for them to stick with me. So I find it interesting that the biggest take away I have learned is to slow down and be present. The very weekend I was supposed to be deciding on how to spend my time next year.
If you are one of the lucky people who can learn from others' mistakes, then my suggestion to you is...
Put your phone down and get to know the people around you.
Look to the sky...unless you're the one driving.
Turn off the tv and talk.
Laugh and then laugh some more.
Food brings people together.
Be still, listen to the messages coming through to your heart & soul.
I challenge you to slow down and keep a journal of all the messages, signs, blessings, or gifts you are gifted each day.
