It's a day none of us will ever forget. A day of phenomenal tragedy. A day of utter pain. A day of uncertainty. A day of fear. A day of darkness. A day each of us remembers what was happening the moment we heard the news.
My heart broke then, my heart breaks now. For the 2977 people that died, for the families of those that died, for the 343 firefighters that died trying to save those people...my heart breaks.
In Loving Memory...
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
Friday Flip-Offs
Back again for another Flip-Off Friday thanks to the beautiful Momma Kiss. I love Flip-Off Friday! :)
1. First and foremost...I have a BIG eff-you to the two people arrested for looting from those poor poor families that fell victim to the San Bruno Fire. You make me absolutely sick. 53 homes destroyed, 120 damaged, 4 confirmed dead (although there will be more), and so many hurt. How dare you go and loot from these poor innocent victims. You make me sick.
2. Flippin' off whining. Honestly, listening to the toddler whine whine whine this morning is about to drive me over the edge. She will be fine in about a half hour - after she's done eating - but the time leading up to her stopping is about to make me pull my hair out!
3. And...flippin' off teeth! You little tiny baby teeth buggin' my youngest daughter can eff off. Not only does she scream in pain and chew on everything...she's chewing on ME! I have teeth marks on my left shoulder. I was also quite sure she amputated my nipple this morning when feeding her. It's still there...amazingly. But you little teeth...grow in already and leave her (and me!) alone!
And that's all for today...or at least for the moment!
Got things you want to flip off? Head on over and pay a visit to Momma Kiss and play along!
Sunday, September 5, 2010
My Precious Precious Daughter...
Dear Sweetheart:
Today you turn three. Did you know that three years ago today, I was given the absolute BEST birthday present, one that NO ONE could EVER top...YOU! You were born into this world at 9:58 pm and were so stunningly beautiful the moment you arrived. You are still so amazingly perfect - I have been blessed. Blessed in ways I'm not sure I deserve...but so honored to be able to be YOUR mom!
I love you so very very much. It's so fun to watch you grow into the beautiful little girl you are becoming. You amaze me every day with your intelligence, your laughter, your funny nature, your hugs and kisses, and just being YOU. I wish I could just make a huge bubble and keep you young forever but I know I can't.
I am so proud of you for all that you are. You probably don't even know what it means - or even realize it - but every single room you walk into...you light it up! You make it sparkle! You can turn any bad mood into a great mood just by looking at you. You can melt my heart with just a simple glance in my direction.
I don't know how I got so lucky to have YOU as a daughter - but I'm so overjoyed that I was chosen for you, and you were chosen for me! I look forward to watching you grow, watching you learn new things and watching you become an even better you!
I love you so very very very very very much.
Happy birthday baby girl!
Love,
Mommy
Today you turn three. Did you know that three years ago today, I was given the absolute BEST birthday present, one that NO ONE could EVER top...YOU! You were born into this world at 9:58 pm and were so stunningly beautiful the moment you arrived. You are still so amazingly perfect - I have been blessed. Blessed in ways I'm not sure I deserve...but so honored to be able to be YOUR mom!
I love you so very very much. It's so fun to watch you grow into the beautiful little girl you are becoming. You amaze me every day with your intelligence, your laughter, your funny nature, your hugs and kisses, and just being YOU. I wish I could just make a huge bubble and keep you young forever but I know I can't.
I am so proud of you for all that you are. You probably don't even know what it means - or even realize it - but every single room you walk into...you light it up! You make it sparkle! You can turn any bad mood into a great mood just by looking at you. You can melt my heart with just a simple glance in my direction.
I don't know how I got so lucky to have YOU as a daughter - but I'm so overjoyed that I was chosen for you, and you were chosen for me! I look forward to watching you grow, watching you learn new things and watching you become an even better you!
I love you so very very very very very much.
Happy birthday baby girl!
Love,
Mommy
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Saturday, September 4, 2010
Let's Just Be Honest Here...
I started this 30 days of truth and well...I am not doing so well with it. The kid's birthday party is tomorrow and we've been busy getting things ready to host 40 people. It was only going to be 22 but then late RSVPs made the list grow to 40...so yes, we've been busy.
But...it's time to get back to the honesty thing. I have a bazillion days to catch up on it feels like - so be forewarned this will be a long post.
Day 05 → Something you hope to do in your life.
Oh this is so cliche...but I hope to be alive long enough to meet my grandchildren.
Day 06 → Something you hope you never have to do.
Bury someone I love. I know I will have to but I have a fear of it. A huge fear. I NEVER EVER EVER want to have to bury one of my children but I also don't want to lose my husband, my mom, my dad, my siblings, my friends, no one. Yes, it's inevitable but the thought of it brings me anxiety.
Day 07 → Someone who has made your life worth living for.
My husband. My kids. My family. I know that's more than one someone but they all make my existence on this earth worth every single second.
Day 08 → Someone who made your life hell, or treated you like shit.
Well, I can say ex-boyfriends. BUT, in reality I guess the only person to blame here is me. I stayed in horrible abusive (verbal/emotional) relationships. I allowed to be treated that way. But I also found my self-respect, self-worth and self-love and walked away. Perhaps they will be part of my Friday flip off next week!
Day 09 → Someone you didn’t want to let go, but just drifted.
Various friends in my life. I am sure we all go through that. But the whole "reason, season, lifetime" bit is completely true in my life. Each person is or was in my life for a reason and for that I am truly truly grateful for everyone.
Day 10 → Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn’t know.
Hmmm. I can't really think of anyone. I have learned to let go of toxic people and right now I don't think I have any toxic people in my life.
Day 11 → Something people seem to compliment you the most on.
Oh gosh this is hard. I don't take compliments well AT ALL. Um. Hmmm. The fact I have a giving nature? I've been told I am a great mom...but again, I'm not so sure that's true. Wow. This is sad. I think I need to listen more.
Day 12 → Something you never get compliments on.
My figure. Sigh. Kids will do that to you!
Day 13 → A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough ass days. (write a letter.)
Write a letter? To a band? Hmmm. I don't even want to answer this. You will all laugh. Literally. But since I have to be honest...NKOTB. Yes, laugh. Get it out. Now back in the day - I lived for those guys. I was positive I was going to marry one of them. I just knew it. During those junior high/high school days (yup - just dated myself) when I'd have a bad day - I could just daydream and everything would be better. Yeah okay...you can stop laughing now. Kind of a silly truth - but reminds me of my youth! :)
Day 14 → A hero that has let you down. (letter)
Lot's of letter writing going on. To be honest I don't know if I have one of these either. I will have to think on it and if I come up with something I will finish this one later!
Day 15 → Something or someone you couldn’t live without, because you’ve tried living without it.
My husband. Before we were married we broke up. I remember that time - it was truly devastating to me. I was so heartbroken. I was looking for places to live and starting to pack stuff. Luckily it only lasted a very short time and now we are married with two beautiful daughters! :)
But...it's time to get back to the honesty thing. I have a bazillion days to catch up on it feels like - so be forewarned this will be a long post.
Day 05 → Something you hope to do in your life.
Oh this is so cliche...but I hope to be alive long enough to meet my grandchildren.
Day 06 → Something you hope you never have to do.
Bury someone I love. I know I will have to but I have a fear of it. A huge fear. I NEVER EVER EVER want to have to bury one of my children but I also don't want to lose my husband, my mom, my dad, my siblings, my friends, no one. Yes, it's inevitable but the thought of it brings me anxiety.
Day 07 → Someone who has made your life worth living for.
My husband. My kids. My family. I know that's more than one someone but they all make my existence on this earth worth every single second.
Day 08 → Someone who made your life hell, or treated you like shit.
Well, I can say ex-boyfriends. BUT, in reality I guess the only person to blame here is me. I stayed in horrible abusive (verbal/emotional) relationships. I allowed to be treated that way. But I also found my self-respect, self-worth and self-love and walked away. Perhaps they will be part of my Friday flip off next week!
Day 09 → Someone you didn’t want to let go, but just drifted.
Various friends in my life. I am sure we all go through that. But the whole "reason, season, lifetime" bit is completely true in my life. Each person is or was in my life for a reason and for that I am truly truly grateful for everyone.
Day 10 → Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn’t know.
Hmmm. I can't really think of anyone. I have learned to let go of toxic people and right now I don't think I have any toxic people in my life.
Day 11 → Something people seem to compliment you the most on.
Oh gosh this is hard. I don't take compliments well AT ALL. Um. Hmmm. The fact I have a giving nature? I've been told I am a great mom...but again, I'm not so sure that's true. Wow. This is sad. I think I need to listen more.
Day 12 → Something you never get compliments on.
My figure. Sigh. Kids will do that to you!
Day 13 → A band or artist that has gotten you through some tough ass days. (write a letter.)
Write a letter? To a band? Hmmm. I don't even want to answer this. You will all laugh. Literally. But since I have to be honest...NKOTB. Yes, laugh. Get it out. Now back in the day - I lived for those guys. I was positive I was going to marry one of them. I just knew it. During those junior high/high school days (yup - just dated myself) when I'd have a bad day - I could just daydream and everything would be better. Yeah okay...you can stop laughing now. Kind of a silly truth - but reminds me of my youth! :)
Day 14 → A hero that has let you down. (letter)
Lot's of letter writing going on. To be honest I don't know if I have one of these either. I will have to think on it and if I come up with something I will finish this one later!
Day 15 → Something or someone you couldn’t live without, because you’ve tried living without it.
My husband. Before we were married we broke up. I remember that time - it was truly devastating to me. I was so heartbroken. I was looking for places to live and starting to pack stuff. Luckily it only lasted a very short time and now we are married with two beautiful daughters! :)
Friday, September 3, 2010
Friday Flip-Offs
I know this blog is usually pretty PC but the real me in real life isn't always so. Today I need this Friday Flip-Off and since the wonderfully beautiful Momma Kiss is hosting - I can't just let it slide...plus I have a lot of things to flip off...
The first being party planning. Yeah. Party planning. Both mine and the toddler's birthday is this Sunday. I LOVE LOVE LOVE party planning. I like live for this
That's the other thing. Sleep. Sleep, I love you. BUT a big flip off to you for not coming back after I had to feed the baby at 4. Why did you just leave and leave me wide awake? Don't you realize I need you?
Now for those that don't want to read TMI stuff...just skip this flip off... But probably the BIGGEST eff you to my period. Yup...EFF YOU! Post partum periods can kiss my big white
And...as crappy as this post sounds...I am actually in a GREAT mood today! I'm excited about the party (just not the prep) and I've got my caffeine high going. BUT...I might as well flip off the crash from my high now because I'll probably be too tired to later! :)
Now head on over to Mommakiss and play along! :)
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