time

Back in the days when I worked full time in an office, I didn't really know what full time meant. I can recall specific moments when I would glance at the clock and sincerely believe that it hadn't moved since I had arrived earlier that morning. Gone are those days. My clock seems to move faster now than it ever has, and I'm often left wondering what I can possibly do to slow it down. Every time that a weekend arrives, I'm awakened with surprise that we have completed yet another week, again. I remember working in jobs that at times I hated so much that I would absolutely dread Mondays and count down the time until I could enjoy another weekend. Gone are those days, too. Now that I have a new definition of full time, and perhaps an ongoing new perspective on life, I look forward to every day. I was talking to a good friend the other day about how children change your world. These two girls sure have changed mine. It's lately felt a lot like non-stop work, which is much more than full time has ever been in my book. Work to discipline correctly, to hold back my own temper, to find time to play, to be okay with not accomplishing nearly as much as I'd like to, and to spend time demonstrating love. We all know what they say about payback, and Lord knows I was not always a joy to discipline growing up either. Guess it's my turn now to learn some much needed patience and balance. It's felt good to let go at times and relax, too. And it's okay to take a break and give myself some time for me. My natural instinct is that I tend to seek out productivity, and I've always done this...thinking if I accomplish more, I am more. However, I know deep down, and I'm continuing to learn each day, that doing more is not really best. If I am true to myself, and I love people the best way I know how (not even glancing at the clock)...just LOVE, I am and I'm becoming much more.

Spring Fun!

Last weekend we were able to spend some fun time with Gigi and Papa at their cabin in Helen! Although I don't have a lot of time, I thought it'd be fun to post some of the pics while I had a moment to myself. (moment to myself = doesn't happen often.) :) Enjoy!

Blog...what blog?!

So here I am jumping from Thanksgiving, over Christmas, over New Years, and landing somewhere at the end of January. Wow, I'm really doing a great job of keeping up with this thing. (Remember, I never promised I'd be able to stay with it!) Priorities, people!! :) So in the middle of a crazy day with a sick baby and policies to write, bills to pay, and a house to clean, my dear mom has taken Katelyn for a sleep-over, and here I am blogging. (I know she'll be proud of the way I'm spending my free time.) :)

Some highlights from the past couple of months would include a visit to and from Santa, some fun rides on the Pink Pig, a little girl with a precious, lit-up face on Christmas morning, cookie making, lots of spotting Christmas lights (exclaiming "Fistmas Lights!" every time we see some!) Addison has learned to roll over and is eating cereal like a champ. She's the most smiley baby I've ever seen; I love her giggles and how she spits bubbles out at me and sucks on her big toe. She's fun and is learning new things each day it seems. Katelyn watched ice skating on TV for a moment and immediately she ran to put on a swimsuit and begin her own version of "skating" - running through the house, twisting and turning and falling down, putting on quite a show for us to watch and laugh at. She's getting so big and she conquered potty training this month, too. What a big girl now...who I swear the other day was just my little baby. We rearranged our family room so we cuddle on the couch more, make more fires, and sit under an electric throw and stay very cozy and warm! One of my favorite things she says is "You wanna lay down ME?" Love that snuggly time.

Here are some pics from the past couple of months. Will try to keep up with this more, you know, in all my spare time. :)