One Year to Happy

Parenthood

2010-03-19T07:30:00.000-07:00

I am watching this Parenthood show. Reminds me of 30 Something, which I did not get because I was not near 30 when it came out. But this show I can relate to. I have kids, married into a huge family and have a wonderful son with Aspergers. A few other things as well, little OCD, ADHD just a really nest kid. I did no know going in that they would be addressing this topic, but I am glad they are. Better yet, so far they are doing it well.
Of course, I would have loved to have found out, been sent to a great doctor and put into a super tough to get into school in a matter of weeks, but it does address the challenges faced. Of course, I too would have loved to wrap it up in a matter of hours.

This past episode, they touched on the sister's point of view. My daughter loves her brother. She knows he is quirky, but that is OK. He may embarrass her in public. OK, not may...he does at times. She deals with his therapy as he has dealt with hers (Dyslexic) I am sure she feels the same as the daughter in Parenthood. I am sure she "knew" before we did. She is much more understanding of a younger brother than most sister's would ever be.

I see SUNSHINE

2010-03-16T11:43:00.000-07:00

It has been the most wonderfully snowy winter here in NJ. Honestly, I really do like snow. It makes the world so pretty. I love a two day snow..the kind where it is pretty you can play in it and then it goes away. That is my perfect world, where it does not get the chance to get dirty looking.

The kids have tired of the snow...how odd. This would have never happen to me at 12 and 15. Well maybe if we have the record amounts. Now we have floods. My darling son wants the flood to freeze so he can ice skate on it. No that he can, but I like that he wants to.

Tomorrow is St Patrick's day. Which in my family is a national holiday. Might be because I am t he only one born in the states. The rest are off hte boat. But instead of green beer or bangers and mashed, honestly, Champ is the only thing I like on St Pats day, I will be getting kidney stones bashed out. That has it's good points too....no more painful stones!!

Love New Years

2010-01-07T11:16:00.000-08:00

They give you this amazing chance to reflect and plan. Think about what you would like to change, and make a plan and stick to it......yeah, right.

If I could plan out and stick to tomorrow I would be amazed. One thing I've learned from my kiddies is that change happens. Man plans and God laughs.

I will try and eat healthier, as we all will. I will try and not overspend....etc. I read an article that said right them down, post on the fridge so you will feel accountable. I would feel more like not going near the fridge if I did not live up to "the list". Wait, that may work for the plan to loose weight.

I would like to make a "Family Plan" one of those lovely family contracts that the Psch Dr's suggest. They always sound so wonderful. With a house full of ADHD'ers, we do most things outside the normal sphere. My DH laughs that I am in the wrong family for such a thing.

The one thing I will plan and stick with is to be My Kids Mom. Be the best at that and raise them up right.

It is chilly out there

2009-12-11T09:24:00.000-08:00

Cold cold...you know that bone cold feeling when your feet can't warm up. I know, I'm complaining. But I'm really not. I am a season nut. I love them all. I have to admit that Spring and Fall our my favs, but I love December. I love Christmas time. I love the smell of fires burning, hot chocolate and the Balsam Fir Christmas tree.

This year I have two yummy smelling wreaths as well, thanks to the Boy Scouts sale. We have not officially decorated yet. It's incentive to get all the extra stuff we've been hoarding out before the decorations go up.

None of us are neat freaks. My son has some OCD tendencies that his Mom (me) has sadly squashed over the years. But he likes his things in their places and he spent days on his room to make it just so. My darling daughter is waiting for her staff to clean it up, she is 14. I believe most 14 year old girls beleive there is a staff somewhere......people to cater to their every whim. Oddly, we have no staff. Just me. OH, I get it, I am the staff.

My husband is the cleaner. He will clean walls when he does a room. He has lost of energy. Wish I did.

He made the Bus

2009-12-01T14:00:00.000-08:00

My Son sent me a text message...HI Mom, I didn't miss the bus. In all caps. He was happy, I am happy too!

Thanksgiving

2009-11-25T09:11:00.000-08:00

Here is something to be thankful for. Thanksgiving. It's a great food holiday, and I love good food. So I'm thankful for all the wonderful goodies that we are able to have.

Mostly, I am Thankful for family and friends and the ability to share this holiday and every day with them.

Happiness Abounds

2009-11-19T08:02:00.000-08:00

Well, it's been slightly over a year since I posted here. Actually slipped my mind that I had started this. Funny how fast time really does fly, it's not just a saying.

I kept my promise to myself. Try and be positive daily. Some days it's easy, some not as much.

When you break it down, and try to keep your focus on what's important it becomes easier.

Fix yourself first because you cant fix those around you. Being a mom and wife, that is tough. You/We think we know what's best for everyone. At least I did.

It's best to let everyone be what they were meant to be.

Write it Down

2008-12-02T06:24:00.000-08:00

Write it down. Sounds Simple. No so much.

I have not been very diligent about my posting, although I do tell the kiddos to think of something positive everyday.

Writing it down make you accountable.....part of something, whatever that something may be.

So, today write something down that you want to follow.

Mine today is very basic. Just type it out!

Today - Act Happy

2008-11-18T08:16:00.000-08:00

Today - Smile Big. Really Big.

Even if you don't want to. More so if you think you have no reason to.

There is no better way to get your face happy then walking around with a really dumb big, huge smile.

Try it.....see how many second looks you get.
OK, some will be people wondering if you should be committed. But, some may just smile back.

Think of all the good will!!

Weekend Posting

2008-11-17T07:35:00.000-08:00

I'll have to figure a way to remember to post on weekends. I have no excuse for Saturday. Sunday is another story. My Dad was rushed to hospital...trying to find the positive...I did. He was fainting due to his heart stopping for a few seconds on Sunday. This happened 5 times.

Now, he just had a knee replacement ans is unable to drive or ride his bike. If he had not had the knee done he may have been out an about on this Sunday. Putting himself and possibly others in harms way if he would have fainted while driving.

So, I guess things happen for a reason at any given specific time and place. Not our job to figure the shoulda, coulda - woulda's.

He had his surgery...all is well!! Big smiles here!

Appreciate Sweetness

2008-11-14T09:03:00.000-08:00

Today, Appreciate something or someone endearing.

This morning, more so today, I was appreciating my Great Pyr. All 135 white fluffy pounds of her. She came in and wanted up onto the bed. She has a sore not so good hip and requires a boost. After the hoist up, she waits for me to grab my coffee and sit. The big head plops on my lap and she lets out the heaviest sigh...........awww. All is well in the world now.

Go out and find something to say "awwwww" about!

A lovely Rainy Day

2008-11-13T10:20:00.000-08:00

It's a lovely gray rainy day in South Jersey. One of those days that you want to curl up in front of a fire with a blanket and a good book...Love those days.

Someone sent me a link to daily thoughts. I'll post it after I check it out.

Today, I am not going to be sarcastic. Seriously, this is hard for me. On so many levels.
I am naturally sarcastic, come from a long line of sarcastic Irish.

My son, who has Asperger's, does not get my sarcasm most times. He understands the word and will ask Mom, are you being sarcastic. ...Ummmm, Yes...sorry!

So, today...No sarcasm, No wise comments..No starting a sentence with "Do you think" when I know all are capable of thinking...

...maybe I should go into a room and curl up with a book!!

Wish me luck!!

One Year to Happy

2008-11-12T10:45:00.000-08:00

It hit me..like a full on ton of bricks. Yesterday, I forgot to bring home milk and then referred to myself as an idiot. Yes, an idiot. An idiot in front of my kids. My darling husband points out o me that I am being negative and therefore reflecting negativity onto children.

Oddly, he was right.

So today I woke up and decided to do something, one thing Happy and Positive each day. It's not a New Year's resolution or some election related thing. It's just a November 12th thing.

Each day I will find something to be positive and/or Happy about for one year.

Wish me luck!!