The photo organization project that never got off the ground last week is now complete! And Beau’s scrapbook is actually getting done, slowly but surely.
Naps are wonderful.
“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” — Robert Frost – My thoughts exactly.
I think I’m a pretty good student, but sometimes it takes more than one go round and a few bonks on the head to learn a lesson that keeps smacking me in the face. It has been learned.
Joy is something you choose.
I refuse to stress.
In less than a week Beau will no longer be 1. It’s hard to wrap my mind around that thought.
Another thing I’m having trouble wrapping my mind around is that kids go back to school in less than a month!
I make to do lists at work so I’m going to start making to do lists for fun things.
I’m excited for our play day tomorrow. We’re taking the car into the shop and since it will be done later that afternoon and since the shop isn’t so close to home we’ll be out and about all day!
When I’m cranky and agitated it’s because my needs aren’t being met…spiritual, emotional, physical. I have to be the first person to meet them.
We create our own reality. Yes, there are exceptions, but really you create the way you live your life.
I’m considering buying a broom and putting a big bow on it for Beau’s birthday. That’s all he wants. Maybe this will be the year he learns it’s not so fun to dump things out just to sweep them up again. There’s enough to sweep without adding more to the pile. Or maybe it’s not the year for this lesson. We’ll see.
Today’s my sister’s birthday. Happy birthday Hannah!
Sure life is busy for everyone, but we still need to take a moment out of our busy days and weeks and months and years and remember to enjoy it and enjoy the people we are sharing it with.
Shane and I are such Libras and Beau is such a Cancer. He’s my moon-water baby.
The sun is bright and hot and brutal and it’s going to be 114 this weekend, which leads me to this pondering…I don’t understand how anyone can drive in Arizona without tinted car windows.
You can find beauty in almost anything. Even in a steelyard. You just have to open your eyes.
Enjoy your weekend!
Lori says
I really wanted to wait up for this last night…but then I remembered the time difference, where 9:00 for me means 7:00 for you and you're probably still living your evening rather than writing about it. Oh well, it makes a nice Saturday morning treat.
Congrats on the photo organization project. I'm always happy for anyone who finishes organizing something because I know how enjoyable it is.
Wouldn't it be great if we could learn our lesson the first time or learn our lesson from someone else's mistakes? But that's just not human nature.
Happy Birthday soon to be Big Boy Beau!
I totally agree with you about needs and reality! (I need to start bringing a notebook with me when I read these posts because something always strikes me and I want to take it with me!)
114! (That's all I have to say about that) Oh wait. It's not a humid 114, is it?
And lastly…As I learned from Where the Heart Is, beauty is in everything and every time you take a picture, you're seeing something in a way that no one else ever has before.
Tamye says
Love the steel yard pics. They came out awesome!
Now I am jelouse that you got started on Beau's Scrapbook. Sterlings is going to be 3 and the poor boy has book. You have inspired me to get it in gear!
Lit and Life says
I'm so jealous of you completing your photo project. I never can quite get thru mine. And now I have thousands on the computer that have never even been printed!
M.J. says
Summer is really flying by, isn't it. I feel like I have barely been outside, because my job, my on-the-side design projects and my two blogs keep me tied to my computer. I need to get my butt outside before I miss summer completely!
Brandie says
Great job on finishing your photo project! I wish I could get myself motivated to do the same.
I can't believe it's already July.
I am refusing to stress too. Actually, I'm stressed but refusing to dwell on it. I am trying really hard to enjoy every minute and not let things get to me. It's hard. I'm getting better.
I don't know what I'd do without your Friday thoughts. You put it all into perspective and I love it!
Mandy says
Do you keep a mommy journal? It might help you with Beau getting older. If not, maybe start a tradition of writing him a letter every year for his birthday and attaching a few of his favorite things that year to it for him. Then save it for when he turns 18 or gets married or has his first child. I remember how hard it was when my oldest turned 1, then 2….now he's six and my little man — my last just turned 2 and it is hard but you just learn that with every milestone you will find more joy. Good luck Mama!! xoxo
Holli says
Oh I am SOOOO jealous that your photo project is done. Man. I so want to do that too.
Yes joy is for sure something you choose. Wish more people did.
Maybe I should make fun to do lists too. I like that.
Totally agree about the your needs aren't being met statement. Such a Libra thing to say!!
Oh and yes we so create our own realities too. Why can't everyone just "get" that? Ya know?
Jo says
These pics just warm my heart. I love sun flowers and I love finding beauty in unexpected places. Sounds like you and are on a similar journey at the moment!