Word for 2008

I noticed on a couple of blogs that some have picked a word for the year...well, this got my brain thinking and thinking AND thinking and now on January 16, 2008 (better late then never!) I have decided on a word for me...YES, it's OPPORTUNITY!

I want to take the opportunity to ...try a new lipstick (I have worn the same shade-Mocha Freeze- ohhh, forever!), plan a girls night (with girls I don't know well) , send good mail more often, memorize bible scriptures, watch a good movie once a month, make more phone calls, laugh more then cry, give more hugs to the elderly I work with, give the gift of "really" listening, wear a new nail polish color (other then clear!), work towards one or more of my life goals, take a chance with trying something new, (the list could go on for a very long time)... I want to take the opportunity this year!

To start I am taking the opportunity to participate in the Travel SWAP . Check it out. While I haven't traveled many places I do have the dream of traveling!

Do you have a word for the year?

We have a visitor...

We had a visitor arrive in our home Sat. night about 11pm. He has made his presence known through the K-Man and my adorable husband. I have had moments of sever headaches and chills, but hanging in there. Now, Little Bit on the other hand is doing good. He was the only smart one who got the FLU shot!!!! We could all learn a lot from a 15 month old-Ha! I hope we make in through the week- the FLU is a tough little booger!

Selfless

The definition of Selfless: Without concern for oneself;having little or no concern for oneself, esp. with regard to fame, position, money, etc.; unselfish; "devoted to others' welfare or interest and not one's own,".

When you say "I do" and become a wife you are choosing to become selfless. When you decided to become a parent you are choosing to be more selfless, as you add more children to the family...more selfless.

Being a parent is one of the most selfless roles to have. I love my boys and I strive everyday to be the best Momma for them. HOWEVER...one of my goals for this year is to be a bit more, shall I say selfish! I want to get back to washing my face at night (and some nights teeth) instead walking straight to bed like a zombie, I want to keep my toes nails from touching the end of my shoes (maybe even paint them!), I want to not have to think back to how many days it has been since I took a shower, I want to have the good smelling shampo, I want to READ, I want to blog and make new friends, I want to stop for a soda at a Sonic and not feel guilty that I don't buy one for the whole family, I want to...the list could go on and on. I just want to take a bit more care of me.

Hmmm. Too Selfish?

What do you get...

What do you get when you add...
1 Ottoman + 1 adorable husband + 1 K-Man...


The game "King of the Mountain" of course!!!

"The Organizer"

The new year aways brings on my "The Organizer" side. I love to organize. I will organize and re-organize my cabinets, pantry, closet...just for the thrill of it! I know I'm totally sick- but it could be worse! Well, in the past I had heard of the The Container Store , but I had never been close enough to one to check it out(well, 45 minutes is still a bit far-Ha!). Let me just say, that I have NOW been to The Container Store and I am in Love! If you have a "The Organizer" side indulge yourself!

I have been in my closet all morning with all the NEW, FUN stuff I found!

*** Update from later in the day...
Ok. Now I have a ton of clothes that I no longer can fit my cute backside in (Ha!) OR I don't want to be seen on "What not to Wear" in (Ha!Ha!). AnyWhoo- What should I do with them is the dilemma...Do I take them to Goodwill or take the time to find and take them to a resale??? What do you do with your "extra" clothes?

Thoughts on Blogging!

Ok, I have started a new attempt to "get back out there" in the blogging world. For a while I have been so consumed with documenting what was happening in my life I forgot how refreshing it is to read about "your" life! SO, I have broken up a couple of days to check in on the flamingos...check in on friends and friends made... then I have left a couple of days for just looking around. I am trying to do better with leaving comments (and doing the laundry-HA!)...so, I hope having certain days for checking certain blogs will help me be a more attentive blogger. I also just can't be on the computer all day (I would often like to!) Example: As I type Little Bit is yelling "Momma, Momma, MOMMA!" from his bed. -Poor kid!

The New Year

By working in nursing homes I often get a different perspective on life. For example, today (the first day of the new year) I experienced a family making a hard decision to put their mother on hospice AND a 103 year old women who was THRILLED that the cleaning staff found her lost (for over two months) hearing aide under her cabinet. This year will be full of ups and downs, sadness and happiness, uncertainty and certainty...but whatever it holds I want to take the chance to live my life to the fullest. I don't want to be afraid to cry because my heart hurts or to shout with joy at the small joys of the day. Live Life. Live Life to the Fullest!