| Happy Moment.... |
[Jun. 28th, 2009|07:37 am] |
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Happy Moment to remember...yesterday at the zoo during the downpour, my son wanted to go see the merry go round in the rain. So he and I walked out to the rain to see it. He handed me his car and said "Mommy I am conducting" (the merry go round had music of course) so my son conducted while I danced in the rain to the merry go round music. Once it stopped we went back to the cover...then a moment later when the next ride started he grabbed my hand and said...mommy lets go dance in the rain again. I am sure I looked like a dork...but it was such fun dancing in the rain with my son. |
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| 10 years.... |
[Jun. 5th, 2009|10:34 am] |
10 years ago I anxiously put on my white dress, had Mona do my hair, and put on make up to be the most beautiful bride I could be for you. I impatiently walked out the room to jump start my wedding as it wasn't going fast enough for my taste. I watched as our friends preceded me down the aisle and as the trumpets sounded I started my walk towards my new life with my true love and best friend.
I remember it like it was just yesterday, that I got lost in your eyes that I answered "I DO" a moment to earlier and broke into laughter as the officiant continued to ask the questions and I had to say it again. I take joy in knowing I was married the right one when the breeze that had been blowing all morning long stopped the instant we lit the unity candles and they remained lit the remainder of the ceremony. I smile each time I think of your niece sneaking away from your mom and becoming my flower girl in the middle of the ceremony. I smile each time I think of our first kiss as husband and wife, and the smile on my face was permanent (at least until the professional pictures became annoying)
Thank you for being my life the last 10 years, my lifesaver which kept me from sinking to the abyss when my mom died and my tether to the ground kept me centered when joy gave me flight. For putting up with my moodiness and being my very special hunny bunny.
I love you my husband and have enjoyed our happily ever after on our journey through life. |
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| Sorry to everyone |
[Apr. 6th, 2009|01:44 pm] |
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Well apparently I have strep. I started getting a sore throat on Saturday night, and by this morning my glands were unhappy. To anyone I saw this weekend, if you start to get a sore throat, may want to consider going to the doc, and I am really sorry. |
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| Elated with Joy |
[Feb. 5th, 2009|06:16 pm] |
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So I just got home from parent teacher conferences. I am SO going to miss his teacher Miss Christina next year. she absolutely adores him, and he has made so many great strides this year as a result of here and the teaching staff.
Each of the teachers are amazed with his academics, he is reading or attempting to read everything in the classroom, and just this week made great leaps and bounds with interaction skills with other kids in his class.
The story of the night which gives great insight to how his brain is wired; they had just finished reading the book ABIYOYO in circle time and the kids were given the task to "Draw Abiyoyo" So my son proceeds to take a piece of paper and completes his task by drawing the Letters " A B I Y O Y O" on his paper and writes his name on the bottom like he suppose to. Miss Christina commended him on his drawing and said "okay that is awesome, now we need to draw a picture of Abiyoyo". It took a bit of coercing, but eventually he created this:
The square person is Abiyoyo (the monster in the story) while he was drawing he stated that he is dancing (which the teacher wrote for him) He then drew daddy (Abe) with a wand and Quinnen with a Ukulele (the swirls in each of their hands) which each uses to make Abibyoyo dance. And the wand says zoop. It made me so proud that the teacher gave it to me and I plan on framing it and hanging it on the wall. |
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[Dec. 24th, 2008|10:57 pm] |
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Merry Christmas to all, I hope you warmth, family and laughs on this day of spirit and family |
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| Yoinked!!! |
[Dec. 17th, 2008|09:27 am] |
Leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember! Leave a comment on here. Next, re-post this in your Journal and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty cool (and funny) to see the responses. Repost as "memories."
Please humor me? |
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| Normal????? |
[Dec. 8th, 2008|12:12 am] |
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There is a word that has been riding on my mind a bit lately...Normal. With my son having been diagnosed with PDD-NOS (a form of autism) I hear it all to often.
Will your son be able to live a Normal life? With the special ed will it help him to be more normal? Blah blah blah!!!
I just finished watching a made for TV movie "Front of the Class". It was a story of a man who developed tourette's syndrome at the age of 6. How he was singled out as a child until his mother discovered this syndrome in a medical book when he was 12 years old. He called his condition his constant companion. He felt his Tourettes was a teacher, not a disability. He had many trials, bad teachers/ kids poking fun/ interviewers not getting passed his condition, but he never gave up and eventually fulfilled his life dream to become a 2nd grade teacher. He never tried to hide his condition, and was a GREAT teacher because of it.
I loved this movie, because it brought light to an issue I was having. That there really is no such thing as normal these days. That everyone has their own challenges through life, whether it be mental, physical, or just challenges along the way, and how you deal with these shapes the person you become.
Yes, my son presents certain challenges to Abe and I due to his unique perspective on life. But I consider it to be a blessing, my son has a different way of seeing life, and due to this has made me a much better person and parent. He has the ability to do whatever he wants to do, because a label is just that "a label". And anyone who has owned a t-shirt knows that when that label gets irritating you can just rip it out and continue on your merry way. He may take a different path, but with a little help and guidance he will complete his journey just the same.
Thank you Quinn for being my son, I am not only proud to be your mom, but damn thankful you were chosen to be my son. |
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| Happy Turkey Day |
[Nov. 27th, 2008|10:59 am] |
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Of all things I am thankful for it is my friends and family. I hope this day brings you warmth, love, and over eating. :) |
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| Trick or Treating |
[Oct. 31st, 2008|09:00 pm] |
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Well I had a great evening tonight. I came home with Quinn refusing to wear his Jason mask or any desire to go get candy. After having a few kids show up on our door stop, daddy talked him into getting into his mask and going out. They did a few houses came home, and Quinn was chomping at the bit to go out again. So I got my shoes on and we walked the entire block and one block over. Granted he couldn't eat have the candy he got (stupid dyes) but he had so much fun. He had an eternal smile on his face, and we even got a picture of him wearing his mask. YIPPEE...I had so much fun holding his hands and having him go up to houses and say "Trick or treat" and then say "Thank you and Happy Halloween!" I have a smile so big not sure it will end for a while. |
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| Colorado Amendment 51 Question |
[Sep. 25th, 2008|03:29 pm] |
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Okay so I have never considered myself dumb, until I read the legal verbage that makes up the proposals, amendments and referendums for each election year.
This year on the docket is #51. Which "appears" to me to be a request to increase sales tax a 10th of a percent over 2 years (2 cents per $10). These dollars will go towards programs and assistance to those children and adults with developmental disabilities (autism, mental retardation, cerebral palsy). Programs such as living assistance for adults who cannot do it on their own or early intervention programs for children.
I see no downside to this proposal, however I see signs for it saying "Vote No on 51"
So my question is to those who are a bit more politically savvy than I...why would I want to vote no on this proposal. I see no problem losing this .02 per 10.00 spent in hopes that other children will receive the intervention my son is receiving. Or for those that are older and need assistance in order to survive on their own, because they do not possess the ability to care for themselves on their own.
Can someone please explain why someone would vote no on this proposal?
****edit**** So in driving home the signs I thought I say are gone. So either I dreamed these up or I saw other signs and confused the number. |
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| Defining Moments Meme |
[Sep. 8th, 2008|08:39 am] |
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My defining moments
They are in no particular order, just as they flowed from my head. I could spend all day writing out many, but these are my top (I think)
1. My Mom: From the second I was born my mom and I had an unique mother daughter bond. She was my best friend, I would rather spend time with her on the weekends in highschool, instead go out with the few friends I had. She was the designated driver for my bachelorette party, and a few friends from Amtgard had no issues with her being there, said that she wasn't like other moms...she is one of us. She took care of me, and I took care of her. If we lost everything, we always had each other. She taught me how to become a mom, that a mom cannot prevent everything from happening to her children. but no matter the circumstances a mom will always there to pick up the pieces. I cannot pin point one moment, but her general influence had a significant impact on who I am today.
2. The death of my Mom: (9/30/2001) This was an unexpected and tragic moment in my life. She went in for gastric bypass surgery in order to prolong her life and make it more livable, but due to complications she died 4 days after the surgery. I lost the one person in my life I thought I could never EVER live without. Two things came from this, that life is a fragile thing that ever second matters, as you don't know when the last bead of sand will land in the bottom of the hourglass. I also learned that it is amazing the strength you can draw upon when you have no choice in the matter.
3. The acceptance of being abused by my step father was not my fault. Although it was a one time event at the age of 10, it took me until I was 31 1/2 to realize that it wasn't my fault, that I owe nothing to this man, and should not feel guilty that I no longer at his beckon call. That I didn't need him in my life, my children don't need him, and that it is okay to walk away.
4. The birth of my children. These are defining moments, as I became responsible for someone other than myself, and I LOVED it. The first meeting of my son and daughter was something I will take with me to death and beyond. For my son, the change of moving from a woman to a mother took 9+ months of waiting, an epidural and 3 pushes, and a lifetime of awe. For my daughter, having to remember everything I learned with Quinn, and realize that no kid is alike. This experience is not for everyone, but I am glad that I lived it.
5. My husband. I was a freshman in highschool when I first met my husband. From the moment I saw him I told my friend that I would be marrying him someday, although we both giggled it off as at that time, Abe and I were mere acquantiances. It wasn't until after I graduated highschool, that we re-connected and actually started a real friendship. I learned from him that I am desirable and can be loved by someone other than my mom.
6. Amtgard Again not one moment I can pin point, but a definite impact. I was just 20 years old, been dating my husband for a little over 2 years and didn't really have many friends. I had taken a different path from the couple of highschool friends, and was trying to find my place. Amtgard taught me that it was okay to be who I was, geeky as it is. I found my chosen family, who in most instances have been there for me when my blood lines have failed. A group of people who finally convinced me I truly am a good person, found my niche within some of the greatest people on this planet.
7. Ben Steadman Ben was one of chosen families son who developed brain cancer at the young age of 6. He fought one hell of a battle, but finally conceded on March 29th 2006. I watched from the sidelines as he did battle all the while his mom and dad could do nothing but love him. This reinforced that life is fragile (a lesson my mom taught me), and you need to really focus on the things that matter.
8. My kids Although my mom gave me a great foundation to become a mother, it is my kids who are teaching me to be a good mom. As I watch my children grow, I realized they are a reflection of myself and my actions. Over the last 4 years, I have grown more than I thought I ever could. I still have a LOT to learn, but despite my ignorance in these areas, my kids are turning out to be okay.
Okay, this is a meme. If you read this far, your turn! Choose 3 to hear their stories. I am tapping aeshna_cerulea, dragonlady74, ladybug_fae. I want to hear your stories. |
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| Weekend epiphanies |
[Sep. 7th, 2008|10:45 pm] |
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So over this weekend I had the following epiphanies:
I have the greatest kids in the world
My last baby phase is coming to a close so I cried the night of my daughters 1st birthday party, as the realization that my baby is 1 years old had sunk in
I have a great group of family and chosen family
My son can melt my heart with 3 words "Mommy....your wonderful"
Despite the fact I have have really no clue what I am doing, as most of the time I taking a blind shot into the dark, my kids are turning out just fine.
and the biggest epiphany of all "I AM A GOOD MOM!" |
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| Happy Birthday Baby Girl!!! |
[Sep. 5th, 2008|10:49 am] |
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At 11:05am 12 months ago, my daughter made her grand debut into this world.
And for my husband..."HE WAS RIGHT" I should have gone to the hospital instead of work. He will never let me live that down.
My daughter has been a marvel to watch grow over the year. She is the most mellow, happy baby. Which is a good contrast to her moody mom and brother.
She has 4 teeth on the top, 2 teeth on the bottom, and 2 more working their way in on top. She has just enough hair for 2 cute tails on the top of her head. She loves to be outside and trys to break away through the doggie door whenever no one is paying enough attention.
I love to kiss and hug on her. And thanks to her brother, she is a very TOUGH little girl. The two of them will probably be quite the force to reckon with when they are both in school together. |
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| woo hoo...not as dumb as I thought I was |
[Sep. 4th, 2008|08:57 am] |
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Your result for The Commonly Confused Words Test... English GeniusYou scored 93% Beginner, 100% Intermediate, 87% Advanced, and 80% Expert! You did so extremely well, even I can't find a word to describe your excellence! You have the uncommon intelligence necessary to understand things that most people don't. You have an extensive vocabulary, and you're not afraid to use it properly! Way to go!
Thank you so much for taking my test. I hope you enjoyed it!
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Take The Commonly Confused Words Test at HelloQuizzy |
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[Jul. 25th, 2008|09:31 am] |
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AAUUUUUGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
That is all. |
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