Giggles & Gumdrops

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Music

I tend to relate life to music...I can find a song that reminds me of most pieces of my past (good and bad) and I really listen to the lyrics. That may be a female thing, as many males seem to only pay attention to the instrumentals, but I could be overgeneralizing.

This will likely be a random post but I've gone through a string of songs that I just L-O-V-E...love to the point where I'll just listen to the same song over and over on my iPod. One of them is "Until I See You Again" by Mark Schultz, which I have the lyrics posted on this blog actually. If you looking for it on iTunes, you have to listen to the Ballad Version, it's just beautiful. But my latest song of LOVE LOVE LOVE is "Hide" by Joy Williams. I'll post the lyrics because they just represent so much hope to me:

To anyone who hides behind a smile
To anyone who holds their pain inside
To anyone who thinks they're not good enough
To anyone who feels unworthy of love
To anyone who ever closed the door
Closed their eyes and locked themselves away

You don't have to hide
You don't have to hide anymore
You don't have to face this on your own
You don't have to hide anymore

So come out, come out, come out wherever you are
To anyone who's tryin' to cover up their scars
To anyone who's ever made a big mistake
We've all been there, so don't be ashamed
Come out, come out and join the rest of us
You've been alone for way too long

And if you feel like no one understands
Come to the One with scars on His hands
'Cause He knows where you are, where you've been
His scars will heal you if you let Him

Hope this entry finds everyone well!

Love,
K

Friday, September 26, 2008

First week part time

The long awaited part time began this week and it was beyond wonderful...THIS is why I stepped down. Finally I am seeing the benefits of my decision...it was completely amazing the difference in my attitude about almost everything. Monday wasn't so bad because for me it was actually my Wednesday (which I liked to point out to my fellow co-workers at least 10 times that day...I'm sure they LOVED that). Tuesday couldn't possibly be bad - that was my "hump" day after all...and Wednesday I was beyond happy all day because it was like my Friday. It's amazing how much more I enjoy work because I know I won't have to spend much time there.

Thursday we played, ate breakfast, got showered/dressed, and made it to/from the grocery store all before 10:30 in the morning. Funny how I can remember a time not all that long ago when I hadn't even gotten out of bed by that time! Then we met up with Maili and the twins in pursuit of Halloween costumes - which we found a pretty good deal on. All three will be matching monkeys :o) I can't wait to see them all together!

Today we went on a leisurely stroll in the morning and went up to my work for a free hamburger cookout that the building management hosted. They had a raffle and I ended up winning a Cowboys t-shirt...which was nice...but they also had actual TICKETS given out... And yes, I know, I did end up going to work technically, but I did absolutely NO WORK I can guarantee. Kendall got to meet lots of new faces and she only cried maybe 3 times...actually make that 4...she still has some separation anxiety these days. Then we got to ride bikes with Sarah and her little girl Allyson. That was so much fun, but I am seriously tired right now! You are in such awesome shape, Sarah!!!

Maybe I'll get to sleep in tomorrow morning...

OK, I must be getting delusional now LOL.

Monday, September 22, 2008

Happy Birthday Dad!

This was my favorite picture of the afternoon - you can see Ella looking at her big sis Rachel in the background. When I get more time, I'd like to do some photo shop on some of these but for now...you get the idea...

Rachel

Jake

Mom and Ella

Dad

We had a slightly early birthday celebration for my dad last night...food was delicious and the $1 bellini's rocked! Happy Birthday Dad - we love you!!!!