Third time's a Charm

My theory on life:  

If you get it done in before the THIRD time, consider it a success.

It's time

It's time to get some exercise.  It's not about being fat (I prefer the term "pleasantly plump") or about quickly approaching 40 or about being tired all the time...okay maybe it's a little about those things but only about 25%.

It's about the time itself.    When do I have any time to myself?  All my time is lived between the hours of x and y.  I have accomplish this task before I take this kid here or pick that one up there.  All the while pushing myself to the back burner.

A Saturday or so ago the kids had a late soccer game and my hubby was up early so I decided to go out for a walk.  The city has installed a 6-foot wide sidewalk down our main road.  I took 30+ minutes to walk/run and it was empowering.  The weather was beautiful.  The trees were just beginning to bud and I took the time to look at a branch with the tender, new life just spouting.  The birds were chirping...very loudly and I took my headset off and actually listened to them sing.  It was enough to awaken something in me.  A few minutes carved out for me before re-entering the chaos I call home.  

2009 Word of the Year: Revelation

"Revelation"

(Third Day)

My life has led me down the road that's so uncertain
Now I am left alone and I am broken
Trying to find my way
Trying to find the faith that's gone

This time I know that you are holding all the answers
I'm tired of losing hope and taking chances
On roads that never seem
To be the ones that bring me home

Give me a revelation
Show me what to do
'Cause I've been trying to find my way
I haven't got a clue
Tell me should I stay here
Or do I need to move
Give me a revelation
I've got nothing without you
I've got nothing without you

My life has led me down this path that's ever winding
Through every twist and turn, I'm always finding
That I am lost again
Tell me when this road will ever end

I don't know where I can turn
Tell me, when will I learn
Won't you show me where I need to go
Let me follow your lead
I know that it's the only way that I can get back home

2008: Word of the Year: Restoration

Rain Rain Go Away

After four straight days of rain, times got desperate.  I was really looking forward to a day of soccer games, especially since my hubby would be out of town again.  The kids were about to devour one another if we were in the house together one more hour.  Then the news,  ALL SOCCER GAMES-CANCELLED.  The fields were under water.  

I had to regroup and find an indoor activity suitable for 7 and 4 year olds.  Jumpy place...too mind numbing.  Watch more TV...didn't want to undo all the good of the school week by turning child's brain to mush.  Children's Museum..."too babyish".  Restaurant....what would we do the other 23 1/2 hours of the day?  Library...are you kidding me...Did I mention we've already been couped up inside for FOUR Days.  

We decided on the new Science Museum.  http://www.tellusmuseum.org/  I knew the hubby wanted to go, but he'd have to understand.   If he wanted his family in tact when he returned, he'd understand.  (We did save the Planetarium for our next visit...you weren't forgotten.)

We put in a DVD for the 45+ minute ride (save your judgement-all you perfect mothers!).  I had a nice uninterrupted conversation with my Grandmother while en route.   

Tellus was a HIT!

We are fans of museums.  We're not too picky, but it does have to  have some substance and a little awe factor...not too much reading and lots of space.  This was perfect.  The dinosaurs were incredible to see.  The Gem mining and Fossil digs were big hits.  The Mineral Gallery was fun. (Do you know the difference between a mineral and a rock?)  They had a cool periodic table display...had they used that for eighth grade science, things may have held more meaning. 

Only complaint (this is purely selfish on my part):  Do we need to provide quite so much info?

I'm noticing...I've worried about my daughter's reading for a while now.  Always wondering if she's reading enough or at the right level.  Well, she is reading now...reading EVERYTHING...every sign, every newspaper, every receipt.  

This complicates the world for a parent.  I wasn't really up for a conversation on how the first Apollo crew was trapped inside a burning capsule unable to get out.  I wasn't ready to discuss the poor family who met their demise in the ValuJet plane crash in the Everglades, but since she reads now....I must be on my guard for the big things and the small.   Ready to explain trauma and ready to reassure her about her own safety.  Ready to stand firm when I order her a "small" shake at the drive thru window even though she has quickly scanned the board to find that there are OTHER sizes. 

Blog update

It's been a long, long time.   

I find I'm constantly updating this blog... in my mind.  Narrating my life  as part of my internal dialog.  For some reason, it doesn't make it to the page.  Some days, time constraints.  Other days, fear of audience response.  Still others,  my own fear to actually write my true feelings and put them out there for the world to see.