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Monday, December 22, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
Your baby blues
So full of wonder
So full of wonder
Your curly cues
Your contagious smile 
And as I watch
And as I watch You start to grow up 
All I can do is hold you tight 
Knowing clouds will raise up
Storms will race in
But you will be safe in my arms
Rains will pour down
Waves will crash all around
But you will be safe in my arms
Story books full of fairy tales
Kings and queens and the bluest skies
My heart is torn just in knowing
You'll someday see the truth from lies
All I can do is hold you tight 
Knowing clouds will raise upStorms will race in
But you will be safe in my arms
Rains will pour down
Waves will crash all around
But you will be safe in my arms
Story books full of fairy tales
Kings and queens and the bluest skies
My heart is torn just in knowingYou'll someday see the truth from lies
Knowing clouds will raise up
Storms will race in
But you will be safe in my arms
Rains will pour down
Waves will crash all around
But you will be safe in my arms
Castles they might crumble
Dreams may not come true 
But you are never all alone
Because I will always
Always love you 
Happy 3rd Birthday, Brooklyn Marie,
Mommy will ALWAYS love you!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Don't just do it for the holidays
I've heard it twice just tonight and I have to say I completely agree with it. What have I heard? That people (i.e. homeless, less fortunate people, orphans, etc.) need help all year and not just during the holiday season (starting at Thanksgiving and continuing until Christmas). This makes perfect sense to me and it makes perfect sense that if you're going to help these people out during the holiday season, why not take on the task of helping them out all during the year?
Tonight at our Advent church service, our pastor reminded all of us that it is so much better to give than to receive, which is so true. And, then he pointed to the Angel Heart gift tags hanging from the Christmas tree in the narthex. He made the comment that he didn't understand why we were giving gifts to these people now. Why not give them gifts in July when they are not getting anything? After all, don't people have needs all year long and not just during the holidays? Good point, and yes.
Then, as I'm watching the 9 o'clock news, there's a segment about people volunteering at the Denver Rescue Mission and how the volunteer coordinators would much rather people sign up to help in January or February because they will need people then too. Good point.
It's a great thing - helping people out that need it - but I think people too often tend to only worry about it during the holiday season because they feel guilty for what they have or feel sorry for those that don't have what they have, or simply want to help others. Part of my family has been asked to not give gifts this Christmas but instead do something for another family and a child in the name of Jesus. I get it. It's a good idea. But I certainly don't want to just give to these people this December and then come March, or heck August, forget they exist until November or December when the holidays roll around again and I'm feeling extra giving.
And, then, I think about Salvation Army volunteers that stand outside various stores ringing their bell in hopes of getting people to put money in their kettles. Shouldn't these volunteers be out there 365 days a year and not just in December?
I guess what I'm saying is, if you're going to give to people this year, challenge yourself to give to them all year long, not just during the holiday season because people have needs year round.
Tonight at our Advent church service, our pastor reminded all of us that it is so much better to give than to receive, which is so true. And, then he pointed to the Angel Heart gift tags hanging from the Christmas tree in the narthex. He made the comment that he didn't understand why we were giving gifts to these people now. Why not give them gifts in July when they are not getting anything? After all, don't people have needs all year long and not just during the holidays? Good point, and yes.
Then, as I'm watching the 9 o'clock news, there's a segment about people volunteering at the Denver Rescue Mission and how the volunteer coordinators would much rather people sign up to help in January or February because they will need people then too. Good point.
It's a great thing - helping people out that need it - but I think people too often tend to only worry about it during the holiday season because they feel guilty for what they have or feel sorry for those that don't have what they have, or simply want to help others. Part of my family has been asked to not give gifts this Christmas but instead do something for another family and a child in the name of Jesus. I get it. It's a good idea. But I certainly don't want to just give to these people this December and then come March, or heck August, forget they exist until November or December when the holidays roll around again and I'm feeling extra giving.
And, then, I think about Salvation Army volunteers that stand outside various stores ringing their bell in hopes of getting people to put money in their kettles. Shouldn't these volunteers be out there 365 days a year and not just in December?
I guess what I'm saying is, if you're going to give to people this year, challenge yourself to give to them all year long, not just during the holiday season because people have needs year round.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving
I have a lot to be thankful for this year and every year. I have a beautiful family, an amazing husband, two beautiful precious little girls, a loving mom and dad, loving in-laws, a loving sister, two caring grandmas, wonderful girlfriends and friends, a brother-in-law protecting my right as an American by serving in Iraq, a sweet dog and a roof over my head .. I could go on forever.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
I keep smiling...
About four months ago, my boss pulled me in her office to finalize my maternity leave plans. Since I work part time and in a department of two people, including myself, we discussed the need to hire someone to "replace" me while on leave. This person would work the same days that I did, sit at my desk, assume my responsibilities and because the nature of my business is advertising sales, take care of my accounts and my clients. We set out to find someone, and it really didn't take too long before a lady was hired. She started a good month before I left, giving her plenty of time to learn the ropes and for me to notify my clients who would be able to assist them while I was out on leave. Perfect scenario.
A little after she was hired, my boss pulled me in her office again to talk about a big annual project that our company does and that I did quite a lot for last year. She wanted to strategize and figure out if this is something that I could do while on maternity leave, but at home. It seemed very feasible. We mapped it all out and even after Tierney was born, kept in constant contact via email and phone about the progress.
During one of our phone conversations, my boss told me that she wanted to discuss something else with me. She had been talking with our owner and they wanted to offer me a chance to stay at home with my girls, therefore, they offered me a job as an independent contractor for the company. She told me to think about it and then when I was coming into the office for a meeting with her about the big annual project, we'd discuss it more. After I got off the phone, I felt so good. Naturally, I called Kevin and he thought it sounded great, but we needed more info. So, in the girls and I went to my office to show off Tierney and have the meeting with my boss. She explained their thoughts, expectations and what the job would be, and I accepted.
As I was driving home, I was quite giddy because 1) it's my true heart's desire to be home with my girls, raising them, being there for everything with them; 2) this was an answer to prayers; 3) my desire to be home was never anything I had mentioned, discussed or talked about at work to my boss or even to co-workers and 4) I was basically given a promotion as I won't be working in the same department or doing the same kind of selling. As I made calls telling family and friends about this incredible gift I was given by my boss, I kept smiling. And, I keep smiling, even weeks later.
A little after she was hired, my boss pulled me in her office again to talk about a big annual project that our company does and that I did quite a lot for last year. She wanted to strategize and figure out if this is something that I could do while on maternity leave, but at home. It seemed very feasible. We mapped it all out and even after Tierney was born, kept in constant contact via email and phone about the progress.
During one of our phone conversations, my boss told me that she wanted to discuss something else with me. She had been talking with our owner and they wanted to offer me a chance to stay at home with my girls, therefore, they offered me a job as an independent contractor for the company. She told me to think about it and then when I was coming into the office for a meeting with her about the big annual project, we'd discuss it more. After I got off the phone, I felt so good. Naturally, I called Kevin and he thought it sounded great, but we needed more info. So, in the girls and I went to my office to show off Tierney and have the meeting with my boss. She explained their thoughts, expectations and what the job would be, and I accepted.
As I was driving home, I was quite giddy because 1) it's my true heart's desire to be home with my girls, raising them, being there for everything with them; 2) this was an answer to prayers; 3) my desire to be home was never anything I had mentioned, discussed or talked about at work to my boss or even to co-workers and 4) I was basically given a promotion as I won't be working in the same department or doing the same kind of selling. As I made calls telling family and friends about this incredible gift I was given by my boss, I kept smiling. And, I keep smiling, even weeks later.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
35 months & 6 weeks
Brooklyn is exactly 35 months old today and it's also Tierney's six week birthday. These milestones, if you will, are leaving me with the distinct feeling that my girls are growing up way too fast. I look at Brooklyn and I no longer see a toddler, she's totally a little girl, having lost all of her baby look. She can carry a conversation like she's an adult. And, Tierney is growing like a weed. At her one month appointment last week, she weighed 9 pounds, 5 ounces and was 22.5 inches tall (that's almost 2 more pounds and 2 inches taller that when she was born). She's smiling and cooing. It's so incredible. Both of my girls will always be my babies, no matter how big or old they are, and I feel so blessed to be their Mommy. I love them more than they will ever know.
Here's a few fun current photos of them...
Brooklyn in Daddy's wig
demonstrating how old she's about to be
An attempt at catching Tierney's beautiful smile
Sisters before their baths, just talking away
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