Tis the Season!...(and the Tinsel)

It's that time again. You know, the trees, the lights, the presents, and the tinsel. Yes, you heard me right. Tinsel. Honestly, I'm not a big fan of tinsel. Just give me garland, lights, and ornaments, but no tinsel please.

I mean, what is the purpose to tinsel anyways? It covers up your ornaments, lights, and what ever else you may have on the tree. If you don't want your adornments to be seen, then don't put any on.

Also, the mess. Oh, the mess. You know what I'm talking about if you have pets or small children. By the end of the day, there is more tinsel on my daughter and the floor than on the tree.

My mother's tree is covered in tinsel, and I have to admit that it does look pretty. That is, until you look at the two bottom rows of branches. They remind me of Charlie Brown's poor little Christmas tree, courtesy of my daughter of course.

Yes, sure, tinsel is pretty and sparkley, but is it really worth the time and effort? Personally, I have enough to clean up already without adding tinsel into the equation.

So, whether you put tinsel on your tree or not, have a very merry Christmas!

I Made It!

Class is over, but finals still loom. I have made it through my first semester back in college after 3 years. Yes, 3 years might not seem like a long absence from class routines and such, but add a husband, a 20 month old, and just life in general and see what you get.

Okay, okay. It wasn't that bad. I'm actually proud of myself (except for my memorandum I turned in today). I really can't complain. My husband has been supportative by taking me to school and to the library. My daughter, well what can I say, she's only 20 months old.

But in all, I have to say that being back behind the desk (and not at the front) felt really good. I feel that I'm actually working toward a "real" job. No gen. eds., just practical learning. I think I'm actually liking this approach.

Anyways, enough of me trying to make myself see the postive and actually appreciate what I'm doing.

And, the answer is yes. What is the question, you ask? Simple, no questions this time. Just my thoughts.

Take care and until next time!

My Excuse

Working, traveling, school, cleaning, doctor, groceries, baby.....LIFE. That is my excuse for not blogging when I said I would. So, take it or leave it. Do you want a third option? How about you tell me if my excuse is a legitimate reason, or is that exactly what it is, an excuse.

How many times do we use "Life" as an excuse for not keeping in touch with some form of communitcation? Do we do it to ourselves?

For instance, I'm a wife, a mother of an 18 month old, a student (again), drama leader, and so on and so forth. So, what is my point? Everyone has several labels, right? Well, yes, but do we need to keep adding to our titles until we have no time to even remember to breath?

Don't read me wrong. I love my husband and daughter and everything else I listed. I chose to do those things and take my life in that direction, but that isn't the discussion. The discussion is that, as people, we find ourselves trying to fill up every waking moment with something, and don't even think about what it is doing to our relationships with our family and friends. I guess what I'm trying to say is, when is enough enough? And, are we using the excuse of "Life" as a crutch?

Remember when you were in school and they handed out those "Just Say No" ribbons. Those ribbons were pertaining to drugs, but we can revitalize that phrase when it comes to "Life." We can't avoid all the titles, but we also don't have to say yes everytime someone asks us to do something.

So, the next time someone asks you if you can do something, "Just Say No," and call up your sister, mom, brother, grandparent who "Life" has been keeping you from. And it wouldn't hurt to say an extra "I love you" to your spouse or kids either.

Happy Canada Day

Happy July 1st to everyone! Today is Canada Day, which is similar to the U.S.'s Independence Day. Picnics, BBQs, fireworks, and lot's of fun! My husband, baby girl, and I will be celebrating both countries holidays today, because we are heading to Canada on July 4th. Don't know what we are going to do yet. I guess that will depend on the weather.

On a more educational note, these "holidays" are more than just fun. If you would like to know the history of Canada Day, then click on the following link, http://www.pch.gc.ca/progs/cpsc-ccsp/jfa-ha/canada_e.cfm .

Whatever you have planned today or even on the Fourth, have fun and be safe! Oh, and don't worry. I'll blog again on the Fourth before we hit the road.

Life with Baby(and Her Temper)

Our daughter will be turning 15 months old in a couple of days, and she already has a mind of her own. She knows what she wants and she wants it now. She started throwing fits when she was 6 months old, and unfortunately they have only gotten worse. At first she would only show herself at home, but now she will hit me, my husband, and even herself out in public. Although, there was a brief moment when the "tantrums" seemed to disappear. And I do mean brief. So, here's my question, "What do you do?" And who did she get her temper from anyway?

Even though her tantrums are nerve racking, I do like knowing that she is strong-willed. Some may see this as a negative characteristic, and I agree that it does hold some negative connatations. However, I'm hoping that this quality will help her from falling prey to peer-pressure or even allowing others to cut her down. I want her to have a strong since of who she is and what she is about. I don't want to break her, but I don't want her tantrums now to fuel future anger issues.

So, here again, I ask, "What do you do?"