A Scrappy and Peaceful Day

Today I thought I was stuck at home with Makenna not being able to venture out because our car seat was left in Jeremy's car. Then I get a text message from Jennifer G who wants to know if I am up for some craftiness. YES!!!!!!!!! She brought Jess over today to play with Makenna as her an I engaged in our HIS Challenge for June. So glad I was able to find that picture of my dad and I at my wedding. Having Jennifer here made the rainy dreary day a very sunny productive one.

When she left I managed to whip out my submission for the Scrapping the Music Challenge. I love the pictures from Mother's Day and the lyrics to the song were amazing. Here is what I came up with.....

After a good night with the family at Clara and Bryce's K-Kids Graduation, I was able to spend some quality time with Shawn. Ghost Adventures was on all evening which always is a good thing. I felt like I haven't seen him in forever and it has only been two days. I thank God for his patience and understanding with my current situation. We make the best of the time we have together. So glad he loves me enough to wait.

It was a good day. And, I am so thankful that I manage to get to spend so much time with my family and my children. I am enjoying my scrappy time since it isn't often I get to have any....especially with friends. Tomorrow will be a good day too. Erika and I are headed to the Scrapbooking Expo in New Jersey. Then when we get back my children and I are going to the zoo with some family members. I am so excited.

What I am thankful for today:
time
friends
money
laughter
being in the arms of my baby
my children
love
blue skies
being drama mama free
Diane....always making sure I am ok
challenges
scrapbooking
the zoo
animals
my pets
coffee
butter pecan ice cream
memories of my childhood
the gym
my parents
my gardens
my store
Erika
Jennifer G
Jamie
my health
the health of my loved ones
peace
serenity

Good Bye Energy Vampires!

Good Morning World! I may be a little out of it today due to too much sleep....can't believe I fell asleep before 11pm! My body is not used to it. Today, I am going to bask in the feeling of happiness. I will concentrate on the things I am thankful for. I am going to stay away from the "Energy Vampires" so Robin calls them, the negative people who try their hardest to come off as positive (although deep in their souls they are miserable). The ones who suck us dry of our energy with their neediness. They tend to latch on to positive people in hopes that we can fix them. They seem to dwell in their past and blame their present situation is due to their past experiences. Well we all know that as adults we can change anything. Change your feelings about a situation, get over the haunting bad memories, and move on. Thankfully I have gotten rid of my "Energy Vampires." Throughout my life, there has been many. My personality of 'care taker' just wants to make everyone happy. With energy vampires, it doesn't work. Although they are not a prominent part of my life, they still seem to creep up, even in the most positive of places. And you know what, that is totally fine. My hopes for them is that they are truly healed from within and continue to surround themselves with only positive. I pray for them. I also pray that God keeps them away from me. I am such a better person without them. The weight of their negative anchor just makes it harder for me to live a happy, more fulfilling life. So while they may think it is my loss....they are so right. And, I would not want it any other way. I had to lose the energy vampires!

Today I am so thankful for so many things but I will narrow it down:
my kids
Gavin having a great morning so far
tonight
the sun (which just peeked through the clouds)
rainbows
coffee
my new job
love
Shawn
Jeremy
my parents
my kitties
smiles
positive people
love
laughter
scrapbooking
my store
Jamie (please pray for her)
God
church
youth
a great day today!
money
candles
the gym
flowers
the rain
my sneakers
my bed

What One Hour of Zumba Can Do.

I woke up very blue but now I feel like an entire rainbow. I was looking a little gray around dinner time, but that has changed. Despite how tired I was and how miserable I felt this morning, I went to Zumba with Jennifer. I know that the slightest thing can change our mood. Once that music starts playing, I just want to dance. Instantly I felt better. I love it. And Ginny the instructor is so awesome!

I have been posting my latest projects in some scrapbooking groups on facebook and everyone loves my work. In fact I had to email 5 people directions on the one project because it was such a hit. It has totally built up my self confidence when it comes to paper crafting. I am finding that everyone has paper they just do not know what to do with it. Hopefully I can help them with ideas as I branch out and try new things myself. Erika just purchased CuttleBug die cuts for the store off of one of the groups for a really cheap rate.. The groups are a great idea!

So, you may be wondering what my new thing for today was. Well, I totally went way out of my box today. Ernie, a member at the gym has been on me for weeks about how I would make more money cleaning somewhere other than the gym. However, I was taking into consideration my kids, free gym membership and helping out a best friend. Today Jennifer and I followed Ernie about a mile from the gym. His brother works for a synagogue where they are looking for a new cleaner. What do I have to lose, right? After talking with the secretary and the Rabbi I realized that this could totally work. Not to mention that when I walked in the place there was a flag with a rainbow on it answering my question of whether or not this is where I should really be. It turns out that I can work whenever I want, And the pay is $3.25 more an hour than I am making now. I can still work at the gym too!! YAY!!!!! I was hired on the spot. And, I do not have to do the intense cleaning like I do at the gym. I will start in the beginning of June.  I am so blessed to have to only work two days a week and be able to spend the rest of it with the kids. And, I will now be able to spend more time on the weekends with my kids thanks to the girls at my store. Things are looking up!!

I have been looking into H&M online. They have the cheapest bathing suits! And I am getting a bikini! I totally deserve it. Shawn calls me his Smoopy Poo with the wash board abs. While I'd like to believe that was true, he is just being nice. But I am working on it!! Yes, we watched Monsters Inc the other night, hence the nick name....LOL! He is so sweet.

Well, I am taking my good mood to bed with me. Makenna's last day of school is tomorrow. I cannot believe it! I am so proud of her. I cannot wait for her adventure to kindergarten. I know she is totally excited about it. Good night friends!
What I am thankful for today:
my life coming together
Erika
Gavin finally playing video games with Jeremy
sleep
Makenna my sunshine!
Diane being the bestest neighbor ever
Jennifer going to Zumba with me today
the HUGE hug from Jessi
prayers
confidence
money
my pets
Shawn my googly bear
quality time
the blooming flowers
all my friends making sure I am ok
my store which is booming!
all the positive feedback from my store's survey
facebook
laughter
smiles
the power to change your mood
God
serenity
birthday dinner with mom tomorrow night
Makenna's end of school program tomorrow night
Shani and Jane
VBS coming soon!
the gym
new bikinis!!
loving myself inside and out
each breath I take

Blue Day

So I woke up this morning with Chloe meowing to go outside for the third day in a row. I am a little tired. Spring has definitely sprung. She always acts this way when the weather warms up. However, I am not the only person who lives here so why she has to only wake me up, I have no clue.

It is a blue day for me. I am frustrated, tired, sad and will just have to accept this for now. I hope it passes quickly. Zumba will help. Hopefully it will wake me up a bit and get me smiling. For the next hour, I am going to try to concentrate on the things I am thankful for. There are many. I m a very blessed person.

Happy Birthday to the best mom ever. I love you so much. I am excited about the zoo this weekend with my kids, my mom and my aunt! Happy Wednesday everyone.