Wk1: STOP doing what isn't working....

I had a great weekend! Friday I met one of Isabel's friend's mothers on the phone and we are setting up play dates. Then I went to the casino with three of my girlfriends. That was a blast. Saturday I took Isabel to pizza with my friend and her daughter and another little girl. We hung out for three hours, it was really nice to get out without all the attachments I am used to on a daily basis. Sunday morning, broke my laptop (darn mother board) then I went for coffee and then to Macy's with my best friend D'ann.

I'd say things have calmed so much this last week. I was feeling a bit depressed and not wanting to be around people. I would shelter myself in my home and not answer phone calls. I have since felt such relief in letting things go and being who I am good or bad. I have great friends who have helped with this process and people who don't even know me from church have helped too.

One of my greatest accomplishments, other then getting out of the house was having Miranda sleep in her crib. We did it people!! We really did it! I put her in there Saturday night and let her cry. About every 5 minutes, I'd walk in and pat her back but not pick her up. After about a half hour, she fell asleep and woke up a few times at night. It was GREAT! (if you knew, she was sleeping in her bouncer on the floor on the side of my bed) The second night, last night was even better. I think she is getting better sleep because of her nice comfy mattress. She woke up only twice. It was great!

I walked this weekend too. I walked 1.8 miles in 29.+ minutes. I think walking helps me out dramatically, I have such a busy life with my kids that sometimes I don't focus on myself. I end up hurting myself that way, letting me go and worrying about everything else, putting myself last. I have come to terms with, "if mama ain't happy, NO BODY will be happy, because I am just that much more miserable. SO I am devoting time to walking, it's a chance for me to take my kids out too and bond.

Let's see I haven't mentioned Raymond, he is doing good. Him and I talk so much these days, it's incredible the stages kids go through. He is very smart and athletic. He is joining the track team here at school. Keeping in shape for football. That rocks!

I am a proud mom of 6 full of love, smiles and compassion. These are all things that my kids taught me to have and use on a daily basis.


To get what you want, STOP doing what isn't working. --Dennis Weaver
God is Love Rev Run
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