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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Compassion is defined as...

Well, today is Saturday and all is looking up. I had a fabulous week of baby crying, Mia screaming, Isabel sick, Gabe stayed home from having the flu and girls drama at school. Raymond quiet as usual, making me wonder what's in his mind. Who is he thinking of because every time I look in his eyes, I see sadness. As I type I hear the coughing of a nine year old and the stomping of a 2 year old and the fussiness of a 5 month old, this is how I start my days in my house on the weekends.

So this past week, I have found energy within myself and I'm not quite sure where it came from. As you have read, a week ago in church I was given a prayer shawl. Each stitch was made with a prayer. I wear my prayers on my sleeve. Every time I wear it I feel like I am with so many people, I don't feel sad or alone at home anymore.

Miranda has learned to sit on her own now, I feel sad in a way, my baby isn't such an infant anymore, but she is smart, you can tell by her expressions on her face.

We got the word, mama will be coaching this year! Sign ups are in March, so I am training and getting fit because this will be an exciting year for the girls!

Mia is playing with make-up. My little tom boy is now a girlie girl ... where did I go wrong hahaha.

Gabe is feeling much better. His boss won't let him work today to make up the time. It's ok, he worked 11.5 hours on Monday. We'll be fine.

My reading for the week, I have decided to take a new approach to life. I will be choosing readings for the week and implement them into my life. Since I will have a class next year for Catechism, I will lead the path with my faith and inner strength. By doing this, I will practice what I preach. (Not that I will really preach) SO this week's working is compassion.

Compassion is defined as... A deep awareness and sympathy for another's suffering... The scripture says that we all have a heart of compassion. Some practice and use this heart and some do not... BUT... We all have it.... Here's today's thought.... Practice compassion...... Some one is hurting...... Some one within your reach needs you... :-)

God is Love Rev Run

This is something I lack most times. I will take those under my wings and let them know it's Ok to be sad or cry but let's turn it into something positive. Until the next time I post.