I have seen the same subject brought up multiple times on my Facebook by different people & every time it is brought up, it turns into a MASSIVE debate! I don't know if I have ever seen another subject be so black & white!
The thing that I find so interesting about these debates... People are SO quick to judge other people based on which side they are on! People calling other people stupid & idiots based off of their personal decision on the matter.. Blows me away!
I am sure everyone is curious what the subject matter is, but because I don't want to start a debate here, I am choosing not to share it. I am quite strongly for one side & it may not be the "popular" side.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
9 Years
I can't believe that it was 9 years ago today that I married the PERFECT man for me! People thought that we were crazy to be getting married since we only knew each other 2 weeks when that decision was made. But here we are 9 years later & I haven't regretted in for a moment. My parents were very unsure about the whole thing, but shortly after told me that I married the perfect man for me.... I completely agree!
James is the best husband and the best dad! Our girls adore him! It is so cute to see them run to daddy on his lunch break wanting to play Ring-around-the-rosies & that is how he spends his lunch break, playing with his girls.
He is the reason I am who I am! He makes me want to be a better person & do better in all that I do!
I am so grateful for him & grateful that he chose me (& not one of the other 2 girls that wanted to marry him)
I love Babe! More than I can even express!
Happy Anniversary!
James is the best husband and the best dad! Our girls adore him! It is so cute to see them run to daddy on his lunch break wanting to play Ring-around-the-rosies & that is how he spends his lunch break, playing with his girls.
He is the reason I am who I am! He makes me want to be a better person & do better in all that I do!
I am so grateful for him & grateful that he chose me (& not one of the other 2 girls that wanted to marry him)
I love Babe! More than I can even express!
Happy Anniversary!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Bedding
I ordered bedding for Brooklyn's bedroom last week. When it arrived, they sent me a twin instead of a full. I was really bugged at the time, but I decided that since I had to return it anyway, I was going to go with what I really wanted. I ordered a comforter set that was on clearance but I have really wanted a quilt in there. I have been eyeballing this bedding from Walmart for her room...
I love this because it is fun, but it isn't too cutesy..... I have STRUGGLED to try and find bedding because of the wall color that is in there. I have the same burnt orange/red color in that room that is the same as my family room.... I decided yesterday that I loved the bedding and was just going to get it. Well, now I look at it next to the wall color and I don't like it together at all!! AHH.... so now I am thinking that I am just going to have to paint over the orange/red with a little more of a pinky red. I just don't know how James will feel about that.
I also bought a little dresser and mirror for her room. I am way excited to get my hands on this thing! It is meant for a little girl which means that it is a little bit smaller scale and it has heart cut outs on the mirror and the drawer handles.... but it is in sad shape right now. The girl was asking $50 for it, but we offered her $30 for it. We are going to strip all of the paint and repaint it a fun green color! I am wanting to antique it in my head, so I am hoping to be able to make that possible.
There are so many projects for this room (not to mention other rooms) that need to get done! I am feeling a bit overwhelmed with it all, but I am going to get a list made and schedule it out. I am going to take pictures of all of the projects and I am hoping that I can get them posted on my Design blog. I can't wait to get some done & show everyone... should be fun.
I love this because it is fun, but it isn't too cutesy..... I have STRUGGLED to try and find bedding because of the wall color that is in there. I have the same burnt orange/red color in that room that is the same as my family room.... I decided yesterday that I loved the bedding and was just going to get it. Well, now I look at it next to the wall color and I don't like it together at all!! AHH.... so now I am thinking that I am just going to have to paint over the orange/red with a little more of a pinky red. I just don't know how James will feel about that.
I also bought a little dresser and mirror for her room. I am way excited to get my hands on this thing! It is meant for a little girl which means that it is a little bit smaller scale and it has heart cut outs on the mirror and the drawer handles.... but it is in sad shape right now. The girl was asking $50 for it, but we offered her $30 for it. We are going to strip all of the paint and repaint it a fun green color! I am wanting to antique it in my head, so I am hoping to be able to make that possible.
There are so many projects for this room (not to mention other rooms) that need to get done! I am feeling a bit overwhelmed with it all, but I am going to get a list made and schedule it out. I am going to take pictures of all of the projects and I am hoping that I can get them posted on my Design blog. I can't wait to get some done & show everyone... should be fun.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Sleep issues
It is days like today I wonder "why in the world am I having another child"! It was a rough day.
My 2 year old hardly sleeps. Most kids her age still take naps. I am lucky if she will sleep even in the night. She stays up most nights for at least an hour if not longer just reading books & playing. She will finally climb in bed & go to sleep & then she will wake up in the night & play some more. We know that there have been nights when she has been awake for 2 hours playing in the dead of the night. She will go back to bed for a bit & then be up around 6. It finally catches up to her & we have days like today where she is so tired & everything is a massive ordeal & we fight ALL.DAY.LONG! After screaming... She passed out at 7:30!
I am at a loss of what to do with her sleeping... Can I give a 2 year old a Melatonin? Half joking, half not ;)
My 2 year old hardly sleeps. Most kids her age still take naps. I am lucky if she will sleep even in the night. She stays up most nights for at least an hour if not longer just reading books & playing. She will finally climb in bed & go to sleep & then she will wake up in the night & play some more. We know that there have been nights when she has been awake for 2 hours playing in the dead of the night. She will go back to bed for a bit & then be up around 6. It finally catches up to her & we have days like today where she is so tired & everything is a massive ordeal & we fight ALL.DAY.LONG! After screaming... She passed out at 7:30!
I am at a loss of what to do with her sleeping... Can I give a 2 year old a Melatonin? Half joking, half not ;)
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Calling
I was late to church today so I missed the sustainings that they did, so I am assuming that I was sustained today into my new calling.
I went in on Tuesday at sat down and Clint said "Shannon will be with you in just a few minutes". Now Shannon is the bishopric member who is over the Primary. The first thought in my mind was "Oh crap, this is the calling that I know I just can't handle right now, I can't be in Primary when I have a baby that I take care of right now and I have a baby on the way.... I am constantly having to take care of kids and I won't be able to take care of my own and take care of a class of kids!!!" I seriously had anxiety for a little bit. Then I realized that Shannon was the only one available and he had no idea what he was calling me into until he was handed a paper that said my calling on it.... PHEW.
We sat down and chatted for a bit, then he asked if I would accept a calling as a member of the Relief Society Meeting Committee!!! What a RELIEF! I have always said that at this point in my life, there are 2 callings that I would love to have; 1) Activity Days leader... they only meet 2 times a month and you get to do fun stuff with the younger girls or 2) Put me in the Relief Society Meeting Committee! He didn't even know what that calling was! I had to laugh at that. I wanted so badly to be called in the Relief Society SOMEWHERE! In the 9 years that I have been married, I have ALWAYS had a calling where I work with the primary aged kids or the Young Women. At this point in my life, I REALLY wanted to work with the woman in my ward and really get to know people better... that is exactly what I think this calling will give me as well as open Sundays to take care of my kids during church... like nursing a new baby when she comes. So... I am very excited about my calling and really do think that it is the perfect choice for me right now in my life.
I went in on Tuesday at sat down and Clint said "Shannon will be with you in just a few minutes". Now Shannon is the bishopric member who is over the Primary. The first thought in my mind was "Oh crap, this is the calling that I know I just can't handle right now, I can't be in Primary when I have a baby that I take care of right now and I have a baby on the way.... I am constantly having to take care of kids and I won't be able to take care of my own and take care of a class of kids!!!" I seriously had anxiety for a little bit. Then I realized that Shannon was the only one available and he had no idea what he was calling me into until he was handed a paper that said my calling on it.... PHEW.
We sat down and chatted for a bit, then he asked if I would accept a calling as a member of the Relief Society Meeting Committee!!! What a RELIEF! I have always said that at this point in my life, there are 2 callings that I would love to have; 1) Activity Days leader... they only meet 2 times a month and you get to do fun stuff with the younger girls or 2) Put me in the Relief Society Meeting Committee! He didn't even know what that calling was! I had to laugh at that. I wanted so badly to be called in the Relief Society SOMEWHERE! In the 9 years that I have been married, I have ALWAYS had a calling where I work with the primary aged kids or the Young Women. At this point in my life, I REALLY wanted to work with the woman in my ward and really get to know people better... that is exactly what I think this calling will give me as well as open Sundays to take care of my kids during church... like nursing a new baby when she comes. So... I am very excited about my calling and really do think that it is the perfect choice for me right now in my life.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Therapy
I got some therapy yesterday! No I'm not talking about sitting down with a therapist & talking about all my problems. I'm talking about Lindsi therapy....... Having quiet time (kids were asleep), turned on spa music & I was able to get started on a project that I have always dreamed of doing... Paint a mural in my OWN home!
I get completely lost in my own world when I paint, not just murals, but just painting my walls in general. I love creating! I love seeing an awesome end result & being able to sit in a space & constantly enjoy it. It will be so fun to have a mural in Brooklyn's closet where we can go sit & read & enjoy the painting.
I debated for a bit in what to paint but it all came together when I decided it was going to be a reading space & I saw a cute image of Winnie the Pooh & Piglet leaning up against each other & both reading a book. I took that image & decided that since my favorite mural that I have ever done is the Winnie the Pooh nursery, then I would create that on a smaller scale & different character pictures. Once again I tried different ways to post pictures if you have never seen that mural, but the iphone won't let me post pictures at all.... So, if you are interested in seeing those pictures, you can go to www.lindsigabler.blogspot.com, scroll down on the right hand side & find my Custom Mural slideshow. There you can see all the murals I have done.
I definitely realized last night that I need more "me" or "therapy" time! I was so calm last night after painting!...... I wish it would have carried over to today, but I slept horrible & woke up a bit on edge... I do need to find ways to give myself more time without kids for my sanity.’
I get completely lost in my own world when I paint, not just murals, but just painting my walls in general. I love creating! I love seeing an awesome end result & being able to sit in a space & constantly enjoy it. It will be so fun to have a mural in Brooklyn's closet where we can go sit & read & enjoy the painting.
I debated for a bit in what to paint but it all came together when I decided it was going to be a reading space & I saw a cute image of Winnie the Pooh & Piglet leaning up against each other & both reading a book. I took that image & decided that since my favorite mural that I have ever done is the Winnie the Pooh nursery, then I would create that on a smaller scale & different character pictures. Once again I tried different ways to post pictures if you have never seen that mural, but the iphone won't let me post pictures at all.... So, if you are interested in seeing those pictures, you can go to www.lindsigabler.blogspot.com, scroll down on the right hand side & find my Custom Mural slideshow. There you can see all the murals I have done.
I definitely realized last night that I need more "me" or "therapy" time! I was so calm last night after painting!...... I wish it would have carried over to today, but I slept horrible & woke up a bit on edge... I do need to find ways to give myself more time without kids for my sanity.’
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Pain....
How do people have a lot of kids?! Literally, I have been in tears today from the pain in my hips. I had this pain with my other 2, but not until closer to the end. I still have over 3 months & already I can't lift up my legs, sit on the floor, sit at all, stand for longer than 5 minutes and I am waddling like a penguin! I can't live the next 3 months in tears from pain & have to chase my 2 busy girls... I'm at a loss of what to do! I wear a full support girdle that helps a TON, but the pain is still more than I can take... Just imagine what it's like on the days I wash my girdle! Any suggestions on alleviating hip pain? I had back & hip problems before having babies, they thought I had Rheumatoid Arthritis but it turns out I just have a messed up neck, back, hips and tail bone area.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
On the hunt
As I have mentioned before, we are going to try & get Brooklyn a new bedroom put together & we are doing it on a tight budget. If anyone happens to have any of the following (or knows of someone getting rid of the following) & would be willing to sell them, please let me know.
*Full size mattress, boxspring, & metal frame.
*dresser (would be willing to paint)
*nightstand (totally open to any small table that can be painted & won't tip over if a kid leans on it).
*beanbag (this isn't a priority, but we are turning the closet into a reading nook & would eventually like a small beanbag)
We are also looking for the following for the play room.
*t.v. Stand (open to anything really & willing to paint)
*t.v.
*loveseat or chair & half.
*Full size mattress, boxspring, & metal frame.
*dresser (would be willing to paint)
*nightstand (totally open to any small table that can be painted & won't tip over if a kid leans on it).
*beanbag (this isn't a priority, but we are turning the closet into a reading nook & would eventually like a small beanbag)
We are also looking for the following for the play room.
*t.v. Stand (open to anything really & willing to paint)
*t.v.
*loveseat or chair & half.
Be careful.....
......What you pray for!
My husband got a call from Clint yesterday. This wasn't out of the usual because they speak on the phone often enough that I would think nothing of it. Then he looks at me & I can over hear "Hey can your wife meet with a member of the bishopric tomorrow"? Then I realized it was one of "Those" calls from Clint.....
I have been praying about the calling that I would end up with. I was a Wolf Scout leader for a year and a half before I was released since I thought we were going to be moving. As soon as I found out we weren't moving, I wondered how long I could get away with not having a calling. It lasted a bit, but then I started feeling like I needed a place in my ward.
I have an inkling of what I feel the calling is... But of course I won't share! I know that whatever the calling is, it is for my higher good & learning. I will know tonight what the call is, you won't hear until next week.
This prayer is being answered much quicker than I had anticipated. Feeling a bit nervous & excited about what it is.
My husband got a call from Clint yesterday. This wasn't out of the usual because they speak on the phone often enough that I would think nothing of it. Then he looks at me & I can over hear "Hey can your wife meet with a member of the bishopric tomorrow"? Then I realized it was one of "Those" calls from Clint.....
I have been praying about the calling that I would end up with. I was a Wolf Scout leader for a year and a half before I was released since I thought we were going to be moving. As soon as I found out we weren't moving, I wondered how long I could get away with not having a calling. It lasted a bit, but then I started feeling like I needed a place in my ward.
I have an inkling of what I feel the calling is... But of course I won't share! I know that whatever the calling is, it is for my higher good & learning. I will know tonight what the call is, you won't hear until next week.
This prayer is being answered much quicker than I had anticipated. Feeling a bit nervous & excited about what it is.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Good laugh at myself
Yep.... I am a dork! I realized today out of the blue that I SLAUGHTERED the quote (scripture) & I have no idea where I got ACTION from... Turns out the quote didn't really fit the point I was trying to make... But At least I got a really good laugh at myself as well as my husband! Forgive the dumb moments :)
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Charity
Our lesson in Relief Society today was on Charity. This is something that has been on my mind a lot lately.
You know the saying (or scripture?) "Action without works is dead"? Well describes me to a "T". In my heart, I have the STRONGEST desire to be charitable to those around me. I am surrounded by so many amazing woman in my ward that inspire me & make me want to be a better person, a more charitable person, but I have such a hard time going out of my way to let these people know how great I think they are.
I would love to make treats with a handmade card & tell everyone how I admire them or what they have done that has helped me that would otherwise never know, but I can't seem to get myself (& my kids) packed up to do this. Even though it isn't personable, this past week (even before this lesson) I have decided that if a person pops into my mind & I am thinking about them, I need to send a Facebook message or something & let them know I am thinking about them or let them know what they mean to me.
I have struggled my whole life to let people know how I feel towards them & it is something I need to change. I don't know why it is so hard for me to do in person! I can never go up to someone in church & let them know they gave a great talk or lesson, or that their comment really touched me etc.
I also think of forgiveness when I think of charity. I have always been one who forgives easily. I may get REALLY upset at first, but once I calm down, I am quick to forgive & forget..... But there is one person that I have really struggled to forgive & forget... I find it almost impossible. I hope that one day I can forgive this person like I have been the others in my life. Until then, I will just have to pray for that day to come.
I hope that in time I can become one of those charitable people that I so greatly admire!
You know the saying (or scripture?) "Action without works is dead"? Well describes me to a "T". In my heart, I have the STRONGEST desire to be charitable to those around me. I am surrounded by so many amazing woman in my ward that inspire me & make me want to be a better person, a more charitable person, but I have such a hard time going out of my way to let these people know how great I think they are.
I would love to make treats with a handmade card & tell everyone how I admire them or what they have done that has helped me that would otherwise never know, but I can't seem to get myself (& my kids) packed up to do this. Even though it isn't personable, this past week (even before this lesson) I have decided that if a person pops into my mind & I am thinking about them, I need to send a Facebook message or something & let them know I am thinking about them or let them know what they mean to me.
I have struggled my whole life to let people know how I feel towards them & it is something I need to change. I don't know why it is so hard for me to do in person! I can never go up to someone in church & let them know they gave a great talk or lesson, or that their comment really touched me etc.
I also think of forgiveness when I think of charity. I have always been one who forgives easily. I may get REALLY upset at first, but once I calm down, I am quick to forgive & forget..... But there is one person that I have really struggled to forgive & forget... I find it almost impossible. I hope that one day I can forgive this person like I have been the others in my life. Until then, I will just have to pray for that day to come.
I hope that in time I can become one of those charitable people that I so greatly admire!
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
You think you are doing really good. You wake up before 6:30 every morning to do morning prayers & scripture study, held family home evening this week, been reading scriptures as a family & having family prayers. You are excited about how well it is going & thinking about how amazing you have felt & how smooth things seem to be going....
Then something happens & you realize you have a lot further to go because you want to break down & cry (literally) & don't have any faith in the situation. Am definitely ready for things to take a turn for the better.
Then something happens & you realize you have a lot further to go because you want to break down & cry (literally) & don't have any faith in the situation. Am definitely ready for things to take a turn for the better.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
From one extreme to the next
This topic may seem kind of random & out of the blue, but it is something that has been on my mind.
My thoughts have recently been on those people who haven't been able to have a child (children). As most of you know, I have been there. If you aren't aware of our situation, it took us 6 years to finally be blessed with a little one. I know what it feels like to see everyone around you getting pregnant & wondering WHY can't that be me.
The other part of our story is that we did not use any fertility. James & I kept praying & we kept getting the answer "it's not time". If you know me, you know that I am not a patient person. It was SO difficult for me to sit back & not do anything about it. No fertility options & no adoption options... Just sitting & waiting. I thought it was going to kill me!
Now I find myself at the total opposite extreme. 7 months after having my first, I found myself pregnant again...... 8 months after baby girl #2, I found myself pregnant with baby girl #3.
I may never know why I needed to wait all those years to be blessed with a child or why I am finding myself with 3 girls under the age of 3, but I often have to remind myself of where I came from..... In those overwhelming moments when I am 6 months pregnant chasing a 2 year old & a 1 year old.
My heart truly does go out to those who suffer as I once did. It took me a long time, but I know people who waited even longer than I did & their faith & strength gave me faith & strength. My dear friend Haylie reminded me that God will never give us a trial that we can't handle... This applys to me now also when I question how I am going to take care of 3 little ones when they are so close in age. I am grateful for these little ones.... The wait was worth it.
My thoughts have recently been on those people who haven't been able to have a child (children). As most of you know, I have been there. If you aren't aware of our situation, it took us 6 years to finally be blessed with a little one. I know what it feels like to see everyone around you getting pregnant & wondering WHY can't that be me.
The other part of our story is that we did not use any fertility. James & I kept praying & we kept getting the answer "it's not time". If you know me, you know that I am not a patient person. It was SO difficult for me to sit back & not do anything about it. No fertility options & no adoption options... Just sitting & waiting. I thought it was going to kill me!
Now I find myself at the total opposite extreme. 7 months after having my first, I found myself pregnant again...... 8 months after baby girl #2, I found myself pregnant with baby girl #3.
I may never know why I needed to wait all those years to be blessed with a child or why I am finding myself with 3 girls under the age of 3, but I often have to remind myself of where I came from..... In those overwhelming moments when I am 6 months pregnant chasing a 2 year old & a 1 year old.
My heart truly does go out to those who suffer as I once did. It took me a long time, but I know people who waited even longer than I did & their faith & strength gave me faith & strength. My dear friend Haylie reminded me that God will never give us a trial that we can't handle... This applys to me now also when I question how I am going to take care of 3 little ones when they are so close in age. I am grateful for these little ones.... The wait was worth it.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Schedules
I mentioned a while ago that I needed an overhaul of myself & that that was basically my New Years resolution. Ever since then, I think that it has gotten worse instead of better. I think this past week was where I finally hit rock bottom & decided I had to move up instead of down. This was pretty much the cause of my embarrassing breakdown in Relief Society.
I finally sat down today & decided I needed to make a schedule of my typical day & lay it out to see how I can fit all of the spiritual things in that I (we) have been missing, such as; scripture study ( both personal & couple), personal prayers, family home evening, etc. I also wanted to lay out a weekly cleaning schedule. I want to set a few set chores for everyday of the week so that I'm not trying to cram a whole bunch into 1 day. I want to be realistic & start setting some time aside for myself along with wanting to start a Learning Time with my girls as soon as the playroom is put together & the mess from our office stuff is gone.
Do you do a schedule? Do you have set times that you read scriptures or do certain things for yourself or with your kids? I am wondering what other people do that works for them. I am hoping that we can find something that works for us in getting all of this done in a day, but more than anything, I hope I can have the integrity or accountability to stick to these things (especially the spiritual things). I don't tend to do a real great job with keeping integrity or accountability with myself..... But I am ready for a change in my life & I need to develop good habits before baby girl #3 arrives & throws our chances of developing those habits even more.
I finally sat down today & decided I needed to make a schedule of my typical day & lay it out to see how I can fit all of the spiritual things in that I (we) have been missing, such as; scripture study ( both personal & couple), personal prayers, family home evening, etc. I also wanted to lay out a weekly cleaning schedule. I want to set a few set chores for everyday of the week so that I'm not trying to cram a whole bunch into 1 day. I want to be realistic & start setting some time aside for myself along with wanting to start a Learning Time with my girls as soon as the playroom is put together & the mess from our office stuff is gone.
Do you do a schedule? Do you have set times that you read scriptures or do certain things for yourself or with your kids? I am wondering what other people do that works for them. I am hoping that we can find something that works for us in getting all of this done in a day, but more than anything, I hope I can have the integrity or accountability to stick to these things (especially the spiritual things). I don't tend to do a real great job with keeping integrity or accountability with myself..... But I am ready for a change in my life & I need to develop good habits before baby girl #3 arrives & throws our chances of developing those habits even more.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Brooklyn's Bedroom
I must be cursed in the picture arena! I have tried to post some pictures a number of time & my account for some reason won't let me pull up the picture screen..... so, here is another post without pictures (but you can at least link over to see some).
The whole issue I had with Brooklyn's room and why I was so bugged was because I had in my mind exactly what I wanted to do. I went to Ikea and found the EXACT bed I had envisioned in my mind.... that was almost $400 (with no mattress). You can see the problem here. After being frustrated of not being able to create my vision, I got over it and got my brain working again (When I really want something, I will figure out a way to make it happen). As most of you know, I am the queen of creating things or making things work without a budget (or at least a very small one). I went to a blog that I follow and found the PERFECT inspiration for Brooklyn's Bedroom! Check out this link and see the pictures that inspired a whole new plan.
http://emilyaclark.blogspot.com/2011/03/paneled-headboard-project.html
We are going to take the idea of this headboard and create it in a different way that works for our room. I am so excited to do it! We think we can create the whole wall feature for $40-$50.
I am going to go on KSL and find a used full mattess and frame.
We looked at bedding at Walmart and they actually have some options that we can work with for $40-$50.
Purchase an old dresser from KSL or find one (which may need to be painted).
Take some accessories I have and paint them and what not and I think we will have an AWESOME little room for less than $200. That is something that both of us can agree to.
Way excited to make the changes!
The whole issue I had with Brooklyn's room and why I was so bugged was because I had in my mind exactly what I wanted to do. I went to Ikea and found the EXACT bed I had envisioned in my mind.... that was almost $400 (with no mattress). You can see the problem here. After being frustrated of not being able to create my vision, I got over it and got my brain working again (When I really want something, I will figure out a way to make it happen). As most of you know, I am the queen of creating things or making things work without a budget (or at least a very small one). I went to a blog that I follow and found the PERFECT inspiration for Brooklyn's Bedroom! Check out this link and see the pictures that inspired a whole new plan.
http://emilyaclark.blogspot.com/2011/03/paneled-headboard-project.html
We are going to take the idea of this headboard and create it in a different way that works for our room. I am so excited to do it! We think we can create the whole wall feature for $40-$50.
I am going to go on KSL and find a used full mattess and frame.
We looked at bedding at Walmart and they actually have some options that we can work with for $40-$50.
Purchase an old dresser from KSL or find one (which may need to be painted).
Take some accessories I have and paint them and what not and I think we will have an AWESOME little room for less than $200. That is something that both of us can agree to.
Way excited to make the changes!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Over it!
After a day of letting this bother me & the sweet comments I received from all of you on here & on facebook.... I am over it!
I am definitely blessed to have amazing friends who know & care about me! It is a privlege (sp?) to know you and associate with you! So Thank You for being Amazing people!
As for this Jill, I hope you are able to get through whatever difficulties you are going through! I obviously sparked something & maybe you were having a bad day like I was having when I needed to vent. I honestly hope you are able to get through whatever it is. May God bless you on your journey through, as for all of us, since none of us are void of the hardships of life.
I am definitely blessed to have amazing friends who know & care about me! It is a privlege (sp?) to know you and associate with you! So Thank You for being Amazing people!
As for this Jill, I hope you are able to get through whatever difficulties you are going through! I obviously sparked something & maybe you were having a bad day like I was having when I needed to vent. I honestly hope you are able to get through whatever it is. May God bless you on your journey through, as for all of us, since none of us are void of the hardships of life.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Wow
So I just got FUMED! Someone (who I don't even know) left a very rude comment & I don't even know her! Which, in return, does not know me AT ALL!
This person does not know the trials I have been going through! Yes I am blessed with 2 healthy girls & an amazing husband. But there are a lot of things that we have struggled with. I was hoping that since I was was working on this transition that needs to take place, I would be able to make a cute room for my daughter. This is not the most important thing I know, but when you have a lot of crap going on in your life, you wish for something small at times & when the small things don't happen, it can send you to feel upset. Obviously if you are taking this overly serious, you don't know me. I had a moment of frustration where I felt like nothing has been going right & some total stranger has to be a total jerk about it..... I respond in the moment & in that moment I needed to vent. You also don't know me if you take the term "break down & cry" literally. No I did not break down & cry! But I was frustrated. When you go to school for Interior Design & work in it & then become a stay at home mom & have no way of expressing that creativity except in your own home, it is hard not to be able to do it. I have felt like it is a talent I am losing because I haven't been able to do anything with it.
It definitely would help to know the person or their situation before you go throwing around rude comments. Everyone is allowed to have moments of frustration, even if you don't agree with what the frustration is over. &. If you don't know my personality, don't read this blog. I will always say things that aren't meant in the literal term & you will always take it the wrong way. I am a fun person that doesn't like to take things too seriously but I get frustrated (& tells it as it is) & have my moments.
This blog is definitely meant for people I know & people who know me & my personality.
This person does not know the trials I have been going through! Yes I am blessed with 2 healthy girls & an amazing husband. But there are a lot of things that we have struggled with. I was hoping that since I was was working on this transition that needs to take place, I would be able to make a cute room for my daughter. This is not the most important thing I know, but when you have a lot of crap going on in your life, you wish for something small at times & when the small things don't happen, it can send you to feel upset. Obviously if you are taking this overly serious, you don't know me. I had a moment of frustration where I felt like nothing has been going right & some total stranger has to be a total jerk about it..... I respond in the moment & in that moment I needed to vent. You also don't know me if you take the term "break down & cry" literally. No I did not break down & cry! But I was frustrated. When you go to school for Interior Design & work in it & then become a stay at home mom & have no way of expressing that creativity except in your own home, it is hard not to be able to do it. I have felt like it is a talent I am losing because I haven't been able to do anything with it.
It definitely would help to know the person or their situation before you go throwing around rude comments. Everyone is allowed to have moments of frustration, even if you don't agree with what the frustration is over. &. If you don't know my personality, don't read this blog. I will always say things that aren't meant in the literal term & you will always take it the wrong way. I am a fun person that doesn't like to take things too seriously but I get frustrated (& tells it as it is) & have my moments.
This blog is definitely meant for people I know & people who know me & my personality.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Frustrating moment
Sorry to vent, but I am having one of those moments where I need to vent & I feel like I just want to break down and cry.
I have been working really hard to try & make a big transition in our house. We are turning our spare bedroom into Brooklyn's (my 2 year olds) big girl bedroom, going to move Kenidi into Brooklyn's room now so that the new baby can have the nursery and we are getting rid of my office (which is the open room between all of their bedrooms) & turning that into the girls playroom/t.v. Room....
My in- laws are coming into town in 2 days so the monster mess that is all over the upstairs desperately needs to be cleaned up!.... But.... My husband let me know today that I can't spend any money on any of the changes!!!!!
Brooklyn needs a bedroom set (we need everything ... Bed, mattress, dresser, bedding, paint) & the playroom needs a t.v. stand, sitting, toy organization.... Everything! All of a sudden I have ZERO motivation & am feeling very upset at the fact that my entire house is pretty much hand-me-downs or we bought second hand!
I wish so desperately that I could just go out & buy what I need! I am so exhausted of making things work & not being able to have my house the way I want it. That is one thingI struggle with... Being an Interior Designer & feeling like people judge me off of my house.
It takes me YEARS (literally) to get everything for a room & by that point, I am ready for something new!
Well, with my design dreams crushed, I honestly don't think my house is going to be moving forward in it's transition very quickly & my in-laws may just have to deal with the mess piles!....I'm SO sick of money! Am I the only one that feels this way?
I have been working really hard to try & make a big transition in our house. We are turning our spare bedroom into Brooklyn's (my 2 year olds) big girl bedroom, going to move Kenidi into Brooklyn's room now so that the new baby can have the nursery and we are getting rid of my office (which is the open room between all of their bedrooms) & turning that into the girls playroom/t.v. Room....
My in- laws are coming into town in 2 days so the monster mess that is all over the upstairs desperately needs to be cleaned up!.... But.... My husband let me know today that I can't spend any money on any of the changes!!!!!
Brooklyn needs a bedroom set (we need everything ... Bed, mattress, dresser, bedding, paint) & the playroom needs a t.v. stand, sitting, toy organization.... Everything! All of a sudden I have ZERO motivation & am feeling very upset at the fact that my entire house is pretty much hand-me-downs or we bought second hand!
I wish so desperately that I could just go out & buy what I need! I am so exhausted of making things work & not being able to have my house the way I want it. That is one thingI struggle with... Being an Interior Designer & feeling like people judge me off of my house.
It takes me YEARS (literally) to get everything for a room & by that point, I am ready for something new!
Well, with my design dreams crushed, I honestly don't think my house is going to be moving forward in it's transition very quickly & my in-laws may just have to deal with the mess piles!....I'm SO sick of money! Am I the only one that feels this way?
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