Sunday, January 25, 2009

The YEAR OF THE OX

Chinese Zodiac Ox

Chinese Zodiac Sign: Ox

Years: 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009



The Ox is the sign of prosperity in the Chinese Zodiac. The Ox in Chinese Astrology is not a bull. Solid and hard working, this powerful sign of Ox is a born leader. Being dependable, calm and modest, Oxen possess the ability to achieve great things in life. Strong-minded and highly intelligent, their balance and strength inspire confidence. Lady Oxen have the tendency to trust the wrong partner, so it is important to always get an outside opinion from someone they trust and who is wise before they make a commitment. Oxen usually have happy childhood without incident in their childhood and youth. Oxen may encounter difficulties in their marriage in their middle age. However, they usually are able to smooth them out and achieve peaceful and happy life in their older age.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Gaining on It

So its been a while since I have commented on the baby's Attachment Disorder. Mainly because everytime I take two steps forward she takes three steps back and it is a grueling uphill battle each and every week. So this week I am excited to share some changes with you:

1) She has officially announced she is a big girl. No more need for pullups at nighttime, as big girls wear big girl underwear. She has been dry for 4 solid days and nights.

2.) She grabs her pillow and blanket and goes to bed on her own, not in my lap, not with me laying with her, not crying, just goes and lays down...AMEN!!!

3.) She wakes up and is excited about going to the babysitter, something I never saw with Daycare.....she is happy to go, packs her own bag with toys in the am and is jabbering all the way.

While these seem small, in my house this is HUGE..... huge progress, to know that she is loved, comfortable enough to let me leave the room, and going to bed on her own...well I actually get to blog. How about that?

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Right Now

One of my friends Classic Mama posted the other day and asked what am I doing right now. So here it is:


Right Now I am listening to the Mickey Mouse clubhouse, while both of my children are in their rooms playing with their toys.

Right Now I hear the baby, singing Twinkle twinkle little star to her babies, okay it's more like shouting but it is still music to my ears.

Right Now I hear AA swinging his lightsaver pretending he is in the middle of Star Wars fighting off a galaxy, "no over here" as he jumps up and down swinging the lightsaver

Right Now I am wondering what to make for dinner, since school was canceled today and I have all day to plan it.

Right Now I am trying to figure out how five people accumulate so much laundry in one week, it's a never ending dryer cycle around here.

Right Now I am on the computer, trying to pick something special for my husband's birthday that will let him know how special he is and how much we love him here with us.

Right Now I am sitting in front of all of the family portraits, looking at happy moments and thanking God for each one of my family, the moments we have shared, and the time he has provided to do so.

Right Now my heart is a little sad, a little happy and a little confused. Each day brings its share of sadness for Eric, happiness because of the many blessings that we still have and confused of why we couldn't have it all.

Right Now I am looking at the rain pouring down and thankful that it is not snow.

Right Now I am going to end this post, change the laundry, play tag with my children (yes inside....we only live once) and get ready to make the children lunch.


What are you doing right now?