As I was driving to work this morning I said to myself. . . “Self, you need to adjust your attitude.” Seriously, the thought came like a flash of lightening.  Maybe it was the exhaustion of the previous 28 hours of fretting, worrying and commiserating with myself.   Maybe it’s because I don’t have it in […]

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  • Stacy - December 10, 2010 - 1:40 pm

    I'll be thinking of you tomorrow afternoon Summ!ReplyCancel

  • Trophy Life - December 10, 2010 - 3:04 pm

    thinking of you, my friend! love you.ReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - December 10, 2010 - 5:45 pm

    And another thing, your children will watch how you deal with this and learn from it. If you keep a positive attitude and a smile on your face (the Vicodin will help with that. Ha.), they will also learn how to deal with obstacles and overcome them. ….and maybe they can do a little role reversal and be your caregiver? 😉

    Thinking of you!!!ReplyCancel

  • Written Permission - December 10, 2010 - 8:36 pm

    You can do it!! Thinking of you…ReplyCancel

  • Trophy Life - December 11, 2010 - 5:03 pm

    hoping that all went well!ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - December 13, 2010 - 3:12 am

    The road will be waiting for you. Until then…rest, recover, and keep counting those blessings. I'll be thinking about you.
    SherriReplyCancel

  • Joni - December 13, 2010 - 4:42 am

    I hope you are healing well and on the road to recovery. Being slowed down by physical need to heal can bring amazing focus to the holiday season. Merry Christmas to you and your family.ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - December 16, 2010 - 4:22 am

    "You're better at dealing with things than thinking about them. Bring on the next phase. . . it's your strong suit. Good luck. Love, Dad.

    —

    Awesome.ReplyCancel

Do you remember the typewriter?  You know what I’m talking about. . . the click of the keys, the ding indicating the end of the line, and the zip as you move the paper back to starting position before rolling the paper to the next line: click-click-click-click-click-click-click-click-click-click-ding!-zip-roll click-click-click-click-click-click-click-click-click-click-ding!-zip-roll click-click-click-click-click-click-click-click-click-click-ding!-zip-roll click-click-click-click-click-click-click-click-click-click-ding!-zip-roll I didn’t use a typewriter […]

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  • Sassytimes - December 9, 2010 - 2:20 pm

    I seem to have a lot of those days lately with the Holidays approaching (which is one reason I'm doing my thankful posts…to keep things in check)….and I realized that it always has very little to do with my kids and very much to do with me. I try to do too much during the day, accomplish too many tasks that really aren't that feasible with two little ones, then I get frustrated that I can't do it and take it out on them. Not nice Mommy.

    I do the apology thing too and the look on my 2 year old's face and her little "Momma, it's okay, I forgive you. You happy now?" makes me feel all shades of Mommy guilt and start over with a fresh perspective. We all have those days. Motherhood isn't easy. What we do with those days and the days following is what matters.

    You are a great mom. It's nice to see/read that you are 'normal' too. 😉ReplyCancel

  • Written Permission - December 9, 2010 - 3:25 pm

    Aww, S. 🙂 You're such a wonderful mama and wife (and friend!). We're all entitled to those "off" days now and then. I think you respond to the good AND the bad in your life with a level of grace that most of us can only aspire to.

    I hope today is a better day!!ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - December 9, 2010 - 8:52 pm

    Oh friend.

    You know what one of my friends told me on Tuesday night?

    She just said, "Hey, you know what? Cut yourself some slack."

    —

    It resonated with me.

    It's true, though.

    Life goes on even if the baking doesn't get finished. And even if there are still cookie sprinkles all over my kitchen floor for the 4th day in a row. (My situation.)

    Keep on, keepin' on, lady.

    And a big hug to you, too.ReplyCancel

  • Charbelle - December 10, 2010 - 3:11 am

    That last picture is priceless!!! In the big picures, these off days, they won't be remembered. The moments that you capture and the memories you are sharing, these are valuable!! Everyone has an off day and you're allowed!! You're a fabulous mom and I am so thankful that you share the glimpses you do into your life 🙂ReplyCancel

Do you remember, back in November, when I appealed to you through this here blog?  A tiny letter where I expressed to you how much I like to capture the little insignificant moments of our days so you might feel that you are a part of them, even though you are most often at work.  […]

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  • Trophy Life - December 8, 2010 - 12:45 pm

    whoa! that canon already took one great photo! i love it. oh man, i'm glad you found each other and that you're proud owners of this little gem.ReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - December 8, 2010 - 2:15 pm

    Yay! How exciting! …and what an awesome husband.ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - December 8, 2010 - 5:00 pm

    YAY!!!!! That is ONE good man. YAY!ReplyCancel

  • Written Permission - December 8, 2010 - 5:50 pm

    Now THAT is a smart man. Way to go, Chad! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Chad - December 9, 2010 - 12:52 am

    What!? Who got you that camera?! You deserve it!ReplyCancel

  • Adopted Aunt - December 10, 2010 - 1:21 am

    Good for You!!! You deserve the camera and Chad will be so happy to be able to see all that you and the kids do while he is workinL) Have fun learning all the tricks then you can teach me. Will be praying about the surgery. it will be fine. God will be right there with you and the doc. Enjoy the rest!!!!:)ReplyCancel

Last week I went to the doctor for a “pre-op” appointment for the surgery I will have later this week.  Since I’ve never had surgery I didn’t really know what the appointment would entail.   After a quick hello and good-bye to my doctor, a nurse entered the room to run the tests.  It was quite […]

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  • Sassytimes - December 7, 2010 - 2:49 pm

    I am glad you are okay! Look at all that snow…wow! Beautiful.

    I probably have some 'extra love' spots on my heart too.ReplyCancel

  • Written Permission - December 7, 2010 - 5:00 pm

    S, I actually gasped when I read what your doctor said. How scary! I'm so glad everything turned out OK!

    I absolutely love your explanation, too. 🙂 You're such a good mama.ReplyCancel

  • Joni - December 8, 2010 - 7:57 am

    I caught up on all the recent stories. Each one told more beautifully than the last. I have always known you had many gifts. Talented writer may join the ranks of other beautiful gifts God has given you. your writings are inspirational, comforting and uplifting.ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - December 8, 2010 - 5:01 pm

    (HOW DO YOU MAKE ME CRY ON EVERY POST?)

    I'm glad you're ok.

    And as always, I love your blog.ReplyCancel

  • Charbelle - December 10, 2010 - 3:14 am

    I read this post the other day thru google reader and I wanted to make sure to come back and comment, I'm so glad that you are ok and I LOVED the extra love and growths on your heart! The last picture, totally reminds me of White Christmas when the kids are in front of the Christmas tree. I'm with Two Pretzels you usually make me cry 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - December 31, 2010 - 3:02 am

    awesome blog, do you have twitter or facebook? i will bookmark this page thanks. jasmin holzbauerReplyCancel

. . . but we are “Merry Christmas” kind of people.  “Merry Christmas”, as opposed to “Happy Holiday’s”, that is.  From cards in the mail to the person ringing bells as I leave the store with my groceries, I love to hear the two simple words that draw my attention back to the reason we […]

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  • Sassytimes - December 6, 2010 - 4:47 pm

    I LOVE traditions and I believe it's never too early to start them. I, too, believe that we are living very similar lives. 😉ReplyCancel

  • Written Permission - December 6, 2010 - 5:49 pm

    I ADORED this, Sum! Where was this? Kudos to you for actively creating memories for your kids. 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Trophy Life - December 6, 2010 - 10:37 pm

    before reading the caption for C with the animals, i thought "this is SO quintessential C". : )ReplyCancel

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