I think all of us girls have been there. We see a guy holding a baby and we melt. Well, now that I'm older it's not just babies. This comes to mind when Robert is with his daughter, Delaney. She's so smart, fun and I love when she and her dad laugh and kid each other. He goes to her soccer practices AND games. He's friends with her friends on facebook so he can be involved in her life. Since she lives with her Mom he isn't there to tuck her in so he sends a text EVERY night telling her he loves her. Seeing them together makes my heart go all funny.
I also get that feeling when Baby Sixx fights for room on the couch...right between us...and it isn't so she can make goo goo eyes at ME! And when Monkey wants nothing more than to have Robert rub his ears for HOURS at a time. They see Robert and they go bonkers with happiness and love.
I'm proclaiming and making it fact...Dad's are sexy!
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Journey
I wish I could post pictures of my before and after of my breast reduction. Not to share TMI but to brag about this incredible journey I went through. Yes, I know others have gone before me, but for me it has truly been life changing!
The first part of the journey was just deciding that I was ready to have it done and making the appointment with the surgeon. I took matters into my own hands when my PCP told me that I had to loose all kinds of weight and that I had to see a PT, etc. After loosing around 25lbs and being told I had to lose another 25lbs I asked to see the surgeon and to determine how much I had to go through to make this happen. He said that he was not concerned about my weight, was so positive that insurance would pay for it I signed all papers that day!
The second part of the process was a little bit more intense. It was actually having the surgery but also recovery. I can't really say I had "pain" but the recovery process and being limited in my actions was extremely hard, especially living alone and hating to ask for help. I learned so much about myself, what I can endure, that I don't do pain well and that my Mom is the best Mom in the world! I also learned that I am blessed beyond words for all the people that care and love me!
This third part of the journey has been the most rewarding, but also the most mind boggling. None of my clothes fit. I don't have any clothes. When I started to really look through my closet to determine how I made it through the winter last year I remembered that I have always worn jackets, sweaters and anything else that would cover me. I don't think I really thought about how much I covered my girls. Now that I'm more confident I don't go to the cover up jacket but ready to wear a normal shirt and outfit.
As my BFF pointed out she would love to have a reason like this to go shopping. I agree, but I did have to pay quite a bit out of pocket for my surgery that I'm paying back. With that said, I am working on my wardrobe one article of clothing at a time along with the new me!
I've had a lot of life changing experiences in the last month. Most wonderful, but some really hard and sad. I guess that's what life is all about? I'm so thankful that I was given the opportunity to experience this journey!
The first part of the journey was just deciding that I was ready to have it done and making the appointment with the surgeon. I took matters into my own hands when my PCP told me that I had to loose all kinds of weight and that I had to see a PT, etc. After loosing around 25lbs and being told I had to lose another 25lbs I asked to see the surgeon and to determine how much I had to go through to make this happen. He said that he was not concerned about my weight, was so positive that insurance would pay for it I signed all papers that day!
The second part of the process was a little bit more intense. It was actually having the surgery but also recovery. I can't really say I had "pain" but the recovery process and being limited in my actions was extremely hard, especially living alone and hating to ask for help. I learned so much about myself, what I can endure, that I don't do pain well and that my Mom is the best Mom in the world! I also learned that I am blessed beyond words for all the people that care and love me!
This third part of the journey has been the most rewarding, but also the most mind boggling. None of my clothes fit. I don't have any clothes. When I started to really look through my closet to determine how I made it through the winter last year I remembered that I have always worn jackets, sweaters and anything else that would cover me. I don't think I really thought about how much I covered my girls. Now that I'm more confident I don't go to the cover up jacket but ready to wear a normal shirt and outfit.
As my BFF pointed out she would love to have a reason like this to go shopping. I agree, but I did have to pay quite a bit out of pocket for my surgery that I'm paying back. With that said, I am working on my wardrobe one article of clothing at a time along with the new me!
I've had a lot of life changing experiences in the last month. Most wonderful, but some really hard and sad. I guess that's what life is all about? I'm so thankful that I was given the opportunity to experience this journey!
Saturday, November 5, 2011
In a blink of an eye
I had the pleasure of cooking for Robert and his daughter last night. Then a funny game of bowling on the Wii and then I sat and watched the two of them battle it out over all the other sports. I love watching the two of them together.
Sitting there listening to Robert curse and his daughter giggle (shes almost 14) I thought about how much my life has changed in such a short period of time. A month ago I had decided that I didn't want to date, that I was OK being alone and I was happy. In a blink of an eye I have a boyfriend and this really great adolescent in my life making me realize that I was fooling myself.
I'm so thankful I blinked!
Sitting there listening to Robert curse and his daughter giggle (shes almost 14) I thought about how much my life has changed in such a short period of time. A month ago I had decided that I didn't want to date, that I was OK being alone and I was happy. In a blink of an eye I have a boyfriend and this really great adolescent in my life making me realize that I was fooling myself.
I'm so thankful I blinked!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Good-byes
I dislike good-byes. But I especially dislike them when people leave your life and you don't know exactly what you did. It especially hurts when people are hurt by something you did or said, or you made them really mad but they don't bother to give you a chance to explain or make it right. They are just gone out of your life. Most head people will say that they weren't worth your time and be glad their gone. But I feel different. I feel empty when someone was there and then gone.
This week I've lost a lot of good friends. One I didn't even know I had hurt. Two are upset because I can't make time for them anymore, another one I have no idea and the one that I can't get over blew something so very small into something so very big I can't even understander what happen?
I'm blessed for the people in my life and will continue to pray that the ones that have left will some day find their way back.
In the midst of all of this pain, I'm happy and have a wonderful boyfriend who loves me unconditionally. The big test? He took care of me when I had the flu...puking, smelled funky, crying, told him I'm dying flu!! Yep, it's LOVE!
This week I've lost a lot of good friends. One I didn't even know I had hurt. Two are upset because I can't make time for them anymore, another one I have no idea and the one that I can't get over blew something so very small into something so very big I can't even understander what happen?
I'm blessed for the people in my life and will continue to pray that the ones that have left will some day find their way back.
In the midst of all of this pain, I'm happy and have a wonderful boyfriend who loves me unconditionally. The big test? He took care of me when I had the flu...puking, smelled funky, crying, told him I'm dying flu!! Yep, it's LOVE!
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