My Everything Moments

I found a CD today that had something very precious to me on it. It's a video that I created a few years back to remind me that although our family was going through a very difficult time, the reds were the best blessing ever and that is what was most important. The song captures how I feel about them every single day and the images remind me of how awesome it is to be their mom. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do and don't forget to turn up the volume.

xoxo

Me

Vintage Red 02/09/10

Yeah I know....I'm several weeks behind on posting a new Vintage Red pic. This is one of my all time favorite pics. It shouldn't be difficult to guess which Red is rockin the duckie towel.

Warmth, Comfort & Love

There are many things in life that make us feel great. What exactly that thing is revolves around a snapshot in time. My snapshot for today is warmth, comfort and love. On this cold winter morning I am thankful that I have the warmth of a soft wool sweater, the comfort of my favorite pair of BR jeans and the love of Mr. G. Right now, in this moment that is what makes me feel great.

Intentions

The end of January 2010 is quickly approaching. That means that there are only 11 more months of shopping left before Christmas....Yikes! The beginning of a new year always brings new goals and hopes for a better tomorrow. Some people make resolutions while others (like me) have good intentions of just being a better person. Those intentions might turn into a list similar to this one.

1. Donate more to a favorite charity.

2. Volunteer at least 2-3 days per week at a local organization.

3. Read more to the reds.

4. Set aside more family time a week.

5. Complain less and be thankful for what we have.

If you notice, no where on that list have I listed anything that is just about Me. I didn't do that purposely, it just worked out that way. By nature I'm one who tries to take care of everyone else before myself and at the end of the year I down right exhausted. Ya see my good intentions might have made me feel more accomplished or fulfilled that I helped someone else out, but in the end I didn't take care of Me. It's important to always remember to take care of your own personal happiness and health as well.

So where is the balance between the two??? That's a great question that I am still trying to figure out. What I have come to realize that I can spend my entire day doing domestic goddess things or making sure everyone is fed, clean and happy BUT if I go to bed exhausted or not having done one thing (outside of everyday necessities) for myself, then I haven't accomplished much. Take time each day, even if it's only 10-15 minutes to do something just for yourself. Have a cup of tea and a cookie while sitting in a nice comfy chair. Read the newspaper in a quiet room of the house. Go to your room, lock the door behind you and veg out for a little while.

When you set out with good intentions to be a better person and give back, make sure that you give back to yourself as well.

xoxo

Me

Vintage Red 1/19/10

Can you guess which Red this is??

Weekly Photo - A.K.A. Vintage Red

While going through some CD's a few weeks ago I found a ton of vintage red pics that I just went gaga over. So each week I'm going to devote a blog post to one of my favorite vintage red photos. The title of this weeks vintage red...I'll hold him, but I'm NOT touching him.

NYE

New Year's Eve - We decided that this year we would bring the reds along with us to the NYE party being held at the FESM (Portuguese Hall in Manteca where Mr. G. is a member of...well I guess I am as well). Anywhooooo, since my sister was coming along with us we decided the reds would be her dates for the evening. I mean come on, who wouldn't want those two very handsome boys as escorts. She even made them each a boutonniere that matched her dress. Granted Lucas wanted to rip it off within the first minute but it was the sweet thought that counts. I'm sure by the time prom comes around he will learn better manners.

My sis and I greeted everyone as they entered the hall to make sure they had tickets and pass out their party hats. The reds ran around the hall with the other kids and Mr. G was behind the bar making sure everyone got more than their fair share of drinks that night. Dinner was steak and shrimp so of course the reds ate everything in sight....FAT CHANCE. Let's see, one consumed bread and butter while the other had bread and a few bites of steak. Dinner was over with around 8:30ish and the youngest red was passed out on a makeshift bed of four chairs by 9pm. Some date he was. The eldest red partied with us until after midnight and enjoyed his first glass (ok maybe 4) of sparkling apple cider. It was a fun way to say goodbye 2009 and HELLO 2010!!!!