My Thoughts

Would it be horrible if I made my son do something using the I'm an adult-your a child, I'm right-your wrong, I'm big-your small mantra? I think it would. I like to explain situations to both my kids. They may not have complete understanding but they do have feelings and I take them serious. Although sometimes there are situations when a parent does have to make decisions because they just know what is best. Done. And in time the kids will look back and know that what we did was for their protection and better good. This weekend I had to endure the pain of watching my son's reaction to changing drum instructors. He would of played the same song for 20 years just to not hurt the feelings of an teacher who knew that what Ricky needed was beyond his abilities to teach. My husband and I agreed that learning to read music, in addition to all drum theory was better for our son. A new teacher with the experience was now available for an even better lesson time that worked

My life changed the moments I became a Mom. I knew this would happen even moments before giving birth x2. If I try hard I can remember who I use to be; actually it's hard remembering. :/ Those days are over anyhow. With the change, a shift in priorities happened as well. There is nothing I wouldn't do for either of my kids; stopping all I'm doing when I hear the magic word, "Mommy". Now why am I talking about this? Because my children are not here and I miss them. For the same reason, I wish I could hear their voices and laughter. The house is usually filled with the playful joy sounds that come from them. Only sound I hear now is snoring. I guess I'd miss that too if my hubby wasn't here. What irony. -V

The week has been good. Even though I was out for two days because I was sick; stomach bug got me, that didn't stop the work from piling up along with deadlines. For the rest of the week I was busy catching up. Again about this past week, was the first week of Summer for my kids. They spent time with their grandparents while hubby and I worked. Trust me when I say I prefer Summer break over the regular school year, but I now have a different kind of worry. Enough sun block, seat belts, plenty of water; to name a few. This past week felt like a whole month. I know there is nothing I should really worry about. My in-laws know what to do. They've taken care of them before, well not for a long time, but they still know what to do. After finding out from my kids that they are having fun, some of my concerns lessened. My kids begged me to let them spend the Summer break between both grandparents'. They hated the idea of going to any camp for the whole day. Surprised was my rea

Son nothing could exist; without Mary's son, nothing could be redeemed." To be chosen by God is an awesome privilege and responsibility. Mary received both a crown of joy and a cross of sorrow. Her joy was not diminished by her sorrow because it was fueled by her faith, hope, and trust in God and his promises. Jesus promised his disciples that "no one will take your joy from you" (John 16:22). The Lord gives us a supernatural joy which enables us to bear any sorrow or pain and which neither life nor death can take away. Do you know the joy of a life given over to God in faith and trust? What is the significance of Mary's visit to her cousin Elizabeth before the birth of Jesus? When Elizabeth greeted Mary and recognized the Messiah in Mary's womb they were filled with the Holy Spirit and with a joyful anticipation of the fulfilment of God's promise to give a Savior. What a marvelous wonder for God to fill not only Elizabeth's heart with

I know I've had other weekends that led into a Monday vacation day. This one is special though. My Princess's birthday is coming up and we will celebrate all week. Making this Monday extra special. :) This past Saturday was the day Lex and four bff's celebrated her birthday. I woke up early to start the preparations. I first went to pick up the cake. Then drove to pick up the balloons. After that I went to the movie theater to purchase the movie tickets to see Kung Fu Panda 2 in 3D. The next thing I did was go to the restaurant, Gringo's, to decorate the table and leave the cake. And the final thing I did was go to buy Ricky's earned DSi. I promised that as an award for doing good work on the TAKS test. He not only did good but TOTALLY FANTASTIC, because he earned a commended score in Math and in Reading. I was tickled pink when his teacher called to tell me. Ricky went with me to do all that birthday party running around because he knew I would make that purchas

A news story yesterday was talking about today being the end of the world. http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/05/21/doomsday/index.html?hpt=C2 Thank goodness whoever started this discussion was wrong. But just in case I still went to get my nails done. My thoughts have been all over the board lately. So much is going on. But, my main focus is my kids. Time flies when they are almost full blown teenagers. I’m trying to embrace every now moment with them, but the pressure is on, especially for Alexys. Her friends already act, look, talk and have the attitude of a teenager. I really hope my sweet daughter remains good despite her atmosphere of the “wants to grow up too fast”. Yesterday at the skating rink I didn’t realize that the kids there weren’t there to skate. They were there to just hang out. Really? Okay a few were skating, but most were talking and drinking Monster drinks. Jr. High kids don’t need any more energy. And I was shocked to see that the skating rink had those drinks av