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This was one of the major arguments that my husband had... he wanted me to acknowledge the accomplishment not only for myself, but also for the kids. After all, sometimes we don't see rewards for our hard work. Yet, it is still important to work hard. Teaching our children to strive toward excellence is sometimes a hard task. However, when we have these moments that illuminate the importance of hard work and learning, we need to celebrate and reward the effort.

I'm formulating some ideas in my mind. For now, I am completely immersed in the papers that I have to complete right now. Being sick for a month pushed off my preparation for this final. So, now I'm going nuts.

Thank you! Sometimes all of us need a little validation.



How have you been holding up?

I would love to have you over... I'm sure hugging your little one would be wonderful for Sophia. She craves the hugging and kissing and is such a little mommy.



I've heard venison is great as jerky. I need to get a dehydrator and make some. I also have to make some sausage... but worry about the appropriate recipe. I've heard that if you mess a sausage recipe up, it's a big deal because you are stuck with pounds of crap.

SO how much of the Coen Brothers' filming did you get to see from your last apartment??? I just saw Burn After Reading, what a crazy good movie. ha. Brad Pitt steals the show! ! No surprise :D

Initially I think there was some power-plays between Sophia and Isaiah and my sister-in-law. Thankfully, life has started to even out and the kids are all getting along.

Ooooh good point. I wonder how I can convince the husband that I am unable to ever do the dishes again...

Thank you! Yes, I believe that even in our toughest times and most stressed moments, we can still reflect upon the good people in our life. Embrace your daughter right now. Love her up. The love you show her will come back to you in the form of strength. You can do this. You are a strong, intelligent, thoughtful, compassionate, and loving woman who can endure any challenge put before you. *hugs*

Hope your day goes better. Take some time out to enjoy your daughter, or just take a nap with her :)

Thank you sweety :) I am not sure they'll notice, but that's ok. The point was to make sure that they are comfortable and provide an easy transition. Besides, I'm already going to be busy with making a meal for 9, I don't want to be doing laundry like nuts. I am actually on top of the laundry and am going to try *crossing fingers* to keep on top of it. Also, I figured out how to get my computer connected to the free wifi at Starbucks last night. I sat and did homework for about an hour and that was so relaxing. So, I have a feeling that my husband might get me out of the house in the evening by sending me to Starbucks.

Lord knows, I'm going to NEED to get away sometimes :)

Yeah, the child rearing books and courses aren't necessarily focusing on reality-like the reality of how you feel at 3 am when the baby's been crying for two hours. I suppose they figure if they told you the truth-you'd never have kids. But still it just ends up making me feel guilty for not being the "perfect mom" (but not that guilty cause who can strive for perfection anyhow...)

Excellent! I'm so happy that you too find comfort and peace within those simple words. Sometimes it is quite important to be able to simply stand strong in who you are. After all, embracing oneself is very much a part of the journey too! I remember during a specifically hard time in my life hugging myself and not feeling that there was even anything worth hugging. I didn't know what to do, where to go, and/or how I was going to get through the hour much less the day or the week. After I calmed myself down, I realized that even though I was desperatly damaged at the time, I could draw strength on who I wanted to be and who I know deep inside I was. Sometimes pain has a way of mangling our personalities and changing how we handle things. When you never stand strong in who you are, then you feel completely broken when life falls apart. Of course that was nearly 3 years ago and I'm strong now. Yet, I still think about how "me" has changed and standing in "me" is a concept that can always help.

Thanks for your input. I hope that your day is going well.