Text Conversation #2

Me: I need to buy more motrin when will you be home
D: 630
Me: whaaaaat??? why so late
D: went in late, i'll start packing up now
Me: it's fine, whatevs. just afraid the kids will get hungry.  i'm not feeding them.

One of those days, you know?

Sweatpants

This is a text I just sent D, just a little glimpse into how my day is going so far...

"Sweatpants."

They're Only Little Once

C gave me this for Mother's Day, she brought it home from school along with grass growing in a little paper cup.  I need this as a reminder now and then...

A Mother's Prayer

...They're only little once, Lord.

Grant me the wisdom to guide them down the path that their feet should take, for I know that they can never turn back and walk those paths with me again.  Give me the wisdom to guide their feet so that someday they will be able to walk alone.

...They're only little once, Lord.

Give me the time I need to enjoy them, for I know that after they're grown I'll never have another chance to tell stories and pretend at those tea parties.  I'll never have another chance to watch them in a school play or a church sing, or to see them catch that first fish or hit that first home run ball.  Give me the time in life's busy schedule to have fun with my children.

...They're only little once, Lord.

Let me be a loving mother.  Let me correct and not punish; explain, not scold.  Let me know when to correct, and how often, and when it's best just to look the other way.  Help me be patient and give me a gentle hand to mold them into better people,

...They're only little once, Lord.

Let me be a good teacher and an even better example.  Give me the right words and deeds to teach them of Your everlasting love.  Let me tell them Your story and live Your commandments so that they'll long for Your Kingdom and live their lives accordingly.

...For, Lord, they're only little one time--only innocent and trusting and pliable for a space of time-- one minute in an eternity.  Let me do my best for them while I have the chance.

-Deborah Jane Thompson

Saw 2

So far I've gotten four responses to my big contest, which is approximately four more than I thought I would get, so thumbs up for me!  I'm weighing all my options and will figure out soon enough what I'm going to do with this rats nest on my head.  Stay tuned.

GUESS WHAT?!  While C's at school (right now) I decided to come over to the library and chill and read a little, then I thought I would connect with my peeps via the blog, and I'm using a library computer!  I know, this sounds very normal to many people, but trust me, it's crazy!  You should see the guy next to me- can we say scary?  And the woman across from me trying to hide her iced coffee in a paper bag because you can't drink in here.  And the guy watching Saw 2 and getting a little too.. um... excited.  Seriously, I wish you could see this!

Big shout out to R for watching G for me this afternoon so I can experience this library computer freak show.

This Is Serious.

So here's the deal, I need a haircut. Bad.  Check it out...

Ugh, I can barely look at that picture.

I've had a few not so good (ok, terrible) hair experiences in a row, and I need your help.  i'm officially in crisis mode, and this is now officially a contest.  Here's how it will work...

In the comments of this post:

1. Tell me who does your hair and why you love them, and why you think I would love them.

2.  Please give me some ideas of what to do with this hair... I'm talking cut, color, everything.

If I choose your hair dresser (or your mom, or whoever you tell me to choose) I'll write a post about how awesome it was, and maybe *hopefully* get them to give you a free haircut... a girl can dream, right?!  I'm totally willing to drive to wherever this hair healer may be, as long as it's in Ohio... or Indiana... look, I'm desperate. 

I have a backup plan just in case none of you care, which is a very real possibility.  I made an appointment for next Tuesday with someone around here, but they didn't come recommended from anyone, and let's face it, I have terrible hair-dresser-guesser luck.  I'll cancel the appointment if you guys have some good suggestions. 

THAAAAAANKS!