Wednesday, June 23, 2010

System Overload


It seems that now a days everyone is in school. No matter your age or how many degrees you have already obtained a continued education is required by our society to keep one updated on their ever-changing job duties or for a simple pay raise. I myself am still in college. I do not feel that dedicated mothers that work a full 40 hours a week, go to school full time and are still able to attend their child's school play or baseball game get enough credit! I am extremely exhausted by the end of the week and I still have cleaning, errands, socializing, activities for clubs and organizations that my children and I belong to, family to visit, yard work and ten million other tasks to complete. Nothing is impossible ladies, you can have your cake and eat it too. So when you are feeling overwhelmed and exhausted do not wait on your husband to lend a hand...because they won't, they simply do not understand. You must take it upon yourself to relax and be happy. Two important things to remember!!! 1) Delegate: if you absolutely can not achieve every task you have set for the day then prioritize your tasks and delegate small ones to friends, your mother, or even your children with chore charts. 2) Take time for yourself. Whether it be a vacation, a massage, or a quiet shopping trip -YOU NEED ME TIME TO SURVIVE! To continue to be the Super Stiletto Mom you know you are you need to do these two things. They may just be your answer to sanity.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Fire Flies

It's an amazing feeling when your child is finally able to out run you. Last night I promised my sons I would take them swimming, and unfortunately plans feel through. Children do not understand that sometimes there is not enough money or that a place may be closed, but I did all I could to make it up to my children. I decided to hook up the garden hose, throw on my swimsuit and dedicate precious time to them. The grass sparkled from the glow of the lightening bugs as I chased my oldest through the yard. Sounds of laughter filled the warm summer air. I can only hope that my love and dedication can enforce self-confidence in my children and overload their minds with divine memories that they will be able to share with their children in the future.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Kentucky


As the whole family sat tightly together in the SUV on our long 3 hour drive to our chalet in Kentucky I noticed another one of those moments. A song came across the radio that had the entire car singing together at the top of their lungs. It was a happy song, and I tried to make the song last forever. It was the exact description of harmony and complete peace. Having my beloved mother, my precious children, my wonderful husband, and my brother the brave soldier who was only home for a short time all together in one place laughing and singing together. It was an absolute flawless moment. And I feel lucky to have been able to identify the moment and cherish it. The smiles, the smells, the songs....perfect.

My Mysterious Necklace

A few days ago I went out with some friends. When it came to the end of the night I realized that my necklace was gone! This was a very special necklace to me. I know your thinking that if it was so special that I shouldn't of worn it out; but I was excited that I had just found my necklace and wanted to show it off. I had lost the necklace some years before and randomly came upon earlier that day. As you can probably guess I was devastated. I knew that this time I wouldn't be seeing my necklace again. Well last night as I walked in the door from my long day at work I did my usual scope of the house to make sure nothing had been tampered with, I noticed a diamond perfectly placed in the center of my wine table. Sure enough it was my necklace! Well the diamond pendent part anyway. I was so happy yet weary of how the necklace ended up on the table because I was not at home when I lost the necklace. I pondered on this situation for a while. Analyzing every aspect of the night and my surroundings. Finally I came to the decision that it was one of two things. Either one: I have a stalker, or two: The law of attraction is real!