Thursday, June 26, 2014

Beauty in the Broken

As I walked along the beach hand in hand with my six year old daughter, we scanned the sand beneath our feet in search of interesting seashells.

"Look at this one, Mommy," she said as she bent over to pick one up.

"I see, but that one is broken," I responded.  "Put it down and let's look for a better one."

"What about this one, Mommy?" she asked, again picking up a broken shell.

"Let's keep looking," I replied.

Along the way, we did find some unbroken shells.  We marveled at them and dropped them in our bucket as we walked.  However, my sweet daughter continued to pick up some shell fragments as well.

Eventually, she excitedly held one up for me to see.  "Mommy!  Look!  I know it's broken, but it has purple on it and purple is your favorite color!  See?  It's still pretty since it has purple, right?"

Through the eyes of my child, I finally saw the beauty in the broken shells.

I thought about all the shells had been through before they ended up there under our feet.  They had been, perhaps, a home to some sea creature, eventually abandoned and discarded.  They had traveled untold miles, tossed around among the waves.  They had grown and changed and become fragments of what they once were.  The tossing had shattered them, but also polished them.  Eventually, they had come to rest right there in that spot, decorating the sand like confetti scattered about on the floor of a party and the beach would not have been the same without them.  Their journey ended beneath my toes and in the fingers of my sweet little girl.  While she was fascinated, I had discounted them as broken and useless.  She made me realize that, even in their brokenness, those delicate shells still had something to offer.

It seems that people are often like those pretty seashells.  We travel great distances, both figurative and literal.  Along the way, we get beaten and bruised; injured and scarred.  Some of us end up more broken than others.

Just like those shells, though, we still have something beautiful to give.  We have talents and gifts that are unique to each of us.  Sometimes, they are difficult to see, but they shine through the jagged cracks when we let them and when we make an effort to see them.

As I looked at those shells with the fresh perspective my daughter had given me, I was reminded that there is beauty to be found in the broken.  There are stories, fears, hopes, and dreams.  They are there, in pieces and fragments, among the patterns and crevices.  Often, we just need to adjust our lens a bit so we can see them more clearly and appreciate them more fully.


Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Some Advice for a 16 Year Old Me

Those who follow my blog regularly may have seen a few posts from the Thirty Things Challenge.  Several weeks ago, as I was scrolling through the topics of the challenge considering what to write next, I saw this topic and knew instantly that it would be perfect for our Tuesday Ten Linkup - Ten Things You Would Tell Your 16 year old self.

Have you ever heard Brad Paisley's song "Letter to Me?"  In the song he contemplates writing a letter and sending it back in time to himself at 17.  Obviously, this topic is kind of the same idea.



If I could choose ten things to say to my teenage self, I think it would be these:


1. I know you hate your psoriasis and I know how much you try to hide it. I know it hurts when people ask about it. I also know that you are tired of hearing that you are beautiful anyway and that it's what's on the inside that really matters. Blah, Blah, Blah. Those nuggets of wisdom don't help at all. So, here's something that might. I want to give you a little hope and tell you that you will meet a guy one day who isn't bothered by it. He will think you are beautiful and he will ask you to marry him. You will not spend your life alone because of your skin.  Also, your psoriasis will go away in the future. Not only that, but the thing that makes it go away will be the most beautiful gift you have ever received - your firstborn child.

I know it's awful right now. Believe me, I know. I've been in your shoes, literally. Hold on tight. Don't let it beat you.


2. The world is much bigger than you realize. It's hard, right now, for you to see outside of the small town bubble in which you live, but the world is so much more out there in the world than you can even imagine. There are so many places to see, things to learn, and experiences to have. Embrace it. Explore it every time you get a chance and don't be scared.

3.  Here's one that no teenager wants to hear, but Mom and Dad are right far more often than they are wrong. Trust them. They always have your best interest at heart even when you disagree. Someday, you will understand and appreciate it in a way that you simply cannot comprehend right now.

4.  Most of your classmates view you as a Little Miss Goody-Two-Shoes. (At least, that's what you think.) Well,  you ARE and that's ok. You are not earning the respect/approval of the partygoers, but you are earning the respect of the people that really count. Being part of the "in-crowd" is not all it's cracked up to be anyway - I know. I've seen where they end up in the future.


5.  There's a guy you are head over heels for right now, but he won't acknowledge that he feels the same. Because of #4, he is embarrassed to tell his friends about you. Dump him immediately and move on. You are too good for him and he doesn't deserve you anyway. In a few years you will meet someone who treats you like a queen. You will build a life with him and never look back.

6.  Your parents give your brother a little more freedom just because he is a boy and I know that seems completely unfair. Remember what I said in #3?  I don't want to spoil any surprises, but someday you will understand - I promise.

7.  Keep playing sports even when high school is over. You may not be a college scholarship athlete, but it's something you enjoy. Find some leagues or friends to play with.  Don't just let it go. You will miss it if you do.



8.  Stop worrying so much about what other people think of you because, in the end, it doesn't matter what other people think. What matters is what YOU think of you. You have a lot to offer this world and you will make a difference in the lives of others. Don't waste your energy trying to be something you are not.

9.  Learn all you can about technology. This doesn't make much sense to you in 1993, I know. However, take my word for it - technology is about to explode. There will be advances you cannot even fathom at the moment. Don't be afraid of it. Dive in. Learn it. Use it. You will be ahead of the game instead of struggling to keep up.

10.  You are a dreamer, always silently wondering what else there is to life and playing out different scenarios in your mind. As you think about what could be, know that (to quote Brad Paisley) "these are nowhere near the best years if your life." It gets better than you could ever imagine!




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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Ten Things About Dad {Tuesday Ten LinkUp}

As you know, this weekend was Father's Day!  There are some fabulous dads in my life including my hubby, my own dad, and my father in law.  This week I'm lucky enough to be on vacation with two of them (my hubby and his dad) and planning to spend some quality time with my dad later this summer.

Since I'm on vacation with my family this week, I'm also trying to take a bit of a bloggy break, but I didn't want to leave my lovely co-hostess in the lurch.  Luckily for me, I actually wrote two Father's day posts last year that also happened to be Tuesday Ten posts!!!  Please click on the links below to check out a little Father's Day goodness from the past!


Got a Father's Day post?  Link it up below!  All posts welcome - new or old - and they don't have to be a list of ten! 

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I'm really looking forward to next week's posts on Tuesday, June 24 when we'll be sharing Ten Things I would tell my 16 year old self!!  Should be very interesting!

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Tuesday, June 10, 2014

What's in Your Fridge??? {Tuesday Ten Linkup}

I'm sure you have all seen the Capital One commercials that end with the question "What's in YOUR wallet?"  Well, for Tuesday Ten, we have already shared what's in our purses and what's in our cars.  We thought, this time, it would be fun to share what's in our kitchens!!  We are sharing things that are always in our pantry and/or fridge.  If you want to participate, we would love for you to vlog about it, but we welcome your regular posts, too! (By the way, later this summer, we will be sharing lists of things in our closets!!)

So, without further ado, here is my refrigerator vlog! :-)



**Just FYI, I filmed this on Monday and I DID GO TO  THE GROCERY STORE later that day.  My family is not starving despite the rather empty appearance of my refrigerator in this video.

**Did you figure out that fancy word, oxymoron, yet??  It means "a term in which two words that seem contradictory are use in conjunction with each other," such as wonderfully ugly, or deafening silence, or vegetarian meat.  (Hi, mom!!!)


So, what's in YOUR fridge??  

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Friday, June 6, 2014

Ask Away Ramblings!

This week, for Ask Away Friday, I am swapping questions with Stacey from This Momma's Ramblings.  Stacey is a stay at home, homeschooling mom.  I have recently "met" her throughou the Ask Away Friday Facebook group and I'm excited to get to know her more by exchanging questions and answers!
  

Here are my answers to the questions Stacey gave me.  Be sure to head over to her blog and check out her answers to my questions!


1. If you could go back in time and interview any historical figure, who would you choose and why?
I would love to go back and talk to my paternal grandfather who passed away when I was only three or my maternal grandmother who passed away before I was born.  They are not famous people in history, but they are important to me.  I have heard so many stories about them and I would love to sit down with with either of them and create a tangible memory.

2. What is your fondest dream that you have yet to accomplish?
That's a tough one because I'm really not much of a dreamer.  I would love to make a career out of my writing; to actaully get paid for my words.  To date, I have earned less that $100 from my writing.  I have done a little research about getting into freelance work, but have not even dipped my toes in the water yet.  Maybe someday.

3. What dessert will you go for above any else?
Chocolate.  Anything chocolate.

4. What would a pamper day include for you?
Honestly, just some alone time.  I would love to sit in a coffee shop all day reading blogs and writing without being interrupted every five minutes or worrying about all the other things that are not getting done (laundry, cleaning, etc.)  If I could throw in some completely frivilous shopping withtout feeling guilty about the money I was spending, it would be perfect.

5. What is something that blogging has taught you about yourself?
Tamara asked me a similar question before.  I thik it has taught me that I have something to offer the world.  Before blogging, if anyone asked me what talents I have, I wouldn't have had an answer.  I don't sing or play an instrument; I'm not a dancer or an actor; I'm not a great artist.  However, blogging has made me see that my writing is a talent and that I do have something valuable to share with others. 

6. How long have you been blogging? What made you start?
My first post was published on February 26, 2010.  I had no idea what I was doing.  I simply had a funny story to tell about one of my kids and wanted a way to share it with others.  I had heard of this thing called a blog and I liked to write, so I googled it, landed on Blogger, and my blog was born.  At first, I posted very sporadically and did no promoting at all.  I didn't know I needed to.  I had no clue what a huge world the blogosphere was!

7. I am a super music junkie...What are the top 5 songs that are rockin out your playlist?
I am a country music lover and the last 5 songs I have added to my iPod are:
Keep it to Yourself - Kacey Musgraves
Bartender - Lady Antebellum
Play it Again - Luke Bryan 
Carry On - Olivia Holt from the DisneyNature film Bears (this one was for my girls, but it's a pretty cool song anyway.
Automatic - Miranda Lambert


8. I love summertime weenie roasts in our back yard, complete with glazed donuts and s’mores. What is something that you are looking forward to doing this summer?
I co-host a weekly Tuesday Ten linkup and we just shared out Summer Bucket List.  I'm most looking forward to a much more relaxed schedule and spending time with family and friends.

9. If you were given 1 million dollars, what would you do with it?
I wrote a post about that once, too, for Finish the Sentence Friday.  At the top of my list would be saving for my three daughters' college educations and some home renovations.

10. If you could go back in time and change one thing about your life, good or bad, what would you change and why?
I wouldn't want to change anything from the past that would change my  present circumstances - my family, my kids.   However, if I could change one thing, I would choose not to have psoriasis when I was younger.  I have written before about how having a very visible skin condition has affected the way I see myself when I look in the mirror even though I don't have psoriasis anymore.  I think if I had grown up without it, I would be a much more confident adult in many ways.

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#AskAwayFriday was created by Penny from Real Housewife of Caroline County as a place for us to connect with other bloggers by asking questions and getting to know each other better!
Meeting other bloggers and making new friends is one of the best parts of this online world and #AskAwayFriday makes it fun and easy!
Be sure to check out all the awesome Ask Away Hostesses!  They are:
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Thursday, June 5, 2014

Childhood Is Fun

"Childhood is fun!"

Surprising words coming from my oldest daughter who, at not quite twelve years old, is in quite a hurry to grow up.  She wants desperately to be old enough to be independent.

She wanted clay which we didn't have.  Being the creative girl that she is, she decided to create her own.  She dug up some dirt, added some water, and Voila!  She had clay.  By the time I came upon her, her six year old sister had also gotten in on the action and they stood at the concrete table in our front yard.  As I approached, they called "Hey Mom!" and waved, baring their palms that were covered in red dirt.  They smiled.  They giggled.  Their joy was exuding from them.

Admittedly, my first thought was, "Ugh!  What a mess! I hope they didn't get any on their clothes."  Fortunately, their happiness drowned out that voice in my head.  AS they went inside to wash up, even my middle daughter got in on the action, chuckling as she squirted soap for her sisters so they didn't have to touch anything with their filthy hands.

As they laughed together over the kitchen sink, my oldest said those words.  "Childhood is fun!"  

Yes, it is, my love.  At least it should be.  

I'm not going to lie to you.  I have been stressed lately.  We are in the throes of the last two weeks of school, so testing and class parties and craziness are in full swing.  I work at a church, but I will be out of town the next two Sundays, so I have been feverishly trying to get things in order so they will be ready for others in my absence.  

One of those weekends (this weekend!), I will be at BlogU, a conference for bloggers.  I will get to meet so many of my online friends in person for the first time.  I will also be traveling alone - something I have almost never done.  I am equally excited, nervous, and overwhelmed.

The second weekend, we will be heading to the beach with my husband's family - an annual tradition.  I can't wait, but the preparation to pack up five people for and entire week away is big.  And, because of all the other things, it seems I have no time to get it all done.

I'm sure the other people in my house have felt my stress and I know that my temper has been a bit short.

Just for a moment, though, all that stress melted away.  It was fleeting, but for a brief few seconds, I was lost in my children's laughter and happiness on a lovely (almost) summer evening.

My beautiful girls reminded me to laugh and relax.  They reminded me that it's ok to try something new and get dirty.  They reminded me that childhood is fun.

Always remember to laugh and have fun, my dears.  Even when you are stressed, or struggling, or sad always remember to find the joy.  (And, thanks for reminding me to remember, too!)



Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Songs of Motherhood

I love music, so I was completely on boards when Rabia suggested Songs That Are Stuck In Your Head for a Tuesday Ten topic.  Then, I remembered that I had already done a similar post when I shared the Ten Most Played Songs on My iPod.  I considered updating it since that was over a year ago, but really wanted to do something a little different.  When I stumbled across this card on Facebook, I got and idea.


It got me thinking about what songs best describe parenting and motherhood.  I came up with a list of ten songs that could easily be applied to the trials and tribulations of parenting.  Some are serious; some are meant to be funny.  However, I think if you are a mom, you can relate to them all!  So, here's my list of the Top Ten Songs of Motherhood:

1.  God Gave Me You - Blake Shelton -Regardless of religion, moms all agree that our children are blessing, gifts.  Sometimes we lose sight of it when kids throw a temper tantrum in the middle of the grocery store aisle or when they give us a nasty stomach bug, but, deep down, we know this - always.



2.  If I Had a Million Dollars - Barenaked Ladies - Because kids are expensive!!



3.  Smile - Uncle Kracker - He calls himself "Uncle," but he actually wrote this for his daughter.  Our kids drive us crazy sometimes, but they also make us smile.



4.  A Whole New World - from Aladdin - Every stage of parenting from having a newborn to the terrible two's to have a teen to becoming an "empty nester" can feel like a whole new world - over and over again.



5.  Never Grow Up  - Taylor Swift - If you're like me, you look forward to watching your children grow and seeing what/who they become.  However, there is also this piece of my heart that wishes they would stay little so I could protect them forever.



6.  I'm Only Sleeping - The Beatles - I just recently found this one and I'm sure that motherhood was the last thing on John Lennon's mind when he wrote it, but it could not be more perfect for moms.  Seriously. Just watch the lyrics.



7.  Let It Go  - Idina Menzel from Frozen-  Yes, I went there!!  Since the movie Frozen, this phrase has become quite the mommy mantra for a lot of us!



 
8.  Bad Day - Daniel Powter - Even moms have bad days from time to time, right?



9. My Wish - Rascal Flatts -  "My Wish for you is that this life becomes all that you want it to; your dreams stay big and your worries stay small; you never need to carry more that you can hold . . . . . . I hope you know somebody loves you."  Amen!



10.  I Hope You Dance - LeAnn Womack - Similar to My Wish, this one represents all the hope and dreams we have for our children.



**BONUS**  Of course I had to include this one!!  Mommy's in Time Out!!  (If you haven't seen it before, I re-wrote the Lyrics to Maroon 5's Payphone and my blog friend, Stephanie, performed it for her Parentz Bop series.)



What would be on your list of theme songs for motherhood??


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Sunday, June 1, 2014

Ten Recipes I Have Pinned But Will Never, Ever Make

I started these Sunday Supper Posts because I had lost my inspiration in the kitchen and wanted to get back to enjoying cooking.  However, over the last couple of months, picky esters and busy schedules have once again squelched my culinary enthusiasm.  When I sit down to make my weekly menu plan, all I can think of is spaghetti, tacos, BBQ Chicken, and pizza - AGAIN!  In fact, this Sunday Supper post was supposed to be published last week but I simply couldn't come up with anything.  Instead, I took some time to do what a lot of people do nowadays when we need ideas - I turned to Pinterest.

I have several recipe boards and lots of ideas pinned.  I thought that, surely, I could fond at least ONE dish to try this week.  You know what?  I didn't.  Instead, I found tons of recipes I have pinned, but will, for one reason or another, never actually make.

I thought that I would just share some of them with you and hope that maybe you will find some of the inspiration I am lacking these days!



1. This Cajun Chicken Pasta from Skinnytaste looks delicious, doesn't it??  That's probably why I pinned it pretty impulsively.  (Which goes to show the importance of food photography - at which I stink, by the way!)  It also seemed like a quick and easy one skillet meal.  Upon closer inspection, though, I realized it has three things that nobody but my husband would eat - peppers, mushrooms, and cajun spice.  Therefore, I will never actually make it. 



2.  These Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls from A Few Shortcuts look absolutely scrumptious!  However, the recipe involves dry yeast and a rolling pin.  I will never have time for that in the morning or energy to prepare it a night ahead.  At least not until my kids are grown and there is nobody left here to eat them! 



3. When I saw this recipe for Crock Pot Pesto Ranch Chicken Thighs form Picky Palate, I pinned it because it had three elements I love - crock pot preparation, chicken, and ranch.  I'm not a huge fan of chicken thighs, but I figured I could substitute boneless, skinless breasts.  then, I pictured the looks on the faces of my family members when I served them a plate full of green chicken (more or less) and realized this was another recipe I will never make.



4.  I pinned this recipe for Garlicky Baked Shrimp from Normal Cooking because I was intrigued by the idea of baking the shrimp.  I know seafood is healthy and I would like to make it more often.  However, when I was pregnant with my third child, I developed an aversion to seafood.  She's six years old now, but I still haven't really regained my taste for seafood.  My kids won't eat it either.



5.  I suppose maybe I thought I could use this Tortellini Spinach Bake from Our Best Bites to sneak in something healthy under the disguise of pasta.  Then I came to my senses and realized that would never work.  Plus, my hubby doesn't like "creamy" pasta sauces.  Perhaps, I'll do as it suggests and make it for someone else sometime.



6.  I thought this Wagon Wheel Taco Pasta Salad from Cara's Cravings looked like a fun crowd pleaser.  Maybe for a pot-luck type of thing??  It's not for my family, though.  We have this weird idea that Italian (pasta) and Mexican don't go together and, though the recipe is interesting, nobody here would partake.



7.  I love manicotti and so does my vegetarian daughter.  That is probably why I pinned this Stuffed Manicotti from Julia's Album.  To actually make it, however, would be tedious.  It would require time and patience to stuff each pasta tube and those are two things I simply don't have.



8.  I adore goat cheese, so this Lemony Goat Cheese Pasta from Martha Stewart looks divine to me and so easy to prepare. I'm pretty sure my entire family would hate it.  Maybe someday when I have all my girlfriends over for a lovely, fancy lunch.  (Yeah, right!)



9.  At first, I thought it would be fun to jazz up the good ol' mac and cheese with this King Ranch Mac and Cheese Recipe from Southern Living.  Then, I remembered that mac and cheese is one of the few things that everybody will eat and I decided it was better to not rock the boat. 



10.  Finally, I will never make this Cheesecake Stuffed Dark Chocolate Cake from My Recipes.  "Why?" you ask.  It does look heavenly, doesn't it?  Layers of dark chocolate cake topped with cream cheese icing, stuffed with cheesecake bites and candy bars, and drizzled with caramel.  YUM!!!!  And . . . I just gained 10 pounds thinking about it.  If I actually made it, it would sit in the refrigerator day after day sweetly calling my name and begging me to eat it up.  My family doesn't have much of a sweet tooth, so I would be forced to put the cake out of its misery and, those 10 pounds I gained just thinking about it, would turn into fifteen or twenty!



How about you? Did any of these recipes tickle your fancy?  Would you ever actually make them?

If you would like to see what other recipes I've pinned and may or may not ever make, follow me on Pinterest!  

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