Olivia slept without being swaddled for the first time last night. When I woke up, I spotted her like this. I don't know if it was because she was dressed classically in footie Disney pajamas that I adore, or because she bares a striking resemblance to her older brother... But I suddenly flashed back to when Gavyn was that age, wearing yellow and blue Winnie the Pooh footie pajamas, sleeping peacefully, so tiny. And then I flashed forward to imagining Olivia being four already, and seeing all of these stages fly by. I can't believe he's four. I can't believe she's already one day shy of four months old. I can't believe that in four years I'm going to be saying the same thing about Olivia as I now am about Gavyn (and I'll be adding that Gavyn will then be EIGHT)... Time goes by so fast. I get so caught up in thinking about the future and how when I'm finished with school and we're more financially stable things will be "easier." We have it so instilled in our brains that there will be a day and a time that things will suddenly get easier and all will be well. The only time that I can think ahead to where daily stresses will be easier is when I'm retired, and then I will face even more stress probably as a result of health-related issues. Sometimes I have my mind racing so far into the future that I forget to enjoy what's happening right now. Life isn't always easy, but you still have to make the most of it and enjoy it for what it is because you only get one. This sudden realization is going to take some time to work its way into my daily life, and it will take some time for me to fully digest... But I think I'm going to print this post and put it somewhere where I can read it often when my mind starts racing so that I can stop and focus on what's going on now. Sometimes people are going to cut you in line, or your check engine light is going to turn on, or you’re going to run late to work because of traffic, or whatever the case may be… And then it’s suddenly FML. No, not FYL. Sometimes shit happens. And maybe that’s just a part of life, the big picture, the grand scheme of things. You can’t let little things, daily annoyances, or even big things ruin it for you. So stop FMLing, get off the computer, stop texting on your phone, stop caring what your friends ate for breakfast, stop paying so much attention to insignificant details, and go bungee-jumping or something. I don't really care if this came from out of nowhere or if you have no idea what I'm talking about. Apparently you just haven't been enlightened or inspired yet.
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Showing posts with label life. Show all posts
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Life, thoughts, time.
Olivia slept without being swaddled for the first time last night. When I woke up, I spotted her like this. I don't know if it was because she was dressed classically in footie Disney pajamas that I adore, or because she bares a striking resemblance to her older brother... But I suddenly flashed back to when Gavyn was that age, wearing yellow and blue Winnie the Pooh footie pajamas, sleeping peacefully, so tiny. And then I flashed forward to imagining Olivia being four already, and seeing all of these stages fly by. I can't believe he's four. I can't believe she's already one day shy of four months old. I can't believe that in four years I'm going to be saying the same thing about Olivia as I now am about Gavyn (and I'll be adding that Gavyn will then be EIGHT)... Time goes by so fast. I get so caught up in thinking about the future and how when I'm finished with school and we're more financially stable things will be "easier." We have it so instilled in our brains that there will be a day and a time that things will suddenly get easier and all will be well. The only time that I can think ahead to where daily stresses will be easier is when I'm retired, and then I will face even more stress probably as a result of health-related issues. Sometimes I have my mind racing so far into the future that I forget to enjoy what's happening right now. Life isn't always easy, but you still have to make the most of it and enjoy it for what it is because you only get one. This sudden realization is going to take some time to work its way into my daily life, and it will take some time for me to fully digest... But I think I'm going to print this post and put it somewhere where I can read it often when my mind starts racing so that I can stop and focus on what's going on now. Sometimes people are going to cut you in line, or your check engine light is going to turn on, or you’re going to run late to work because of traffic, or whatever the case may be… And then it’s suddenly FML. No, not FYL. Sometimes shit happens. And maybe that’s just a part of life, the big picture, the grand scheme of things. You can’t let little things, daily annoyances, or even big things ruin it for you. So stop FMLing, get off the computer, stop texting on your phone, stop caring what your friends ate for breakfast, stop paying so much attention to insignificant details, and go bungee-jumping or something. I don't really care if this came from out of nowhere or if you have no idea what I'm talking about. Apparently you just haven't been enlightened or inspired yet.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
FLDSMDFR (pronounced FL-DS-MDFR)
My neglect towards you has flourished, Blogspot. Life has been keeping me busy lately, perhaps taking over and not leaving enough time for you. I've been living in a paradoxical universe where Blogger isn't always my number one priority, and so my reputation precedes me. I've been known to update frequently, nag my friends who can't seem to keep up, and then do the same myself. It's a vicious, never-ending cycle.
The main factors in my life are still family, school, and work. I'm still maintaining balance between the three, and still able to find time for my new obsession (because I always have one), which lately has been revamping my wardrobe. I'm an UrbanOutfitters.com regular and an eBay enthusiast. I'm that person who bids on that item that you've been watching for 3 days, 6 hours, and 32 seconds in the last 30 second stretch. I win.
Our debt is now only a quarter of what it used to be, and it feels so sweet! Cutting up plastic cards has never been so fulfilling (and difficult, apparently I need a new pair of scissors).
The three of us have been up to the usual. Right now I'm half-watching Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs with my boys while trying to successfully complete a post for the first time in nearly a month. Let's hope you're not saved as a draft. Anyways, we've been spending a lot of time at home together or with family lately. I've also been spending a lot of time doing school work. The amount of school work that I have has at least doubled since last semester. I am still maintaining my 4.0 though, at least until Summer when I have to take Algebra, yuck. I've taught Gavyn a new dance that he regularly practices in public. It's called the "I Did It Dance." He bends his elbows so that his arms form an "L" and moves them up and down, one at a time while singing, "I did it, I did it!" He did the dance on the way back from the bathroom to the dinner table tonight with Grandpa by his side.
This update has brought me to the conclusion that I have not been taking nearly enough photos or videos lately. I'll have to work on that. I would've loved to have been able to post a little preview of the "I Did It Dance," but I hope you'll accept an I.O.U. For now, I'm going to work on devoting my full attention to this movie and cuddling up to my little family while Emma continuously headbutts me from above the couch.
EDIT: I forgot to mention that as of February 1, 2010, Gavyn is *OFFICIALLY* potty-trained! The only time he wears a diaper or pull-up is at night. Even when we go out, he is wearing big boy underwear! My little baby is growing up so fast...
The main factors in my life are still family, school, and work. I'm still maintaining balance between the three, and still able to find time for my new obsession (because I always have one), which lately has been revamping my wardrobe. I'm an UrbanOutfitters.com regular and an eBay enthusiast. I'm that person who bids on that item that you've been watching for 3 days, 6 hours, and 32 seconds in the last 30 second stretch. I win.
Our debt is now only a quarter of what it used to be, and it feels so sweet! Cutting up plastic cards has never been so fulfilling (and difficult, apparently I need a new pair of scissors).
The three of us have been up to the usual. Right now I'm half-watching Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs with my boys while trying to successfully complete a post for the first time in nearly a month. Let's hope you're not saved as a draft. Anyways, we've been spending a lot of time at home together or with family lately. I've also been spending a lot of time doing school work. The amount of school work that I have has at least doubled since last semester. I am still maintaining my 4.0 though, at least until Summer when I have to take Algebra, yuck. I've taught Gavyn a new dance that he regularly practices in public. It's called the "I Did It Dance." He bends his elbows so that his arms form an "L" and moves them up and down, one at a time while singing, "I did it, I did it!" He did the dance on the way back from the bathroom to the dinner table tonight with Grandpa by his side.
This update has brought me to the conclusion that I have not been taking nearly enough photos or videos lately. I'll have to work on that. I would've loved to have been able to post a little preview of the "I Did It Dance," but I hope you'll accept an I.O.U. For now, I'm going to work on devoting my full attention to this movie and cuddling up to my little family while Emma continuously headbutts me from above the couch.
EDIT: I forgot to mention that as of February 1, 2010, Gavyn is *OFFICIALLY* potty-trained! The only time he wears a diaper or pull-up is at night. Even when we go out, he is wearing big boy underwear! My little baby is growing up so fast...
Friday, January 22, 2010
Wuddup?
I'm being forced, against my will, to update, so here's what I've been up to:
Remodeling Gavyn's room
Gavyn's birthday party
Gavyn's 'big' birthday present
Had to finally get more book dvdshelves and some fancy new art
New semester of school
Making cheddar at work
Being crazy
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