~"Sometimes the most hardened Earth blooms the most beautiful Flowers."

“I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose.”
~Woody Allen

Thanksgiving~ Things I'm Grateful For

Sometimes instead of being grateful for what we have we start off by thinking about what we don't have. When in fact each of us has so much to be thankful for if we take the time to see the simple and usually the most important things in life.
Some of the simple things that I am thankful for are: Sunshine, Flowers, The Ocean, Being able to Run, and Being able to laugh at myself.
My greatest gift in life are my 2 beautiful daughters. My family. My mom who is so patient and has taught me how to love and forgive unconditionally. My Dad who is always optimistic and thinking about the positive things that he wants to do. (If you can't Dream it, you wont Do It). My 2 sisters who have become my best friends and aren't afraid to tell me when I'm right and when I'm wrong. I am also thankful for the heartaches that I have had in my life. Those times teach you to be thankful for the good times. You can usually learn something about yourself as well.
During this holiday, I hope that you will take the time to see how lucky you are. Even if you feel like your missing out on lots of stuff, that's not what life is about. Its the simple things that make it so sweet!
XOXO,
Cupcake

Audrey Hepburn "Breakfast At Tiffany's"

Busy Mommy

It has been what I would call an extremely unexpected sort of busy. I guess, the saying is true. "God Doesn't Give YOU Anything You Can't Handle". Honestly, I wish he didn't think so highly of me. I recently am pretty much unemployed. My current job cut my hours so low that I actually qualify for unemployment benefits. Well, isn't that great? Not really. It sucks. I've applied so may places, and you think as a Nurse that work would be so easy to come by and it is by far the complete opposite. I'm trying to stay positive and know that there is something absolutely amazing waiting for me. Whatever that is, could it get here already???
The girls are a busy all by themselves. My oldest has moved out on her own. I guess my No Rent, No bills, 1:30 am curfew was just too restrictive. It will be a great lesson on to be learned. Yes, I may have a bit of an issue with her leaving the nest, but it's better than than the constant battle we seemed to have. So, she goes out in the big, big world.
My little one is a happy 7th grader, and starting to become interested in all the "he said, she said" at school. Completely normal. The joys of junior high.
The boy situation is pretty stagnate at this point. I see Mr. 7 every now and then. But recently he was somewhat upset over the fact that my X needed to speak to me in person and i obliged. Didn't see the need to have extra drama with "baby daddy". Too him I was "giving into him" "catering to him". Really? I don't see it that way. How about this; If I can get along with the X, why not??? We have a child that doesn't need any animosity between her parents who both love her and want the best. So I saw the X in person and he thought we could just talked on the phone. Whatever? I don't have time to defend stupid issues like that. It is what it is? He will always be her dad and if I choose to get along with him and you can't handle it, then maybe you need to get along.
So that's the update in a condensed version.
XOXO,
Cupcake

The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz

1. Be impeccable with your words- Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean.
2. Don't take anything personally- Nothings others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality.
3. Don't make assumptions- Find the courage to ask questions and express what you really want.
4. Always do your best- Your best will change from moment to moment. Under any circumstances, do your best.