My Boys and Me

Ever since I discovered (and became addicted to) Facebook, there have been a lot of “updates” that have not made the blog. It’s not that I don’t want to type them on the blog, but it’s sort of an “out of sight, out of mind” kind of thing. By the time I go to type a blog entry, whatever excitement of the moment I posted on Facebook since the last time I wrote in the blog, is probably long gone from the forefront of my memory. Also, If I post something on Facebook, it gets read (by anyone who is interested in my life) in as quickly as seconds from posting which is kind of nice when you are excited to share something. I know my blog is great and everything, but not everyone reads it daily. So, I thought I would go back through my Facebook entries and post all the ones from recently. For those of you non facebookers (most of my family), enjoy! Bold is the post and writing after it are my current “notes” about that post.
• 6/24-is about to see Cars 2 with my whole family! I can’t think of anything I’d rather be doing on a Friday night! Thanks Disney! I was so happy that Braeden making the All-Star team meant the boys were delayed a week leaving for the summer. It meant I was able to see Cars 2 with them before they left.

• 6/29- As I sit here on I-66 having not moved at all for 10 minutes, I eagerly await September and my new 10:00-4:30 hours and the end to my 1.5 hour commute into work. I got to work at 10am that day and left at 7am. Usually I leave at 7am and get there by 8:30.

• 6/29- My how life has changed…..I used to crave the thought of the boys visiting grandparents and having some “ME” time and now, when life is busier than ever and revolves around two little boys and their activities, the thought of them leaving tomorrow for several weeks (B- 7 weeks, Mikey 6 weeks) is making me ill. I am just staring at them as they wrestle wondering HOW I am going to make it It wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be…….until about a week ago. It has been TORTURE since then. Still 5 more days till Mikey gets home and 8 till Braeden gets home. SIGH!!!!!

• 7/1- Things that make me happy today- It’s Friday (enough said); its a long weekend and I have the WHOLE weekend to do whatever I want with NO responsibilities since boys are gone; date night with my handsome man and we can stay out late since we don’t have to pay a babysitter and can sleep in tomorrow; my 30 minute commute to work today! Happy Weekend I would give up ALL those things if my boys were home with me RIGHT NOW!

• 7/2- spent the entire day (seriously the ENTIRE day) cleaning and now I’m sore and tired. Good news is it’s all done and I can relax and have fun the next 2 days! And for the most part, the house has been clean since

• 7/3- has a cutie summer dress on- thanks Robyn, (white, blue, green striped one) headed for a pedicure- thanks Mike and shopping with gift cards- thanks Penny I am SO glad I got all the housework out of the way yesterday. Fun day!

• 7/4- God Bless America! I am more blessed than I could have ever hoped or imagined! I sure am!

• 7/5- Just as I tell Braeden all the time……”I may not always know if you do something wrong, but God always knows!” Caylee may not have received justice today, but someday she will and someday her Mother will face the ultimate punishment. After hearing the verdict.

• 7/9- YA Phillies!!!! They came back and won the game.

• 7/14- Mike came home this morning after working 3 doubles in a row (sleeping on the couch at work in between each shift) and instead of going right to sleep, he surprised me with eggs and sat and talked with me while I got ready for work. Ah, it’s the little things….I am so blessed. I LOVE that man!

• 7/15- It’s been one year ago today that we moved to VA- a very busy, productive, somewhat stressful, but GOOD year! As hard as the change was, our family is in such a fantastic place in our lives and truly happy and thriving here in VA. We sure do miss SC and all our friends, family and favorites, but I can honestly say a year into this new “adventure,” God was behind it all. God really is SO good.

• 7/15- Dinner, movie (“Horrible Bosses”- super funny) now home sitting on the deck in my pjs (gorgeous, PERFECT night) with this man, and a glass of wine. LIFE IS GOOD! That’s my handsome hubby!

• 7/18- is reeeeeeally missing my boys! It had started to hit me.

• 7/19- would like to know why The Phillies always do this to me? Do they not realize I like sleep and don’t function well on less than 8 hours of it? Tie game in the 8th is not something I can just walk away from. We are past the All-Star break and every win counts….. Fortunately they won it in the 10th so it wasn’t too late of a night.

• 7/20- can’t wait to see my Dad tonight!!!! He is driving 14 hours just to see Mike and I and spend the weekend with us. I feel purty special Such a looooong drive for Dad and a looooong day at work for me as I anticipated seeing him.

• 7/20- My weekend has begun! Headed to meet my Dad! YAY!!!! What a fun weekend.

• 7/21- just boarded a nice tour boat in downtown DC. SO thankful it has AC! We are all soaked from walking the 10 minutes from the parking lot to the dock. The heat is STILL lingering in VA.

• 7/22- Please join me in congratulating Mike! Less than 2 years into his new job, he was selected for a FANTASTIC promotion. There is no one I know that works harder than Mike and he is so deserving of everything good professionally. I am SO proud of you Mike! He starts his new position on the 24th.

• 7/24- had such an AWESOME 4 days with my Dad! Goodbyes are NEVER easy, BUT it’s a little easier knowing the next time we see him will be in DISNEY WORLD! Yep, Mike and I just confirmed and booked our family vacation for a week in Disney March 3-10. The countdown has already begun! We miss you already Dad!

• 7/26- was absolutely useless last night. Got home from work, ate way too much and went to bed at 8pm. One of those nights………

• 7/29- Braeden sent me this picture from his phone- In Lake Tahoe!!!! I am jealous and missing that boy. He has done such a great job texting me all the time and keeping me up to date on all the fun he is having.

• 7/29- Here’s an even better picture Braeden just took in Lake Tahoe! He LOVED it there!

• 7/29- I knew it was only a matter of time before it hit me…..I want my boys back NOW! I feel so sad and my heart aches for them badly! I guess 4 weeks or less is my new limit. Fortunately I have a fun night planned with a friend from work to occupy my mind- dinner and a movie for her Birthday. This feeling has NOT gone away and I doubt it will until I can get my hands on them next week.

• 8/1- Oreo ice cream and Bachelorette finale Yep, I’m a sucker for junk food and junk TV.

• 8/1- feels so so lucky! Counting my MANY blessings as I head to bed. After e-mailing Mike back and forth. He makes me feel so good when I am feeling lousy. I am so lucky to be loved by him.

• 8/2- Really, Really, Really, Really (you get the point) missing my little guys right now! and THAT is the reason I won’t write again until I have something else to say because I am simply wallowing and feeling sorry for myself because I want my boys home NOW, but can’t have them until next week.

So obviously I didn’t get a chance to post this blog earlier. Since I typed it, these two have been reuninted and are HOME. My heart is once again complete.