Phases of Life

I know there are psychological and stages of childhood well domumented. I started thinking about the stages of my life and where I am at now. When I was in college I was in party mode (yeah I know it should have been study mode....but these stories are for a whole 'nother post). Then I entered work/career mode. The most important thing was for me to establish myself as a teacher. Then all around me my friends were settling down, and I did the same. Quickly I entered mommy status, and while I am still there, I feel an evolution. Having the 3 children so quickly (in a 4.5 year span), I was full force preggos! Well, now my youngest is approaching 5 and is on the cusp of full day school. I feel like I am at a crossroads. While I am still wife and mother, I am restless. The volunteer work doesn't feel as rewarding. There is more me time, but I feel like I have missed out on so much of that for the past 9 years. I want to be selfish (yep that's coming from the writer who just proclaimed herself vain...big surprise). I want to wander the mall by myself. I'm craving adventure and excitement (but not at the expense of my security). Hubby says I'm trying to relive my past, and maybe I am. I was a bit wild in the past, and now possibly the daily grind of my daily life is starting to take a toll. Or possibly it is my mid life crisis??

Defining Oneself

I suppose I spend too much time on the treadmill thinking. I've been contemplating how I view myself, and how I want others to see me. So far, these are my thoughts.

I want to be the girl at the gym the other women wish their body looked like. I want to be the parent everyone wonders how she does it all. The fun loving friend who people want to hang out with. The leader the girls look up to and admire. The wife my husband adores and couldn't imagine living without. The intellectual whose opinions others respect. The stranger that catches other men's eyes and makes them wish they were with me.

Vain? Yep. But then what did you all expect?

If You Need to Find Me.....

I'll be in my room crying. I did the worst thing possible. I looked at our investments and retirement plan and saw how much money we have lost. I almost threw up, it was so bad.

When I am finished crying, I'll be at the mall shopping to cheer myself up.

When You Haven't Seen Your Children in Awhile

It was a quiet afternoon in my house. I was busy playing on Facebook and watching my soap opera. I realized I hadn't heard any fighting, crying, or complaining. It was quiet downstairs. Very, very quiet. John went to investigate, because any seasoned parent knows quiet children are up to no good. After some searching (could they possibly be outside?), and found all three in the downstairs bathroom. He opened the door and found this:

Apparently, Amanda's Baby Alive was being potty trained! Some of you might know Amanda trained Rachel, so I guess she was keeping her skill set fresh. Or possibly training her siblings. I couldn't resist, and had to take a picture of it. I've been laughing and smiling all day long.

I'm In LOVE!

Truly I am. With all my heart. I swear I had an orgasm without ever being touched. I saw, and I just knew I had to have it. This is the real deal and it's going to fulfill all of my wildest fantasies. Jennifer and Jamie were there to witness my love at first sight. They will attest to my affection. They've witness my quest to find the real deal, and know how long and hard I searched for my one, true one. Oh sure there were others in the past. Some were fakes, posers if you must. Others I thought would fulfill me, but I found out otherwise. This time it is different. I am head over heals!

What Not to Wear- Part II

Apparently we are in short supply of mirrors here in Arizona. It was quite evident at my last trip to the public pool. There really should be an age limit on buying string bikinis....or maybe a weight limit as well. Ladies, Moms, please look at yourself before you step out the door. If it is dimpled and jiggling, please do us all a favor and cover it up. Boardshorts are perfect for that. And if you are over 30, do not buy your bikini in the junior section. It's not covering up your boobs enough. The 13 year old boys sure did notice! I'm all for high self esteem, but I'm more for self respect.

Wise Words- Part Dos

Back by popular demand!

1. Say what you mean and mean what you say.
2. Take responsibilities for your own actions.
3. Sleeping it off helps put things in persepective the next morning.
4. A watched pot never boils.
5. Never drive far with the gas light on (I've pushed waaay too many cars in my life)
6. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
7. Your mom did have a favorite, either hope you were it or you are dads. If not, suck up to your grandparents.
8. No one ever said life is fair.
9. The most appreciated things are those which are earned.
10. If a cat hisses, leave it alone.
11. You will get your heart broken one day.
12. Hindsight is 20/20.
13. On your deathbed you will not hope you spent more time at work or had a cleaner house.
14. Don't scratch your chicken pox.
15. Have a past juicy enough to brag about to your grandchildren.
16. Your true friends will tell you when you look fat in your jeans or dress.
17. Husbands should never tell their wives they ever look fat.
18. If you are wrong, apologize. If your not, figure out if it means more to be right or to let it go.
19. Happiness is a gift only you can give yourself.
20. If it cries it's either hungry, dirty, or sad. Figure it out.