Happy-ness!

I was on my way home from my doctor appt. (which was very good BTW) and my daughter Hannah realized she spilled her brand new Crayola Crayons all over her bag. She almost panicked and I don't blame her. Who would want to ruin a perfectly good, new box of Crayola Crayons??? I then made the statement to my family that I love a brand new box of Crayola crayons. Yes, they must be Crayola. I love the smell, the vibrant colors, the feel of them in my hand, and the way they color so smoothly the first time you put it to paper. Oh, I must add that Marco had to interrupt me and say that he felt the same way about Fried Chicken Wings...ummm. O.K. Anyway, so I decided I would list a few things that really make me feel happy. So, here is what I can think of right now.

1. Crayola Crayons (the bigger the box, the better)

2. The color red.

3. The new Michael Buble song "Everything"

4. The feeling of my little one kicking away inside of me (this will be over any day now :o( )

5. Hearing my youngest daughter "sing along" to songs on the radio, t.v. , etc.

6. Watching my oldest daughter Hannah as she tries to cook something for me (doing a pretty good job, actually)

7. Hearing my 7 year old daughter Taryn read to me. She is my bookworm (just like mama)

8. Scrapping at my own leisure.

9. Surfing the net - especially at SS. It's my outlet...

10. The smell of the new Philosophy perfume Inner Grace (I think is what it's called...)

11. When Marco surprises me with Starbucks (or anything else)

12. Getting in touch with old friends and keeping in touch.

So, what makes you happy these days???

Yes, I am STILL pregnant...

So, I am about 40 weeks and some odd days pregnant now. Yes, I am "over-due". I feel like a library book or something. I really love going to church or somewhere else where people know me and the first thing out of their mouth is - "You're still here?" Um, yeah. I am still here. Where do they want me to be for pete's sake? Oh, yeah - at the hospital. Having a baby. Well, guess what? So do I - but it's not my choice. So, I wait.

I have an appointment today and most likely, they will check me out, do a stress test, etc. etc. They won't want me to wait too long because I have had a previous C-section - 12 years ago! I feel good, baby is moving a lot, and I am just waiting. So, for all of you kind people that are saying things like: Wow, you're ready to pop!, When are you going to drop that puppy?, Are you having twins?, and You must feel miserable! Guess what? You will have to wait too! Hmph!

Summertime...

One of the latest blog challenges that was posted was to write about summer. Stacy (the gal who comes up with the challenges) posted a bit of the song "It's summertime, and the livin' is easy. Fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high...". This immediately got my attention. The song itself is a very special song to me because it's my daddy's song for me. Yup. He always sang that song to me when I was little to help me fall asleep. When I got into my teen years, I'd love to curl up on the couch in the crook of his muscular arm, and he'd start out humming the song. Before long, he'd be singing the words. Coming from a man who didn't like to talk much, this meant the world to me.

On my 18th birthday, I got a phone call at college. I sat in the dorm hallway and took the call. It was a lady calling me from our local station in Washington, KLIT. She said that my dad wanted to dedicate a song to his little girl on her 18th birthday. What??? Oh, you must have the wrong girl. My dad doesn't do stuff like that. No, she said. This really is for you. She read a letter that he wrote and it told how he recalled all our good times together. He talked about "our song" and how he always loved to sing it to me... If you knew my dad, you would have been as shocked as I was. This is a man that is retired military, now working in construction and garage door installing. The only time he really spoke out was to make a wise crack or use some sarcasm (to hide his "softy" feelings for us). I will never, ever forget this. She sent me a copy of our conversation and the song she played and I cherish it to this day.

I do love summer, everything about it. However, this blog challenge ended up being something else for me. It helped me to remember that just the word Summertime, makes me think of one the most important people in my life and that is my daddy.

36 Weeks and counting...

Okay, so I am 36 weeks and some odd days pregnant. I feel like the time has gone by so fast and then - boom! Time stops. Now it is dragging along. I don't know if it is the fear of labor setting in or my OCD kicking in (knowing I have so much to do and so little time...) I dunno. Some things I would like to do for me!
1. Work on my scrapbook albums
2. Hang out with friends - adult friends - no children! :0)
3. Make some hand made cards
4. Really organize the garage
5. Oh, and have the baby.

I have tried so hard not to whine, complain, moan or groan - but , it's getting harder each day. My mind knows what I want/need to do, but my body won't let me do it! :ol Oh, well! I am just thinking in ink...

Sherry-ology

Sherry-ology
ARCHAEOLOGY: the study of material remains
What's the oldest article of clothing you still wear? Probably my ladybug p.j.'s from 10 years ago (nothing else fits still)
What's the oldest article of clothing you won't get rid of? A brown plaid dress that I wore when I was about 3 years old.
When was the house/building you live in built? 1995
What in your fridge needs to be thrown out? Probably more than I realize - I don't want to check right now.
BIBLIOLOGY: the study of publication
What are you reading? I am reading Mary, Quenn of Scots
Do you have a favorite quote? I have many that I like to refer to, especially from the Bible
What's the most recent music you purchased? Don't remember
What book could you read again without being bored? The Bible, The Giving Tree, Anything by Philippa Gregory
CARDIOLOGY: the study of the heart
How old were you the first time you fell in love? When I thought I was in love? 15 years old Really in love? In college
What charities do you have a heart for? the ministries at our church.
What's the best way someone can show their love for you? by loving me unconditionally
Name five things you "love": God, My Family, My Church, My Life...oh, the fun stuff? Ice Cream, Scrapbooking and crafting, coffee, the beach, early mornings with the window open
PHYSIOLOGY: the study of physical function
Are you right-handed or left-handed? Right handed
Do you like your smile? Yes
What's your best feature? People always say it's my personality/humor (Is that a feature??)
Have you ever had anything removed from your body? Some moles on my neck - How about my first child? She was born cesarean
Which of your five senses do you think is keenest? Smell
OMNOLOGY: the study of everything
What color do you think looks best on you? Red
Have you ever swallowed a non-food item by mistake? I am sure I have when I was little
What's your favorite flavor of gum? Extra wintergreen ice
Where's the first place you went today? Starbucks on the way to church
Do you stand or sit in the shower? Stand - no time to sit and lallygag
AXIOLOGY: the study of the nature of values and value judgments
Would you walk naked for a half mile down a public street for $100,000? uh, no. Especially at 34 weeks pregnant
Would you kiss a member of the same sex for $100? It depends how you define kiss...LOL
Would you pose naked in a magazine for $250,000? Again, no.
What value is of utmost importance to you in a friend? Honesty
Would you accept an indecent proposal for $1,000,000? Never
TECHNOLOGY: usage and knowledge of tools
What's the last movie you saw? Freedom Writers
What's the first website you visit when you log on? Yahoo email, then ScrapShare
What's your ring tone? I have different ones for different people
Would you quit blogging for $25,000? Uh, ok.
What piece of equipment do you wish you owned? Equipment? hmm...right now a back hoe would really be helpful with the back yard...
GENEALOGY: the study of relationships within families
Is there a specific family member you're really missing right now? My daddy
Who is your oldest living relative? My grandmother, she is 83
Are you named after anyone? The song by the Four Season's (Sherry)
Is there anyone really famous in your family tree? Kit Carson on my dad's side is the closest I can think of...

LOVE/HATE With the Senses

Love:
the Sight of my children when they are sleeping.
No not because they are quiet and out of trouble, but because they look so utterly content.
the Sight of the ocean before me with its white capped waves.
the Sight when you drive around a bend and come upon a great valley, mountain or lake beyond you.
the Smell of coffee, baby, clean laundry, my husband, new crayons
the Taste of coffee, well-seasoned fresh food, tropical ice-tea
the Feel of ocean sand between my toes, holding hands with someone I love, the sun on my face
the Sound of my almost 2 year old singing and talking, good music, quiet, birds chirping in the early morning, hearing that I am loved by my family, my husband complimenting me in any way

Hate:
the Sight of abuse/suffering on t.v. or IRL, clutter and disarray, ugly lawns
the Smell of skunk, heavy powdery or floral scents, menudo, tar
the Taste of anything overcooked or under seasoned/dry
the Feel you get when the "cry" is stuck in your throat, the sudden pain in your stomach when you think someone you love is hurt, of paper cuts
the Sound of chaos, complaining, fuzzy radio stations, babies or toddlers crying relentlessly

I feel pregnant!

So, I am realllllllly feeling pregnant now. I mean, I guess I should. After all, I am at week 32! The problem is that I am the type of person that has a schedule. Places to go, people to see, things to do. You get the idea. You may be thinking that of course I have a schedule - doesn't everybody? NO. I have friends who just seem to go with the wind. Really. They even have families, yet they just kinda go through life not knowing what they will be doing next. Fine for them - not for me.
Anyhow, being this pregnant has really slowed down my schedule. I just don't feel comfortable in my own skin! I will do a few things and then gravitate to a chair to sit. I probably should even be napping and can not allow myself the luxury. This is bad. This will be baby #4 and you would think that by now I would've learned to slow down. Again, NO. I have a TO DO list that I need to accomplish before the baby comes. I just don't know when and how I will get it done. Maybe since I am not sleeping that well at night anyway, I can squeeze in a couple hours while everyone is sleeping... Oh, dang! I can hardly lift anything that needs to be lifted. Oh well, just thought I'd vent a little.