Where has the time gone? The good news is that the faster it goes now, the sooner vacation gets here. As you can see (since it's in blaring white!) I have added a countdown to my most coveted time of year. Lake Edward vacation. It's what gets me through so much of the rest of the year, and thankfully, as life gets busier and more stressful it seems the R&R of that week comes around again that much faster.
Oh, where to begin... With the little guy. He's cutting his eye teeth, but has been a complete champ. He's starting to talk quite a bit more, although still on his terms. He LOVES being outside and makes a loud fuss every.single.time.we.go.in. Whether we're leaving daycare or coming in from a bike ride, he's mad. Real mad. I like to refer to Bubba as 'strong-willed'.
BigCat is getting all geared-up for Mother's Day, uh, I mean, opening fishing this weekend. It looks like the weather will be nice, and better yet, dry. I consider the latter to be quite important although some may say that's when the fish bite.
School continues to go very well (not gonna brag, but I got an 'A' in my first class). Of course there are days when I'm stressed, but overall I am enjoying the challenge and the learning. So, I figure I must make some time to kickback and relax!Like a Twins game filled with Dome dogs and jumbo pretzels (last Saturday), a wedding and the play Legally Blonde (this coming weekend). Thankfully, both my hubby and family help to make these outings possible. Thank you!! :-)
In our down-time (ha ha), we're just watching our sod turn green, looking forward to having a real yard for the first time in 4 years! It's a very exciting time.
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5.05.2009
1.11.2009
Super Slow Sarah
Over the weekend I discovered that a video game, Super Mario Brothers 3, can be easily related to life. As you start out - worlds one and two - it doesn't take long to scurry through, missing the turtles and canon balls. Pretty simple, effortless advances. As you move forward, the levels become a bit more challenging, but mostly with exciting twists. Apprehension is at a minimum. It is in these stages that Mario is given the opportunity to try out limited edition characters, experience the different attributes, learn what works best and when. Hmmm... sounds a bit like the pre-teen to college ages, for some. Continuing on, everything gets a bit more complicated. It isn't so easy to cruise on through and escape all of the flames, pitfalls and dragons without some trepidation.
My frustration grew when I attempted to barge my way through - as I so easily had in earlier worlds. It quickly became time to slow things down a bit; consider everything transpiring and figure out the best way through the trials and obstacles. And that's the thing, there is absolutely a way through. The game is beatable. You just need to take it all step by step, trying to contain the anticipation, anxiety and excitement involved.
My weekend gave me that time (and time to play an ancient video game). The time to slow things down a bit, relax, take a look at the bigger picture and really see what's going on. It was quite refreshing. And all of the cool, crisp, fresh air out on the lake didn't hurt either.
Well, for the most part I actually felt little cold air and was happily cozied up in this ice shanty of FIL's. Although we didn't catch our limit of fish (or any) we did get at least one other mission accomplished: renewal.
My frustration grew when I attempted to barge my way through - as I so easily had in earlier worlds. It quickly became time to slow things down a bit; consider everything transpiring and figure out the best way through the trials and obstacles. And that's the thing, there is absolutely a way through. The game is beatable. You just need to take it all step by step, trying to contain the anticipation, anxiety and excitement involved.
My weekend gave me that time (and time to play an ancient video game). The time to slow things down a bit, relax, take a look at the bigger picture and really see what's going on. It was quite refreshing. And all of the cool, crisp, fresh air out on the lake didn't hurt either.
Well, for the most part I actually felt little cold air and was happily cozied up in this ice shanty of FIL's. Although we didn't catch our limit of fish (or any) we did get at least one other mission accomplished: renewal.
11.04.2008
Judging Sarah
If you were to ask me if I was glad I did it? Absolutely. Will I do it again? Absolutely. However, after a 16 hour day at the polls (and endless commercials, political calls and campaigning mail) I am quite relieved it won't be for quite some time.
Today's Faves:
* Being an important part of something we have the "right" to do
* Sampling all of those good treats brought to share
* Meeting some of the family behind "Honor Road" - 1 of the 3 (remember?)roads surrounding us
* Recognized name = First cousin once removed
* Talking with Roger about family, Z-town and sheep
* Inadvertently becoming referred to as the "Head Judge in training"
* Meeting yet another neighbor after 3 years in an unconventional way (I met one just recently when she helped me at a store 30 miles from our houses...)
Even after the Primary Election, I was quite anxious about today. The verdict is in... it has been a good day!
Today's Faves:
* Being an important part of something we have the "right" to do
* Sampling all of those good treats brought to share
* Meeting some of the family behind "Honor Road" - 1 of the 3 (remember?)roads surrounding us
* Recognized name = First cousin once removed
* Talking with Roger about family, Z-town and sheep
* Inadvertently becoming referred to as the "Head Judge in training"
* Meeting yet another neighbor after 3 years in an unconventional way (I met one just recently when she helped me at a store 30 miles from our houses...)
Even after the Primary Election, I was quite anxious about today. The verdict is in... it has been a good day!
9.18.2008
Cup-A-Joe
For the first time ever, I had myself some homemade coffee on my way into work this morning, and let me just say, it was de.light.ful! For years now I have treated myself to a Frozen Caramel from Panera a couple times a month. On these days I am either fueling up for craziness at work or starting my day out happy with hopes it would end that way too. At 5 bucks a pop, I thought maybe I should consider buying a good coffee of my own to experiment with. And with fall rolling in, what better time than now to see if I like the hot stuff as much as the cold.
I set the 'Delay Brew' last night to have it ready just in time for my voyage in. There was a wonderful smell seeping from the kitchen as I readied myself. Ahhh. And bonus, a little caffeine jolt at dawn truly seems to go a long way. Maybe I've started something here, and maybe all my mornings will be a little brighter with a Cup-A-Joe.
(Thanks to Jo for the unintended recommendation and to Mom for always telling me coffee drinking didn't start til 30 (for her anyway). I didn't believe you and thought I'd never get there, but after one little bird and 30 growing nearer, sure enough...)
I set the 'Delay Brew' last night to have it ready just in time for my voyage in. There was a wonderful smell seeping from the kitchen as I readied myself. Ahhh. And bonus, a little caffeine jolt at dawn truly seems to go a long way. Maybe I've started something here, and maybe all my mornings will be a little brighter with a Cup-A-Joe.
(Thanks to Jo for the unintended recommendation and to Mom for always telling me coffee drinking didn't start til 30 (for her anyway). I didn't believe you and thought I'd never get there, but after one little bird and 30 growing nearer, sure enough...)
9.09.2008
Primary
The other night, some of us were discussing primary numbers in preparation for GMAT's (unfortunately, not my own), but tonight I'm talking Primary Election. This is an odd topic for me especially since I don't consider myself to be especially political. I do, however, find it interesting. As I told the Bird's daycare lady today, I was serving as an election judge, but not exactly sure why. I mean, I knew how I ended up here; because the township letter stated they were in need of judges. I thought it would be interesting, I'd meet the people of the town, and bonus... I'd learn something! However, as my judging time neared, I grew anxious and wondered what I got myself into.
It proved to be all I could have hoped for in a judging experience. It was a slow day, as I hear they usually are, which proved to be perfect. The Precinct 2 group turned out to be fairly fun people. Throughout the day I learned there was a wealth of town knowledge in that hall. I met one prominent person in town, Roger, who happens to be the sheep farmer behind us, my new wanna-have Grandpa. I silently wondered to myself if he'd let me adopt him. If you know me at all, you know how much I love those cute, old, wise, wrinkled men, even some ornery ones. Grandpa's are hard for me to come by. I've lost all of mine too early, two of my own and one adopted.
Thinking back, I completely remember Rog from when I voted a couple of years ago. I had a soft spot for him then (mooshy really, not just soft), and that was within just the couple minutes I stood by him waiting to vote. This whole time he's lived right in my backyard and I never knew it.
My "aha" moment was Roger, that's really why I was there. I made him very aware of the fact that I'd be around, probably bopping by with the Bird to look at the cute lil' lambs. He seemed quite alright with that.
It proved to be all I could have hoped for in a judging experience. It was a slow day, as I hear they usually are, which proved to be perfect. The Precinct 2 group turned out to be fairly fun people. Throughout the day I learned there was a wealth of town knowledge in that hall. I met one prominent person in town, Roger, who happens to be the sheep farmer behind us, my new wanna-have Grandpa. I silently wondered to myself if he'd let me adopt him. If you know me at all, you know how much I love those cute, old, wise, wrinkled men, even some ornery ones. Grandpa's are hard for me to come by. I've lost all of mine too early, two of my own and one adopted.
Thinking back, I completely remember Rog from when I voted a couple of years ago. I had a soft spot for him then (mooshy really, not just soft), and that was within just the couple minutes I stood by him waiting to vote. This whole time he's lived right in my backyard and I never knew it.
My "aha" moment was Roger, that's really why I was there. I made him very aware of the fact that I'd be around, probably bopping by with the Bird to look at the cute lil' lambs. He seemed quite alright with that.
8.12.2008
Wonderful Wedding Weekend
We returned from WI Sunday evening tired from a weekend filled with fun. BigCat's sister, AKA SIL, has tied the knot! BIL is officially a part of the family, and we couldn't be happier. They had a beautiful wedding and we enjoyed every moment!
7.20.2008
Thoughts of a Walk
On this beautiful Sunday morning, I was pleasantly surprised to have a plethora of good company with me in a subtle manner on my 'Mile to the 3rd' walk.
I traveled a different path than usual, giving me much to enjoy. Passing the sheep I was hoping to find the farmer out so I could introduce myself and get a dialogue going. No luck there. I glanced at the farm and all its equipment and am reminded of Grandpa T, who's business after retiring as a farmer was fixing other's tractors. Now J-Bird's grandpa, AKA DIL, is always fixin' up a tractor of his own too.
The next road is a forested, hilly one with very few houses. I always manage to freak myself out when it's so quiet and without masses. However, within a minute of thinking like this, two dragonflies appeared. Distinct, beautiful, almost mystical, dragonflies. It was Amy and Grandma, there to let me know it was safe and to enjoy the beauty without fear. So I did.
This in turn prompted me to remove my headphones and appreciate nature, listening intently to the many sounds. My mom once wrote to me to always love and take pleasure in nature, I didn't completely understand it at the time, but I do now.
Originally I was going to turn around and follow my path back home. As I trotted towards the stop sign, I decided I would travel a large "block" with our house pretty near the center. I contemplated what this walk might be called considering it's much larger than a block, maybe 3 miles or so... hence the title "Mile to the 3rd".
An excited dog here, a speeding car there, a few things brought me back to civilization every now and then.
The last road is my often traveled trek. Hiking up the hill, a sudden mass of black birds came up out of the field, leaving me en route to the wire they were fast perching. So much squawking!! A mass that large had me a bit worried and thinking about Auntie J who has always had a thing after The Birds. I have not seen the movie but that got my imagination going in a hurry!
This is one of my very favorite ways to start a day. Now on with it!
I traveled a different path than usual, giving me much to enjoy. Passing the sheep I was hoping to find the farmer out so I could introduce myself and get a dialogue going. No luck there. I glanced at the farm and all its equipment and am reminded of Grandpa T, who's business after retiring as a farmer was fixing other's tractors. Now J-Bird's grandpa, AKA DIL, is always fixin' up a tractor of his own too.
The next road is a forested, hilly one with very few houses. I always manage to freak myself out when it's so quiet and without masses. However, within a minute of thinking like this, two dragonflies appeared. Distinct, beautiful, almost mystical, dragonflies. It was Amy and Grandma, there to let me know it was safe and to enjoy the beauty without fear. So I did.
This in turn prompted me to remove my headphones and appreciate nature, listening intently to the many sounds. My mom once wrote to me to always love and take pleasure in nature, I didn't completely understand it at the time, but I do now.
Originally I was going to turn around and follow my path back home. As I trotted towards the stop sign, I decided I would travel a large "block" with our house pretty near the center. I contemplated what this walk might be called considering it's much larger than a block, maybe 3 miles or so... hence the title "Mile to the 3rd".
An excited dog here, a speeding car there, a few things brought me back to civilization every now and then.
The last road is my often traveled trek. Hiking up the hill, a sudden mass of black birds came up out of the field, leaving me en route to the wire they were fast perching. So much squawking!! A mass that large had me a bit worried and thinking about Auntie J who has always had a thing after The Birds. I have not seen the movie but that got my imagination going in a hurry!
This is one of my very favorite ways to start a day. Now on with it!
6.08.2008
Summer Fun
That was quite the break I had from blogland! Where does the time seriously go?!? I was asked on more than one occasion this weekend what I've been up to. First response... Peanut! He is totally on the move, crawling, climbing, standing, playing... wow, he turned into a little boy so darn fast! What's next, high school graduation??
Speaking of which, we went to BigCat's cousin's grad party yesterday, had fun catching up with the fam and eating lots from the delish spread. Afterwards we went to a bbq to meet up with all of my girls, their men and lots of kiddies. It's so fun to be at this age, with more lil' ones being added to the brood in droves. And this day of fun followed the best part of the entire weekend, my friend's reception in lieu of her wedding vows shared in Mexico a couple of months ago. So much fun to hang out with so many friends, from near and far. Definitely one of the best times I've had at a wedding reception (although, those who know me well are aware that I LOVE all weddings and am always in my prime).
Sunday Funday, BigCat trolled out to do some fishing and Peanut and I stayed home, playing, picking up and recovering from the last two crazy days in any way we can before the new work week starts. Ahhh, the joys of summer.
Speaking of which, we went to BigCat's cousin's grad party yesterday, had fun catching up with the fam and eating lots from the delish spread. Afterwards we went to a bbq to meet up with all of my girls, their men and lots of kiddies. It's so fun to be at this age, with more lil' ones being added to the brood in droves. And this day of fun followed the best part of the entire weekend, my friend's reception in lieu of her wedding vows shared in Mexico a couple of months ago. So much fun to hang out with so many friends, from near and far. Definitely one of the best times I've had at a wedding reception (although, those who know me well are aware that I LOVE all weddings and am always in my prime).
Sunday Funday, BigCat trolled out to do some fishing and Peanut and I stayed home, playing, picking up and recovering from the last two crazy days in any way we can before the new work week starts. Ahhh, the joys of summer.
6.02.2008
Whew!
Another weekend has flown right by before me! Let's see... Friday night BigCat and I laid low, just hung out with Peanut and went to bed fairly early. Oh, and I visited Gold's Gym (snide remark here about their poor business strategy or lack of one). Saturday, BigCat impressed me much. It was my turn to sleep past the Peanut hour (we each get one day on the weekend off morning duty if it works out) and by the time I woke, he had the whole house dusted and vaccuumed. The topper? He also washed windows! Wow. This left me time to go to Goldie's to sweat a bit, do some cleaning and hit up my usuals, Cub and Target. Whew, productive! And finally, Sunday, which was one of the l.on.g.e.s.t days, but only because we did so much in it. I was up at 6 with Peanut (after a measley 4.5 hours of sleep), got a bunch of stuff ready for the day, went to Goldie's, home to get ready because at noon my fam was coming over for a little BBQ and Peanut-fix. We ate, caught up and played some bean bags. Late afternoon we all pretty much left together as BigCat and I headed down to Shakopee. He was invited to Raceway Park for the Nascar races, dinner and beer through work. It ended up being more fun than we expected, and it was a lovely evening to sit out and watch the show.
Today I get to work late, then I have our bi-monthly dinner with my girlfriends. I love these get-togethers. However, I can hardly wait to crawl into bed tonight, I'm wiped out!
Today I get to work late, then I have our bi-monthly dinner with my girlfriends. I love these get-togethers. However, I can hardly wait to crawl into bed tonight, I'm wiped out!
5.26.2008
Spectacular
Last night, BigCat and I enjoyed a fireworks show from the comfort of our own deck. Z-town (AKA Zimmerman), had their Wild West Days this weekend, and although we don't get up there to taste the delicious mini-donuts, we did head outside to watch the show. Earlier in the day, we had spent about 20 minutes in the basement when storms rolled through, but after that, the weather was just right for some fireworks. Awww, how romantic. :o) This is one thing I plan to enjoy as long as we live here.
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