Love is a choice

and I chose to continue to love

until

love was no longer enough

Same schedule

different day

up early

daycare
work
home
spend time with kids

homework 

to bed
the only difference is
each moment I am living today
I can never get back tomorrow
I am trying to make the best of each moment I am given

Craziness

loud

busy

obnoxious

squabbles

bad words

fighting

bickering

demands

needs

quality time

homework

chores

my life...

wouldn't have it any other way!

Happy Birthday!

Tomorrow is my sister's birthday!
I won't say how old she is
because she is younger than me and that means I am getting old.
I wish her a year of happiness, prosperity and health!
She deserves so much good in her life.
I hope she takes the time to reflect on herself...

I say spoil and pamper yourself today!
You deserve it!

...if you can, would you please,

give an extra hug and kiss from me?
it's not a lot to ask
just a little peck and a squeeze
i am not always there now
to pick them up when they fall down
or wipe away each tear,
i wonder how many others
miss someone whom they don't see
and what kind of impression 
each person could be sending
by going out of their way
to give away a little love and affection?

choices

part of every day life
try to teach children to make good ones
some choices end with regret
others express gratefulness
many choices encountered each day
i some times wonder if i am making the right one
other times i feel positive i am
to realize i failed
choices are a part of my every day life
and they impact me immensely

Happy Birthday!

Today is my oldest daughter's birthday!
She is #14
she is growing up to be a beautiful young lady...
she has so many gifts and talents...
she has blest my life more than I could have possibly imagined
and she humbles me daily...
she has accepted extra responsibility and rarely complains about it...

I am grateful she was placed in my life
and I enjoy watching her mature and grow.